Editor’s note: The following article has been published in The Daily Item newspaper on Sunday, Aug. 4. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, the international ambassador of the Wesleyan faith, emphasized the importance of camp meeting experiences throughout the country as part of a sermon on Sunday, July 28, concluding the 100-year celebration of God’s Holiness Grove …
The 100-year celebration of God’s Holiness Grove Camp Meeting is fading in the rearview mirror, but the powerful lessons, fellowship and work by the Holy Spirit throughout the week-long 2019 camp meeting will never fade. Here is a look back at the week via 945 photos taken from July 20-28. Have some photos you’d like …
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The day kicked off with Sunday school for three different age groups followed by a morning service by David Sheets featuring Jehoshaphat‘s 12-step plan for victory. Some campers enjoyed an afternoon carry-in lunch at Pickett Hall and a little more pool and fellowship time before the evening service capped off by Wesleyan Church ambassador Dr. …
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Saturday offered a variety of different activities unique for the week, including the annual corporation business meeting and a special singspiration service featuring a variety of singers including David Sheets, Rod and Sonya Horner, Patrick and Cynthia Greene (Brooklyn Tabernacle), Acchording to Dad barbershop quartet, Sheets family singers and a choir including members from camp …
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Thursday at camp was children and youth day, capped off with a service involving young people from both ministries sharing on the stage along with worship leaders David Sheets, Rod and Sonya Horner and several others. Activities during the day included morning Bible studies for children, youth and adults, swimming, kayaking, fishing and an epic …
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Wednesday at God’s Holiness Grove included a variety of activities. The youth played their annual round of “Truck Pull,” involving tractor tubes and bungee straps in a unique and competitive form of tug-of-war. The kids enjoyed the campground’s newest addition … a gaga ball pit. Swimming and fellowship throughout the day led to a powerful evening …
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Tuesday packed a full slate of activities at camp, with morning services for each age group, afternoon swimming, fellowship and a youth activity involving water balloons and rubber band catapults. Night service showcased several families sharing how camp has impacted them. Testimony was shared by the Smiths, Appels, Bob Harper and about the Crissingers via …
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Campers experienced a dramatic weather shift today, from extreme heat over the weekend to cooler, rainy conditions. But the weather didn’t affect the activities. Morning adult worship was led by Rev. Stephen Smith, morning youth ministry by Rev. Donald Grant and children’s ministry by Robin Kratzer. The pool was a popular spot in the afternoon …
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The group Rejoicing Praise opened up the week-long camp meeting experience on Saturday (July 20) night. Ricky Murphy, Rod Murphy and Jill Bradigan shared a variety of songs during the hour-long concert event. Regular services start Sunday with 9:45 am Sunday School for adults (at worship center), youth (Pickett Hall) and children (camp office). A …
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No two Talley concerts are exactly alike, according to Debra Talley, a testament to the testimony-driven performances where the family-based trio allows God to impact each gig’s play list. “We know the audience comes into our shows with a lot of diverse needs, and we hope to speak to those needs through God’s direction and …
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