Director Update

Last updated 12/3/2024

Summary of main updates in 2024

God did a mighty work in many campers this season. We’ve seen lives changed forever. We’ve also put fresh eyes on how we serve the church and found ways to make camp accessible to more churches with varying resources. Aside from the many spiritual decisions made here at camp, we’ve also completed several projects with the goal of serving our guests well. These improvements included our asphalt project, making camp more accessible for many; repairing and replacing the roofs at Sequoia Chapel and Eshom Hotel; heater repair and replacement (around $60k in needed work), and much more!

Looking ahead to 2025:

Besides our ongoing work on the Outdoor Chapel expansion and outdoor seating area by the current dining hall, we are working to break ground in May of 2025 on our New Dining Hall & Chapel. Each of these projects allows us to serve the church in improved ways, whether creating space for church groups to gather and have fellowship/discussion or allowing more space during our dining and chapel services, we’re working hard to update the facilities to serve well -reducing distractions while maintaining our purposeful and intimate setting where ministry can happen. Donations are still being received for these and other projects, visit our Support Page to join in.

We are also looking to enhance some of our activity offerings to help offset some of the age restrictions insurance providers are now requiring. Would you consider partnering with us via donation for the purchase of a Z-Tag system which will better serve our campers, especially 4th-6th graders? This can be selected during your donation either via texting the word “Give: to 559-258-1701 or donating online.

Verses to Ponder:

Hebrews 13:20-21 shares:
“Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (NASB1995)

May the Lord equip us to do His will. Amen

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