Director Update

Last updated 6/10/2025

2025 Updates

The Outdoor Chapel project finishing touches are underway and should be complete this week! Pictures will follow once complete on our social media platforms and in the donor newsletter. This update allows just over 100 more campers to be seated comfortably in the Outdoor Chapel, bringing it’s true capacity to just over 500 guests.

Major Projects:

We are still working on the building pad area of the New Dining Hall and Chapel project. PGE engineers were on site in early June and we’ve developed a plan for moving the overhead power line south about 40 feet. This updated plan will save tens of thousands of dollars on that portion of the build project by allowing some pole-mounted transformers. More trees will be coming down as we prepare the construction area ahead of grading for the foundation. Septic/Waste water plans are under review and once complete, we should start seeing some more action in the build area. While both old buildings are down, we are still in the process of breaking up and removing the old concrete foundation of the old pool house. Part of our resource pivoted to finishing up the Outdoor Chapel renovation which adds just over 100 additional seats to that space.

You can donate by texting the word “Give” to 559-258-1701, mailing in a check, donating online, or giving us a call at 559-337-2349 Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

Verses to Ponder:

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth
And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11

I take great comfort in knowing that our God’s Word does not go out void, but accomplishes the very thing that He desires. This is why we will always share the Word of God here at camp, holding a high value of Scripture.

The Gospel: You’ll note this section doesn’t change with the director letter updates, it’s that important!

If you do not know Christ as your personal Savior, I invite you to learn more by visiting our Gospel Page and getting plugged into a local church. While we love serving you here at Hartland, consistent discipleship happens at your local church (in your city/town) and it makes a huge difference in your walk when you are gathering regularly with other believers. For those continuing in their walks, we also have Bible Resources available to help spur on the study of God’s Word.

Prayer:

Please continue to pray for all those that minister here at Hartland, from the Hartland staff and volunteers to the visiting Pastors and leaders that boldly proclaim Christ’s Word to a world that desperately needs it.

In service to Christ and His Church,

Joshua Embry

Executive Director/Steward/Minister – Hartland Christian Camp