There are certain things that can be nearly impossible to describe after the fact in blog posts such as these. The grandeur of the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls come to mind. They need to be seen in person to get a full appreciation and maximum impact. Such was the case with the Tuesday night …
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For those who may have been wondering, the “ice pop guy” is up and running at the 2017 God’s Holiness Grove Camp Meeting. Ever since she was little, my daughter has enjoyed stopping in at Reed Meeker’s camper for a quick ice pop that he and his wife bring to share with the kids at …
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The opening Sunday slate of activities for the 2017 God’s Holiness Grove Camp Meeting was a success, starting with morning services led by the Rev. Ron Murphy, an afternoon dinner on the grounds, some free time for swimming and other activities and then a powerful evening service led by the Rev. Stephen Wilson accompanied by …
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One of the many reasons why time at the annual God’a Holiness Grove Camp Meeting is so powerful is the great setting. God has provided a beautiful campus at the Central Pennsylvania Wesleyan Campground and Conference Center near New Columbia … including a picturesque little lake that the worship center tabernacle overlooks. With God’s …
The 98th Annual God’s Holiness Grove Camp Meeting kicked off in musical style thanks to the melodies of Gospel Bond. As promised, the group performed a variety of songs, including well known pieces such as “Til the Storm Passes By” and a few of the band’s own melodies. Sunday’s programming begins with Sunday School classes …
My co-worker just didn’t understand. She had been asking what I planned to do on my upcoming vacation, and I tried my best to explain what a week of God’s Holiness Grove Camp Meeting (running July 22-30, 2017) can offer. I even shared the audio clip from a radio ad that is currently running. You …
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Those who look to the annual God’s Holiness Camp Meeting experience as a time of healing — whether it be of the spiritual or physical variety — should take heart. The week’s evangelist, Rev. Stephen Earle Wilson, knows your burden. He has endured five heart attacks, a triple bypass, an aortic valve replacement and a …
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Nearly 20 years ago, a series of guitar lessons led to something more for three aspiring Valley musicians. “A guy was helping out two younger musicians with lessons and regularly jamming out at his house. One day, he told them that God doesn’t give us a talent to keep it to ourselves,” said local musician …
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