The Ohio Independent Baptist, May/June 1994

, . Keeping Up With Our Camps Ca111p Patmos J esus, while passing through Samaria~ was met by ten lepers. They cried for mercy. He responded, "Go show yourselves unto the priests." As they went, they were cleansed. But only one turned back and glorified God, thanking Jesus. His penetrating question: "Were there not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?" We who serve as Patmos trustees identify with the nine cleansed lepers who fai led to give thanks . In October of 1991, the OARBC voted Lynn Rogers back on the Patmos trustee board to represent them before John and Helen Morse, to see if they would remove the reversionary clause from the 21 acres they bad given, years before, to Patmos. On November 19, 1993, John and Helen presented a legal document to S pring improvement projects have dominated the Ranch schedule. Due to the heavy snows and spring rains, work on the stable bad to be delayed. A good response by churches sending volunteers will be a tremendous help. Ranch missionary builder, Steve Walden is coordinating work groups on this ~d other projects. Call 216-674-7511 for information on bow to help. Teens from Wi sconsin spent spring break completing a variety of projects. L~ by a forme~ counselor, this group built a new reta.1ning wall at th~ basket– ball court, painted the remodeled nurse's station, and more. Other major projects include a new r~f on the lodge and camp dining ha ll. If llme and help allow we wi ll construct a fr?nt porch on the "chicken coop." This w1Jl be ~e first. step in the complete renovauon of six girl s' cabins. A dedication for the Wolff Men1orial Stable will be held Saturday, May 28, at 11 ()() a.rn . A picnic dinner wil l be ~crvcd at tl1e lodge following t11e dedication . 'fhe 1-lancb will be open for recreation and t1a1l nde~ that afternoon . 'I'here is no charge tor any of t11e activitie~ however an offering will be taken. ' ' l •~all 'ched ul~: Sc:nior Ciu,ens Days Octobc:r 6, 1] , 13 & 20 oupl~s Retreat: November 11 -12 Pastor Rogers releasing aJl restrictions. Dean and Louise Henry took the document to Sandusky, where it was officially recorded. John and Helen Morse were thrilled it was done! AND SO ARE WE! Camp Patmos bas a clear title to the property. Would all loyal OARBC' ers thank God with us for this work He has done. At this writing, senior week is nearly full ; the first three fam il y camps have room only for RVs a11d tents and the last family week has ten cabin areas yet to be fi lled. Scioto Hills Register today for summer camp June 13 Jr Hi Fred Hand June 20 Jr Barry Kilmer June 27 Jr Gary Bragg July 4 Sr Hi Drew Baker July 11 Jr Hi Ken Gentzler July 18 Jr Bradley Brandt July 25 Jr Cheryl Fawcett Aug l Family FULL Progress Repor t: Wayne National Forest Land After much research and going through the application process, we found out that the special u e pennit was too restrictive and that we don' t meet all !he federal restrictions. The good new is tba~ we c.an stil l do biking and outpo t camping w1tbout the special pennit. We are now trying to acquire a 34' x 60' ~uilding on the land, with plans to move 1t to camp and recon truct it for a storage building. Help Needed . With God' increa e in cru11p u age, it 1 necessary to construct more camp housing. We are trying to accompli h this by using all volunteer . Watch the next OIB for det.c'lils on how you can help. We wil l need cxcavat(>rs, concrete fini shers, block layers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, drywaJl 1ncn, roofers, aJl handyn1en--n1ost of al l "Wl2 NEI~D YOU." Fall R~treat Schedule Scpl 8- 10 Sept 30 ()c l 1 Oct 4 6 ()c t 7-8 l)cc. 3 l ,a<l1cs l{cLrcal (~hcryl 1:awccll {'ouples l{cLreaL # l l)av i<l l)crnIan Sr. Saints l ·all Retreat Richard ()urharu C'ouplcs l{etrc.! al #2 l)avid l) ernlan ( ' hri stn1.1s l )1nncr ( 'u11<.:crl Oaptist Chil dren's Home & famil y ministries Dr. Don Worch President Family Counseling Foster Care Child Care Homes Maternity Care Adoption 354 West Street Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 Ohio 513·322-0006 Iowa 515·964-0986 Indiana 219·462-4111 Michigan 517-681 -2171 A mission agency assisting mission and non-mission Baptist churches with their building needs. Preferred Risk Insurance Company • Auto • Life • Church • HeaUh • Ho,11e • Business • Disability • Annuities Insurance for non-drinkers your "best buy" Phelps Financial Services, Inc. Professional consulting and sa les for your financi a l and insurc1nce need-; Dorr R. Phelps. 1P, Cl·1'. R.J :P. NQA 659-11 Park Meauows l)riv~ Westerville, Qhjo 43081 Phone 614-899-6000 J:AX 899 0022 • Having trouble buying insurance? • Need high-risk insurance? Cancelled/rejected? - \ Ve c:ar1 help! Buses & Vans For Sale 15 84 passenger vehicles available Buy quali ty for less a t f1l'J!'J"~ Transportation IJl,;.J.;t!J Equip. Sales Corp. 6401 ~ OcUTl,111 H<I , ()1e9on , ()11 4 :Jti 18 4 19 0 36 :'8 1 ') Toll tree nationwide 1 800 227-3572 "819 church di scounts" ask to, Bvd Grah,1n1 7