Camp Del Haven

As spring has arrived, we at Heritage are reminded that Camp Del Haven's camping season will be here before we know it! I thought I would post a few things about this wonderful ministry so that we will each be able to pray more earnestly for the Lord to shower His blessings of mercy upon those in attendance.

Del Haven Memorial Chapel

For those of you who may not know, Camp Del Haven provides an opportunity for children to experience a week of camp for free. Currently, most of the children who are invited to the camp come from homes where one or both parents are incarcerated.

During a week of camp each child can expect to experience a memorable experience through various typical summer camp activities such as: swimming, campfires, and other outdoor games and sports. The children take part nature study, crafts, singing, Bible Studies, and opportunities for memorizing Scriptures.

While Camp Del Haven gives these children a week of fun and escape from the pressures and struggles of their life, the main focus is, and always has been, to proclaim the Gospel of Christ. It is an incredible opportunity!

As partners in ministry with Del Haven, let us be ambassadors for Christ by doing the following:

• Let us pray earnestly even now for those children who will attend the camp this summer by God's providential hand. May God prepare their hearts and protect them from all things that would harden them from faith. May God's mercy begin directing them to understand the weight of sin, the need of redemption, and the perfect atoning work of Jesus the Lord!
  
• Let us pray for the camp staff who have diligently worked for many years so that this ministry would continue the work of the Gospel. May God grant them peace and strength. May God provide all of their needs, personally and for the camp as well.
• Let us pray for the counselors who will volunteer. As the Lord to provide many who love Him, who are obedient to the faith, and who are willing to show forth Christ-like love.

For our men's fellowship in April, we are planning to go out and do some work at Del Haven to help prepare for the coming camp season. Please contact me if you would like me information.

For more information on Camp Del Haven, and to find out ways you can volunteer to help, please visit their website.