Mount Hermon LOG November 2010–April 2011 by Mount Hermon

NOVEMBER 2010–APRIL 2011

NOV2010 to APR2011 CONTENTS

Transformation

Because They Trust Us

Giving Life

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

On-Purpose Programming

Teams Conquer New Heights

Kidder Creek: Learning Through Horses

Gwinn Lodge

We Can’t Wait to Be Back

The World’s Best Writers Conference

Volunteers Make a Joyful Noise

A Tradition That Spans Generations

Book Of Remembrance

Book Of Honor

Trustee Bob Stover Retires

TRANS TION! FORMA

by Roger Williams

“Encountering Jesus—Lives Transformed.” This phrase is the focus of Mount Hermon’s entire ministry. It’s our bottom line. It acknowledges we’re only servants—God does the transforming! Mount Hermon continues to be a place where people move one step—or many steps—closer to Jesus. And in that encounter, their lives are transformed. Many of you share a “supporting role” in the new life bursting forth at each of our Mount Hermon camping facilities. Through camperships, you support many who simply could not come here without help. This testimony is but one of many from our Friday night sharing times at Family Camp:

“I feel like the prodigal, and God has thrown me this big party I so did not deserve. My husband left me, and for 3-1/2 years I walked away from my faith, leading my children away too. I don’t deserve to be at Mount Hermon. I don’t even know why I thought of this place – I live in Canada! I asked God to end our pain, and this week He brought healing into my life. I got my “mojo” back. I’m so thankful to see my daughter happy. I gave her money for ice cream but she bought “My Utmost for His Highest,” and we sat together, each reading our devotional books – something we’ve never done. All this has happened through a campership that has one family dynamically changed.” Thank you for your diligent prayers, your partnership in mission, your help with Camperships, and your delight in how God is transforming lives.

To read more about the effectiveness of the Campership program, read our feature story on page 4.

Roger Williams, Mount Hermon's Executive Director since 1993, and his wife Rachel, love hosting guests at their home on the hill. 3

Because They TRUST Us! By Don Broesamle

I grew up in a wonderful family that had very little interest in church or the Bible or the Lord. But then, something truly wonderful happened—I received a campership to Redwood Camp. It was actually four camperships, one each for my three siblings and me. And not just for one time—for 12 years our Aunt and Uncle gave each of us a week at Mount Hermon as our birthday present. As I calculate it, they invested over $10,000! Why did they do this? Because they wanted our family to know Jesus as Savior and Lord. So they trusted Mount Hermon to be faithful in the Gospel, and they trusted the Lord to “do a good work.”

As they persevered those 12 long and prayer-filled years, God remained faithful, and their trust was rewarded—HUGELY! Finally, during the 12TH year, in separate places and by separate means, we four kids each came to faith in Jesus Christ! The truth sown at Redwood Camp had taken root. We kids led our parents to the Lord that same year, and we’ve only looked back to marvel. Those seeds planted for 12 years in trust still bear fruit, now into the fourth generation! It all traces from an aunt and uncle trusting in God and trusting in Mount Hermon, expressed through faithful campership gifts. Camperships are a vital resource which so many families and youngsters count on to be able to come to camp—especially in these economically challenging days. When people “hear from heaven” and contribute to Mount Hermon camperships, the result is lives transformed. And the effect from those meeting Jesus at camp ripples outward into future generations.

(Don) in matching striped Older brother Pete and the Author 1959. p, Cam High shirts. Redwood Junior

Last October we received a call regarding a couple who was considering ways to make a gift and directly participate in Mount Hermon’s ministry. A few days later our Advancement Team sent them a detailed description of several gift opportunities. We immediately began to pray for a generous gift of $15,000—or $20,000— maybe even $40,000! A few days later we all were stunned when Roger received their letter confirming their gift and describing their reason for giving. They told us: “Dear Roger, we are happy to show our enthusiastic thanks for what Mount Hermon has meant to our family. All three of our children were significantly influenced in their faith at Redwood Camp. Two of them later returned there

as camp counselors. Our hearts are for the young people who do not have the means to attend camp. To that end we are donating $1,000,000 to your Campership LIFE Endowment Fund. With faith in Christ, we trust this stewardship will help young people thrive.” Certainly, few are able to make such a significant gift. We simply wish to encourage you to prayerfully consider what you are able to give to support Mount Hermon Camperships. Trust the Lord with an investment in families and further His work at Mount Hermon in still more lives transformed.

Don Broesamle is still an integral part of the mission of Mount Hermon. Having served many tours of duty on the Board of Directors, he now enjoys his staff role, traveling with his bride, Linda, as they minister to pastors and friends of Mount Hermon, inviting all to an experience of transformation.

by Jenn Smith

Giving Life I

t was obvious Matt didn’t want to come to camp. I remember calling on the phone to his mom about our two-week intensive Echo camp, and he

happened to answer. “Hello?” he said, and I introduced myself. “Hi. My name is Jenn and I work for Kidder Creek. Is your mom there?” As he handed his mom the phone I heard something that made my heart break, “Tell her I am NOT coming to camp!” His mom and I exchanged phone calls over the next few weeks, but in the end I doubted Matt would ever come. When he showed up on registration day I was shocked and excited. But just by looking at him I could clearly see that camp was not his own choice.

As we worshipped, washed dishes, studied God’s word and did community service together, I could tell that Matt was a great camper. He was well liked by everyone, but still I could feel the walls around his heart were filled with shame and guilt. I knew it wasn’t my place to push through those walls, so I held back and simply prayed. I prayed for a breakthrough and I prayed for a covering of both joy and love to reign. The Echo community flourished as we played and served alongside each other. During one of our community service projects Matt and I bonded while shoveling side-by-side for two straight hours. I even told him what I’d heard him say on the phone to his mom. He laughed, “I had no idea you heard that. I am so sorry.” I knew his walls had begun to crumble.

It was during Matt’s second week that something shifted. At the boys’ campout he broke down in tears. His counselor Kevin embraced him and spoke truth, telling him over and over, “God loves you–God loves you–He loves you no matter what.” Wow, God so blessed us this summer! It was evident He was breaking down Matt’s walls of shame and guilt and surrounding him instead with love, grace and truth. Matt’s heart was no longer hard and protected. God is doing that same work in all of us, breaking through our barriers and giving us life—life to its fullest. Transforming lives is God’s work at Mount Hermon. I feel so thankful that God chose to use the Echo staff and me. He used Echo that week to teach Matt and the other students what it means to worship, study God’s Word, and to flourish in a community that serves.

Jenn Smith served as a Kidder Creek Intern, 2009—2010, and is currently continuing for a second year at the Santa Cruz Mountains Location. 6

In the wilderness near Kidder Creek

Intensive Camps ECHO is a program that focuses on the inner life and encourages growth through study, service, community and rest.

In AMATA God shows girls that they are a work of His own creation.

For our CILTs God shapes students into servant leaders and into disciples of Jesus.

He works in the lives of Summit and Wrangler in Training campers at Kidder Creek, helping them combine practical skills with service and leadership.

In each of these intensive two-week programs God draws high school students into His presence. Along their journey of encountering Christ, it is no surprise when transformation seems inevitable! 7

From Ordinary to Extraordinary! by Suzy Clark

hen elementary schools come to Ponderosa Lodge for our Outdoor Science School program, they often bring with them high-school-age cabin leaders. Staying in the cabins with the students, these leaders are responsible for the students’ health and safety, their encouragement, and keeping them on schedule. We love working alongside these leaders, shaping them to become solid role models for the younger students. Ramsey, a high school sophomore, was one of those cabin leaders—for a public elementary school. Two years ago he was in charge of seven boys, and was part of a trail group with Tina, one of our naturalists. Ramsey said his time at Mount Hermon was really special. He wrote a letter to Tina saying: “The last four days were amazing. I learned so much about my surroundings

and myself. I felt for once that I had a place in the world, like I’d found my true calling in life, like I was surrounded by people who for once were just like me. I was simply myself, and I let loose, and everyone still loved me no matter what.” Our hearts rejoice to read words like this, because Ramsey caught—and was changed by—what we try to communicate during a week of Outdoor Science. And as is often the case with OSS, it didn’t stop there. Ramsey returned as a cabin leader for a second time last spring. One afternoon he came into the

“I was simply myself, and I let loose, and everyone still loved me no matter what.”

“What is it about this place? I feel like there is something calling me here.”

OSS office, filled with questions but not knowing quite what to say. “What is it about this place? I feel like there is something calling me here.” Ian Scanlon, an OSS staffer, responded, “I’ll tell you what that is. It’s God. Do you want to hear about Jesus?” Within a few minutes Ramsey was praying with Ian, receiving Christ as his Savior and Lord. This story becomes even more remarkable when put into the context that this was a “public school week,” where we are not able to initiate direct conversations about God. But this did not limit the Lord, who was already at work in Ramsey’s life. God gave us the privilege of partnering in His life-giving work by “speaking” through our care and our actions—and an ordinary moment became extraordinary.

Friday morning as Ramsey left for home we gave him a Bible and showed him where to start reading. We found for him a great church in his neighborhood, we prayed with him, and then we hugged him goodbye. A week later Ramsey wrote another letter saying, “I want you to know I will never forget you and what you have done for me. My life is changed. I feel a connection and I feel found. As the tears come down my face as I write this, I owe it to God and to you guys for showing me His amazing ways. Thanks for giving me the best week of my life, that has changed my life forever.” Mount Hermon Outdoor Science— lives transformed. Again!

Suzy Clark is Mount Hermon’s Director of Outdoor Science School. She, husband Todd, and children Khenya and Brady can’t help but revel in and share the gospel as expressed in creation. 9

On-Purpose Programming By Lisa Olson

Weave together a beautiful summer day in a gorgeous natural setting, with access to rare recreational activities led by college students who love hanging out with young campers, and amazing things happen! Taking on new challenges campers learn about themselves. They begin to emulate their counselors, and can relate to their new friends differently than they do with their familiar cohorts – and they grow socially. Hearing Bible teaching in a non-classroom context they respond in fresh ways. This sounds so easy to program a camp – just tweak last year’s schedule a bit, update the costumes and props closet to scrabble together a new theme, and dust off an old Sunday School Bible Study you’ve used, and you’re all set, right? NOT!!

For our programs to truly minister to people we must first be intentional in understanding our campers, from the youngest to the oldest. We’re deliberate about knowing their culture, their generational mindset and their unique theological perspectives. We anticipate their stresses, challenges and questions, and work to create opportunities that move them closer to their Creator. For children we set schedules that fit their attention spans, and reinforce simple, concrete truths that build foundations for faith. For teens we create safe places to voice doubts and ask questions, opening pathways that lead them to discover answers. Our objectives take us beyond conveying mere head knowledge of biblical content, theology or Christian tradition. Rather, we shape moments where campers encounter Christ in intimate, uniquely personal, life-changing ways. They experience His love and hear His voice as seldom happens during their routine of daily life.

We anticipate their stresses, challenges and questions, and work to create opportunities that move them closer to their Creator.

Ask any of our program staff what my favorite word is in the English language and they’ll answer immediately— “INTENTIONALITY!” Sadly, over the years I’ve seen lots of camp programming that lacks this fundamental characteristic. Happily, this is NOT the mindset of Mount Hermon’s program team. In every ministry venue and during every season, we plan and execute events, camps and retreats with a practiced, disciplined intentionality. Clear goals lead us to deliberately structure camper experiences to achieve our ministry objectives. This allows us to evaluate and course correct mid-stream as needed, to even better meet the desired goals.

After more than two decades of youth camp ministry, I am now immersed in one of my favorite camping roles ever. Our team is privileged to be planning camps for adults that utilize the same intentionality that we have applied to young campers. It’s not just because it’ll be good for their kids and grandkids, or because of past memories of meeting God in the redwoods, that we want adults to come to Mount Hermon. We want to create experiences that intentionally affect each guest personally. Whether nine or ninety, from the biblically illiterate to the seasoned pastor, reaching the newlyintroduced to Jesus or the one who is forty years along in his journey, it is our intent that each camper encounter Christ in fresh ways, and move deeper, closer, more intimate in his relationship with Jesus.

Lisa Olson Director of Program Ministries and Marketing, enjoyed this summer, her fifth at Mount Hermon, just as much as her first summer in camping. 11

Teams Conquer New Heights by Nate Pfefferkorn

â&#x20AC;&#x153;By trusting each other we conquered common goals, and forged really strong bonds.â&#x20AC;? 12

learly an unlikely adventurer, a woman from the Hope House program perches on the edge of a wooden platform, high up a redwood tree overlooking a forest stream. On a lovely day she’s

feeling anything but lovely, as anxious perspiration beads beneath her helmet and slides down her neck. Not the outdoorsy type, in fact she can’t

even recall her last time actually in a forest – let alone parked way up a tree! For several years she has waged a battle with addictions, seeking to fill a hole in her life. The Hope House team is bringing her help in controlling her dependence. For months she’s diligently followed their lead, which has brought her here, staring into Bean Creek Canyon, four stories in the air on Mount Hermon’s Sequoia Ropes Course. Linda, the Mount Hermon facilitator, encourages her, “Just take one step of faith; trust your equipment; trust your partner!” “Sounds like our recovery program to me,” she thinks, “but maybe Linda is right. After all, lots of others have done this – why not me?” Taking a tentative step onto the cable, with white knuckles she grasps the steadying hand rope. “Are you sure this will hold me?” she asks. “Absolutely! Just trust,” Linda coaxes. With trepidation she takes a second step, then a third, and her tension begins to ease. Her perspiration is now honest sweat, yet she realizes that she’s actually not as afraid anymore. Moving ahead she stretches to take appropriate risks, asking for help, receiving encouragement, and conquering new challenges. Coming off the course she told me, “Linda’s encouragement pushed me over the edge. It’s amazing how a person’s words can stick in your mind – make you more than what you think you can be.” We see that kind of transformation every day.

Another group, University of Pacific’s incoming Resident Assistants, took on the challenge courses. We saw these students stretched, putting into practice the very skills they’d need in their transition through college. Teaming together on the course, they shared teachable moments, witnessed their own personal growth and strengthened their unity. Andrea, a UOP student, reflected, “We were pushed to meet our own personal challenges as we supported each other all along the course. By trusting each other we conquered common goals, and forged really strong bonds.” Their group leaders told us , “We’ve never had a team so solidified as we are now!” Mount Hermon Team Building Workshops serve groups of differing backgrounds and goals, such as Hope House with special needs and emotional challenges. We have also served teams from Google, Stanford University and Toyota, more opportunities to impact our diverse culture. Our programs shape strong relationships for both youth and adults and challenge people to reach for their potential. What’s really cool is that besides running this dynamic ministry on our own courses, our team can also bring our program to a group’s home location. In both venues we see the participants’ obvious eagerness to be changed through their experience with each other. We see God at work transforming lives through this powerful tool.

Nate Pfefferkorn, his wife Allison and their two daughters joined the Mount Hermon staff from Portland, Oregon, this year. Nate is our Director of Adventure and Recreation Ministries. 13

KIDDER CREEK

Learning Through Horses by Tavia Sherman

or me, Kidder Creek Ranch Camp was filled with memorable experiences. I made new friends, and I turned in my old relationship with God for my new and improved one! And the Tavia Sherman best part was enjoying really sweet fellowship while worshipping and praying. I could hear the girl next to me singing, and we shared together our intense focus on all we were learning. All during the week I felt myself giving my heart back to God and enjoying my new Christian friends. Devotional times were so encouraging because my counselor made ordinary Bible verses come alive.

I loved the horses, of course. Horses open a doorway to my soul. They seem to sense my thoughts and feelings ahead of me. It’s so fun seeking God in every thing I do with the horses, and working with horses reminds me of my walk with Christ. For instance, when a horse is acting willful, that’s just like me choosing to do my own thing instead of God’s will. But God patiently “harnesses” me and leads me on the right path. The Kidder staff was fantastic, always helpful and serving! The wranglers, counselors, and Wranglers-in-Training (WITs) made my camp week experience even better. I could talk with the WITs or wranglers like I did with my own counselor. They make me want to help other boy and girls, and be a role model too. Kidder Creek Camp gave me the most moving memories I’ve ever had! I can’t wait till next year!

Tavia Sherman, age 12, is a 5-year veteran of Ranch Camp at Kidder Creek. 14

GWINN LODGE by J.R. Loofbourrow

Located at the core of Mount Hermon’s Conference Center, Gwinn Lodge has for 48 years been “central” as a place where God has worked in the lives of campers. Since it was constructed as Azalea Lodge in 1962, it has been a favorite for thousands of guests who have enjoyed timeless memories there in the heart of the camp. Excellence is always our goal, and our lodgings should be no exception. Whether in single rooms or in the cabins, the Holy Spirit is transforming lives – creating sacred moments in these sacred spaces. We want all our lodgings to enhance each camper’s personal experience, and the time has now come to upgrade Gwinn Lodge.

before

after

It’s a top priority for renewal, and we’ve carefully fashioned a plan to accomplish this much-needed renovation, step-by-step and room-by-room as God provides the resources. Every gift we receive makes an impact and is a tremendous blessing! Several families have adopted entire rooms and others have adopted a portion of a room. We invite you to join us as well.

Cost Breakdowns Bathroom

Bedroom

Complete Unit

Standard Lodge Room

$9,000

$26,000

$35,000

Handicap Accessible

$15,000

$25,000

$40,000

Furnishings, Artwork, Window Treatments, Bedding

$4,000

We need your help.

Please prayerfully consider a gift. Your partnership is a critical link in transforming this vital ministry resource! Once completed, Gwinn Lodge will remain central in the memories of families for 50 more years.

J.R. Loofbourrow is the Director of Advancement. Contact J.R. to join us in this important project: jr.loofbourrow@mounthermon.org. 15

We can’t wait

to be back! By Don Broesamle

hey arrive from inner cities from all over California. A dozen long-haul coaches pull into Mount Hermon and off-load over 600 high school kids itching for adventure in the redwoods. For 10 years Mount Hermon has partnered with the Church of Christ California State Youth Conference, but last year the economy kept them away. One of their leaders, John Bradshaw told us, “the kids love the Mount Hermon atmosphere, and when they heard we were returning to Mount Hermon they ROARED! There’s so much to do there.” They use all our facilities, and with so many kids, their meetings overflow the auditorium onto the patio. On cool evenings the kids bundle up and enjoy all being together. Their conference had been at a Southern California hotel, and they were looking for a better fit. Bill Fernald brought them to Mount Hermon for the first time, and “we quit looking for another place! The teamwork with your staff is great, and you give us the best service ever. The food is so good – we never leave a meal hungry.” John says, “the kids love building relationships that strengthen their Christian walk. There’s a great carry-over from camp where the seed of God in their hearts keeps growing. One year we had 32 baptisms in the creek, and back home kids kept responding to the truth they’d heard. They were overwhelmed, and many more committed their lives to Christ and were baptized. We love what happens at Mount Hermon. We can’t wait to be back!” Their group will be with us again for Easter Weekend, 2011.

THE WORLD’S

BEST

Writers Conference By Rachel Williams

So much happens at what is arguably “the world’s best Writers Conference” that it’s hard to put into succinct sentences. We’ll let faculty member B.J. Taylor, of Guideposts magazine, describe in poignant prose what the conference means to her. “When I first started attending, I was too shy to ask for an appointment with any publishers. Ten years later I am part of the B.J. Taylor faculty, with my appointment sheet filled with snack shop meetings with writers. Truly Mount Hermon has become the single most important conference on my yearly schedule. Here I revitalize, I find refreshment, and rejoice in how the Lord is leading me. As a faculty member I am privileged to teach what I’ve learned. Keeping my students clearly in mind while developing each class, I try to provide information for their writer’s toolbox they can continually draw

on in developing their skills. I delight in giving encouragement, support and motivation to budding writers. Mount Hermon’s Writers Conference in every possible way addresses the issues writers face, with open critique sessions, numerous electives, panel discussions, general sessions, and even night owl meetings for those wanting still more. It’s a fullservice conference at it’s finest.” B.J. describes it well! Do you know someone you can encourage to attend Writers? Web registration began November 1 for the April 15–19, 2011 Conference. You can find detailed information about faculty and courses offered on our website at mounthermon.org/writers. Join us for the “most important conference of the year!”

Rachel Williams is an Adult Ministries Specialist on our Program Team and provides leadership for the Christian Writers Conference as well as other professional events. 17

WHISPER CANYON

Volunteers Make a Joyful Noise by Lisa Olson

oices sang in praise to God and echoed from canyon walls as tired but happy Redwood Camp staffers watched the July sun dip beyond Whisper Canyon. Some had done extensive clean-up work that day, improving both aesthetics and safety for guests at Whisper Canyon. Others had brought camp to the kids at St. John’s Catholic Church in King City. They created a circus, led games and songs, and taught the kids about Jesus through the stories of real people He encountered. Children who would never have a week at Redwood Camp were totally enthralled. Their worship and singing took place in Whisper Canyon’s amphitheater, built this year by a volunteer group from Peninsula Bible Church Cupertino. PBCC had come also to minister to the children in King Ask for information and rates at wchost@mounthermon.org to enjoy a few days at Whisper Canyon. Please contact us with your gifts or desire to volunteer if you’d like to join us in ministering to the central valley’s diverse and under-served people.

City while enjoying their own retreat. Other volunteers have made numerous improvements to recreational and service facilities at Whisper Canyon this year. Rustic Whisper Canyon is one of the Mount Hermon family of camps. Located near Paso Robles, it welcomes groups of up to 120 with its all-purpose meeting room, outdoor covered cooking and dining pavilion, two rustic cabins, bathhouse, five basic RV campsites, and 20 tent sites. Groups do their own cooking and provide their own program and activities using Whisper Canyon’s simple recreation options including volleyball and playground equipment.

A Tradition That Spans Generations by Chris Allen

“My parents attended family camp before I was born, and my mom even attended Redwood Camp. My grandmother started coming in the 1930’s, and what was my great Aunt and Uncle’s home is now upper and lower Holly. It’s a long tradition! Easily the best summers of my life were 2002 and 2003 as a Daycamp counselor. Enjoying three straight months of Mount Hermon was the opportunity of a lifetime. Saying goodbye to my campers after my first week in 2002, it dawned on me, “Tomorrow they’ll all be back home—but not me. I get to do this again next week, and the next!” I had an entire season filled with Christian community, restoration and ministry in one of the most beautiful locations in the country. I attended the Songwriters Conference this fall and it felt a bit odd being on the receiving end this time. It’s always nostalgic coming around Conference Drive and seeing the sign, “Welcome to Mount Hermon.” I had a phenomenal experience, my most refreshing in years. In all my Christian upbringing only Mount Hermon has transcended each stage of my life with consistent ministry. Why wouldn’t I keep returning? Through my years at Mount Hermon, one common lesson stands out: that God speaks when we are quiet. His truth rings more clearly when we’re apart from the world’s clutter and chaos. Mount Hermon is truly a rare pocket where that space can be discovered.”

Chris Allen is Worship Arts Pastor at CenterPoint Church in Utah. He and his wife Keanna have a three year old son Kaden. 19

Book of Remembra MARY ANDERSON

CHARLES HOKANSON

WALTER LUSK

WAYNE ANDERSON

JANICE HOLCOMB

DR. SAMUEL R. & LOIS MCDILL

Ken Anderson

Don & Linda Broesamle

LYLE ASHFORD Joan Ashford

DORTHY BABCOCK Barbara Henry

DOTTIE BATES Rob & Nancy Faisant

IRENE BENT

Irene & Roger Lyles

MATT BREWER Malcolm Brewer

BILL BRUSH

Bob & Arleen Hulsey

JANET BRYCE

Orville & Mary Iverson

JOSEPH COVER Curt & Grace Willson

WALTER DEN DULK Dale & Bonnie De Bie

HERBERT GALLEGLY Nick & Joni Terpstra

EDITH GRANLUND Ella & Gary Allyne Bob & Arleen Hulsey Virginia Lasco Earl & Ruth Sutherland

WILLIAM D. GWINN (BILL) Elaine Bose Nick & Joni Terpstra

HOPE HERNANDEZ Debbie & Stephen Franck Virgina Henderson Nancy Kalashian Nelda Olson

Fred & Carolynn Sias Ben & Carol Luce

DAVE HOLLIS

Brian & Sheri Hollis Dan & Rebecca Ibarra

ESTHER HUGHES Sandra Lewis Duke McCluskey

DERON INGEBRETSON Rob & Gig Ingebretson

ALEX JOHNSON Ken & Patricia Zentner

KEVIN JOLLY

Fred & Marilyn Miller

ROBERT C. JONES Fred & Robbin Kroger

OLIVE JORDAN

Spencer & Patricia Ward

WILLIM LAFFERTY Earl & Ruth Sutherland

ELIZABETH LASKER Jerry & Kathy Lewis

ELDON LUNDBERG Mrs. Eldon Lundberg David & Joanne Anderson California Rice Commssion CCOF, Inc. Allan & Betty Forbes Jack & Elsie Fry Donald & Julia Grimes Ed & Joy Kimball Robert & Yvonne Koehnen Montna Farms Organic Trade Association Rodale Family Silmer & Dortha Scheidel Ardith Thompson Kourt Warren Greg Steel & Janet Wilson

Bernie & Miriam Denton

Laurel Gephart

VIVIAN MCGETTRICK Nelda Olson

CALVIN MONCRIEFF Nelda Olson Tom & Lynn Tos

JASON & JENNIFER MULVANEY Bill & Sally Russ

DOROTHY NICHOLS James & Carrie Bailey

GLORIANNE PERSINGER Nancy Torgerson

PETEY PEHRSON

David & Joanne Anderson Jim & Peggy McQuaid

PAMELA PON Lily Chin

DOROTHY ROBERTS Lois Hedquist Rita Hedquist Jolly Physicians Insurance Nancy Roberts

STEVEN ROCK

Jim & Mary Crawford Arnold & Virginia True

GRACE STENBERG Don & Linda Broesamle

MARILYN STEVENSON Keith & Karen Anderson Lloyd & Suzanne Crane Mrs. Lester Dassoff First Evangelical Free Church Celebration Choir Don & Sue Garland Ed & Marilyn Hayes

rance Virginia Henderson Sanford & Alice Hopkins Bonita Jensen Elizabeth Johnson Jeanne Kenney Dennis & Nancy Krause Ursula Muller-Eberhard Rosalie Newton Nelda Olson Gunnar Ostrand Carol Peel Jim & Evelyn Preston Paul & Sue Sailhamer Teresa Schalm Margie Slovacek Howie Stevenson Richard & Francis Sturgis Nick & Joni Terpstra Gene & Betty Thompson Bonnie Weitzel

RITA STEWART

Don & Linda Broesamle

CECILIE TAYLOR

Bradley & Jennifer Dobner

WANDA THOMAS Byron & Katy Cederwall

CLARK WRIGHT David & Becky Wright

To make Book of Remembrance/Honor gifts, include person’s name, “in memory” or “in honor,” name and address to notify of your gift, and mail with check (payable to Mount Hermon Assoc.) to: Book of Remembrance, Box 413, Mount Hermon 95041. Due to print deadlines, your recent gift may appear in our next issue.

BOOK OF

HONOR DAVE & MARILYN ANDERSON (50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)

BILL & SHARON KLIPPENSTEIN (50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)

GUY & JOY CHISM (25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)

J.R. & LAURIE LOOFBOURROW

WAYNE & JOYCE CHRISTENSON

RON & CAROLYN MCKENZIE (50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)

Jerry & Ida-Mae Lamper

Rob & Nancy Faisant

TYLER DORSEY (HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION) Nelda Olson

DICK & BARBARA DOSKER (50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY) Don & Linda Broesamle Ron & Jacquie Demolar

Don and Marge Stewart

David MacCulloch & Hillary Hope

Jerry & Ida-Mae Lamper

FRED & MARILYN MILLER (50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY) Don & Linda Broesamle

DICK & SHARI MILLS (45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY) Dick & Shari Mills

GENE & MARY KAY PATRICK DUNMIRE (JUNE 17, 2010 KRISTEN (COLLEGE GRADUATION) WEDDING) Janet Allen Fred & Sabine Bainum Ron & Jacquie Demolar Mahlon Foote Roger & Norma Gintert Dick & Shari Mills Don & Elaine Rhodes

ROB FAISANT (79TH BIRTHDAY) Don & Linda Broesamle

BARBARA GRENSTED (80TH BIRTHDAY) Don & Linda Broesamle

ESTHER HUGHES (100TH BIRTHDAY) Phil & Robin Adkins

PETEY PEHRSON (70TH BIRTHDAY) Henry & Barbara Chau Joan Gordon Ronald & Sylvia Hagen Jim & Ilene Leighton Jim & Peggy McQuaid Judy Scardino Gail Wood

BOB PRESNELL (80TH BIRTHDAY) Don & Linda Broesamle

DAVE & SUSIE VAN WAGNER (MARRIAGE) Nelda Olson

warm Greetings from your Advancement Team

Dave

Debbie

J.R.

Kerry

Ron

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Trustee Bob Stover Retires By Don Broesamle

r. W. Robert Stover has announced his retirement from the Mount Hermon Board of Trustees. Bob and Joan Stover’s Mount Hermon story extends back for decades, from their memorable summers at Family Camps, to Bob’s 25 years on the Board of Directors (including multiple terms as Board President), his 20 years as a Trustee, and together their generous giving in committed support of this ministry. Bob was first named a Director in 1956, and a Trustee in 1990. Bob’s business acumen and commitment to excellence infused whatever the Lord put before him. He chaired the “Decade of Development” committee from 1958–1968, giving Mount Hermon muchneeded renovation and growth that included Gwinn Lodge (Azalea) in 1962. Bob and Joan both exhibit a passion for the gospel of Christ and the centrality of His Word, which they’ve championed at Mount Hermon all these years. We anticipate his and Joan’s continuing involvement and partnership.

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