Put Your Stamp on Camp
February 17, 2008
Last summer God began to move in peoples hearts as it relates to Camp Mt. Pleasant in Bonifay. We had two options: Do major repair work on the camp or abandon it altogether. We chose the latter. Approximately $40,000.00 has been spent on a roof for the dining hall, and pool renovation since mid-summer. We will be putting a new fence around the pool February 26th.
Why should we do all this work now? First, it is obvious that God is in this. We saw the number of campers grow from around 30 to over 200 in Georgia during the 1990’s. It is not that we must have a camp, but that camp is a way we can honor God by investing ourselves in His work. It is staggering to know how many accept Christ or make major decisions at camp. I personally accepted the call to preach at camp. Secondly, we will not get another chance to build a camp if we drop the ball today. Due to inflation it is unlikely we could build a comparable facility from scratch at today’s prices. Thirdly, if we were renting a camp it would cost between $200 and $300 dollars per camper, eliminating the opportunity for many to attend. Finally, it gives us a chance to fellowship with other believers, giving us a greater sense of unity and purpose. Today we have the privilege of sowing seeds that will produce a bountiful harvest tomorrow.
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