Director Update
Last updated 4/19/2025
2025 Updates
Knowing Easter is tomorrow, it’s kind of hard not to at least mention it in the update, especially since it represents our hope! To that end, I just prepared a page going over what Easter is all about, I encourage you to read through it with your family and I pray that it offers a source of encouragement and clarity for many who perhaps had questions. www.hartlandcamp.com/easter
Major Projects:
We are still working on the building pad area of the New Dining Hall and Chapel project. We need PGE to move an existing power pole about 30 feet, and we’re pivoting based on weather in regard to pouring concrete for the Outdoor Chapel and the remaining building demolition in the area. You can always knock a building down in the rain, but rain can put a real hamper when pouring concrete. As you’ll see if you drive by or receive our e-newsletter or social media posts, we’re making progress each week. God is making provision and we are thrilled to be part of the process of what He’s doing here at camp! Please prayerfully consider if you would like to partner with us in small or major projects this year. We are still on track to break ground mid-year with project completion well ahead of the 2026 Summer Season, which remains the goal.
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:
Psalm 8:1-4
O Lord, our Lord,
How majestic is Your name in all the earth,
Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!
From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength
Because of Your adversaries,
To make the enemy and the revengeful cease.
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
The moon and the stars, which You have ordained;
What is man that You take thought of him,
And the son of man that You care for him?
How great is our God, that He cares for even us. That is something worth pondering this week, this month, I suppose our entire lives. What a treasure He has given us in His grace.
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