Camp Peaceful Pines
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| It is fifty-five plus years since a group of Northern California Church of the Brethren church leaders were shown
a place on Clark Fork Road in the Sierra Mountains by the US Forest Service. Those present decided to locate a
church camp at that place. The vision of those who felt the call of God to locate there and reach out and use the
place for Church of the Brethren summer camping as a means to grow and be inspired by God's Spirit is still a commitment
of those involved today. This year we followed the COB Unified Denominational Outdoor Ministries curriculum entitled "On the Way." The Biblical narratives that were studied and analyzed were: "Blessed on the Way – Abram and Sarai", "Led on the Way – Pillars of Clouds and Fire", "Walking Together on the Way – Ruth and Naomi", "Challenge on the Way – Jesus' Baptism and Temptation", Rejoicing on the Way – Peter, John and the Lame Man", Sent on the Way – Great Commission". |
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| This summer there were six different camps held. June Family Camp, Youth Camp, July Family Camp, Junior/Junior
High Camp, Discovery Camp, and an Older Age Camp were the camps that took place. Bible Study/Resource leadership was provided by Rev. Mary Fleming, pastor of the Prince of Peace COB, Sacramento, CA, Rev. Bill Frey, pastor of the New Harvest Community Church, Lindsay, CA, Rev. Blaine Miner, Chaplain at the Sheridan Correctional Center, Sheridan, Ill., Rev. Frank Ramirez, pastor of the Everett Church of the Brethren, Everett, PA., and Rev. Elizabeth Rowan, pastor of the Pasadena COB, Pasadena, CA. During the Junior/Junior High Camp, Frank Ramirez incorporated into the discussion a book he authored entitled "The Meanest Man in Patrick County." This book contains various stories of Brethren history and individuals "On the Way" within Brethren history. Rental income remains as a major source of financial resource. This past summer one of our renters decided not to rent due to the inability to secure staff to hold a camp. This year marked 50 years for the Old Order German Baptist Brethren to rent our Camp. The physical upkeep of the Camp is an ongoing endeavor. We have had to replace the roof on several cabins and the kitchen/pantry. We need to replace the roof on the Dining Hall. On May 5, 2007 a fund raiser called "Let's Celebrate Camp Peaceful Pines" was held. A Mexican dinner was served. A silent and an audible auction were held. A little over $6400.00 was raised. We wish to express our thanks to all who support Camp Peaceful Pines with their prayers, thoughts, and financial gifts. Milton H. Ewert Board Chair |
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