Jacob’s Journal is the official newsletter of Camp Jacob.  It is published four times each year in February, May, September, and November and has a current distribution of about 2,800.  If you wish to have your address changed, added, or removed from our mailing list, or if you wish to elect our Journal e-mail option, please send an e-mail to info@campjacob.com or call (276) 926 - 8960.

Camp Ambassadors

             In the September issue of the Jacob’s Journal, a request for Camp Ambassadors was made.  Since then, a certain individual has volunteered to help make this program a success by contacting each church to encourage them to choose a Camp Ambassador for their church.  Thank God for individuals like this who are willing to roll up their sleeves when a need arises.

Our desire with the Camp Ambassador program is that each church would choose one or two well qualified representatives that are members in good standing with their church.  The Camp Ambassador would relay information from Camp Jacob to their church and vice versa.  These individuals would also encourage enthusiasm, participation, and support for the ministries of Camp Jacob.

If you are willing to serve as a Camp Ambassador for your church, please discuss it among your fellow church members and let us know

One of a Thousand in 2007

Update

Though we will probably end up several hundred short in our effort to get 1,000 individuals or families to give at least $25 per month or $300 for the year of 2007, I see no reason to give up on ever achieving this goal.  Maybe you or your family would like to become a Camp Jacob “One of a Thousand” member and thereby help us fulfill our mission to further God’s Kingdom.  In this effort, we simply ask for support in the amount of at least $25 per month or $300 for  a year.  I hope that you will join us in this effort.  I also hope that you will encourage your acquaintances to join in as well.  Complete the pledge card and join in today.

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Be One of A Thousand in 2007

And Help Us Further the Kingdom of Heaven!

Print Your Pledge Card and Send to:

Camp Jacob

2723 Camp Jacob Rd.

Clintwood ,VA 24228

Tax Deduction

Don’t forget to consider claiming a current year tax deduction for all donations given or postmarked by December 31st to Camp Jacob.  Camp Jacob is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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Thanks to

The John-Thomas Association Promotional Committee

for printing this edition of the Jacob’s Journal.  Their efforts make publishing much easier in addition to reducing our cost.

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To Churches

In case you didn’t know, we have gone against tradition here at Camp Jacob.  Former director Gary Hill and his wife Teresa have three daughters.  Former director Ed Slemp and his wife Ginger have two daughters and another daughter on the way.  Former director Tim Elkins and his wife Jill have two daughters, and I jokingly say they might have another on the way.  But on October 24th, my wife Heather gave birth to a healthy baby boy that we named Seth Severe Osborne.  He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.

For this occasion, I want to thank God for a healthy baby and a healthy mother.  God is certainly good to us, in spite of how undeserving we are.  Our new addition is just one more blessing of the many blessings  for which to be thankful, especially at this time of Thanksgiving.  Heather and I also want to thank each of you for your kind gifts, cards, prayers, and words of encouragement.

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Committed to Committees Camp Jacob has recently established several volunteer committees to contribute ideas, leadership and planning to the camp.  Camp Jacob would like to thank all of the members who have committed their time to serve God through the ministry of Camp Jacob.  The following is a list of the committee members and the committees on which they serve.  If anyone has any comments or ideas that are relevant to one of these committees, please share them with one of these volunteers.  Great things can be achieved through cooperative efforts!   Finance: Greg Mullins, Troy Harris, Siebert Hillman, Janet Silcox   Long Range Planning : Bob Surber, Karen Mullins, Jim Smith, RJ Rose, Joe Glenn Sluss   Programs: Missy Mullins, Caitlin Mullins, Diana Smith, Eddie Edwards   Promotions: Delmar Sexton, Keith Dotson, Tim Elkins, Evan White   Property:  Pamela Counts, Brad Mullins, Andy Hall, Joel Cantrell, Marianne Vannover       back to top   Extra! Extra! Ways to Provide Extra  Support for Your Camp                The majority of financial support for Camp Jacob comes from regular donations by churches and individuals.  In addition to regular donations, many churches have found ways to generate extra donations through Vacation Bible School offerings, Quarter Folder giving, by placing special money collectors in their churches, and other such endeavors.  These efforts are vital to the survival of Camp Jacob.  Is your church youth group looking for a special project?  Does your church want to show extra support for the camp ministry?  If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then maybe your group should consider a special fundraiser.  In the past, churches and youth groups have held Bake Sales, Cake and Pie Auctions and Car Washes to raise money.  Some Ladies Auxiliaries have spotlighted Camp Jacob for their quarterly missions talk and have collected a special offering.  Other ideas might be to hold a Pancake or Spaghetti Supper. Camp Jacob strives to share the Gospel and biblical truths to the youth of our day through summer camp programs.  Put out some extra effort and show your support of this worthy cause!     back to top Adwolfe FWB Lick Fork FWB Ladies Auxiliary Adwolfe FWB Young Adult Class Lighthouse FWB Buffalo Creek FWB Lone Pine Chapel Burdine FWB Martha’s Chapel Burdine FWB Ladies Auxiliary Mary’s Chapel Central FWB McCowan’s Chapel Clinchco FWB Meade’s Chapel Sunday School Community FWB Mt. Olive FWB Community FWB Ladies Auxiliary Peuther Chapel Davis Chapel (Norton) Phillips Chapel Dickenson County Christian Fellowship League Pine Creek FWB   Dickenson County Ladies Auxiliary Pyle’s Memorial FWB East Wise County Conference Rachel Chapel Esserville FWB Ramsey FWB Youth League Ferbie Chapel Rugsby FWB First FWB Shiloh FWB Flemingtown FWB Splashdam FWB Fremont FWB Splashdam FWB Sunday School George’s Fork FWB Splashdam FWB Ladies Auxiliary Hamilton Chapel St. Paul FWB Hill Ridge Chapel Stevens Chapel Honey Camp FWB Valley View FWB Hurricane Bethel Chapel Victory FWB Indian Creek FWB West Wise County Conference Lick Creek FWB Wilson’s Chapel Lick Fork FWB Yates Chapel Skills Needed for Repairs and Improvements              One does not have to spend much time at Camp Jacob to realize that there is considerably more that needs to be done than one person could possibly do, and I am just referring to the task of property maintenance.  Here are just a few of the projects that could be addressed: · The boys bath house needs to have its drains replaced along with some improvements to this building. · Ten of the cabins that are used have not been adopted by a church and stand in need of repairs, some minor and some major. · New water lines need to be installed between the pump house and the lodge. · The lodge remodeling needs to be completed. · The pavilion needs a curtain hung on the south side. · The twirling slide and swings need to be sandblasted and painted. · Direction signs need to be made and put up. · The barn roof needs to be painted and repaired. · The playground needs some attention.   These are certainly not the only repairs and improvements that are needed, but hopefully you get the picture.  If you or your church would like to tackle one of these or a similar project, please let me know.  We especially would like to see more cabins adopted by churches.  Material costs to fix one cabin ranges from $200 to $5,000 depending on which cabin you choose. Also, if you have a skill that you would like to use in service to the Lord at Camp Jacob, please give us a call.  We do not want you to miss out on the blessing you would receive by helping us achieve our mission.     back to top