Director Update

The fall is here at Hartland! Generally around the second week of September, temperatures drop about 15 degrees. I saw a weather alert that there may be snow just above us at 8,000 feet! That’s quite the change from 115F temperatures in the valley. Even with the changing seasons, our focus remains clear – sharing the Gospel of Christ with as many as will hear it.

Fall and Winter 2024:

We are looking forward to partnering with local churches this season as they work with Hartland to host their own church gathering on our campus. We are also looking forward to our last two Sponsored ministry events of the year – both serving the Quilting community. Our additional December retreat should serve as a blessing to those who may not be able to attend earlier in the year.

Verses to Ponder:

Matthew 9:37-38 shares, “Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” What a beautiful recognition that God both saves and sends out laborers in those efforts. We are truly humbled to be part of the laborers He sends out to share His Word. Please pray for the local churches in your area, that they rely on God’s leading and that He provides the laborers to continue on in the mission in your own town. Are you a laborer yet to be tasked? Check with your local Pastor to see how you might be able to help!

Ongoing Projects:

We are hoping to complete two main projects this fall/next spring leading up to summer 2025. The first is an expansion of the Outdoor Chapel – modifying its layout to create 100-150 additional seats so that attending groups have more space. The next is related, and involves creating more outside seating areas just outside of the dining hall. This seating area will allow more guests to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while enjoying their meals, increasing our seating capacity in fair weather for the dining hall and giving guests an area to gather throughout the day. There are more exciting projects coming up, so be sure to check out our Special Projects page, which will update regularly.

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 camp, discipleship happens at your local church 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 keep Hartland and our staff in your prayers as we work diligently to serve well. Our staff consists of a local body of believers who share in the desire to serve other churches well. We live and serve together here at camp and fellowship with our home churches down the mountain as often as we’re able.

In service to Christ and His Church,

Joshua Embry

Executive Director/Steward – Hartland Christian Camp

Last updated 9/14/2024