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To Churches
Do you
remember the story where Moses held his hands in the air while
the Israelites battled against Amalek? While Moses’ hands where
raised, the Israelites would prevail. But when Moses let his
hands down, the Amalekites would prevail. Moses’ arms eventually
became so heavy that he could not hold them up any longer.
However, Aaron and Hur propped up Moses’ arms with stones and
held them steady until Israel was able to defeat Amalek.Though I
do not wish to say that I am of any comparison to Moses, I do
think I know the burden he must have felt to try to hold his
hands in the air until Israel won the battle. That is exactly
how I feel at Camp Jacob.
I am
doing the best that I know how to help this ministry reach its
potential. But my arms are getting heavy. I need some people who
can help hold my arms up before I give way. The Camp Jacob Board
of Directors is currently considering a proposal that may enable
us to employ individuals who can help support and steady the
arms of the Camp Director.
In the
battle with the Amalekites, Moses had to position himself so
that he could be helped. So too, must Camp Jacob position itself
so that it can be helped. Please pray for me that I may endure
until reinforcements can come. Pray for God to send the
reinforcements that are needed. Also, pray for the Board of
Directors that they may know the direction in which God is
leading, and that they may have the courage to follow the
leading that He gives.
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VBS Camp
Maybe
you’ve seen the new Chrysler commercials that say something
like, “You asked for it. Now, you’ve got it.” Well, that’s the
case with our new VBS Camp. The idea is that churches in the
area should join efforts to conduct Vacation Bible School at
Camp Jacob.
The response to this proposal by some is going to
be that VBS is a good outreach and exposure for your church.
While this may be true, think about advantage. More outreach
and exposure might be gained for your church if you spent the
time and resources you would normally spend in planning,
preparation, and conducting of VBS on personally inviting,
transporting, and actually reaching out to those in your
community to bring them to VBS.
I think
of the movie in which a farmer was told, “If you build it, he
will come.” This was to say that if he would build a baseball
field, a certain player would come. Many churches have adopted
this policy of “build it, and they will come.” However, we
should not fail to do as the Bible says in Mark 16:15, “Go ye
into all the world . . . .”
If you
or your church are interested or would like more information
about how you can join in on the efforts to further God’s
Kingdom, make a significant impact in your community, and have a
fantastic Vacation Bible School, please feel free to come by to
visit, give us a call, or shoot us an email at info@campjacob.com.
CAMP AMBASSADOR
INFORMATION
Expectations of Camp Ambassadors
1. Attend
a Camp Ambassador Orientation - An orientation for those in
Dickenson County, Wise County, and those within a reasonable
driving distance has be scheduled for February 25, 2008 at Camp
Jacob. A second orientation is being considered to be held in
Abingdon. As more camp ambassadors are obtained in other areas,
additional orientations may be scheduled.
2. Attend
semi-annual meetings at Camp Jacob to help stay informed and
connected with the camp and it’s ministries
3. Receive
information by mail and other means from Camp Jacob and pass
this information along to your church
4. Encourage
enthusiasm, participation, and support for the ministries of
Camp Jacob in your church
5. Relay
concerns from your church to the management of Camp Jacob
6. Pray
for all aspects of Camp Jacob (property management,
organization, ministry, personnel, finances, etc.)
Becoming a Camp Ambassador
Churches are asked to choose one or two Camp Ambassadors, then
call us with the appropriate contact information for those
chosen.
Wanted: Summer Staff!
Camp
Counselors, Part-time Cook, Volunteers, & Junior Staff
For each
position described below, you may obtain more information by
calling (276) 926-8960 or by visiting our website at
www.campjacob.com.
Camp
Counselors are needed for the 2008 summer camp season. Starting
pay is $200.00 per week plus food and lodging. Preferred
qualifications include: a Christian in good standing with their
church, a love for working with youth, ability to lead camp
activities, a willingness to work, ability to share the plan of
salvation, ability to lead cabin devotions, and a high school
diploma.
A
part-time cook is needed during the summer to assist and
occasionally fill in for the head cook. Responsibilities would
include preparation and serving of food, cleaning of dishes and
the kitchen, and oversight and management of Junior Staff.
Starting pay would be $8.00 per hour.
Volunteers
are needed during the summer to help with things such as mowing,
cooking, cleaning, or assisting as a cabin leader. Volunteers
help is appreciated whether it be for a few hours, a day, a
week, or more. To ensure the safety of the children, we ask
that anyone wishing to volunteer while campers are present to
contact us ahead of time to complete our screening process.
Junior
Staff are needed to serve during one of several weeks of camp.
Duties would include assisting the cooks in serving food,
cleaning of dishes and the kitchen, cleaning of facilities, and
assisting Camp Counselors. Junior Staff positions are volunteer
positions that have traditionally served as training to be a
future Camp Counselor. Preferred qualifications include: a
Christian in good standing with their church, a willingness to
work, and between the ages of 15 and 18.
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