August 2023 Edition
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Summer has come to an end at Camp Overlook and we could not be more thankful for all God has done for us and our campers. As we journeyed through the Old Testament, we learned who God is and how God called the Israelites to be faithful servants. We did this by sharing the story of creation, Moses' life, the Battle of Jericho, David & Goliath, Jonah, and more. Each week of the summer, our last themed activi- ty was about the Israelites exile to Babylonia. In this, we were able to share with
campers that the story of God's people does not end there. Instead, OUR story begins when Jesus died on the cross for everyone. We celebrated God is the same God yesterday, today, and forever. God will always be chasing after each of us. We celebrate that OUR God is a jealous God, who loves us endlessly. Thank you to everyone who has supported Camp Overlook in our summer ministry! We could not do what we do without you. Christina Gibbs, Executive Director |
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At the end of every summer, one staff member receives the Ricky Lalli award. Ricky Lalli was a former staff mem- ber who tragically passed away. He was a hard worker who loved camp and had a heart for sharing the love of God with others. His legacy lives on through this award. Congratulations to Abbey Coleman for being the recipient of the Ricky Lalli award for summer 2023. Abbey has been on staff at camp overlook since 2018. She embodies Ricky's spirit and loves Camp Overlook. If you would like to celebrate Abbey, you can send things to camp ad- dressed "attention: Abbey."
Climbing Wall & Zip Line at Camp Overlook!
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Every summer Camp Overlook will be adding a new program activity to our facilities. Now since we have officially shared this with all of our campers, we want to share what our BIG plans are for summer 2024! Spring 2024, Camp Overlook will be building a climbing wall and & zip line! We are incredibly excited for these new program activities for our guests. If you would like to donate towards our Reaching New Heights fund for these new projects, this can be done through the donate tab on our website. We are also excited to share we have secured $75,000 of matching funds for these builds. This means every dollar you give will be matched up to $75,000!
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Winter CampMark your calendars! Winter camp at Overlook will be December 8- 10th! Registration will open October 1st. Our theme this year will be How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The weekend will be a time for your camper to revisit the place and do the activities they love while learning the true meaning of Christmas.
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Fall Walk to EmmausOn the Shenandoah Valley Walk to Emmaus, you will spend three busy but very enjoyable days at Overlook. You will live and study together in song, prayer, worship and discussion. These experiences explore the theme of God's grace and how it expresses itself in the world.
Men's Walk: October 5-8 Women's Walk: October 12-15 |
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Confirmation Retreat
Add it to your calendar now! Our confirmation retreat will be March 22-23, 2024! We are so excited to announce Bishop Sun Haupert-Johnson will be our speaker for the event! We will also have several pastors from the Shenandoah River District to join us as well! Be on the lookout for our online registration form opening on October 1, 2023. For more information visit the events tab.
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Fall WorkdayCamp is always in need of help taking care of our facilities. This fall we will have our annual workday on November 18th. We will be focusing on painting inside, clearing brush, dropping trees, and filling wood boxes. A lite lunch will be provided. The workday will begin at 8AM and finish around 3PM.
Work Projects Needed If you are unable to make it to camp for our workday, but would still like to vol- unteer here is a list of projects we are looking to do this fall. If you or your group would like to assist please email our Director, Christina, at christina@campoverlook.org - Drywall in Blessing Lodge & Ritchie Retreat - Painting in and outside of several buildings - Tree Cutting - Electrical Work - Brush Clearing - Replace Smoke & CO2 detectors - Clean out attics |
DONORS
We are so thankful to everyone who supports our ministry through gifts and financial giving. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus at Camp Overlook. We could not do what we do without you!
We are so thankful to everyone who supports our ministry through gifts and financial giving. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus at Camp Overlook. We could not do what we do without you!
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Joe & Kathy Amend
Tim & Ann Armentrout Bruce Ballengee Jane Bayne Dale & Mary Borror Sharon Botkin Charles & Susan Browning Elsie Cox Nioma Gearhart Jan Goodrow Gabbi Jones Richard Jones J. Richard & Yvonne McDowell Larry & Anna Lee Newman Robert & Linda Peterson Don & Pattie Petty Fred & Peggy Rathel In Memory of Colleen Rathel & Tom Carey Ron & Brenda Robey In Memory of Margaret Shifflett Paul & Wanda Showalter Pamela Southerly Donnie & Maria Thompson In Memory of Donnie Bowman Richard & Donna Tinsley Mt Crawford UMC Sunset Drive UMC White Hall UMC Woodstock UMC Keezletown UMM Glovier Memorial UMWF Virginia Conference UMWF |
CAMP GRAND’s
Dale & Sandra Cupp Arthur & Shirley Grant In Honor of Fred & Wilma White Limeton UMC Scholarship Fund In Memory of Betty Phillips Janet Beahm William & Jeanne Bridgeman Solomon & Ruby Hedrick Warren Mathias Ellen McDorman Johnnie “J.O.” Phillips Elwood & Delores Reid Keith & Jennifer Sampson Paul & Wanda Showalter Carl Stewart Richard & Donna Tinsley Scholarship Fund in Memory of Noland Suter Marian Suter Scholarship Fund Brucetown UMC Howellsville UMC Luray UMWF Ritchie Building Fund Lewis & Phyllis Campbell Randy & Jennifer Ours In Memory of Carl Ritchie Ron & Brenda Robey In Memory of Garland Ritchie |
Partners In Mission
Joe & Kathy Amend Tim & Elizabeth Armentrout Bruce Ballengee Jane Bayne Dale & Mary Borror Jan Goodrow Eric Humphries Gabbi Jones Page & Edward Kluttz Codi Martin Ron & Brenda Robey Paul & Wanda Showalter Pamela Southerly Richard & Donna Tinsley Columbia Furnace UMW McGaheysville UMWF Mt Crawford UMWF Gifts & Volunteers Sarah Emerson Gabbi Jones David Mitchell Don & Pattie Petty Jeff Robey Jair Serrano Paul & Lisa Strahan Johnny & Brenda Strother Marian Suter Anonymous Gifts Received - Canon EOS 2000D w/ Camera Accessories - Bead Melts - Sheets and Pillow cases - Bluetooth Speaker - PFDs - Playground Balls - Camp Games If you donated these items and would like us to know who you are please contact our office so we can say thank you! |
Wish List |
Upcoming Events |
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- 10 Gallons: "Cantaloupe Smile" Semi Gloss Interior Paint (Lowes) - 10 Gallons: "Daisy" Semi Gloss Interior Paint (Lowes) - 10 Gallons: "Julep" Semi Gloss Interior Paint (Lowes) - Paint Rollers & Brushes - Dewalt Table Saw, 10 Inch (Amazon Wish List) - 3 Natural Color Thompson WaterSeal 5 Gallon (Lowes) - Smoke Detectors (Amazon Wish List) - 5 Krud Kutter Multipurpose Pressure Washer Fluid Check out our Amazon Wish List from our website! |
- Oct 5-8 Emmaus Men - Oct 12-15 Emmaus Women - Nov 15 Summer Camp 2024 Registration Opens - Nov 18 Fall Work Day - Nov 28 Giving Tuesday - Dec 1 Summer Staff Applications Open - Dec 5 United Women in Faith Christmas Meal - Dec 8-10 Winter Camp - Dec 16 Walk to the Manger |
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