Director’s Update

Last updated 11/19/2025

2025 Update

We have definitely entered into the fall season here at camp. Leaves are turning yellow, red, and orange and eventually making their way down to the ground. The lawns are littered with bright bursts of yellow and red and the air is crisp and cool. We had some flutters of snowfall earlier this week, but not enough to stick around. It truly is a beautiful time of year up here and I am continually in awe of God’s beautiful creation.

Spiritual Growth:

Our staff were able to come together for our annual break from service where we were poured into by Pastor Dan and his wife Margaret with a time away from the mountains. This serves as a time of bonding and refreshing that helps us to move forward with refreshed hearts, ready to serve all year long. We look forward to serving those guests who will hear the Gospel the rest of the year and we are busily making ready the campus and programs for our fast-approaching 2026 season.

Major Projects:

The New Dining Hall and Chapel project construction is under way. The crews have begun the work of drilling the pier locations and concrete trucks are arriving almost daily to fill them in. The foundation portion of the project should be completed by the first week of February if the weather cooperates with us. Please keep both the project and funding in your prayers are we break this major project into smaller pieces as we reach different funding levels. Our hope is to have the main structure up soon so we can finish out the inside with our staff and are seeking God’s provision towards that goal.

You can donate towards this project 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:

“So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:7-9 (NASB1995)

We are so thankful to have the opportunity to share God’s Word with thousands of campers each year, and while we celebrate each and every decision made, we always recognize that it is God who does the work of changing hearts and turning people back to Himself. Thank you Lord for your tender mercies!

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