News Archive
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Every year, around the middle of May, the Mission staff gathers for a week of preparation for the summer ministry.  We are often joined by out of state friends and folks from local churches who help lighten the load.  Not only are the camp buildings and grounds prepared, but our hearts are also prepared as time is spent in God's Word. This year Pastor Pete Youmans, from Davidson Baptist Church in Perry County, ...continue

Back in the earliest days of Camp Nathanael many dozens of pine seedlings were planted in various places on the camp grounds.  Over the past 70 years they grew into huge trees.  Some have been lost due to storms or disease.  Several years ago one blew down during a heavy wind and did significant damage to the roof of the Chapel. Recently, the decision was made to remove eleven of them from the hill behind of the ...continue

In what has become one of Camp Nathanael's most popular events, over three hundred senior citizens enjoyed a day at camp in mid-April.  This outreach began in the early 1990's as a one-day program, but grew over the years to the point of maxing out our dining facilities.  It was expanded to two days in 2005 and we are still close to capacity. A steady stream of vans and buses from area senior centers and churches, ...continue

Camp Nathanael hosted its 18th annual Married Couples Retreat the last weekend in April. Twenty-seven couples enjoyed the time of fellowship, fun, food and encouragement in their married lives. There were several new couples this year, as well as those who have been a part of the retreat for many years. Our speaker, David Price, led the group through the “University of Matrimony.” Topics included Math 101, Chemistry ...continue