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Oct 17 2026

Summer update

As I reflect on this summer, I’m reminded once again of how God works through the simple act of spending time with others, building relationships, and sharing the love of Jesus.

Kids Camp: A Summer of Impact

For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the director team of Kids Camp. This summer, more than 100 children attended, and we celebrated 10 baptisms! Throughout the week, we saw children begin to understand how following Christ should shape their daily choices and behavior.

One of my favorite highlights was watching the children give generously to support Missionary Ryan and the work he is doing in the local middle schools . Their goal was $2,000, but they exceeded it with a total over $3000! It was exciting to see them realize they could play a part in sharing the Gospel beyond their own community.

Ability Camp: A Life Changed

I also spent three weeks serving on the leadership team at Ability Camp, which welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One particularly meaningful story was that of Noah, a first-time camper who arrived with little understanding of or relationship with Jesus. Through conversations with his counselors, Noah began asking questions and exploring what it meant to follow Christ. By the end of the week, he had committed his life to Jesus and was baptized! From casting his line for fish to becoming a fisher of men. It doesn’t get any better.

Why This Ministry Matters

These experiences continue to remind me that relationships matter. When we take time to invest in people and share our faith authentically, God can use those moments to change lives for eternity.

Thank you for your faithful prayers, encouragement, and financial support. Your partnership helps create opportunities to share the Gospel and see lives transformed. I’m grateful to have you alongside me in this ministry!

Written by Terry Williams · Categorized: Camp, Events, Featured, Highlights, Newsletter · Tagged: ability, camp, summer, wannahockalugie

Aug 12 2015

The First College Team

Summer of 2015 our ministry had two amazing additions to the team. We were joined by Caleb and Tanner, both from Harrisonburg Virginia. Within two weeks following high school graduation, Tanner joined us with his guitar, bike, and a suitcase in tow. As we adjusted to an additional person in the house we were reminded of the energy a teenager brings. Peace and quiet were no more although having the house filled with guitar music and conversations navigating life’s emotional and social challenges provided insight to the issues our young people are facing every day. Caleb joined us a week later. Perhaps a bit more reserved he also found his guitar to be a source of comfort and reflection as he too navigated thoughts of the future as he ended his junior year of college and joined us. Two different personalities yet they balanced each other.
After identifying the gifts and talents that each student brought to the summer ministry they were immediately thrust into the summer camp mode. I was impressed at their focus and ability to reach into the hearts of the kids and live out their faith walk as an example of Jesus’s love. The value they brought to the kingdom work can not be measured. They have changed me, our ministry and have set into motion plans for expanding summer team member opportunities for more students in the upcoming years. Caleb has since completed his Theological Studies degree from Regent University and Tanner has completed his degree in Biomedical Science from Liberty University. Both still love the Lord and continually look for ways that they can impact lives for eternity.

Written by Terry Williams · Categorized: Events, Highlights · Tagged: camp, intern, internship, student, summer

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