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E. Raymond Haddix, who served as SMMM's director from 1964 to 1987, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 7. Raymond was born May 16, 1928 in Breathitt County, the son of Emory and Maude Grigsby Haddix.  The Haddix family later moved to Hiner, in Perry County, where Raymond's dad operated a coal company store.  At an early age Raymond learned business principles that were helpful to him throughout his ...continue

The 2012 Adult Fellowship Dinner at Camp Nathanael, held on the last Friday of February, was a great success despite a very unusual week.  That Monday and Tuesday we were without electric and telephone service due to a very heavy, wet snowfall which toppled trees and power lines.  Since people were supposed to call in reservations for the dinner, we had no idea how that might affect attendance. After power was restored ...continue

Work has begun on site preparation for a new girls cabin which will be situated behind the Chapel and below India.  Rob Cornett, a professional logger, with the help of our maintenance crew removed about twelve of the large pine trees in that area.  Rob donated his services, saving the Mission several thousand dollars. A volunteer work team from Community Bible Church in Beloit, Ohio will begin work next week on ...continue

Each year at our annual staff Christmas dinner members are recognized for their years with the Mission.  This year there were five who received awards from Mission director Roy Hodson for faithful service to the Lord and SMMM. Nate and Mary Beth Brace have been with the Mission for ten years.  They have served in the school outreach in Perry County, and in many different aspects of the ministry.  Nate has been ...continue

Over 3,500 students, teachers and parents recently enjoyed a trip on Camp Nathanael's "airplane" over a four week period.  They learned about climates and seasons, geography and cultures around the world as part of our 2011 Outdoor Education Program.  That number included students from 45 school groups in 9 counties and 108 home schoolers.  The largest one day attendance was 273! Volunteers, mostly retired adults ...continue