by John Carpenter | Feb 13, 2012 | Ministry News
As you probably know — we have been purging our mailing list to exclude addresses on our list that are no longer relevant. It is both good and necessary to periodically do this. We do not wish — at any time — to send news of our ministry, or our needs, to places that are neither valid nor receptive. And, having done this — may I sow a word of encouragement for you all to — maybe — talk about Del-Haven to someone new — who might become interested in supporting our ministry? We do have a website that you can send them to — if they are up to date with that sort of thing. Also, if there is a church group, or something like that — we would be glad to schedule a time to talk to them in person — and provide for them some brochures. After all — we do have 60 years of experience in preaching the gospel — and of being sustained by the grace of God — from which we can share. It is just a thought.
by John Carpenter | Feb 13, 2012 | Camp News, Ministry News
Our Saturday work days begin on Saturday, April 7th. We serve breakfast and lunch to participants. Please contact us if you or your church group would like to plan for a work project. 816-690-8465.
by John Carpenter | Feb 13, 2012 | Camp News, Ministry News
June 18-21 (6 to 8 year olds)
June 25-28 (9 to 12 year old girls)
July 9 – 12 (9 to 12 year old boys)
July 16-19 (6 to 8 year olds)
July 23-26 (9 to 12 year old girls)
July 30 – Aug. 2 (9 to 12 year old boys)
We have already begun to plan camper programs and activities of a little more variety for this coming year. There have been made some great suggestions that only need now to be implemented. The feedback that we have gotten from some of staff of recent years has been very encouraging as well. We are so happy that some of our best our planning to be with us once again. But — as we know that prayer is the accomplishment of God’s will — please be praying with us — and for us — that the Lord will lead us — even in all that we plan to do for Him. For we know of a certainty — that if we fill the description of the Word in acknowledging Him in all our ways — He will direct us in all our paths.
by John Carpenter | Jan 8, 2012 | Camp News, Ministry News
This is the time of year that we spend much time in prayerful seeking for the Lord to go before us in preparing for the coming camp season. Please be faithful in doing same thing. Pray for campers and staff alike. That the Lord our God will send us both — to the glory of the presentation of His gospel. Pray, also, for the continual supply of everything that we will need in order to stay in operation. And, please continue to pray for the retirement of the debt we yet owe to the bank. We are making progress. It is just seems to be — not very fast. The current balance is $53,676.82.
We earnestly pray for these things — and we also pray for you. That God will bless you — and meet all your needs. And, we pray for you — that you, too, will be in prayer for these things for us — with us. God be praised!
Remember — prayer is used of the Lord in the accomplishment of His will and purpose for the furtherance of the glory of the purity of His gospel. The gospel of the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ — the only Sovereign Savior Substitute — that ever was, is or ever will be! “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my Name — that will I do — that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (14) If ye shall ask anything in my Name –
I will do it!” Jn.14:13-14
by John Carpenter | Jan 8, 2012 | Camp News, Ministry News
Once again, we are truly thankful to the Lord our God for yet another year of ministry here at Camp Del-Haven. And, 2012 — will mark our 60th year!
As I write this newsletter, the weather is unseasonably sunny and warm. We are usually out cutting more firewood for our wood stoves — and maybe even having to shovel our way out through some snow. That’s all right — we’ll take this warm weather with an hearty thanks unto the Lord — and go on. In everything we are to give thanks — but in this we give an hearty thanks!
Thank you, dear ones, for being there — have a blessed and prosperous New Year!
by John Carpenter | Dec 12, 2011 | Ministry News
Oh, by the way, we have new — very professionally done — signs that the Lord has provided through a gifted sign maker named, Les Tardy — of Warrensburg, MO! Les and Barbara suddenly showed up to worship with us out here on Sundays and they have been a wonderful blessing in our midst. Remember to thank the Lord with us for them — and to pray for God’s rich blessing on them as well. Thank you all. We love you very much!
