This summer camp was thriving with the image and blessings of God! Our summer staff created a culture of energy, unity and love, through their commitment to scripture and submission to the Holy Spirit, which was contagious and inspiring. God used this amazing community environment to show His Kingdom to 811 children and bring 120 of them into the family of God for the first time! At least 66 kids recommitted to following Jesus with their lives and many expressed interest in our mentoring programs. Also, over 70 teenage volunteers got a taste of service ministry through our Leaders in Training program. Some have been campers, some want to be summer staff, but all of them saw Jesus at work in the lives of the campers and, for many, in their own hearts. Please pray that these “mountain top” experiences will inspire them to enact change and live out the way of Jesus in their local communities.

Enjoy these snapshots of our summer!

We had an AMAZING staff this summer! Pray with us that they will ALL be able to stay involved in the future. Special thanks to Grant and Jess who were not able to make this picture!

Horseback riding provides a new experience and great lessons about control and trust.

Diversity is a core value at Camp Beechpoint. Children from totally different cultures, family structures, and even faith backgrounds have the opportunity to celebrate their differences and unite on the common ground of Jesus’ love and Biblical truth.

Work is play at camp! Learning how to be a team with people from all different walks of life is a beautiful part of camp.

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Bob VanDyke, Director of Site Development, was honored for ten years of faithful service as a staff missionary. And, Todd Viening, Beechpoint’s maintenance director was recognized for twenty years of dedicated service — what an impact both of these men have made!

Vocalist, Anna Davidhizar, was accompanied by the talented pianist, Jonathan Stouten - setting a tone of praise as Roland Gerdes, Ronnie Holliday, Aaron Brown, and Megan Scheck shared personal testimonies of God’s impact at Camp. Roland Gerdes, the founding director of Beechpoint, shared some history of those early years - but emphatically stated that “Beechpoint’s best years are yet to come!” Ronne Holliday served as a summer staffer in the early 1990’s and strongly communicated how serving at Beechpoint taught him how to be a man of God and that it “set him up for life”. As a husband, father of two, youth leader, associate minister, and hip-hop artist with the Christian group Antiworld, Ronnie continues to credit Christ, Camp Beechpoint, and his mentor for who he is today. What an encouraging word! After hearing from the first generation and the second generation, Aaron and Megan shared testimonies and thank you notes from this year’s campers. What a blessing….what an encouragement…. Lives are changed at Camp!

Program Director, Rick Phelps, helped to celebrate what God has done. He gave a practical opportunity for all in attendance to pray for each child who had their name painted on a leaf. One hundred and sixty campers (all who gave their lives to Christ this summer) were adopted in this way. Pray with us for this special group.

Young people are living in a society without direction, they are seeking relationships and finding a lackof real community. Many are hurting and without hope… Hope can be found in Christ alone! I am convinced that christian camps are the most effective form of ministry for evangelizing and discipling the youth of today. Okay, I can feel myself ramping up for a long exhortation on Camp, so I’ll calm down and say… Thank you to everyone who continues to partner with Beechpoint’s outreach. May you be blessed for your faithfulness! Know that God has chosen to change lives at Camp!

Well, if you weren’t able to attend, you missed a memorable evening. Keep your calendars open for Beechpoint’s 50th Anniversary Celebration next October! You won’t want to miss it! In the meantime, pray with us as we seek to prepare for the next generation. Our prayers include funding to scholarship more children, funding to complete the new dining room and kitchen ($200k structure, $200k for kitchen equipment, $100k for furnishings), and continued impact through Beechpoint’s camp and follow-up programs. If you are interested in donating, volunteering, or helping in any way, we would love to speak with you.

We were blessed as we “Crossed the Generations!” Thank you for the part you play!

That says it all! One hundred campers a week attended camp, while over ninety children trusted Christ as their Savior, and sixty-five campers recommitted their lives to Him! We are excited about what God has done!
The children were very receptive to the Gospel and the staff did a great job sharing God’s “keys to success” as shown through the life of Joseph.

Thank you for your prayers! Please pray for the continued follow-up, discipleship, and leadership training offered and provided to each of the children who attended camp. Please pray for the remaining scholarship funds needed to cover the camper needs for this summer.

Celebrate with us as we continue to see Lives Changed at Camp!

Please pray with us for 224 more scholarships be given to meet this summer’s need. Contributions can be sent to Camp Beechpoint Scholarships, 3212 - 125th Ave., Allegan, MI 49010.

“Thank you for teaching us about God. I learned a lot about Him. Thank you David for helping me ride a horse. The best part I liked here is going swimming and making new friends.” -Klarissa

“I loved this camp a lot. I had a lot of fun. I loved the swimming the most. I wish I could come back next year. I learned that the key to success was Jesus. I also learned it is different to know something in your head than in your heart.” -Krista

“I would like to thank you for letting me come to Camp Beechpoint. I had a lot of fun and I learn much about God. The canoe and bike trip was the best. I hope I can come back next year.” - Marshon

Have your own story? Sound off in the comments!
Lives are changed at Camp!

Please pray for the $196,000 needed for kitchen equipment. Please pray for $200,000 to complete the structure and surrounds (possibly less if volunteer labor available). And please pray for $100,000 to furnish the dining room, meeting rooms, and sitting areas. To date, over $1,000,000 has been given towards this new building. God has blessed by providing volunteer labor and gifts in kind to allow us to be very efficient in building this valuable structure. An architect’s contracted value on this project was estimated to be over 3 million dollars.

If you would like to hear a personal update, please feel free to contact me at 800-991-2267 or mdavidhizar[at]beechpoint.com