| Camp Emmaus P.O.Box 128 3011 W Camp Rd. Mt. Morris, IL 61064-0128 | Winter 2001-2002 | Editors |
Tuesday, January 01, 2002
Manager's Corner
This past summer has been a busy one, but very rewarding. Beginning with Memorial Day Family Camp and ending with Labor Day Family Camp. We packed in seven other Brethren camps, four rental weeks, 14 picnics and reunions, 10 events in the Retreat Lodge, several counselor meetings, and built a 30' x 46' maintenance building. Camp was rather busy.
As winter approaches, it will soon be time to put the chains on the tractors to better negotiate the snow-covered hills. Camp slows down a bit during winter, but now doesn't stop as in years past.
Enjoy the changing of the seasons for there is unique beauty in each one.
Bill Hare
Camp Manager
This past summer has been a busy one, but very rewarding. Beginning with Memorial Day Family Camp and ending with Labor Day Family Camp. We packed in seven other Brethren camps, four rental weeks, 14 picnics and reunions, 10 events in the Retreat Lodge, several counselor meetings, and built a 30' x 46' maintenance building. Camp was rather busy.
As winter approaches, it will soon be time to put the chains on the tractors to better negotiate the snow-covered hills. Camp slows down a bit during winter, but now doesn't stop as in years past.
Enjoy the changing of the seasons for there is unique beauty in each one.
Bill Hare
Camp Manager
From the Board Chair
As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, it seems a good time to reflect on this past camping season. So much has happened in our world this fall. In a way, the summer seems a long time ago. We can only hope that our work at Emmaus may in some ways nurture peace for the future of our world.
For many, Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays of joy; bringing families close together to carry on traditions from years gone by. We look forward to spending time with brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, and friends. In our position of relative wealth here in Illinois, most are able to celebrate safely and comfortably. Following the September 11 tragedy, however, we now take a different view of our situation. Perhaps we feel threatened and unsafe, or a heightened sense of grief at the loss of lives both here and in Afghanistan.
It is in times like these that our faith in God and His son Jesus Christ support us and spur us on to meaningful action. The Church of the Brethren provides meaningful foundations for coping with tragedy and witnessing to the world in times of conflict. We thoughtfully consider the model of Christ as He dealt with violent situations and work together promoting justice and peace to bring forth the kingdom.
We pray that our work at Camp Emmaus provides and important building block in the formation of these values. By living together in a Christian community, working, worshipping, and playing together, we provide actual experiences by which campers learn to value each other and seek to resolve differences in a peaceful manner, seeking alternatives to violent conflict. We take seriously our responsibility to nurture young Christians in a manner that will truly make a difference when they are faced with making difficult choices.
As we enjoy the holidays, may we remember the true meaning behind them. Giving thanks to God for what he provides and celebrating the birth of Christ are wonderful opportunities to renew our faith and strengthen our resolve to serve God.
Ed Garrison
Board President
As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, it seems a good time to reflect on this past camping season. So much has happened in our world this fall. In a way, the summer seems a long time ago. We can only hope that our work at Emmaus may in some ways nurture peace for the future of our world.
For many, Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays of joy; bringing families close together to carry on traditions from years gone by. We look forward to spending time with brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, and friends. In our position of relative wealth here in Illinois, most are able to celebrate safely and comfortably. Following the September 11 tragedy, however, we now take a different view of our situation. Perhaps we feel threatened and unsafe, or a heightened sense of grief at the loss of lives both here and in Afghanistan.
It is in times like these that our faith in God and His son Jesus Christ support us and spur us on to meaningful action. The Church of the Brethren provides meaningful foundations for coping with tragedy and witnessing to the world in times of conflict. We thoughtfully consider the model of Christ as He dealt with violent situations and work together promoting justice and peace to bring forth the kingdom.
We pray that our work at Camp Emmaus provides and important building block in the formation of these values. By living together in a Christian community, working, worshipping, and playing together, we provide actual experiences by which campers learn to value each other and seek to resolve differences in a peaceful manner, seeking alternatives to violent conflict. We take seriously our responsibility to nurture young Christians in a manner that will truly make a difference when they are faced with making difficult choices.
As we enjoy the holidays, may we remember the true meaning behind them. Giving thanks to God for what he provides and celebrating the birth of Christ are wonderful opportunities to renew our faith and strengthen our resolve to serve God.
Ed Garrison
Board President
Property and Maintenance Committee Report
On October 27, twenty-five people met at camp to rake leaves. Six large chopper wagons and two flair box wagons were loaded and delivered to area farmers to use as livestock bedding. Not only did we have lots of fun and good refreshments, but we had perfect weather. We thank each of the workers for a job well done!
The maintenance building is completed (with the exception of electricity) at an incredibly low cost of $5,772 due to the generous donations of the Schmidt family of lumber and labor. A special thank you to them as well as to the many other volunteers who contributed in many different ways. This building will contribute substantially to the maintaining of the camp facility.
The camp board is excited about the possibilities offered as we "gear up" in our planning for the new camping season. The Property and Maintenance Committee is already involved in many small, but necessary, preventative maintenance jobs to be completed during the winter months to insure a smooth camping season next summer.
We continue to covet your prayers, your volunteer time, and your gifts as we strive to become more effective in our camping ministry.
Doug Firebaugh
Chairman
On October 27, twenty-five people met at camp to rake leaves. Six large chopper wagons and two flair box wagons were loaded and delivered to area farmers to use as livestock bedding. Not only did we have lots of fun and good refreshments, but we had perfect weather. We thank each of the workers for a job well done!
The maintenance building is completed (with the exception of electricity) at an incredibly low cost of $5,772 due to the generous donations of the Schmidt family of lumber and labor. A special thank you to them as well as to the many other volunteers who contributed in many different ways. This building will contribute substantially to the maintaining of the camp facility.
The camp board is excited about the possibilities offered as we "gear up" in our planning for the new camping season. The Property and Maintenance Committee is already involved in many small, but necessary, preventative maintenance jobs to be completed during the winter months to insure a smooth camping season next summer.
We continue to covet your prayers, your volunteer time, and your gifts as we strive to become more effective in our camping ministry.
Doug Firebaugh
Chairman
Program Committee Report
Winter... Spring. Which one is it? The calendar tells you it's winter. Stepping outside, it's spring. Whichever season it is, Camp Emmaus can be on our minds and in our hearts. In just a few months, the camping season will be upon us. Friendships, crickets, camp fires and candles on the cross are just a few things that we take away from camp each year. As the seasons change and time gets closer to camp, those things and others come closer to the surface of our lives. Our kids get excited as time draws nearer. As the camping season gets closer, please put the following dates for your kids' camp and your family camps on your schedule for this year.
Bill Williams
Program Chair
Winter... Spring. Which one is it? The calendar tells you it's winter. Stepping outside, it's spring. Whichever season it is, Camp Emmaus can be on our minds and in our hearts. In just a few months, the camping season will be upon us. Friendships, crickets, camp fires and candles on the cross are just a few things that we take away from camp each year. As the seasons change and time gets closer to camp, those things and others come closer to the surface of our lives. Our kids get excited as time draws nearer. As the camping season gets closer, please put the following dates for your kids' camp and your family camps on your schedule for this year.
| Memorial Day Family Camp | May 24 - 27 | |
| Elementary II | June 23 - 26 | |
| Mid Summer Family Camp | June 28 - 30 | |
| Elementary III | July 7 - 12 | |
| Women's Camp | July 19 - 21 | |
| Sr. High Camp | July 28 - August 3 | |
| Jr. High Camp | August 4 - 10 | |
| Labor Day Family Camp | August 30 - September 2 | |
| Camp Appreciation Dinner | September 7 |
Bill Williams
Program Chair
From the Editors
We are asked to produce this newsletter usually twice a year. The Camp Board provides articles for the newsletter. However, if you would like to share a camp experience with others and wish to submit an article, we would be happy to include it in the newsletter. Just mail your article to the address on the top of this newsletter. Be sure to include your name and an address or phone number in case we have a question.
Jim & Jane Bicksler
Editors
We are asked to produce this newsletter usually twice a year. The Camp Board provides articles for the newsletter. However, if you would like to share a camp experience with others and wish to submit an article, we would be happy to include it in the newsletter. Just mail your article to the address on the top of this newsletter. Be sure to include your name and an address or phone number in case we have a question.
Jim & Jane Bicksler
Editors
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