Summer 2014 Volume 33 Number 1

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The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. is an
independent, nondenominational, nonprot,
501(c)(3) organization created for the purpose
of operating Christian camps and conference
centers. We are fundamental in our beliefs,
Bible-centered in our philosophy, and
evangelistic in our outreach.
The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. presently
operates a Christian camp and conference
center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western
North Carolina that is open year-round. The
camp has a carefully selected and trained sta
and averages over 20,000 campers per year. In
2009 The Wilds of New England began ministry
at our campsite in Deering, New Hampshire. In
this peaceful, rural setting we have experienced
good growth in attendance at our summer
camps as well as in our limited fall schedule
programs. We anticipate a continuing steady
growth and expansion of the ministry at this
New England location.
In addition to providing a God-honoring music
publication service as an integral part of our
ministry, The Wilds Christian Association, Inc.
has also established the CampsAbroad program
to assist others in the formation and operation
of Christian camp ministries around the world.
The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. publishes
The Wilds NewsLetter. Change of address
information and comments should be sent to:
The Wilds Christian Association, Inc
PO Box 509 Taylors, SC 29687-0009
Phone: (864) 268-4760
Fax: (864) 292-0743
E-mail: newsletter@wilds.org
Visit our website at www.wilds.org or visit
The Wilds Online Store at www.wilds.org/store.
Editor: Ken Collier
Graphic Designer: Craig Stouer
Publications Coordinator: Vickie Ebner
Summer 2014 Volume 33 Number 1
2014 The Wilds Christian Association, Inc.
All rights reserved.
The Wilds and CampsAbroad are registered
trademarks of The Wilds Christian Association, Inc.
North Carolina Campsite:
The Wilds
1000 Wilds Ridge Road
Brevard, NC 28712-7273
Phone: (828) 884-7811
Fax: (828) 862-4813
New England Campsite:
The Wilds of New England
1181 Deering Center Road
Deering, NH 03244-6529
Phone/Fax: (603) 529-0001
Camp has arrived,
and this place is electric with energy!
Why have parents, grandparents, and
even young people themselves spent limited
fnancial resources for a week at TheWilds?
Even though the answer to that question lies
within each person, I can tell you why were glad
they did! Were glad because God graciously
changes lives at TheWilds. Almost every week
of every year we have people stop us, write
us, call us, text us, and send us smoke signals
(well, not so much) telling how their lives or
the lives of their friends and loved ones have
been changed. This has gone on continually
for almost 45 years. Rather than an expense,
so many people view a week at TheWilds as a
priceless investment!
A friend of ours, Walt Brock, co-founder of
Ironwood Camp in California, ventured fve
sweeping reasons why camp is so valuable in his
recent book, Value of Camp. I whole-heartedly
agree with these key ingredients comprising the
heart of camping. I mix my comments with his.
Walts points are in quotes:
1. Hearing the Word (Hebrews 4:12)
Each aspect of the program (formal & informal)
is determined to piercingly deliver truths to the
camper through both the formal and informal
teaching and preaching times. Presenting the
powerful words of God in the large group, small
group, and to individual campers all in one day
is the most proftable beneft of all at TheWilds.
Constant exposure to the Bible by the careful
preaching of the Bible and careful individual
counseling are simply the best things camp has
to offer. Thats where the changes come from!
by Ken Collier
President The Wilds
Brevard, North Carolina
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Romans 10:17 reads, So then faith cometh by hearing, and
hearing by the Word of God.
2. Eliminating worldly influences and lifes
distractions
A good camp program identifes and eliminates hindrances
people have back home. The camp environment disrupts
normal habits[and] allows people to reach the point where
they are ready to listen. We have heard this expressed by
campers for over 40 years at TheWilds. Its true that the
types of distractions have changed through the years, but
the opportunity to be still and know that He is God has
remained a constant at TheWilds. Camp is known for what
campers get away from and get away to.
3. Away from home overnight in a new setting
To hear people speak of this, it would seem to be the
greatest disadvantage of camp. Well, its not! Disrupted
routines and comfort zones at TheWilds sharpen the
likelihood of thinking and focusing on the things of Godso
important in our noisy world.
4. Reflecting on the Word and on life in a
Creation context (Psalm 8:3-4)
Everywhere you look around this beautiful place, you see the
handiwork of GodHis Creation! Hearing the Word in the
context of actually living in His majestic Creation is an essential
of camp methodology. Eighty percent of Christs illustrations
were from nature. Nature reveals and teaches God.
5. Trained staff leading unique, organized
activities
A trained staff team has far-reaching beneftssafety,
knowledge of facility and activitiesunderstanding of
mission and training in counseling for salvation and full
surrender, and consistent Christian living. One of the
strengths of TheWilds has always been the Word of God
as taught and modeled by trained, Christ-like servants who
comprise the summer staff. They are growing, learning,
sincere, enthusiastic, and dedicated. They bring so much
hope for leadership in the future of our churches!
I can defnitely talk excitedly about the transformations
we have seen at camp, but I believe Walt Brock has also
captured a reason why camp is worth the sacrifces it takes
to get here and the sacrifces it takes to sustain TheWilds.
More than fguring out the value of the food, lodging, or
supervising in all activities and spiritual lessons, is camp
valuable to help what is most important in the life of every
young person?
Brock's quote: There is a critical time period in every
persons life when pride and the hardening of sin is not as big
a hurdle to overcome in placing ones faith (and life) in the
Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 18:3-4). Humbling ourselves like
a little child is a requisite of trusting Christ. How long do we
have before lives are hardened from the deceitfulness of sin?
Of course, we dont know. The time may be short, however.
The time to present Christs claims on young people is now,
when they are young and likely have full lives to glorify God.
"Camp has essential value and worth because, in time, we
accomplish that which lasts for eternityThe real value of
camp must be defned for its eternal, spiritual beneft.
We are always pleased to answer questions or engage in
discussion about the value of camp. Please call Ken Collier or
Ken Hay at (828) 884-7811.
(If you would like to buy a copy of Value of Camp, here is the
address of the publisher: Iron Sharpeneth Iron Publications,
49191 Cherokee Road, Newberry Springs, CA 92365.)
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We want to let you in on our big secret that
has been simmering for a little over a year. We enjoy watching
campers and friends excitedly step out of their vehicle,
start looking around, and say, Soooooooo, whats new at
TheWilds? Truth is, we like to show progress in some way each
and every year. Sometimes the progress is subtle and takes
the form of a remodel, a new landscaped area, or a welcomed
improvement in a building. Sometimes the improvement
cannot be ignored, and you can feel the excitement of campers
immediately! THATS the one we would like to tell you about
coming in the summer of 2015 as the Lord allows the pieces to
fall into place.
From the beginning of TheWilds, the most rugged, natural,
amazing feature of this place God has given to His people is
the waterfallsnot just one, but, four of them! The granddaddy
of them all is the 4th Falls, but each one has its unique, God-
created character. One of them is lesser known than all the rest
but may be the most ruggedly beautiful of all. It is a rare jewel
even among a county that boasts over 200 waterfalls. The
3rd Falls is a 65 raging plunge onto massive rock shelvestruly
an awesome site! Most have not experienced the 3rdFalls
because the narrowness of the canyon allows so small an area
for safely taking in this astounding, blow-away view. We trust
thats about to change in a year of work and fundraising. There
will be not one, but two ways to safely hike to and fy over the
3rd Falls. Yes, you saw that righthike to and fy over!
Te Hike
The hike is hardly longer than the ones to the 1st Falls (25
waterfall) and 2nd Falls (45 waterfall). Hiking down a new,
carefully developed trail, you will come to the trails end at a
specially laid-out, specially engineered great wooden deck,
perched on what we might call a cliff hanging at the edge of the
3rd Falls! The cameras cannot tell the whole story as you hear
and see the power of the falls and rejoice in God our Creator.
After all these years, the 3rd Falls will be accessible for viewing!
Te Fly-over
Sure, a helicopter would do nicely, but thats not the plan
at all! In the words of Dan Brooks, the Assistant Director of
CampsAbroad and long-time program specialist at TheWilds:
One of the newest and fastest growing outdoor adventures is
ZIPPING. Zipline courses are in every state from the fatlands
to the mountains. Each has proven to be popular because they
are a safe way to have an exciting experience while enjoying
Gods creation. The favorite ones include a view. We have
contracted with Challenge Design Innovations, Inc., a leader in
the zipping community to design and build a unique double
zipline that elicited a comment from one of the consultants who
said, You will have the premier zipping venue in the entire East."
What does such a zip course offer for campers at TheWilds?
Adventure and Beauty. Talk about living on the edge!
Stepping off the tower at what looks to be the edge the world,
Whats new? Coming Summer 2015:
HIKE TO & FLY OVER!
by Ken Collier & Dan Brooks
Brevard, North Carolina
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youll cruise through woods and open up to a canyon 200
below, being able to see a panorama of waterfallsespecially
the awe-inspiring 3rd Falls. Youre actually in the middle of the
scene, zipping over the forests and the Toxaway Creek canyon!
Speed. The adventure comes in two parts. Theres the zip over
and the zip back. The frst zip will be at a grade that will allow
those with a need for speed to be more than heart-moving!
The trip back is more leisurely, IF you consider 600 feet of wire
over a canyon leisurely.
Safety. Yes, it will be a safe environment. The expertise,
the engineering, the inspections, the strongest in materials
(anchoring, wiring, harnesses), and extreme inspections will be a
built-in part of the project.
Fun with a Friend. Both over and back can be enjoyed
with someone you know. You and a friend can ride side-by-side,
about 10 feet apart, on the tandem zips. Now that's a memory-
maker with a friend!
These projects (trails, deck, and zip) are obviously not your
ho-hum, common, ordinary, every year type of improvements.
The cost is as hefty as the planning, and its going to take an
outpouring of sacrifcial giving to be able to make this a part
of the whole scene at TheWilds for campers and friends.
We consider this project as somewhat of an opening up of a
newly discovered part of the beauty of this place that God has
protected for His people to enjoy through the years. If you can
see the excitement and enjoyment that this project could add,
we would love you to be a part of putting it in place through
your prayers and giving.
From Dream to Reality
by Dick Reid
Vice President The Wilds
Taylors, South Carolina
The program and maintenance staff members at The Wilds are
amazingly gifted and God-called groups of co-laborers with us in
the great cause of Christ in Christian camping. Through their joint
efforts, and with the generous assistance from many friends, this
spectacular project can go from the dream stage to becoming an
exciting reality.
Dan Brooks and the program staff have thoroughly
researched and strongly recommended this unique new
activity for the enjoyment of all of our campers. I am not
sure if that enjoyment will be in personally experiencing it
or just watching others get that sheer thrill of a breath-taking
ride across the gorge!
Rick Stoner and our maintenance staff are carefully
planning all of the details so it will be properly engineered,
diligently constructed, and cautiously operated. With our own
Ranger Rick involved, we are confdent that it will be both
secure and safe.
Now the fnal part of the plan is the involvement of friends like
you. A generous family who loves the atmosphere at The Wilds
and the Truth of God presented here, donated $60,000. That gift,
along with gifts from other friends, has covered over half of the
signifcant $160,000 cost. Would you prayerfully consider helping
with the remainder needed? A gift in any amount is appreciated
and will be used in its entirety for this beautiful deck and double
zipline. There is also a list below of some specifc items if you
would like to consider helping with one or more of those.
God is continuing to use The Wilds as a place where campers
of all ages can hear the Gospel, be spiritually encouraged, have
refreshing fellowship with friends and other believers, and enjoy
the beauty and majesty of Gods creation. I TRUST that you will
take this opportunity to help us make each campers experience a
little more exciting.
Zipline Safety Harness (42)$200 each
Platforms and Cables for the Ziplines (2,700 feet)$20/foot
Brake System (4)$4,500 each
Helmet (42)$75 each
Heavy Duty Carabiner (42)$25 each
6 newsletter summer 2014
This is the question
youth pastors ask in their hearts, and
rightly so! The Lord chose through
His sovereignty to put my wife and
me in a youth pastorate ministry in
Indianapolis, Indiana, for two years. We
were always asking ourselves how to
best minister to our teens. Questions
about camp were pivotal. Will we take
our teens to camp? If so, where should
we go? Will they have the money? Will
the counselors understand everything
this teen has been through? Will my
ministry and youth philosophy be
strengthened through this trip, or will
I have to pick up the pieces when I get
back?
First of all, please know that I have a
long history with The Wilds. I started
attending camp in North Carolina
when I was going into 4
th
grade. I think
my parents were just super pumped to
get me out of the house for a weekI
dont blame them! I continued to
attend camp every summer until I went
through the CIT program the summer
of my junior year in high school.
Growing up, going to camp was not
optional in my house or in our church.
My parents explained that the purpose
of getting away for a week was to focus
on having good clean fun, getting to
know other teens my age, and focusing
on growing spiritually. It was at camp
that I found rest in the assurance of my
salvation, freedom from habitual sin,
and eventually surrendered to full-time
vocational ministry in the summer of
2003 while working here in the kitchen.
I went on to serve a total of four
summers
during my
college
years,
two on
operational
staff and
two as a
counselor.
Having this background helped me
immensely in understanding the
heartbeat of the full-time staff and the
Should a
YOUTH PASTOR
entrust his teens to
THE WILDS?
by Joe Fant
Program Director The Wilds
Brevard, North Carolina
roots
vs.
fruits
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philosophy that built the foundation
for a biblical ministry. It was here
that I learned an approach to biblical
counseling that was heart-focused
rather than actions-focused: roots vs.
fruits. This concept radically changed
my ministry forever.
When the Lord called us to Indianapolis
to serve with a youth group, our
mindset changed. While at TheWilds
we were instilled with the truth that
TheWilds was not the local church, but
rather existed to serve and support the
churches that attended camp. When
we set foot into our new ministry we
saw camp ministry from a different
perspective. For the frst time I started
to understand the heart of a youth
pastor. I looked at camp in a totally
different way. As we lived our lives
with the teens we were ministering
to, we had the opportunity to cry with
them, rejoice with them, watch them
stumble, and help them focus on
biblical truths that would wash them
with Scripture and change their hearts
toward Christlikeness. As we began
the camp registration process, I prayed
specifcally for several teens that the
Lord would press on the hearts of their
parents and their hearts the need to
attend summer camp. Attendance was
not necessarily a sure thing.
When we drove the church bus onto
the campsite that summer, my heart
was flled with a mix of emotions. I
was glad that the teens were going
to be placed with counselors for the
week, but my fesh was saying, What
do these college kids know about
counseling?! They dont know my
teens! They are going to say the wrong
thing and mess them up forever! As
I watched the Lord sovereignly place
certain teens with certain counselors,
I was quickly rebuked. It was obvious
that the Lord had been preparing
everything to accomplish His specifc
will. As I sat in the services that week,
I listened to the speaker exposit and
explain Gods Word and afterwards
watched the counselors (like a hawk, I
might add) interact with the teens, and
I noticed something interesting. These
counselors were showing the love of
God to the
teens in ways
that I never
had the
opportunity
to. Sure,
they didnt
know the history with each teen, but in
some ways that may have helped. The
counselors would take Scripture and
give their campers truths that would
apply to their specifc situation, then
help motivate them to obedience. God,
through His perfect foreknowledge,
paired specifc campers who were
going through hard times with
counselors who had been through that
same type of trial.
During family reunions that week,
a time set aside for youth groups
to spend time together sharing
testimonies, one of our teens shared
how the Lord was working in his heart.
He stated in his testimony that a
specifc truth from Scripture had really
clicked in his heart in the service the
previous night: Gods Word has the
power to change my heart and give
me the desire to please Him. I wanted
to stand up and say, I have been
preaching that for six monthshavent
you been listening?! Then I realized
that this was exactly what this teen
needed. He needed to hear Scripture
from another mouthpiece. He needed
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8 newsletter summer 2014
Technology has changed drastically since Kelly and I frst started traveling
internationally with CampsAbroad over a decade ago. In those early days,
we were happy to have a chance to send e-mail a couple of times over a span
of several weeks, texting was non-existent, and phone calls were impossible.
These days, with a smartphone in hand, our team members are often able
to join up with the wireless network of whichever country they happen to be
visiting. Not only does this allow them to maintain better contact with ministry
partners on the ground, but it also lets them keep in touch with folks back home
as wella huge blessing for loved ones who have to stay behind!
Several years ago, I started sending out informal e-mail updates from the feld
to a short list of family and friends. They were sporadic at best but did serve to
keep folks informed. Others were gradually added as they expressed interest
in these onsite updatesand so our list grew. As technology has improved,
our team members have been able to send out updates more frequentlyoften
including specifc blessings or prayer needs as they come up. I included a few
samples with the pictures in this article.
Because these e-mails only go out when we have a team on the ground, they
tend to come in furries, and we never know what kind of news they will bring!
So why am I telling you all of this?
Because I would love to see these
onsite updates gain a wider
circulation. Theres a lot of neat stuff
happening around the world! If you
are interested in getting the inside
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scoop from our CampsAbroad
teams when they are on the feld,
simply send your e-mail address
to campsabroad@wilds.org,
and we will add you to our list.
(I promise we wont sell your
e-mail address or add it to any
mass mailing liststhat drives me
crazy!) Of course, you can also
follow us on Facebook (facebook.
com/campsabroad) or Instagram
(@campsabroad) but our posts
usually contain more pictures than
words.
One of the reasons Im bringing this to your attention now is
because we have a number of exciting camping projects coming
up in the near future, including China, Mexico, Southern Africa,
Hong Kong, Mongolia, and Lebanon. Im guessing these trips
will generate some exciting updates! Thanks for your interest in
CampsAbroad!
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by Rand Hummel
Director The Wilds of New England
Deering, New Hampshire
And Jesus said unto
them, Come ye
yourselves apart into
a desert place, and
rest a while: for there
were many coming and
going and they had no
leisure so much as to eat.
(Mark 6:31)
Many ask a number of whys when it
comes to attending or sending their
kids to camp.
Why is camp so important?
Why should we send our kids so far
away to a place like The Wilds?
Why is it important to spend $300 for
a week of camp?
Why are our pastor and youth pastor
so adamant about our youth going to
camp?
In our crazy, controlling world today, it
is not unusual for our kids and teens to
feel as if they are being pulled in every
direction by their schools, families,
churches, and friends. Combine the
busyness of life with the pressure to
stay close to God and many teens feel
like they are ready to fall apart. We
COME APART
BEFORE
YOU COME APART.
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have all either been there, are there,
or will be there.
In commenting on Mark 6:31, Pastor
Alan Fong from Heritage Baptist
Church in San Francisco, California,
writes:
Sometimes we can work so hard,
be so busy, be so involved that we
unwittingly allow our spiritual and
physical lives to be depleted. A
depleted Christian is dangerous to
both himself and to others. A depleted
Christian becomes crusty(we lose
our cutting edge and become less
intense),crabby(we develop a bad
spirit), andcrumbly(we start to fall
apart). (mygodmorning.weebly.com/
devotionals)
What teen wants to be crusty, crabby,
or crumbly? What parents want their
teens or kids to lose their edge, have
a bad attitude, or fall apart? So, I want
to answer the why questions with
some where questions.
Where can you send your teens to
be surrounded by godly college-
aged counselors who have given a
whole summer to love your kids to the
Lord?
Where can your kids and teens
experience over twelve teen-directed
preaching services in one short
week?
Where can your teens go to meet
hundreds of other teens who love the
Lord and are excited about living for
Him?
Where can teens go to laugh with
their friends in a wholesome, godly
atmosphere all day long?
Where can teens go today to be
encouraged to have a personal
devotional time (God & I Time) every
day that they are gone from home?
Where can teens go today to
experience theologically sound,
meditative music that focuses on God
and God alone?
Where can you send your juniors or
teenagers to be challenged by the
'Truth of God, with the love of God, so
that their lives can be changed to the
glory of God'?
If you are wondering where such a
place is, I have two recommendations:
The Wilds of North Carolina &
TheWilds of New England
Thanks for giving us the precious
opportunity of loving your teens and
juniors to the Lord.
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someone else to restate that truth in
a way that he could understand and
relate to. TheWilds had, in essence,
provided direct support for my
preaching ministry.
Saturday morning we piled into the
bus for our eleven hour trip back to
Indianapolis. We took time to share
testimonies on the bus, and it was
incredible to see how much this same
theme kept popping up. Phrases were
repeated like, I loved my counselor
and I really felt like my counselor
knew and understood what I was
going through, and that they cared
about me. My mind went back to what
I was taught as a counselor during
the staff training weeks for summer
staff. I was taught to share "the Truth
of God with the love of God, so lives
can be changed (by God) to the glory
of God." I realized that this is exactly
what happened. The philosophy of our
youth ministry was strengthened by
the staff at TheWilds, and our teens
were motivated to obedience to the
Word through both conversations and
watching the counseling staff live their
faith.
I now serve as Program Director here at
TheWilds in North Carolina, and I hear
people mention often when they come
for camp, There is just something
about this placethis is just what we
needed. Now I can look at them and
say, I understand where youre coming
from. I really do!
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Items received:
3 Battery DeWALT Sawzalls 4 Wood Burning Firepits
Rescue Backboard & Headblocks 24 PR. Safety Glasses
1 Box Dust Masks 3 Adult & 3 Child Blood Pressure Cufs
Swifer Sweeper VAC Starter Kit & Reflls
6 Caulk Guns Pop-up Canopy Round-Point Shovel
Needs:
Ofce Chair (2) - $270 each
Air Hose (2)$50 each
7 Saw Blade (2) - $30 each
10 Table Saw Blade - $55
Drill Bit Set (2) - $50 each
Chainsaw Chap (2) - $80 each
1000# Hand Truck - $125
Heavy Duty Auto Dollie (2) - $120 each
Sandwich Board Blank Sign (2) - $50 each
Commercial Ratchet Tie-Down (2) - $30 each
Blood Glucose Monitoring System (4) - $15 each
Bunn Airport Cofee Brewer - $800
Dresser (3) - $200 each
Heating Pad (4) - $13 each
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Items received:
Sta-rite Pool Filter Set Mattress Mattress Cover
5 Basketballs Par Can Stage Lights Dimmer Packs
Needs:
Big Ball (2) - $150 each
Mattress (38) - $125 each
Mattress Cover (34) $48 each
Professional Blender - $820
Professional Cofee Grinder - $575
Apron (7) - $9 each
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14 newsletter summer 2014
CAREERS:
Joel and Sarah [MacAvoy] Arnold (99,00,01,03,04)
live in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, where Joel is
ministering at Bob Jones Memorial Bible College. They
have two children: Jeremy-2 and Zachary, born 6/3/13.
Marc Handelsman (88) lives in Florida, where he works
for STAT Imaging Solutions.
WEDDINGS:
Jennie Shannon (07,08,09) and Stephen Perdue
(06,07,08,09), 6/4/10.
Grace Williquette (11,12) and Billy Peters (11,12),
12/21/13.
Susannah Hartman (05,07,08,09,10) and Stephen
Waite, 3/22/14.
BIRTHS:
Andrew and Katherine [Millsaps] Bougie (04,05), Mills
Alexander, 11/27/13.
Steven (09,10,11-12) and Erinn [Koning] Cowart
(10,11,12), Susanna Michelle, 1/7/14.
David (02-04) and Caroline [Jensen] Floyd
(94,95,96,97,98,99-05), Carson David, 11/22/13.
Daniel (02) and Sarah Ruley, Zachary Charles, 1/15/14.
Ben and Elissa [Brown] Schmid (07), Caleb James,
8/30/13.
Former Staf,
help keep us updated on your career moves,
marriage, and children! Send announcements to:
The Wilds,
Where Are They Now?
PO Box 509
Taylors, SC 29687-0009
or e-mail formerstaff@wilds.org.
Trevor and Jamie Allen are happy to announce the arrival of their
son, Canaan Mitchell. He was born May 28, 2014, weighed 8 pounds
10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He is welcomed home by his
sister, Brooklyn.
Rachael Anglea and Nathan Benge were married on
March 8, 2014. Rachael has been on our staff in the Greenville
offce since 2009 and currently is our receptionist. She also served
on our summer staff for several summers. Nathan works for Bosch
in Anderson, SC, where he is a design engineer for automotive
transmissions.
Dan and Amy Brooks are pleased to announce the marriage of their
son, Eric Brooks, to Kinsey Lundvall. They were married
December 2, 2013, in Wapiti, Wyoming. Eric grew up at our North
Carolina campsite and was a part of our summer staff for many
years. Kinsey has also served on our summer staff both in North
Carolina and New Hampshire. Eric and Kinsey are currently serving
on our staff, splitting their time between our two campsites.
Jeff and Cindy Craven are pleased to announce the marriage
of their son, Will Craven, to Brittany Wright. They were married
January 4, 2014, in St. George, Utah. Will has grown up as a staff
kid of The Wilds and has spent many summers on our summer staff.
Will and Brittany are currently living in Greenville, South Carolina,
where Will is getting a degree in cinema.
Matt Herbster and Tiffany Huggins were married on April 5, 2014.
Matt has been on our staff for many years and is currently the Camp
Director in North Carolina. Tiffany has served on our staff since
2007, including two years on our Ministry Team.
Paul and Julie Johnson are happy to announce the arrival of their
son, Solomon Collins. He was born February 10, 2014, weighed
8 pounds 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He is welcomed
home by his brother and sister, Silas and Annalise.
Jonathan and Jessica Mair are happy to announce the arrival of
their daughter, Olivia Rae. She was born January 19, 2014, weighed
7 pounds 12 ounces, and was 22 inches long. She is welcomed
home by her sister and brothers, Anja, Ethan, and Isaac.
Willie and Sarah Partin are happy to announce the arrival of their
son, Micah Gillis. He was born January 16, 2014, weighed 7 pounds
4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He is welcomed home by his
sisters and brother, Kayle, Josiah, and Ashlyn.
where are they
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2 Timothy - Character in Crisis
We are facing a crisis a crisis that is as prevalent today as it was in Paul and Timothys
day. In Pauls fnal letter before being beheaded and freed from his earthly prison
to his eternal home, he pleads with young Timothy to continue running the diffcult
spiritual marathon that he had started. Paul was concerned that the next generation
of leaders after him would lack the character needed to face the constant animosity
and opposition towards the gospel message. This study will unpack the truths
found in 2 Timothy to help you gain understanding of the kind of character needed
and demonstrate how God can instill such character in your life.
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Sing the Greatness
What is greatness? Dictionaries seemingly falter: It is high dignity, high
eminence to the most remarkable degree. Mans halting words cannot begin to
describe true greatness, but King David in 1 Chronicles 29:11 was right! Thine,
O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory and the
majesty. There is no category of competition, for our God is greater than all!
With glad and grateful hearts, we humbly Sing the Greatness of our God!
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