http://www.smmm.org/news Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 21 May 2010 16:15:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Twenty-three volunteers, from five churches in four different states, joined with our mission family to prepare for the upcoming camp season.  Two groups came from Virginia, along with others from Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.  The old saying, "many hands make light work," was certainly evident during the week. The camper and staff ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=541 At a recent meeting of the Knott County Board of Education, mission director Roy Hodson and camp director Jeff McIntyre were presented with a Community Partner Award.  The award was presented by school superintendent Kim King.  The inscription on the plaque reads, "In sincere appreciation for your outstanding dedicated service ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=534 A steady stream of vans from senior citizen centers in seven counties rolled into the campgrounds last week.  Seniors also came in a bus from the Hazard Veterans Center and in private cars.  The program was expanded to two days several years ago in order to accommodate all who want to come.  ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=498 One of our spring projects has been to improve the lighting on the main campus for safety and security reasons, as well as the possibility of some after dark activities.   We did have a standard dusk to dawn light, as well as  some lights at the outdoor basketball court, but not enough to ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=489 The first three events on the 2010 calendar are already in the books, with several more scheduled between now and the end of April. The year began on February 26th with 105 adults in attendance for a fellowship dinner and movie/popcorn night.  We showed the film, Flywheel, an entertaining story with ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=475 With thankfulness to the Lord, the Board of SMMM is pleased to announce the acceptance of Candi Caudill as missionary appointee.  Miss Caudill is not new to the Mission, having served with  our summer staff at Camp Nathanael for many years. Candi Caudill has been a part of camp since she was in ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=456 With thankfulness to the Lord, the Board of SMMM is pleased to announce the acceptance of Kimberly Van Dyke as missionary appointee.  Miss Van Dyke is not new to the Mission, having served with  our summer staff at Camp Nathanael for many years. Kimberly "Kimmi" Van Dyke comes to us from Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=460 At our annual Mission Family Christmas Dinner, Dick Bowers was honored for forty years of ministry with SMMM.   Dick and his wife, Leah, arrived at SMMM in 1969 and were a vital part of the ministry over the years. Dick's musical skill, on a wide variety of instruments as well as ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=381 After forty years of faithful service at SMMM, Leah Bowers was called home by her Lord on Wednesday evening, November 11.  Her husband, Dick, and three children were at her side as she peacefully slipped away. Leah had valiantly battled cancer for nearly eight years, maintaining a wonderful spirit and positive testimony ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=366 For many years we have had the privilege of presenting character building assembly programs in over twenty local high and middle schools.  The programs vary quite a bit as we try to use a variety of means to capture students' attention. Usually, two programs are scheduled each school year, spring and fall.  ... http://www.smmm.org/news/?p=340