December 2013 Newsletter

Wagon
Trails
Camp Eder’s Newsletter
RECENT
HIGHLIGHTS
Mamie Eisenhower’s in the house and
what a thrill to meet the wife of our
34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Ruthmary McIlhenny performed her
educational program “Mamie Remembers
Gettysburg” to a packed audience during
our August Senior Citizen Day. This was
an event to remember as Ms. McIlhenny
dressed stylishly in period dress, matching
pocket book, white gloves, pearls and
hat. She spoke in first person as Mamie,
recollecting her first time meeting Ike, the
trials and tribulations of their marriage,
the politics of the time, the presidency
and their life together in Gettysburg.
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What’s Inside
Meet the Board of Directors... 4
Joe’s Tool Box......................... 5
Hot From the Iron Skillet......... 5
Did You Know?........................ 5
Executive Director Letter....... 7
Fall Festival Photos................. 8
Volunteering........................ 11
Biblical Reflection................ 10
Upcoming Events................. 12
“Extending the Love
of Jesus Christ”
December 2013
Many fond memories were shared as those
present discussed and asked questions
of what it was like to be married to a
President. Mamie was a delight and won
the hearts of all those present. Ruthmary
is a student of Mamie Eisenhower and
focuses on her years with Ike, the events
that occurred during that time period and
their lifestyles lived during the 1950’s She
is a graduate of Eisenhower Academy, an
Institute for Teachers sponsored by the
National Park Service, Gettysburg College,
Mount St. Mary’s College and the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Institute. What a way to
start the day.
It goes without
saying, lunch at
Camp Eder is always
something to talk
about and this day
was no exception as
a delicious meal of
chicken barbecue,
stuffing, creamed
peas, russet potato
wedges,
Greek
salad and warmed
Ruthmary McIlhenny as
fresh peaches with
Mamie Eisenhower
lavender
cookies
was served family style to all. And to top
that off, everyone present received Mamie
Eisenhower’s “Million Dollar Fudge” recipe
with a tasty piece of fudge to sample or
take home with them. What a sweet
delight. This was an Eisenhower family
favorite, so much so that her recipe was
printed in numerous newspapers and
magazines throughout the 1950s.
You would think that the day couldn’t
get any better, but it did. Our second
Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Ray Owen
program of the day was a performance
by Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter
and award winning entertainer Ray
Owen. Ray performed golden oldies and
took everyone on a very nostalgic and
heartwarming journey down memory
lane. Performing on his guitar, banjo,
harmonica, and button accordion Ray sang
many beloved popular songs and beautiful
ballads along with rousing sing-alongs
and hilarious novelty songs. Few people
could contain themselves from singing
and tapping their feet to these wonderful
tunes and fine old favorites. Ray certainly
captivated this audience. I continually
heard people respond what a great day it
had been.
Almost all of our events are drawing
large crowds including our Fall Scrapbook
Retreat directed by Creative Memories
Consultant, Jennifer Coale. These weekends
represent time to work on artistic projects,
and bring out the best in people. It
is an opportunity to socialize with old
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friends, make new friends, have relaxing
moments and create and make memories
that last a life time. We sponsor two scrap
booking retreats each year, one in the spring
and one in the fall. Participants arrive on
Friday and head home Sunday after lunch.
Two nights of lodging and 5 meals are
included in the price.
I love the cool, crisp temperatures that fall
brings; but to me there is nothing more
beautiful than a day of bright sunshine,
crystal clear blue skies and the vibrant
background of beautiful fall colors. Seeing
the trees artistically painted with hues of
orange, yellow, greens and burgundy brings
me great joy and reminds me of the beauty
that God has created all around us.
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We had over 250 items at this year’s auction
held down in Heckman Pavilion. You could
buy anything from plants and pictures to
beautiful stoneware and handmade quilts.
The auction was very successful and we
certainly appreciate all the people who
donated those wonderful treasures.
A new highlight this year was Michael
Peluso who has been recognized for being
one of the up and coming new glass artists
on the east coast. Large crowds of people
surrounded Michael every time he began a
new piece. His work was outstanding. After
each demonstration he gave his sample
away to a lucky person in the crowd.
The only way to come to our Festival is
hungry. There were all kinds of delicious,
The smell of kettle corn cooking over wood
wafted through the air enticing people
to buy some. Our food court this year
opened early so people could buy breakfast
sandwiches along with pumpkin muffins
and hot drinks. This was the place to buy
something quick but delicious. There was
definitely a pumpkin theme throughout the
event as you could even find pumpkin ice
cream for sale.
I’m reminded of the commercial on TV
that asks people if they have any idea how
long it takes to roast their meat to get
This is also the time for our biggest fund
raiser of the year. This year we celebrated
our 35th Annual Fall Festival. After taking
a leisurely bus ride from the top of the hill,
visitors were greeted by our new admission
tent. This was the place that you could get
information on Camp Eder, buy your meal
ticket and, as you waited for your bus ride
back to your car, pick up a jar of our famous
homemade apple butter, delicious apple
cider and our new Camp Eder sweat shirts
and Fall Fest t-shirt. Visitors were greeted
with our “Home in the Hills” beautifully
decorated with corn shocks loaded with
glistening ears of corn, pumpkins and
gourds of every color, size and style
imaginable and beautifully colored mums
scattered throughout the property.
We had a wonderful craft show this year
with thirty one vendors selling a menagerie
of items from hand made to household
items. We had crafters selling crocheted
and handcrafted alpaca items, elegant
jewelry, beautiful glass garden flowers,
scented candles, wooden bird houses and
numerous other creative items.
mouthwatering items to buy from the bake
sale table which was overflowing with a
variety of homemade pies, pumpkin rolls,
biscuits, and scrumptious cinnamon rolls.
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the wonderful flavors that makes them so
incredibly delicious. Well you have to be here
at Camp to see what is involved in making
those fantastic pig & turkey dinners taste so
good. What is the secret ingredient? Every
year a large group of people gather to take
on this gigantic task. Their hard work and
dedication is part of the deliciousness. They
stay up all night tending the fires, making
sure everything is going just perfectly. The
fires in the pits actually get started at 10 am
on Friday morning. The pigs and turkeys
don’t get put in until Friday evening and
then cook slowly all night long. By early
morning they are ready to be carved and
served to you. The homemade apple sauce
which accompanies the meal is luscious.
Then there was the dessert bar which was
loaded with more homemade appetizing
pies made by superb cooks from our local
Churches. So now you know the secret of
why this meal is always so great. It is made
with pure love and for one reason only, to
benefit what we do at Camp Eder; to bring
people closer to God.
I tell people all the time that we have the
best apple butter made in this part of the
country. With the amount of work that
goes into making it, we should be selling it
for $100 a pint. It is a remarkable process
and after seeing what goes into making this
tasty delight, I realize why you can’t find too
many places that make the homemade kind
any more. We start with those delicious local
apples that have to be peeled, cored and
bagged by tons of volunteers. On Friday
the fires get started and five copper kettles
are loaded with the apples and other secret
ingredients and then stirred all night long.
Over 60 people work on making
that wonderful apple butter.
What a phenomenal job Brother
Earl Stoval and his very dedicated
group of workers from Ridge COB,
do in making this outstanding
apple butter. Our visitors get to
leave Camp Eder with warm apple
butter, just freshly taken out of
those big copper kettles. It just
doesn’t get any better than that.
It was great fun to go into the
activity area where children
played in the Giraffe Moon
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Bounce, made pretty little candles of many
different designs, and designed their own
wooden Christmas ornament, one to take
home and one for us to display during our
Christmas Tree Festival. Who knew you
could design a tie-dye t-shirt in so many
different ways? Many children had their
faces painted as beautiful butterflies and
others became adorable animal characters.
We had a clown making balloon animals and
a hoola hoop artist with varying size hoola
hoops for every size and ability of person.
Children enjoyed our new carnival games;
the Ping Pong Ball Toss and the Candy in the
Haystack game. The petting zoo attracted
many people to pet the fluffy bunnies, goat
and piglets.
An array of very talented musicians
performed throughout the day. The local
group, The C.B. Pickers, played great
country, bluegrass and gospel music in the
woods by the food court. In the dining
hall, music was provided by Randy Fisher
who played praise and worship music and
contemporary Christian recording artist,
Leah Hileman. Randy has traveled with
his band, Emptiless, sharing the message
of the Gospel through music all over the
eastern United States and Canada. Leah is
a preacher, singer, songwriter and recording
artist who has traveled the country and
beyond, sharing her many talents.
What is happening at Camp Eder reminds
me of an excerpt from Our Daily Bread by
Dave Branon. He told of the story of how he
and his wife visited a floral showcase and as
they entered there was a plaque that read,
“Enter friends, and view God’s pleasant
handiwork, the embroidery of earth.”
Camp Eder is God’s pleasant handiwork
and you are the friends who have entered
helping make it so.
This is the time of year to be thankful for all
of the blessings that God has given us. May
you all have a very blessed Christmas and
healthy, happy New Year.
Lori Jackson, Event Coordinator
(ljackson@campeder.org)
Summer Staff
Meet the Board
of Directors
One Stop
I love superstores. I can walk into my
favorite Target or Wal-Mart and have all
of my needs fulfilled. I can purchase groceries for my family, food
for my dog, and a new winter coat. I can catch up with folks I have
not seen in a while and, at the same time, I can even get my oil
changed and new tires installed. At the end of the trip, my needs
are met and I am a happy woman.
Camp Eder is a lot like my favorite superstore. I can come to
Camp and have my needs fulfilled, even the needs I did not
know I needed. I can go to Camp Eder for great fellowship (Lori
treats you like family). I can get an awesome meal (MaryAnn is
a phenomenal cook), I can learn about God’s creation (Thad is a
wealth of information), I can find a good laugh (Joe loves to tell
a good joke), I can be inspired (Alan is leading Camp Eder in an
exciting direction), and I can find peace, quiet, and serenity (there
is 450 acres to hike, I recommend the Prayer Path, Moose Tree, or
Vesper Hill trails).
At Camp Eder, I can get my outlook on life changed. At the end of
the visit, my needs are fulfilled and I am a BLESSED woman!
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” –
Romans 8:28
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they
may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.”
Matthew - 5:16
Amy Brandt, Board Member
Camp Eder Board Members
Marla Abe (Carlisle COB)
Amy Brandt (Ridge COB)
Jennifer Coale (Gettysburg COB)
Skye Fisher (Ridge COB)
Stan Goodwin (Mechanicsburg COB)
Chuck Grew (Mechanicsburg COB)
Kathy Kovacs (York First COB)
Jacob Miller (New Fairview COB)
Bradley Nicholas (York First COB)
Charles Snyder (Gettysburg COB)
Larry Swartz (Gettysburg COB)
Kaye Thornton (Mechanicsburg COB)
Leon Yoder (Greencastle COB)
Arlene Martin, Treasurer (York First COB)
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Before I came to Camp Eder
I had never been to a regular
summer camp. I had no clue
what to expect, and was
more than a little nervous;
however, I had nothing to
fear because Camp Eder is a
place where anyone can feel
at home. I found Camp Eder
by accident, or so I thought.
I thought that I accidentally
stumbled across Camp Eder
when I was looking for a wilderness program to
help with, but I now know that it was God who led
me to Camp Eder. God orchestrates our movements
and I am glad for it because otherwise I would not
have found this amazing place.
At Camp, you never know what to expect; it could
be sunny and hot one day and then that night you
wake up to be reaching for your sleeping bag to
cover with. Other times, you wake up at seven in the
morning on sleep-in day only to find there are seven
heads peeping over the bunks looking at you. One
of my favorite, and most unexpected, moments was
the morning I walked into the shower only to find
that it was already occupied by a big, bug-eyed, four
legged toad. I will never forget that toad. There are
many other Camp Eder memories that I will never
forget. The last week of camp, we decided to use all
of the extra shaving cream from crafts in order to
have a shaving cream fight. At first everyone was
a little hesitant to wing shaving cream at someone
else, however, by the end, everyone involved was
covered head to toe with shaving cream. One of the
activities that campers looked forward to all week
was creek stomping, a favorite among both campers
and counselors. There never seems to be enough
time allotted for it. By the time all the campers make
their way slipping and sliding down the creek to the
swimming hole, they are already soaked, so they just
go ahead and use the natural water slide, splash and
jump around in the swimming hole. When the time
comes for everyone to get out so we can head back,
there is always the cry, “not yet, we have not been
here that long.” There’s always that one straggler
who insists on taking just one more turn on the slide.
Watching the campers grow and change over the
course of the week will never cease to amaze me.
Some campers come in on Sunday really shy and
anxious to leave their parents yet, through the week,
they open up, made new friends, have fun, and by
the end of the week, they are wishing that the camp
week was longer. Being a counselor is rewarding,
whether it is singing “Rise and Shine” in the
morning to get the campers to smile, playing Ga-Ga
ball in the mud after it just finished down pouring, or
watching a group of campers stand up to dedicate
or rededicate their lives to Jesus.
Lauren Barlow
- Summer Camp Counselor
Tool Box
Where did the year go? It seem like just yesterday we were planning
our summer camps and building the Long Huts! Now, summer camp is
a memory, Fall Festival came and went, and the Long Huts are ready for
spring.
This year’s Fall Festival was a great success, thanks to the help of all our
volunteers. We had a lot of help and everything went very smoothly.
One of the other major projects taken on this past fall was a forestry plan
that the Board of Directors had implemented. P.H. Glatfelter came and did
some forestry management by cutting down invasive and diseased trees.
There was a lot of wood left behind that can be used as camp fire wood.
If any church groups would like to help with the cutting and splitting of
wood, please give me a call.
Things don’t slow down over the winter. We are now preparing for our
Christmas Tree Festival. Last year we put up over 1,000 lights, and we
will be doing this again. If anyone would like to help, we will start setting
up on Friday December 6th and working into Saturday.
As always, Camp could not be as successful without the help of all our
volunteers; so, THANK YOU ALL. Feel free to stop in for a visit. Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
Joe Jackson, Facilities Manager
(jjackson@campeder.org)
Hot from the
Iron Skillet
Joy!
For the very reason that
Christ came the first
time, it was to prepare
us for His second return.
While waiting, we are to
be joyous, because our life is His. Because of
Him, we live and move and have our being.
As we seek His face, He calls us to step out
of our comfort zone and be obedient to what
He asks. That’s where the most joy comes
from. Other joys have come this year through;
another grandchild, lovely crocheted/knitted
dish cloths (just beautiful!) for the camp’s
kitchen, and all the family I get to see when
you all get here!
Whether things are great or not-so-great in
our lives, Jesus Christ is always worthy of our
praise! Be filled with great joy this holiday
season. Many blessings!
MaryAnn Chastain, Hospitality Manager
(mchastain@campeder.org)
Did you know?
Campers had the chance to win a prize this summer if they could pronounce
“Schwarzenau” correctly. Chaplain Leah Hileman only gave away 3 prizes.
The funny name is German. Schwarzenau Lodge is named after the town
in which the Church of the Brethren denomination was born.
Alexander Mack, Sr. gathered local believers in thorough study of Scripture.
Through their study, they determined to live more closely to the teachings
of the New Testament of the Bible.
In August, 1708, Mack and seven others (five men, three women total),
gathered early in the morning—illegally—in the
Eder River (the namesake of Camp Eder), to be rebaptized into the Christian faith and to establish a
Schwarzenau Lodge, 2013
new covenant with God and each other to more
faithfully apply the teachings and examples of Jesus
Christ to their lives.
The ancient village of Schwarzenau is located in
present-day Kitzingen, Germany, halfway between
Frankfurt and Nuremberg.
Schwarzenau Lodge was built in 1978 and was
remodeled in 2005. With 16 beds in 2 dorms
rooms, the building sleeps a total of 32 people.
Schwarzenau Lodge is a favorite of our youngest
summer campers, but has also become a favorite
of many youth groups who come to Camp Eder for
winter retreats from the Baltimore and Washington
D.C. areas.
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Schwarzenau Lodge, circa 1978
Camp
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Camp Eder
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Camp Eder and
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“I loved coming to
Camp Eder as a kid for
fun, crafts, food, and
fellowship. Along with the
cool mountain air and
fall colors, I enjoyed
revisiting those wonderful
feelings and memories when
I attended the Women’s
Fall Scrapbooking Retreat.”
“Making apple butter at this year’s
Fall Festival was the best ever, not
a single thing went wrong. The
volunteer helpers really rose to the
occasion and outdid themselves. The
weather was perfect and no leaves were
falling into the kettles. The Good Lord
blessed us with a beautiful day, it was
awesome! There’s no place in the world
like Camp Eder.”
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From the Desk of
Alan Patterson
The Most
Wonderful Time
of Year
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts
us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble
with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we
share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort
abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort
and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which
produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we
suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as
you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.” (2
Corinthians 1:3-11, NIV)
It’s that time of year again; a time to gather with family and
celebrate the season, a time to reflect on the blessings of the year,
and a time to give to those we love. It’s also a time for the cold air
to arrive and turn everything into a wintery wonderland; which
always brings about a time for snowmen, snowsuits, and hot
cocoa. With all the children’s laughter, sleigh bells ringing, festive
celebrations, and carolers singing, who could do anything but
rejoice with all the world during this wonderful time of the year?
It truly is a wonderful time of year; I am blessed to be able to
travel back to Ohio to visit my family and to check in on their lives.
I am also blessed to have my Camp Eder family here in Pennsylvania. I am blessed with a roof over my head and a car that I can
travel comfortably in. We are all blessed with the resources that
God provides to us on a daily basis; food, clothing, shelter, family,
church family, and friends.
What is there to rejoice about?
It’s a time of year to rejoice in the contrast between our brokenness and God’s mercy, our hurt and his hope, our loss and his
comfort, our sadness and his joy, and the contrast between our
need and his supply.
It is also a time of year that I find myself reflecting on the challenges that life brings. It’s a time when my family is reminded
that our father is no longer with us, that not all of us get along
with each other the way a family should, and that we are not
getting any younger as these years go by. It’s a time when I am
deeply impacted by stories of people faced with tragedy and loss.
I am moved with compassion for the family in Fairfield that lost
a young mother recently in an auto accident. In the midst of all
the Christmas wonderment, it can become confusing and conflicting to balance the hard task of rejoicing in the season while also
dealing with the loss of a loved one or any of the other challenges
that life brings our way. How can one celebrate when there is so
much pain in the world around us?
Through a babe born in a humble stable, God showed up for all
mankind, to walk with us through life, in sadness and in celebration. “…they shall call his name Immanuel, which is translated
‘God with us.’” (Matthew 1:23, NKJV) We have not been abandoned, there is much to rejoice about.
Praise be to Jesus Christ our Lord during this wonderful Christmas
season, and in all seasons.
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with
the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest
heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. “
(Luke 2:13-14, NKJV)
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Alan Patterson, Executive Director
(apatterson@campeder.org)
Suzanne’s face-painting skills are excep
tional.
Vendors appreciated the wonderful crowd of people.
Dwight and Jacob
work hard at
popping kettle corn.
Camp Eder
FALL FESTIVAL
Over 250 items were donated for this year’s auction!
Heidi’s animals were a hit!
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Children explored at the Strawberry Hill booth.
Who wants Candy?
Soolah shares ways to get our children active.
Grab a snack and a laugh at the food court.
Vendors provided a little something for everyone!
The day wouldn’t have been complete without the C.B. Pickers.
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FALL FESTIVAL
The caramel apples and other baked goods brought smiles to many faces.
ren.
Face painting isn’t just for the child
Digging for candy in a haystack, what fun!
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Biblical Reflection
“...and John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them
to Jesus saying, ‘Are you the Coming One, or do we look for
another?’ When the men had come to him, they said, ‘John
the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘are you the Coming
One, or do we look for another?’ And that very hour he cured
many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many
blind he gave sight. Jesus answered and said to them, ‘go and
tell John the things you have seen and heard; that the blind
see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear,
the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to
them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of me.’”
(Luke 7:19-22 NKJV)
When Jesus was asked by John the Baptist’s disciples whether
or not he was the Messiah, Jesus didn’t take it as a simple
yes or no question. Jesus showed the truth in action and put
context to it through scripture. In verse 22 “...the blind see, the
lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead
are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them.” Jesus
refers to a collection of culturally well-known prophesies given by Isaiah (Isaiah 29:18-19; 35:5-6; & 61:1). As followers of Jesus Christ
our lives should also be proof of our relationship with Him brought into context through scripture. Our greatest witness as Christians
is when our lives are testimony to what we believe. Our greatest weakness as Christians is when what we say is not reflected in what
we do. So by the strength and guidance of Jesus Christ may we be the living testimony of who He is.
What experience has God given me to use as my living testimony? What areas do I need God to strengthen so my witness to others
can grow?
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Thad Smith, Hospitality & Office Assistant
(tsmith@campeder.org)
Volunteering
“Where do I begin to tell you about what being a Camp Eder
volunteer means to me? I’m sure everyone who has ever
been involved in any of the many events here feels the same
way. As soon as I turn into the driveway I feel completely
at home! Even though I know I will be “working”, I feel
like I just stepped into a different world where everyone is
working toward the same goal. That goal is to be the hands
and feet of Jesus and to show His love in all that we do.
One of my favorite volunteer activities is teaching archery.
I can be found on the archery range with summer campers
and rental groups. I love being able to work with kids (and
adults) and watch their self-confidence grow every time an
arrow hits the target. I recently was privileged to work with
a group of Cub Scouts, some of the youngest kids I have had.
Wow! I was so touched by the way those boys supported and
cheered for each other! Two of the boys, who were sharing
a target, were having some difficulty getting their arrows to
go where they wanted them. I stood by each of the boys and
coached them through all the steps. When the arrow stuck
right in the center of the target, they both cheered! I heard
one say to the other, “I knew if you kept trying you could do
it!” What a wonderful show of love between them!
I teach campers that all the skills are equally important and
when you get them all together at the same time, you WILL
hit the target. It makes me think about how sometimes we
feel that we are insignificant and wonder if anyone would
miss us if we weren’t there. Think about an event like Fall
In 1978, Roger Miller began
a tradition of butchering
pork and turkey at Fall
Festival. In 2013, Roger
continued this tradition
with help from his brother,
Jake, and Pastor Dick
Godfrey. We are grateful
for the years of service
that Roger has given and
continues to give to Camp
Eder. Roger, you continue
to be a blessing to us all!
Fest. I truly enjoy
spending two days
at camp for this
event. It’s like a
mini vacation to
me! Yes, it is two
very long days,
but I love working
with everyone.
There are MANY
volunteers who
come to Camp
Eder for a few
Michele Smith and her sister, Deb Rager, help serve at
days to do a
the Fall Festival auction.
wide variety of
tasks. Some tasks may seem so small you wonder if anyone
will notice what you did and some tasks are very visible
to everyone who visits the day of the event. Every task is
equally important and the all must be done. Just like archery,
when all things come together at the right time, Camp Eder
will “hit the target!” Camp will be exactly what God needs
it to be to each visitor so they can receive the blessing He
intended for them!
I am thankful for all the blessings I receive while
spending time at Camp Eder. I look forward to many other
opportunities to volunteer and to be a blessing to others!”
Michele Smith, Volunteer
Upcoming Events
Camp Eder’s Newsletter
December 13-15
March 1-2
Christmas Tree Festival
Mount Hope Maple
Madness
January 1
March 14-16
Accepting 2014
Summer Camp
Staff Applications
Spring Scrapbook
Retreat
January 29
March 26
Senior Citizen Day
February 7-8
Winter Camp
(All Ages)
February 19
Senior Citizen Day
February 22-23
Mount Hope
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