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2008-05-09T09:09:04Z

Camp Horizon E-News
May 10, 2008 Volume 2008 Issue 5

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In This Issue

Cabin Construction / Work Weekend	Registration Forms
Camp Blog	Subscription / Unsubscription & Archives
Summer Staff Needs & Prayer List
Retreats and Events	Contact Information

CAMPER COUNT UPDATE

The camper count as of May 1 was greater than the same date in 2007.
There is still plenty of room. With the new cabins we do not anticipate a waiting list this year.

Cabin Construction / Work Saturdays

We have had a green tag for a week, but still do not have power. We are waiting for a City of Leesburg engineer to provide us with the forms. Some of the future inspections require the power to be on (fire alarm, mechanical). The buildings are essentially complete. Mirrors are being installed today. We have shower curtains and privacy curtains to hang and the ADA bathroom mirrors are on the way. The floors have been sealed/painted except the porches.

The SOWERs are gone. We need your help!

THIS SATURDAY (TOMORROW)

We need to remove the construction debris, surplus pieces, tools and equipment from both cabins. Shower curtain rods need to be hung (20 rods in all). The porches need to be sealed and painted. Lunch will be served! Dinner is available as well if you stay that late (7 PM).

NEXT SATURDAY (MAY 17)

Our calendar says "CAMP IS CLOSED - REALLY". How I wish that were true. We have over thirty bunks to assembly, sixty safety rails to install, and sixty mattress covers to put on. We are trusting that the inspections will be complete by the end of next week and that we can install the furniture. It is a full days work for a dozen people to do this, so we are asking for help Saturday May 17. Lunch will be served (or pizza ordered). Overnight accommodations are available Friday.

Camp Blog

The camp blog project has been suspended. I was flooded with inappropriate requests for permission from folks that do not live in the USA and certainly do not share our values.

I might turn it back on again later. Our presence on search engines is perhaps a little TOO good. I had not even published the blog info before folks found it and tried to get user names..

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Summer Staff Needs & Prayer List

SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS
We have need for the following positions: Nurses: V1, V2

I am desperately trying to log in all of the applications. We were flooded with applications over the past few weeks as the deadline came. Other than nurses, it looks like we have enough staff for the other positions. Collegians can cook, but only nurses can nurse. If you did not get your application in, then please call first. Only essential positions are being accepted now.

SUMMER PRAYER LIST

Health and Safety (campers & staff)
o Water Safety (always a big concern)
o Opportunities for adequate rest
o Protection from illness
o Opportunities for sharing the gospel
o That counselors will be able to turn conversations to spiritual things.
o That the Spirit will draw hearts to believe
o Speakers: Message Preparation & Delivery
o Directors: Leadership, Planning, Program
o New Believers
o Family (some have unsaved parents)
o Fellowship (need a home assembly)
o Friends (need for Christian friends)
o Mechanical and Support Issues
o Pray that equipment runs well
o Pray that repairs go smoothly

Retreats and Events

Family Camp 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Family Camp
May 23-26, 2008
Byron Unger and George (purple person) will be bringing Bible lessons for the whole family!

We are essentially full. We may have room for one or two families.

Register by email: info@camphorizon.org
Register by mail: (See below for address)
Register by fax: 352-728-8694
(Sorry - no phone registrations accepted)

Adults & Youth (12-Adult) $50
Children with parents (6-17) $35
Children 5 and under FREE
Household Maximum $200
(Includes 2 adults & their children only)

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REGISTRATION FORMS

Summer Staff Registration Forms Call First
Summer Camp Registration Form
Summer Camp Brochure

Subscription and Archive

How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe
Link to Newsletter Archives

Contact Camp Horizon

Camp Horizon
7369 Sunnyside Drive
Leesburg, FL 34748
PHN: (352) 728-5822
FAX: (352) 728-8694
info@camphorizon.org

NEW MAP TO CAMP HORIZON
Construction on US-441 near Camp Horizon is pretty much completed. Sleepy Hollow has been re-routed to the traffic light at SR-44. You can now turn onto Sleepy Hollow from 441 from either direction. You are about two miles from camp at that new traffic light.

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CampNews Message

2008-04-15T12:16:35Z

Camp Horizon E-News
April 15, 2008 Volume 2008 Issue 4

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In This Issue

Cabin Construction / Work Weekend	Registration Forms
Camp Blog THIS IS BRAND NEW!	Subscription / Unsubscription & Archives
Summer Staff Needs & Prayer List	April 2008 Newsletter (Print Version)
Retreats and Events	Contact Information

THIS IS JUST A QUICK UPDATE AS WE PASS OUR FIRST 'FINAL' INSPECTION

Cabin Construction / Work Weekend

We passed "Roofing" today, the first of several "final" inspections. We have two weeks to go and several things are happening simultaneously. There is a work weekend coming up this weekend in conjunction with a Youth Rally. We have much to still to do on the cabins and much more to do to prepare for summer 2008. Meals and lodging are free to those who come to work.

Camp Blog

There is a blog site at camphorizon.org for Summer Staff, Campers, Parents, and Retreat Guests. You have to register to be able to post. Once we verify that you are a real person you will get permission to post. The camper site is for camper age folks only - no adults please.

You can use this to share ideas and the excitement of preparing for camp, or to post links to your pictures from camp. Just keep safe - don't post personal contact information.

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Summer Staff Needs & Prayer List

SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS
We have need for the following positions:

ADULT - WEEKLY STAFF
Cooks: All Weeks
Nurses: V1, J1, V2, (three more to go / possibly only two)
Boat Drivers: V2, Y2, J2

COLLEGIANS
The goal is six men & six women.
We have are getting there! We still need a few more.

ALL-SUMMER STAFF
Ages 16 (entering grade 11) & up
Your deadline is approaching - April 20.

REMEMBER - YOU CAN APPLY ONLINE

SUMMER PRAYER LIST

Retreats and Events

YOUTH RALLY AND SERVICE DAYS
April 18-20
Click on the link above to see a flyer that announces this event. Families are also welcome to join us. There is much to do to prepare for summer and much of the onsite resources are being used for cabin construction.

The list of things that should be done before summer would present a challenge if left to the onsite staff alone, but with many hands, the work is light. Please come for any or all of this weekend.

Family Camp 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Family Camp
May 23-26, 2008
Byron Unger and George (purple person) will be bringing Bible lessons for the whole family!

Although the Lodge is full, there are cabins available as well as rooms in the Dormitory. We slide two bunks together in the cabins to make a king-size bed for the parents. All sleeping areas have central A/C.

Register by email: info@camphorizon.org
Register by mail: (See below for address)
Register by fax: 352-728-8694
(Sorry - no phone registrations accepted)

Adults & Youth (12-Adult) $50
Children with parents (6-17) $35
Children 5 and under FREE
Household Maximum $200
(Includes 2 adults & their children only)

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REGISTRATION FORMS

Summer Staff Registration Forms
Summer Camp Registration Form
Summer Camp Brochure

Subscription and Archive

How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe
Link to Newsletter Archives

Contact Camp Horizon

Camp Horizon
7369 Sunnyside Drive
Leesburg, FL 34748
PHN: (352) 728-5822
FAX: (352) 728-8694
info@camphorizon.org

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CampNews Message

2008-04-03T15:32:21Z

Camp Horizon E-News
April 03, 2008 Volume 2008 Issue 3

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In This Issue

Cabin Construction Update	Registration Forms
W hat's New	Subscription / Unsubscription & Archives
Summer Staff Needs & Prayer List	April 2008 Newsletter (Print Version)
Retreats and Events	Contact Information

Cabin Construction Update

There are many things happening all at once. The bathroom tile is being installed. Plumbing fixtures and light fixtures are being put in place. The fire alarm system is being finalized. Painting and trim work continue. It will not be long before final inspections. Please be in prayer as our final permit expiration date approaches. Volunteers are still needed in the next few weeks.

What's New

WEB SITE RESOURCES
The web site is being updated at least weekly in preparation for summer. There have been some schedule changes for 2008. Varsity Campers will now choose four activities (increased from three) each week. If you click on "Staff Resources" you will find schedules and other "staff" information. There are a few files that have really are for staff only and have been password protected (these are labeled accordingly). As the directors refine their program plans we are posting their theme - theme verse - and suggested banquet attire.

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Summer Staff Needs & Prayer List

SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS
We have need for the following positions:

ADULT - WEEKLY STAFF
Cooks: All Weeks
Nurses: V1, J1, V2, J2
Boat Drivers: V2, Y2, J2

COLLEGIANS
The goal is six men & six women.

ALL-SUMMER STAFF
Ages 16 (entering grade 11) & up
Your deadline is approaching - April 20.

SUMMER PRAYER LIST

Health and Safety (campers & staff)
o Water Safety (always a big concern)
o Opportunities for adequate rest
o Protection from illness
Opportunities for sharing the gospel
o That counselors will be able to turn converstions to spiritual things.
That the Spirit will draw hearts to believe
Speakers: Message Preparation & Delivery
Directors: Leadership, Planning, Program
New Believers
o Family (some have unsaved parents)
o Fellowship (need a home assembly)
o Friends (need for Christian friends)
Mechanical and Support Issues
o Pray that equipment runs well
o Pray that repairs go smoothly

Retreats and Events

The list of things that should be done before summer would present a challenge if left to the onsite staff alone, but with many hands, the work is light. Please come for any or all of this weekend.

Family Camp 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Family Camp
May 23-26, 2008
Byron Unger and George (purple person) will be bringing Bible lessons for the whole family!

Register by email: info@camphorizon.org
Register by mail: (See below for address)
Register by fax: 352-728-8694
(Sorry - no phone registrations accepted)

Adults & Youth (12-Adult) $50
Children with parents (6-17) $35
Children 5 and under FREE
Household Maximum $200
(Includes 2 adults & their children only)

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REGISTRATION FORMS

Summer Staff Registration Forms
Summer Camp Registration Form
Summer Camp Brochure

Subscription and Archive

How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe
Link to Newsletter Archives

Contact Camp Horizon

Camp Horizon
7369 Sunnyside Drive
Leesburg, FL 34748
PHN: (352) 728-5822
FAX: (352) 728-8694
info@camphorizon.org

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Pray for MTYC

2008-03-29T16:29:45Z

TO: CAMP HORIZON E-NEWS LIST

Our friends at Mountain Top Youth Camp have been fire-fighting for four days. Several weeks ago we had a fire that nearly crossed Sunnyside and endangered Camp Horizon and our neighbors. Just one day of that and we were pretty tired. These brothers are going round-the clock. Here is the email from Andy Hylton.

Subject: MTYC Sauratown Mt Fire Update

We value and need your continued prayers�

This whole fire ordeal has been like a roller coaster in that reports are up and down � we continue to experience the results of a wildfire being unpredictable.

At night fall last evening (Friday) we felt the fires on MTYC property were under control. This means that the visible flames of the moving line of fire were out and we had some what of a make shift fire break (hand dug/raked line) around the fire area. This left �hot spots� (areas still burning, but not advancing). The fire official�s game plan last evening was to reinforce the fire breaks and start working the interior hot spots.

Unfortunately the winds rekindled the fires near our cliffs. The fire had burned up to the left side of our cliffs before being �contained�, at least not actively advancing.

Praise the Lord for the rain � pray for more!

Where the fire now burns on our side of the mountain is only accessible by foot and there is no good water source.

Pray for wisdom for the fire fighters. Also, pray for their strength as this battle is now into the fourth day. Pray for the winds to cease � this poses one of the worse threats.

MTYC is not in immediate danger � although the unpredictable fires still burn.

The Lord is answering prayer. What takes man so long � God can do with a rain shower. Mark 10:27 - With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Thank you for your calls, voice mails and email � they are not a bother, but rather a great encouragement � please understand if we are not able to respond in a timely manner in light of the situation.

God is protecting MTYC!

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Camp Workday

2008-02-15T14:49:26Z

Friday February 15, 2008

There is a small crew of folks that plan to be here tomorrow (Saturday) to hang drywall and and tape the joints.

One sleeping area and almost two bathrooms are ready for taping now.

Meals will be served (breakfast, lunch, dinner). We just need to know that you plan to come.

Call Camp Horizon 352-728-5822

Thank you!

The Camp Staff

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CampNews February 2008

2008-02-06T14:06:48Z

Camp Horizon E-News
February 06, 2008 Volume 2008 Issue 2

Web Version: http://www.camphorizon.org/news/08_Feb_news.htm
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In This Issue

Cabin Construction Update	Registration Forms
W hat's New	Subscription / Unsubscription & Archives
New Map to Camp
Retreat Flyers	Contact Information

Cabin Construction Update

Many thanks to the volunteers from four assemblies that came this week/weekend to get the cabin insulation done. One building was completed by Saturday and inspected on Monday. The other building insulation was completed this week by our SOWER volunteers and passed inspection today! Now we are ready for all of those folks that promised to come hang drywall..

Assemblies represented this weekend were Hiawassa Bible Chapel (Orlando), Brooksville Bible Chapel, Central Bible Chapel (Tampa), and North 56th Street Chapel (Tampa).

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

What's New

NEW SERVER FOR E-NEWS
As of this newsletter we are no longer using "Express Email Marketing" for our E-News. Please make sure that you have info@camphorizon.org and camphorizon@embarqmail.com in your address book and marked as a safe sender. E-News is now generated directly from the camphorizon.org web server.

ASSEMBLY YOUTH WEBSITE
There is an alternative to to secular websites that has been developed by some assembly brothers as a safe place for online fellowship, interaction, and discussions for assembly young people ages 15 and older. Complete details can be found at http://www.assemblyfriends.com

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New Map to Camp

Construction on US-441 near Camp Horizon is pretty much completed. Sleepy Hollow has been re-routed to the traffic light at SR-44. You can now turn onto Sleepy Hollow from 441 from either direction. You are about two miles from camp at that new traffic light.
NEW MAP TO CAMP HORIZON

Retreat Flyers

Married Couples (We have a few more cabins available.)
Crop in the Woods (Yes, there is still room for a few more tables)
Father Son / Father Daughter Canoe Trips (FD1 is full, there is still room in the other three)
Family Camp 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend)

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Summer Staff Registration Forms
Summer Camp Registration Form
Summer Camp Brochure

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How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe
Link to Newsletter Archives

Contact Camp Horizon

Camp Horizon
7369 Sunnyside Drive
Leesburg, FL 34748
PHN: (352) 728-5822
FAX: (352) 728-8694
info@camphorizon.org

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