by John Carpenter | Jun 5, 2015 | Camp News, Ministry News
Prayer Requests
Well, dear ones, June 2015 is here — and in spite of the camp ground being a soggy mess — we are once again ready to officially begin another camp season. Yes — we truly desire your earnest and devout prayers that our God and Savior will once again bless the heralding forth of the pure truth of His holy Word unto the children that He sends out to Camp Del-Haven. It is our prayer — that you all will be in prayer — for our staff and campers as we involve ourselves in this evangelistic endeavor.
We want to remind you that June through August is, indeed, our most expensive months of the year. May the Lord be pleased to use this reminder – however He wills and pleases – where you all are concerned. May all of your prayers for us – and gifts to us – be by His leading you to do so.
We have had — and still have — some unexpected expenses facing us where our tractor is concerned, which we rely on to mow the most rugged parts of the camp — as well as, we use to grade the ruts out of our dirt roads (which really need it after all this rain). Please pray for our Lord’s provision of this need.
He will provide!
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Please pray specifically for these staff members who have already committed to help with the children this summer.
Adam Blevins
Brandon Bowlin
Cheyanne Feldman-Brown**
Cassie Carter
Mykala Cobbins*
Cheynne Deiter*
Sheri DeSchepper
Brittany Fuller
Jeff Hall
Haley Hassler*
Kendle Laycock
Dakota Lewis*
Summer Marshall**
Chelsea McDaniel
Rick Monson
Amber Mosely*
Isaac Richardson
Hannah Rollet**
Savannah Rollet**
*Former campers who are currently in the Learning To Serve (LTS) staff training program
** Former campers who are now on staff
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Each year it is a blessing to hear from the parents/guardians who are delighted for their children to have another opportunity to come to camp.
The first camp applications of the year were received in January 2015 without having even sent out notices of the upcoming camp dates. When I contacted the grandmother about the current dates for this summer, I was told that her two granddaughters just couldn’t wait and wanted to make sure they signed up right away.
Not long ago I talked to another woman who sent her children to camp when they were younger. Her children are now sending their children. She was calling because she had another child late in life and couldn’t wait to send him to camp too and have her house filled once again with Christian songs and memory verses.
Seeds will be sown all summer long in the lives of young boys and girls and staff members that will attend camp, but we know those seeds can spread also into houses and can grow in the hearts of others and impact families in a great way. Pray for the seed of God’s Word to fall on good soil!
by John Carpenter | Apr 27, 2015 | Camp News, Ministry News
Prayer Requests
Please do not forget to be in earnest prayer for this summer’s total operation. Pray for the children — both the repeat campers that will be coming back, as well as the brand new ones. Also, be in prayer for the staff members that the Lord will send our way to participate in the direct interaction with the campers. They need our prayers for them to be spiritually prepared for what they will encounter. And, be in prayer for the overall peaceful smoothness of the whole Summer. Nothing makes ministry to operate efficiently — like prayer does! Our God hears and answers our prayers!
Also, please be in prayer with us concerning being able to meet the financial needs we have as we approach extra expenses during the camping season. After 63 years of ministry, the property and facilities are in constant need of attention. Chainsaws, weed eaters, lawn mowers, paint, rakes, screen/wood, etc. are always in need. Your financial donations continue to be a gift from the Lord which allows us to continue to offer free camping to all of our campers each summer and to be able to provide craft materials, chemicals to keep the pool clean, transportation to get the children here, printing/mailing camp applications and brochures, water and electricity, fishing gear, sports equipment, cleaning supplies, Bibles, teaching materials, healthy food, extra insurance coverage, medical supplies, and much more.
by John Carpenter | Apr 27, 2015 | Camp News, Ministry News
Spring Work Days Every Saturday
Well, dear friends, our 2015 Camp Del-Haven work days got off to a rousing start. We had 14 helpers show up from various places to tackle this year’s list of tasks. Our fellow warriors for the cause of Christ from Heritage Baptist Church were among the crew. We thank the Lord for their faithfulness to help and to support that which the Lord has called us to do for His glory and the furtherance of His eternal Kingdom. Please remember us in prayer in regards to the meeting of the many mundane jobs that of necessity must be accomplished in preparation for the ministry of the gospel in this camp operation. It is prayer that accomplishes what God wants done! Every Saturday up to June 6th is a work day, but anyone can come and help us on any day.
Isaac is raking leaves to help keep our playground safe and neat.
Mary is adding a much needed coat of paint to the camp chapel.
Nick and Jack are repairing the screen door on one of the cabins.
by John Carpenter | Mar 9, 2015 | Camp News, Ministry News
Del-Haven Banquet
Saturday, March 21st
11:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Pleasant Grove Bible Church
4916 Lee’s Summit Rd.
Kansas City, MO
Please plan to come and enjoy great food and fellowship. You can bring someone who doesn’t even know about Del-Haven if you like. You will hear testimonies of what the Lord has done through this ministry — and perhaps get a fresh hold on to the vision of what we diligently pray that He will do in the future. There is no charge for this event. All that is required is just your presence with an appetite for both physical and spiritual food. We need the encouragement of your company.
The ladies labor hard in preparing the fixings — the decorations for this event. You will have an opportunity to hear from several of our staff and board members concerning the camp operation and what are our needs.
The theme verse of scripture for this year’s banquet is 1Jn.3:18:
“My little children, let us not love in word —
Neither in tongue —
But in deed and in truth!”
So, let us demonstrate our mutual love for each other! We to you — in providing a relaxing, enjoyable, informative and soul inspiring banquet program — and you to us by just being present to receive it.
You will be glad you came — and so will we!
by John Carpenter | Jun 20, 2014 | Camp News
Well, at the time of the writing of this newsletter — we are just days from the first camp of 2014. Please be in earnest prayer to our Lord Jesus for His direct involvement in the presentation of the gospel of His glory. He is the true evangelist!
Thank you so much for your continual support of Del-Haven through your prayers and help and gifts. You all know who you are — and you are loved and appreciated! Without your help — we could not do this. You are an answer to our continual prayers! We praise the Lord in a special way for you!
We have a wonderful staff of young people that the Lord has sent to us to be a part of the labor of love that this ministry truly is. Our staff training week was a rich time in planning, fellowship and getting into the Word. “Storm” the throne of grace on their behalf — beseeching the Almighty for their protection, provision and guidance! The enemy will attack. We are not ignorant of his devices. They…we… need your prayerful support to be delivered from the fiery darts of Satan.
Prayerfully lift up, also, all the boys and girls that are divinely slated to enter into the hearing of the gospel. How wonderful it is to understand that the Word of God reveals that Jesus said, “All that the Father giveth me — shall come to me — and him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out!” — also — “And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me — that of all which He hath given me — I should lose nothing” Pray that our heavenly Father will perform this — His Word and His will — in this coming camp season. Praise His all glorious Name!
by John Carpenter | Dec 16, 2013 | Camp News
Please remember that the reality is — that many times — for many of our children — this time of year can be a bitter/sweet experience. Many of these boys and girls must deal with a less than desirable set of circumstances in this lost and fallen world. We earnestly pray that those who have become a part of our camper family will be led of the Holy Spirit to remember the love and salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ — that has been faithfully presented to them out here at Del-Haven. Pray for these dear ones.
