Hurricane Ida evacuees find refuge at Pine Lake!
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by Matt Graybill
2y ago
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp (Meridian, MS) hosted evacuees over a three week period following the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida on August 29.  After Ida hit, it was obvious that the storm damage was far greater than anticipated.  Most evacuees had only packed for two nights expecting to go home immediately after Ida passed!  All evacuee homes were… The post Hurricane Ida evacuees find refuge at Pine Lake! appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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7 Reasons Campers Need Summer Camp Right Now
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by Suzanne Opel
3y ago
Our world has been upside down for almost a year now. Hard to believe, right?! Weirdly enough, upside down has almost started to feel normal.  (Quick reminder: It won’t be like this forever. Also, God made humans to be incredibly resilient, especially when we turn to Him.)  Still, we feel the effects of everything that… The post 7 Reasons Campers Need Summer Camp Right Now appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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A Summer of Service
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by Suzanne Opel
3y ago
Tucked among the many stories of disappointments, this summer, one camp counselor made the most of the remnants of his summer plans.  David Betancourt (an LIT in 2018) gladly received a grant in April of 2020. The grant, through the Summer Service Program (SSP) of Mennonite Central Committee would supplement his camp counselor earnings for… The post A Summer of Service appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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Stitches of Love
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by Suzanne Opel
3y ago
Though postponed twice due to COVID-19, quilters finally gathered in July for the Camp Quilt Retreat & Workshop. Laughter, conversation, and technical quilting questions rang throughout the gym of Tall Pines as folks from Gulfport, Des Allemands, Jackson, and Meridian added their stitches to the Camp Quilt, a queen size Mariner’s Compass pattern in black… The post Stitches of Love appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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Family Escape in July
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by Suzanne Opel
3y ago
In July while many families looked for ways to soak up summer with ever-changing restrictions and safety concerns, a couple families attended Pine Lake’s very first Family Escape Weekend, a fun way to deepen their relationship with God and each other. With the help of trained summer staff, the families enjoyed the time-tested camp fun… The post Family Escape in July appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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Formative Moments at Summer Camp
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by Matt Graybill
3y ago
At Pine Lake Fellowship Camp, campers experience an authentic program filled with games, activities, moments, and conversations that point towards JESUS.   The JOY in shared worship as the entire camp sings Jesus Loves Me (Camp style) around the campfire. The sound of a cabin group’s LAUGHTER as they walk across a sunny ball-field The FLAVOR of fresh mint leaves… The post Formative Moments at Summer Camp appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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Be Bold
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by Matt Graybill
3y ago
Sarah is a camper who came to camp this summer with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  For over a year, she wanted to take the step of baptism, she felt to embarrassed too bring it up with the adults in her life.   Embarrassment and fear are two emotions that can hinder growth. At camp,… The post Be Bold appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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What do the fruits of the spirit, chess, and a little red wagon have in common?
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by Matt Graybill
3y ago
For 8 weeks this summer, Pine Lake buzzed with the activity of children and youth laughing, racing around the lake, shouting bible verses across the swimming area, and learning more about God’s love for them. Each summer, I am encouraged by new stories of how God uses the experience of camp to impact His children… The post What do the fruits of the spirit, chess, and a little red wagon have in common? appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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Pine Lake Memories
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by Matt Graybill
3y ago
By Guest blogger, Lee Martin A recent week at Pine Lake with a work group from our church in Virginia brought back some wonderful memories of the time I lived in Mississippi as a young adult.  I believe it was the summer of 1980, while serving as a counselor at Pine Lake for a week… The post Pine Lake Memories appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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10 Reasons to Send Your Child To Summer Camp
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by Matt Graybill
3y ago
10.  A PLACE TO BELONG Camp has many traditions. From silly songs to funny skits & more are part of the Pine Lake experience.  This is a place for kids to fully delve into the culture of camp and belong to a cabin of peers. 9.  POSITIVE ROLE MODELS This generation needs young men and… The post 10 Reasons to Send Your Child To Summer Camp appeared first on Pine Lake Fellowship Camp ..read more
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