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 | Feb 17, 2015 | Ministry News
Don’t forget — our Del-Haven Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March 21!
It will once again take place at Pleasant Grove Bible Church — 4916 Lee’s Summit Rd. in Kansas City, MO. We will be having it over the noon hour from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. As always, there will be fine food — friendly fellowship — and good music. Plus, you will get first hand information on what the Lord is continuing to do in and through the ministry of Del-Haven. We hope — the Lord willing — that you plan to be with us! Tell someone new about us — and then bring them to the banquet.
by John Carpenter | Feb 17, 2015 | Ministry News
Camp Dates for 2015:
Staff – June 8-10
Session 1 – June 22-25
Session 2 – June 29-July 2
Session 3 – July 13-16
Session 4 – July 20-23
Session 5 – July 27-30
Session 6 – Aug. 3-6
If you, or anyone you know, is interested in serving the Lord with us this summer, please call Sheri at 816-690-8465 or email at sheri@campdelhaven.org.
by John Carpenter | Feb 17, 2015 | Ministry News
Greetings, dear friends and fellow prayer supporters of this gospel declaring ministry of Camp Del-Haven! Thanks be unto our Lord — for His leading through you all in His sustaining us in this true gospel evangelistic endeavor. We truly thank the Lord for you all — for every bit of support that you afford to us in every form in which it comes unto us. Praise and glory unto His great Name!
Well, dear ones, the God and governor of all providence draws us nearer and nearer unto another camp season of ministering the glorious gospel of God’s sovereign grace unto boys and girls. Of all the things that need to be done — Holy Spirit led prayer is the most needed! It is tried and proven to be the most effectual way for us to prepare for the battle that we face. The invisible enemy and murderer of souls ever vies to disarm and disrupt by keeping us off of our knees before the throne of grace — and seeking from the Captain of our eternal salvation the wisdom, strength, protection and leading — that we need in order to serve Him, both, honorably and successfully. And, this is where your support is most keenly felt and realized! We are so thankful for your faithful prayers. Please keep us in your prayers! Pray for the children the Lord sends to us, as well as, pray for the staff of young men and women that He provides to serve each camp session. Our 2015 camp schedule is herein provided so you can pray specifically for each camp.
