In early March while on a missions trip God spoke to me. He said, “Joel, your life is way too short not to be doing something that really matters.” I answered that calling, forgot all of the other things I was pursuing, and grabbed hold of God’s will for my life.
Serving this summer at Beulah Beach was an absolutely incredible experience! Our theme for the summer was “Mystery 1551” — 1 Corinthians 15:51 says, “Behold, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed.” We sure didn’t sleep much, but lives were changed! Dynamic worship, hilarious skits, and challenging speakers all contributed to an exhilarating experience for every single camper.
The best part of camp this summer was on Wednesday night. Our staff performed “Cross Walk,” a live demonstration of Jesus Christ’s last hours before His death. Each week, our staff would be in tears as kid after kid answered the call and went to the cross to give their
life to Christ. You can share the experience with us by visiting www.bbeach.org and clicking Cross Walk under recent news.
—Joel Trainer, Summer Camp Director
golf outing. You and your staff are to be commended. It was quite an impressive event for a so called novice to pull off.
The food was top notch and you were well organized.
Kudos for your efforts. We will look forward to your invitation
next year.”
—Kent Morgan
“My feelings about BMC and Beulah Beach in general are best summed up with what took place in one of our Toledo churches this past Sunday morning: An eight year old boy who went to Beulah Beach for the very first time said: “It was the best week of my life.” His 10-year old sister (who also attended for the very first time) then got up and said: “I rang the bell!”—With Tears of Joy, Jeff Brown
“We cannot thank you enough for pouring yourselves into the lives of these young campers. Our daughter rededicated her life to Christ this summer, ringing the bell! Our son learned that worship can be such a rich, satisfying experience and that it’s okay to be enthusiastic about it! Best of all, our daughter’s unchurched friend who accompanied her to camp came home raving about her experience and planning for a return trip next year.”—Tim and Jodi Eppinga
2008
October 8-11 Mackinac Island Bus Tour
October 9-11 Kids Prayer Retreat (ages 7-12)
2009
February 12-14 Purity Conference (girls ages 12-18)
April 9-11 Youth Prayer Retreat (ages 12-18)
May 8 Calling All Men Work Day
July 24-30 Bible and Missionary Conference
A big thank you to everyone that purchased a window for Bethany Hall. We are happy to report that all 69 windows have been purchased and installed! Thank you for your generosity!
Mark your calendars now, May 29, 2010!
The first ever Beulah Beach Benefit Auction was a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone that came out to support us! This exciting “Friends of the Beach” event offered a great time for everyone. There was unbelievable food, fun for the whole family, and fabulous items to bid on! AND over $26,000 was raised for Beulah Beach! All in all, it was an amazing start to building a foundation for the future!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2010 Benefit Auction Saturday, May 29 starting at 9:00 AM. Ask anyone who attended this year. You won’t want to miss this!
Will you consider donating a NEW item to auction? We are looking for such things as: tools, toys, jewelry, recreation equipment, household goods, lawn items, and vacation packages!
All donated items should be brought to the Beach by May 1, 2010. Your contribution is tax deductible.
I looked up “Greater Things” in the Bible…
it appears 3 times in the Gospel of John.
John 1:50 “You shall see greater things.”
John 5:20 “He will show you greater things.”
John 14:12 “You will do even greater things.”
As great as the past has been, will you believe with me for even greater things? I like what William Carey once said, “Attempt great things for God. Expect great things from God!”
—Ralph Trainer, Executive Director
“We have this?!” This was my first reaction as I entered the grounds of Beulah Beach this past summer. I looked around at the beauty that surrounded Beulah Beach and I truly felt excited and overwhelmed in the same moment. It is truly incredible that I have the opportunity to serve at a place that overlooks Lake Erie and has so much to offer to every person that steps foot here. From a young age, no other ministry has excited me as much as “camp.”
I felt the call to the ministry during my sophomore year of college at Indiana Wesleyan University, and soon changed my major to Youth Ministry. When college came to an end in April of 2009, I sought out full time employment at many camps. The Lord clearly led me towards Beulah Beach. After an incredible summer and seeing literally hundreds of lives changed because of Jesus Christ, I now have the opportunity to serve full time as the Guest Services Coordinator and Assistant Programs Director.
Being a part of Beulah Beach has already been the most fulfilling time of my life. I wake up every morning excited to come to work and serve others in whatever capacity that the Lord reveals to me. God brought me to Beulah Beach to spread the news of Jesus Christ, and I look forward to fulfilling that mission each and every day.
—Shea Prisk, Guest Services Coordinator &
Assistant Program Director
What a year! Despite tough economic times Beulah Beach is standing firm. Giving by means of contributions and fund-raising events through August 2009 is only lagging $3,700 behind last year’s giving. Overall registration revenue continues to climb and exceeds last year’s registration revenue. As the fiscal year comes to a close on November 30, with your continuing support, we should be in a position to end another year in the black. Our current long term indebtedness stands at $413,854, down from $704,805 just 21 months ago. We are working hard to control expenses and use every available dollar to pay down debt.
Thank you for being a “Friend of the Beach”!
—Jeremy Krauss, Director of Support Services
Eight are done! Eight more are adopted! And we have eight more cottages UP FOR ADOPTION.
Will you consider joining in? Take it on as a family, a small group, a church… Wouldn’t it be great to have them all renovated going into next summer?!
Start date: December 1, 2009
End date: April 15, 2010
Just for joining in the cause you will receive free use of the cottage for one week for three years!
For more information or to adopt a cottage, please contact Ralph Trainer: RTrainer@beulahbeach.org
You have not because you ask not (so we're asking!)
Backhoe- The Beulah Beach Backhoe has nearly bit the
dust! If anyone has a lead on where we might find one at a
reasonable price, please let us know!
Tractor- What would camp be like without hayrides? And what would hayrides be like without a tractor? We may find out soon! Does anyone know of an available tractor for sale?
Swimming Pool- We’re pretty sure we have the oldest pool in Erie County! We’re fairly certain it was built in 1959. We’re
exploring plans and prices to build a new one. We’re looking for some good advice on building a new pool at Beulah Beach. Know anyone?
This fall, Beulah Beach invites you to join us for a week-end away from it all. Slow down, relax and discover the beauty of Mackinac Island, Michigan. Take a step back in time with a horse drawn carriage tour of the island. Indulge at the legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet at the Grand Hotel featuring garden salads, savory cheeses, slow-roasted meats, seafood and more than 20 varieties of fresh-baked pastries. Explore the island: go for a bike ride, take a hike, visit the historic Fort Mackinac or shop till you drop along historic Market Street. Whatever you choose, This is one trip you won’t want to miss!
$385 Includes:
- Daily Devotions with Ralph Trainer
- 3 Nights Lodging/7 Meals
- Bonner's Christmas Wonderland
- Cabela's Outfitters
- Frankenmuth
- Horse Drawn Carriage Tour
- Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet
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