FALL 2013
FALL2013 CONTENTS A Summer Filled with Grace 3 Kidder Creek Hosts Camp Hope
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The Envisioned Future 6 Integrated Theming 8 Facility Upgrade 10 Something to Celebrate 12 Volunteer at Your Own Risk! 14 The Gift of Camp 15 Redwood Society Charter Members 16 Redwood Staff Reunion 18 20 Years of Visionary Leadership 19 Book Of Remembrance 20 Book Of Honor 21 Open Houses 22 Upcoming Events Calendar 23
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A SUMMER FILLED WITH GRACE
by Roger Williams
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his summer of ministry may be among the most dramatic in Mount Hermon’s history. Each week hit the mark, revealing to families the very life of Christ, and bringing to life the truth of our Family Camp theme: “Sunk Without Grace!” The Lord honored His Word as all summer people attentively “fixed their eyes on Jesus.” People come to Mount Hermon confident their souls will be impacted with lifechanging biblical Truth, and each week delivered deep, personal connections with the God of Grace. There were “only-God” moments of eye-opening, soul-satisfying understanding of our God who loves to love, who lives to redeem, and who works to complete us in His Son. People confessed
and relinquished to Jesus areas of personal unbelief. Lives transformed—indeed! Especially gratifying was young people sharing a clear understanding of grace learned at Day Camp—like Joshua: “This week I learned from the prodigal son and the older son how we grow closer to God. Both missed what God wanted, but God gave them grace. That’s how I got lifted up, getting grace.” And Jason: “First of all Mom and Dad, I’m so thankful you brought me here. I’ve had a great time. I’ve learned how grace works everything in our life and how we are sunk without it.” Doesn’t that say it all? God works mightily at Mount Hermon, and we here are rejoicing in His sovereign purpose to transform lives, families and churches. Come and make it your purpose to grow in God’s grace at a Family Camp week next summer.
Roger Williams is President and CEO of Mount Hermon. He and wife Rachel are in their 20th year of ministry at Mount Hermon. Together they thank the thousands of you who are praying for Roger’s continued battle with cancer.
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KIDDER CREEK HOSTS CAMP HOPE by Casey Gwinn
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leven-year-old Alex came to Kidder 1999. Casey’s vision for Camp HOPE Creek this summer on medication for began during his time as the elected depression and aggression. He had San Diego City Attorney, after creating been hospitalized for mental health issues the San Diego Family Justice Center, a after experiencing severe child abuse and unique Center where all the services for witnessing his father beat his mother. But victims of domestic violence and their Alex came as part of Camp HOPE, a new children are located under one roof. partnership between Mount Hermon and Camp HOPE This summer Mount “We need to be California. Alex said after Hermon partnered camp it was the best week of with Camp HOPE and Jesus before we his life. “Rafting, horseback saw more than 375 say ‘Jesus’ if we riding and ‘having friends’” children and youth were his favorite activities in a from Family really want to build counselors life-changing week for a boy Justice Centers across with deep mental, emotional California and Idaho relationships with and spiritual challenges. come to Kidder Creek children who have to find hope and healing Casey and Beth Gwinn through love, acceptance, experienced so started Camp HOPE in and adventure. Most 2003—the first specialized of the children had much trauma and camping program in the never been out of abuse in their lives.” their neighborhoods. country focused on children exposed to domestic violence. Many had never Casey and Beth’s roots with seen a horse, been Mount Hermon go deep. Casey is the on a raft, or experienced anything son of former Mount Hermon Executive like the magic of Kidder Creek. Director Bill Gwinn (1957-1978). Beth is the daughter of Howie and Marilyn Pete Morrill, Kidder Creek’s Director, Stevenson, part of the summer program shared the vision for Camp HOPE team of Mount Hermon between 1953from the beginning, “We need to
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be Jesus before we say ‘Jesus’ if we really want to build relationships with children who have experienced so much trauma and abuse in their lives.” “These children need to be loved and cared for before we can expect to see them find faith and true transformation,” said Beth Gwinn early in the summer. By all measures, Camp HOPE shows amazing promise in addressing the needs of children who face such long odds in their lives. Children exposed to domestic violence are more than ten times more likely to grow up to repeat the violence and abuse than children never exposed to violence. And the vast majority of all adult inmates in California prisons today grew up in homes with some mix of child abuse, domestic violence, drugs, and alcohol. Casey says it best, “We can love them at eleven or we can lock them up at seventeen.” Alex was one of many children who felt the love of Kidder Creek and Camp HOPE staff members this summer. Pete Morrill sums up the new partnership, “Every dollar we raised for this vision made a difference in a life. For so many hurting children, Camp HOPE is a divine appointment that will matter in the context of eternity.” Casey Gwinn is the son of former Mount Hermon Executive Director Bill Gwinn (19571978). His passion for children exposed to domestic violence, and his passion for Mount Hermon, brought Camp Hope to Kidder Creek this summer.
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THE ENVISIONED Part 3 of 4 FUTURE by Lisa Olson
FO R M O U N T H E R M O N
In the last two issues of The LOG we cast a glance toward the horizon, considering what might please God while serving our constituents in the coming decades. While prayerfully grappling with the possibilities, we have framed this in three questions: 1. How can we REACH more people? 2. How can we strengthen the IMPACT of our efforts? 3. How can we LEVERAGE the resources God has given?
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the latter, training post-collegiate interns in a variety of professional ministry positions each year, helping them to understand our God and who He has uniquely created them to be. An appropriate counterpart for posthigh school students is under development.
IMPACT
more people
IMPACT refers to the powerful or dramatic effect that something or somebody has on something or someone else. For each and every guest who crosses our threshold, our purpose is to have a strong impact. In fact, we aim for nothing short of life-transformation! Of course we know that the impact occurring in the lives of our guests is brought about by authentic encounters with their Creator in the midst of His majestic handiwork, and not by any cleverness on our part. We are privileged to participate in His work, creating places and experiences where those encounters take place.
Intergenerational programming, that draws families closer to one another even as they grow closer to Jesus, will remain a priority. Mount Hermon is leading the Christian Camping community in this arena and we would love to see hundreds of camps grow in their understanding of how to create spiritual dialogues in families. Mount Hermon will train leaders for Christian Camp and Conference ministry using the expertise and passion God has given our talented staff in many departments. A distinctive of Mount Hermon is that we serve our guests throughout the course of their adult lives. Our future envisions abundant programs created specifically for Boomers and their parents and grandparents! We will continue to prompt adults of all ages to explore their relationship with God in new ways, to go deeper into His Word, one step closer to Jesus with each discovery and each visit to Mount Hermon. The Creating a Legacy conference is just a taste of what’s to come for adults.
Our Envisioned Future, (that is, where we see ourselves going in the next fifteen or so years), includes visionary programming for all ages. We seek to create and execute programs that draw children to Christ, ground them in their faith, and take seriously their readiness to understand spiritual truth. For our youngest campers a local Day Camp program, including before and after-school programs, will reach out to our community. Partnerships that bring Mount Hermon Day Camp programs to churches throughout the Bay Area are also on the drawing board.
Lastly, our Adventure Ministries will continue to impact lives in creative ways. Tens of thousands of people who do not know Jesus will experience our adventure courses, bike venues, kayaking trips, zip tours and other activities each year. These touch points will allow us to plant seeds that sprout into questions that lead to conversations about those things that are most important of all…specifically how knowing Jesus impacts everything! The powerful and dramatic effect these ministry moments will have could change the world.
We see a portfolio of programs that transition youth to an adult life of faith, including world-class Gap Year and Intern programs. We are already established in
If you have ideas for programs that you think would have tremendous IMPACT, let us know. We’re listening, and dreaming. It’s almost too much fun.
Lisa Olson is Director of Program Ministries. Having been an impactful leader in Christian Camping for over 30 years, she’s glad to share with you this vision of Mount Hermon’s future on behalf of the leadership team.
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INTEGRATED THEMING by Kelsey Paterson
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hen I was a student in southern In preparing for any youth program, our California, and made countless vision is to lead students one step closer drives up and down highway 5, to Jesus; creating a holistic experience in I was always perplexed when I passed the which everything ties seamlessly together exits for Disneyland. Seeing the top of is part of that aim. We never want there the Matterhorn mountain or Hotel Tower to be a distinction between the “spiritual of Terror, I’d think if it weren’t theme” and the “fun theme,” for the signage, most people but rather that all components Our vision would drive by the “Happiest of the program-whether Place on Earth.” They would activities, free time, time alone is to lead miss the experience of being devotions, or skits-point back transported to another time and students one to creating an experience place. The sites, sounds, smells, where students are taking step closer the people you encounter and one step closer to Jesus. the overall experience lead to Jesus you to believe you have been From the moment guests step moved into another world. on our grounds, we want to hook them into the theme and experience. It is that experience, the transportation The parking lot decorations and playlist into a world unlike your own, that the are just-as-intentionally planned out as youth team at Mount Hermon strives the main lodge areas. As they walk in to to replicate any time a student or camp and cross the threshold, we strive parent walks on these grounds. for their senses to be overwhelmed just
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enough that they feel transported, and yet remain curious enough that they want to learn more. No space or area of camp should be left unturned, but everything is transformed. (Here’s a hint: the sign of a truly integrated theme is when even the bathrooms are decorated!)
through, the theme’s tagline, “live like you belong to another world,” was stated over the archway, reminding them of the Biblical truth they were studying and being challenged with during the week. It was key pieces like these that tied everything together into one grand experience.
For example, this summer at Ponderosa Lodge, we specifically wanted there to be an intentional separation between the two worlds we were thematically presenting. We created an entrance gate, which on one side was reflective of the dark, lifeless Shadowlands. As soon as guests passed under the archway, they were met with the color and life of the Upside Down world, and greeted by welcoming staff who immediately made them feel at home. A 20-foot clock tower stood in the middle of Ponderosa that students walked through to the cabin areas multiple times a day. As they passed
Parents often ask staff as they’re on their way out of camp, “where do I sign up?” That wish of wanting to stay and not leave, is exactly what we’re striving for. They’ve stepped in to a world unlike their own for a brief period of time. It is our vision and prayer that they leave changed and continuing to take one step closer to Jesus.
Kelsey Paterson is the Program Administrator for Youth and Young Adults. She served two years as an intern, and now serves full time, designing programs that make a lasting impression and impact on students.
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Huckleberry gets a face lift with new furnishings, paint and window treatments.
FACILITY UPGRADE by Mark Lilley
“It’s generally agreed that Mount Hermon’s accommodations are not what they should be.” This quote was recorded in the minutes of a Board of Director’s meeting in 1929. What was true in Mount Hermon’s history is even more magnified today.
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ncreasingly, over the last few years, evaluations from our guests have elevated our concern about worn out accommodations to a whole new level. As the Facilities Manager, you can imagine my surprise and delight at the news that at the March 2013 meeting of the Board of Directors, it was agreed to allocate $300,000, from an unexpected bequest, to update some of our cabins.
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This news was both a blessing and a challenge to the Facilities department, as our busy summer season was fast approaching. Our goal was to do as much updating as possible before the arrival of our Family Camp guests. We quickly put together a committee to decide which were the most urgent changes and got to work on some of our neediest cabins. With the help of some great local contractors alongside our talented staff, our summer guests were able to enjoy upgrades to several of our cabins. Here are some of the highlights of the improvements. • For all six units of Oak, Maple, and Madrone, all the walls and ceilings were painted and new flooring, furnishings, bedding and curtains were installed. •
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ceilings were painted, (including removal of the “popcorn” texture). Then, new kitchen cabinets, counters, appliances, floors, furnishings, bedding, and window coverings were added. In Lower Holly the celetex ceiling tiles in the kitchen area were removed and replaced with sheet rock. After extensive interior painting, we repaired the living room floor, installed a new forced-air heater, new kitchen windows, and relocated the water heater. In Spruce we rebuilt a kitchen wall including new plumbing and electrical, and installed new kitchen cabinets, counters, and flooring on the main floor. Sycamore received a whole new roof and a repair to the roof structure. Acacia Cabin got a new forcedair heating system and the old floor heater removed, as well
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as some new furnishings. In Toyon a new forced-air heating system was added and the old floor heater removed, as well as some new furnishings. In Walnut the front deck was completely rebuilt and the living room couch and curtains were replaced. Upper Blackberry had the front stairway completely rebuilt. In Elm we completely repainted the interior, added some new furnishings, and updated the décor.
This fall other cabins can be addressed, and we’ll be ramping up our improvement efforts. We are committed to the notion that our accommodations should facilitate an experience, not distract. Guests are discovering that these cabins are looking much more like “what they should be!”
Updates to Sequoia Lodge, include fresh paint, window treatments and linens.
Mark Lilley, Facility and Properties Manager, has been at Mount Hermon for over 20 years. As the Properties Manager, Mark and his team work tirelessly to keep Mount Hermon up and running for our thousands of guests each year.
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SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!
by Shami Benjamin
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inistry at Mount Hermon is a broadly-flowing intersection of the mighty hand of God at work among our guests and our staff. God’s faithfulness here is a continual win/win, as seen again with a recent guest group. Alma Heights Christian High School was at Ponderosa Lodge, September 3—6. Serving them all week was such a blessing to me. God worked in my heart and moved mightily in the hearts of the kids. One Chinese foreign exchange student became a believer. An agnostic, his heart was softened and God won him over. Each year we’re seeing one of these international students meet Christ! One camper stated, “Worshiping God became easier.” Coming out of hurt, heaviness, pain and struggling, he was set free from what had encumbered him. This is
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huge! How many know what that feels like? Also, a young lady was confronted by a student with anger issues. Using hurtful names he began treating her unfairly. She felt led to apologize for any way she’d hurt him, and God used that to soften his heart. He responded to God and submitted to receiving prayer, something he’d never done. God worked mightily, using that humble girl. She’d never been used like that. It was tangible and it drew her closer to the Lord, encouraging her faith. Others were watching – and giving testimony: “I reunited with Jesus.” “I got closer to God.” “I learned more about Jesus and became a Christian.” This is so exciting happening in our midst! People are meeting Jesus. This is definitely something to celebrate!
Shami Benjamin is the Conference Services Coordinator for Ponderosa Lodge and Redwood Camp. Her care for our guests and attention to detail provides spaces for life-transforming experiences.
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VOLUNTEER AT YOUR OWN RISK! by Don Broesamle
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ount Hermon is a special place where God dramatically interacts with people and draws them closer to Himself. Many of you know this, and continually thank the Lord for His grace poured into you through your seasons at Mount Hermon. Many also express your gratitude to God through volunteering selflessly as partners who are essential to keeping this ministry humming so effectively. It is impossible to consider operating at such an edifying level without their investment. One volunteer’s Mount Hermon history spans over 60 years. As a young girl, Nelda Olson roller skated INSIDE the WWIIvintage water tank, then being installed up on Madrone Ave. With her family she enjoyed many conferences and camps, and still stays in the “family cabin” while serving as one of our many outstanding volunteers.
This summer Nelda did a “risky” thing. Though 50 years separate their ages, Nelda joined with the Amata Girls, mentoring, encouraging and modeling for them a spirit-led, Christ-dependent, and humble servant life. Face-painted and unselfconscious, Nelda won their trust and hearts, joyfully and tangibly demonstrating the love of Christ to these young girls. The goal of our Amata Program–the very heart of the Lord for them–is that they know they are indeed “beloved” of God. Nelda said, “These girls are so precious. I am having the time of my life!” Nelda embodies the intentionality of all of our volunteers, to “find a need and fill it,” making the gospel both heard and seen in every area of Mount Hermon. Now it’s your turn. Take a risk and become a volunteer too!
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THE GIFT OF CAMP by Kerry Phibbs
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ach summer we hear testimonies from families whose lives are transformed as a result of God meeting them here at Mount Hermon. The following is from a family blessed through a military campership. Military camperships are just one part of our Give Camp 331 program, bringing families and individuals to camp who would be unable to attend without this loving gift. As one military camper told us: “We are privileged recipients of a military campership and we want to say ‘thanks.’ I just spent a year in Iraq. Living with the eroding effect of that environment and the broken lives it leaves, you don’t know the impact until you come back. Having the opportunity to come to Mount Hermon to be refreshed and reconnect with genuine generosity and compassion in this environment was truly amazing. It is a humbling experience to be recipients of such generosity.
process. ‘You came from the war; come on up.’ It was like the father of the prodigal son. I called Mount Hermon and their arms were open. The spirit of Christ resonated through the staff and everyone we met. I pinched myself at night…is this for real… is there a commercial being filmed or something? It’s an incredible experience. Hopefully, we’ll be here years from now and my son will be telling the story. Thank you to all the donors! We’re going to give back because we have received so much. If you’ve ever wondered where your money goes—it impacted our lives. So thank you, we deeply appreciate it.” Thank you for supporting Give Camp 331. It transforms lives!
When I called Dave Burns to ask about the program there was no sanitizing Kerry Phibbs is the Associate Director of Donor Relations and is passionate about what Give Camp 331 does in the lives of people. Be a part of changing lives. Email: kerry.phibbs@mounthermon.org 15
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he Redwood Society’s first celebration and recognition dinner in May brought together 85 legacyminded people who have included Mount Hermon in their will. Since then, the numbers have swelled to 130 family units. Charter membership is open until December 31. Call David Talbott or Debbie Franck at 831.430.1244 to speak with us about joining the Redwood Society or to request an informative brochure. Leave a legacy to impact future generations through Mount Hermon! Please visit our webpage at: mounthermon.org/redwoodsociety for more information.
Redwood Society Charter Members Anonymous (6) Jimmie & Susan Allen Rick & Laura Alvord Dorothy Arndt Jim & Myrt Arthur Leila Arthur Patricia Bailey Tilli Bamrud Bill & Margaret Barbour Bill & JoAnn Brandon Eric & Kristen Brewer Don & Linda Broesamle Bonnie Buhnerkempe Bruce & Barbara Burman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burmester
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Carol Butterworth Sue Schmaelzle Cairns Jack & Phyllis Cauwels Mark & Linda Champagne Darryl & Carolyn Compton Rex Cooper Scott & Chris Couchman Judi Cranmer Bill & Sharri Cree Elmer & Betty Curtis Ron & Jacquie Demolar Bernie & Miriam Denton Gail & Susan Dunning Jim & Beth DuVardo Pete & Gladys Duyst Kristina & Michael Eriksen Post Wilma Erlandson Larry & Shirley Esau Rob & Nancy Faisant Marilyn Farrar Charles Flowers & Karen O’Connor Kelly Forrest Lanett Forster Howard & Patricia Gardner Tom & Joyce Gottdiner Barbara Grensted Jack Gudgel Brian & Liz Hammer Lee & Coraly Hanson Ed & Marilyn Hayes Barbara Head Gene & Marilyn Herrington Judy Heuvelhorst Carol Hill Dan & Cheryl Hill Jerry & Arlene Hitchman Tony & Suzy Holbrook
Nancy Hunter Paul & Michele Izor Alden & Lorna Johanson Charlie & Linda Johnson Janice Kainuma Chris Kanbergs Bill & Janette Kassis Paul & Cindi Kinney Bill & Sharon Klippenstein Rick & Linda Lagomarsino Don Lenhart Jerry & Kathy Lewis Jim & Bev Linman Sherry List Laurie Long J.R. & Laurie Loofbourrow Walter & Marie Love Ben & Carol Luce Dick & Jean Macy Tim & Myra Mahoney Cal & Phyllis Marble Tim & Joyce Maw Ruth May Eric & Marguerite McAfee Jim & Peggy McQuaid Gil & Sue Mellis Marjorie Molakidis Mike & Marla Mulkey Glenn & Violet Nelson Paul Nelson Wolf & Vera Neumann Eileen Nyholm Robert & June Olsen Ken & Eunice Olson Nelda Werner Olson Rose Pecanic Eunice Petersen
Paul & Beverly Peterson Lois Pilcher Clyde Powers & Betty Dean Greg & Terry Presnell Bruce & Carolyn Puffer Charlie & Emilie Pyle Julie Rapp Karen Rapp Don & Lexie Reichel Ray & Lillian Richards Ken Robertson James & Vivian Rootness Jack & Sally Samuelson Carla Schnell Dorothy Schuele Bill & Marylee Siegle John & Ella Jane Skinner Tom & Jeannie Sommers Howie Stevenson Glenn Stewart John & Heather Stewart David & Carla Talbott Nick & Joni Terpstra Tom & Lynn Tos Ginger True Mark & Deb Van Groningen Joan Wade Brunhilde Wald Elaine Watkins Darrell & Betty Watson Bob & Darlyn Watt John & Patty Watts Roger & Rachel Williams Dave & Becky Wright
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REDWOOD STAFF REUNION by Andrew Summers
More than 80 former Redwood Camp staff reuniting at Victory Circle
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ou would be hard-pressed to find a family more in love with Redwood Camp than the Martins! Susan and Lee met while on summer staff in the 1980’s, their daughters Grace and Hannah counseled for several years each, and their son Kendall was a Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) in 2010. They told us, “Redwood Camp has given us an avenue to experience God’s grace. In that process, He put in our path some of the most amazing Christians we have ever met. To this day many of them remain very close friends.”
For years, Susan and Lee have wanted to bring their “camp friends” together for a Redwood Camp reunion, to reconnect, share stories, and relive the wonderful memories of a summer spent at camp. When they approached Mount Hermon about doing a reunion this year we were thrilled, and we quickly began working together. What transpired this August was a truly amazing experience, with former directors Dick Dosker and Ron Taylor, as well as more than 80 former Mount Hermon summer staff spanning 60 years of ministry, attending the event. “What we experienced at the reunion was what makes Redwood Camp unique,” the Martins reflected. “A common purpose of changing kids’ lives for Christ, within an intentional, vibrant community. Even after many years, that characteristic was evident as we gathered together.” If you have participated on the Mount Hermon staff and would like information about future Staff Alumni reunions, please let us know. We’d love to have you join us!
Andrew Summers is the Program Administrator, whose life was forever changed at Ponderosa. As an alum, he revels in how God continues to reveal Himself at Mount Hermon throughout the years. 18
20 YEARS OF MOUNT HERMON VISIONARY BRITISH-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP HYMN SING TOUR
SEPTEMBER 17–30, CELEBRATING ROGER E. 2013 WILLIAMS by Lisa Olson
Where were you on Labor Day weekend, 1993? That was the first conference where constituents met their new Executive Director. Twenty years ago, Roger and Rachel had made a cross-country trek from Michigan with their two young daughters, Sara and Joy.
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oger had spent more than a decade leading camp and conference ministries in Michigan and New Jersey. Having studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Roger quickly revealed his deep love for the Word of God and his passion for teaching, bringing a transparency regarding his own faith and walk as well as practical applications that hit home with his listeners. When I met Roger in 1983 at a national Christian Camping International conference, he was serving as the President of the Michigan Section, equipping camping leaders with training, and encouraging them to press onward and upward with excellence. This kingdom outreach and leadership has continued throughout his time at Mount Hermon, with Roger serving on the sectional committee in California as well as on the national
Roger with Trustee René Schlaepfer at a recent celebration of Roger’s 20 years at Mount Hermon.
board of directors of our professional association. His work on government policy has protected camp ministries nationwide. Roger has led us through the Centennial Campaign, the completion of the McAfee Fieldhouse, the acquisition of Kidder Creek and Whisper Canyon, as well as the dotcom bust and recent recession, all while keeping our focus on lives transformed through encounters with Jesus. To his staff, he is beloved as the greatest cheerleader and coach one could imagine. His genuine warmth, appreciation and enthusiasm assure us we are known and loved, quite apart from his pride at the work we contribute to the mission. Corny puns and bad jokes aside, I am delighted to say on behalf of our staff, “By the way, may we just say…thank you!”
Lisa Olson is Director of Program Ministries. Lisa has been on the Executive Team at Mount Hermon for the last 6 years, and has personally witnessed Roger’s leadership nationally and at Mount Hermon for over 30 years.
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Book of Remembrance MARY J. ANDERSON Ken Anderson
ROBERT (BOB) BAMBAUER Betsy Bambauer Rico & Cora Dacquel John & Judith Schell George & Sandra Trippel
WILLIAM D. GWINN
JAMES SEYBERT
Glenn & Lenore Weber
LAUREN BEYENHOF
MARJORIE HILL
JASON ERIC BLICK
Jerry & Arlene Hitchman
JANIS BRACKETT
Earl & Ruth Sutherland
SHARON M. CHRISMAN Barrett & Regis Anderson Peter & Beverly Dwane Glenn Chrisman Ronald & Carol Clazie Karen Kerlin John & Susan Koeker Molly Lopez Carolyn Lundell Bill & Sally Russ Karen Snow William & Deanna Tarr Michael & Jen Marie Zaharias
MARIE CHRISTENSEN Bill & Sharon Klippenstein Nelda Olson
CHARLES LEROY COLLINGS Margot Patrick
MELBA CORD
John & LaVern Newman
ALVIN & ESTHER DICK Doreen Dick
SAWYER EASTLICK Alvin & Helen Lewis
MARJORIE ECKLUND William & Jewel Graham
NATHAN FORD Jim & Myrt Arthur
JAMES GIFFORD
Peter & Jane Franusich Mary Gifford
THOMAS GRAY
In Chool & Linda Young Soon Bak
Charles & Anna Lee
JOE & LIZ SAUBERT
Jack Gudgel
ETHEL HERR
Brad & Christa Beyenhof Daryl & Ellen Koops
ROSARIO SALES
CAROL GUDGEL
SYLVESTER BASS Bill & Sally Russ
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Audrey Gray Tom & Beverly Nakashima
Glenn & Lenore Weber The Browns of Aspen Avenue
DOUG & CHARLOTTE JENKS Marilyn Nelson
HAROLD A. JOHNSON Leslie Hunter Lilli Hunter
LAURA JONES Margot Patrick
ADELE LARRABEE Margot Patrick
ALICE LIM
Jim & Janice Yee
DICK MACK
Earl & Ruth Sutherland
SAMUEL R. AND LOIS MCDILL Laurel Gephart
GEORGE MCPHERSON Ray & Barbara Larsen
WALTER & FRANCES MCPHERSON Bill McPherson
JASON & JENNIFER MULVANEY Bill & Sally Russ
JAMES PATTERSON Fred Hawkinson
JAMES D. PENROSE Luis & Jeanie Aguirre Bill & Jan Ghirardelli John & Ann Hankerson Charles & Anna Lee
GLORIANNE PERSINGER Brian & Debby Millhouse Nancy Torgerson
PHILLIP E. REYNOLDS Nelda Olson Roger & Melissa Reynolds Tom & Lynn Tos
John & Lori Anne Saubert Theodore & Joyce Brandos Leslie Hunter Lilli Hunter Cynthia Peterson Earl & Ruth Sutherland Priscilla Weiss
FRED & VIRGINIA SHERMAN Rick & Jinny Sherman
JOHN SIVERSON
Robert & Barbara Rosenthal
CHRIS SMITH
Mark & Barby Bailey Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Barber S.J. & Betsy Barrett George Beardsley Bill & Shirley Bryan Gary & Jennifer Bryan Ron & Jan Clark Ron & Paige Crosby Lydick Family Robbie & Susan Fusch Terri & Kim Gill James & Shirley Gregory Larry & Suzanne Jobe Walter & Anita Johnson Wendell & Martha Johnston William & Susan Kellogg Gregory & Ann Lamb Terry & Reta Ledbetter Doug & Jalaine MacKinnon Carl McCaslin Robert & Charleen McCulloch John & Karen Meder Katherine Miller Norman & Anne Miller Merlin & Barbara Mohler Robert Murchison Thomas & Cynthia Rawles Marc Redus Mr. & Mrs. Rex Sanders Gary & Marlene Swindell Grant & Carolyn Switzer Daniel & Sally Thor K.B. & R.A. Till Jack Turpin George Underwood Gene Wilborn Donald Wills
EDNA SPENCER
Robert & Barbara Rosenthal
FRANK TAGGART Margot Patrick
ARLENE TROWBRIDGE Leslie Hunter Lilli Hunter
CHRISTINE VOM STEEG Ron Vom Steeg
MARY (BETTY) WAGNER Mitch & Susan De Groot Nancy Douma-Wagner Luverne Stenstad Danny & Chris Wood
WILLARD WILSON Dave & Evelyn Brooks
CAROLINE YEE Jim & Janice Yee
BOOK OF
HONOR BILL & ANNE ANAYA (26TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY) Bill & Anne Anaya
GARY & CAROLYN DEPOLO (IN APPRECIATION OF HOSPITALITY) Al Wade
ROB FAISANT
Wayne & Joyce Christenson
NICK FERNANDEZ
John & Dorene Rhoads
MARGARET HENDRICKSON (MOTHER’S DAY HONORARIUM) Alonna & Paul Rose
KAREN LEE (HAPPY BIRTHDAY) Margot Patrick
REV. RALPH & MARY ELLEN SILVA (60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
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strengthened through Family Camp have a very powerful testimony to share. Face-to-face communication is the most effective way of introducing others to Mount Hermon. In fact, 80% of first-time Family Campers come as a result of friends. Contact Don Broesamle for details: don.broesamle@mounthermon.org or 831.430.1240.
Margot Patrick
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.
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OPEN HOUSES Partnering in MOUNT HERMON
by Don Broesamle An Open House needs one family, marveling at God’s unique work in their lives thorough Mount Hermon, sharing their incredible joy with others. This fall, winter and spring my wife, Linda, and I will travel throughout California, joining over 120 Open House events. We’ll also share in three Open Houses in Arizona, three in Texas, two each in Washington and Oregon, and one each in Oklahoma and Nevada. Whew!
Don & Linda Broesamle
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n La Habra, one Family Camp “veteran” gathered her Fellowship Group for a few videos and stories about her “favorite family vacation.” She described rich teaching and spiritual bolstering, plus “no dishes, cooking or cleaning!” Her daughter told of “so much fun—the neatest family times!” They heard about families on ropes courses, in canoes, on a mountain train ride, and enjoying fun at the beach, pool, on creek walks and at family meals each day. The group jumped at this opportunity to “go deeper” together next summer at Mount Hermon. They’ll have an outstanding time, and will never be the same!
We do this so new families can be in this beautiful setting, encountering Jesus and being strengthened together. As one dad said, “The Scriptures were opened to us in a big way. We were connecting with Jesus, learning from Him. My soul was knit closer to Jesus than I can remember. Our family is so grateful!” Do you know families who can grow and rejoice like this? Invite us to your Open House! Let’s partner together in this ministry!
Contact Don to find out more about hosting or attending a Mount Hermon Open House: don.broesamle@mounthermon.org or 831.430.1240
Don Broesamle is our Partner and Church Relations Director. He’s been in many of your homes sharing the Mount Hermon story. 22
Upcoming Events Events held at Conference Center unless otherwise noted.
2013
OCTOBER
4-6 Moms and Sons | Redwood Camp 10 Hymn Sing 11-13 Womens Retreat 11-13 Mens Retreat | Ponderosa Lodge 18-20 Junior High Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge 28-30 Experiential Math Camp E=MC2 | Ponderosa Lodge
NOVEMBER
1-3 Junior High Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge 1-3 Women’s Reflective 8-10 Women’s Reflective 8-10 High School Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge
DECEMBER
6-8 High School Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge 6-8 Christmas Concerts and Buffet 13-15 Christmas Concerts and Buffet 14-15 Summer Staff Retreat | Ponderosa Lodge 18 Hymn Sing (Wednesday night & dinner)
2014
FEBRUARY
3-7 OSS Homeschool Week 13 Hymn Sing 14-17 All Comers Conference 21-23 Couples Conference
MARCH
7-9 Junior Getaway | Redwood Camp 7-9 Women’s Reflective 14-16 Junior Getaway | Redwood Camp 14-16 Mens Boot Camp | Ponderosa Lodge 14-16 Women’s Reflective 21-23 Womens Retreat
APRIL
3 Hymn Sing 4-6 Moms and Daughters | Redwood Camp 9-11 Writers Headstart Clinic 11-15 Writers Conference 21-25 Worship in the Redwoods 25-27 Couples Conference
MAY
2-4 Fight Human Trafficking Conference
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