Blessings to You at this Christmas Time!

As we give and receive gifts this Christmas time, may we remember the greatest gift of all - The gift of God's son Jesus Christ. Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Please pray for our camp friends and the staff that will be working with us this summer. Danielle has begun recruitment for another year. 

Also pray for our year-end giving. That God will bless us with more that we can ever imagine.

Pray for our missionary families as they will be celebrating His birth in other lands. 

Missionaries We Support

Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks supports eight missionaries with the money collected in church offerings over the course of the summer. All of our missionaries are former staff members who have taken what they've learned at camp all over the world.

Linda and Ron Braaten—Oasis Ministry - Belize, Central America

The Braatens are working to meet the physical, education, and spiritual needs of people in the community. They now have 4 classes at their school and have been building houses for people. Pray for the people of Belize to come to know Jesus and tell others about Him.

Lois and Roger Bryson—Wycliffe Bible Translators - Waxhaw, NC

Lois and Roger are working to bring the gospel to people around the world through media. One thing they do is to train people to record the Bible on tape for those who can't read. Pray that people would come to know the Lord through the work of the missionaries the Brysons train.

Bonnie & Jonathan Moore - SIM USA - Niger, Africa

Jonathan preaches and teaches in their local church and Bonnie does literacy work in the church and neighborhood. They are also involved in their community and use friendship evangelism to help reach the people around them with the gospel.

Rachel & Edwin Lopez - World Outreach Ministires - Belize, Central America

Rachel is working with teen girls in her church and community. She is leading the youth group and doing Bible clubs at the schools. Pray for the kids that she works with and their families- that they would come to know Jesus and choose to follow Him.

Sarah T* - Pioneers - Albany, NY

Sarah (Melodi) works with Pioneers as Albany area director of Horizons International, an organization that serves International students in theCapital District. She will be leading her team in welcoming students, introducing them to American culture, connecting them with churches, and offering them an opportunity to hear the gospel through various means. Pray for Sarah and the students she interacts with.

Doris and Mack Graham - Wycliffe Bible Translators - Papua New Guinea

The Grahams are helping the people of New Guinea to read the Bible for themselves. They are translating the Bible into the language of the people there. Pray that they would be able to finish the translation and that the people there would read God's Word and come to know Him.

Claudia Long - SIM-USA - Nigeria, Africa

Claudia works at camp- in Africa. She runs camps for 
the youth of Nigeria. They are working on developing 
their property and putting up some new buildings. Pray 
that the campers would have a fun and safe experience 
and that their hearts would be open to God.

Peggy and Barry Owen - WorldVenture - Taiwan

The Owens are planting churches in Taiwan. This is important to help the people of Taiwan to hear the gospel and to grow in the Lord once they become Christians. Pray that the churches would grow as more people come to know the Lord.

Michelle Stockman - Latin American Mission - Belize, Central America

Michelle is running Jehovah Rapha, a home for girls that are neglected by their families. she is also involved at her church and with other programs for kids in the community. Pray for the kids she works with and for her as she fills in as a "mother" for these girls.

Dan & Naomi * —WEC Int'l - Central, Asia

Dan and Naomi have recently transitioned and are now planting churches in Central Asia. Pray for them as they make adjustments to their new home and begin the work God has given them.

* Last names omitted for individuals working in sensitive areas.

The e-newsletter and brochure are ready!

We praise God for the people who worked hard on the newsletter, calendar brochure, full brochure, and registration program - all of which are soon to be released. Pray that God will use all of this for his glory and that many campers will find their way to one of the weeks available this next summer.

Pray for Danielle as she recruits campers and staff. Pray for the teams of volunteers who help her with church presentations as they travel to many churches and presents our ministry to girls.

Pray for Nadine as she works with the new registration program.

Pray for year-end giving that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. This is a busy time of year as we gear up for another year at camp. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!

Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving:
As Thanksgiving approaches we have much to be thankful for. God has given us a great camp and wonderful heritage. Let's thank Him for his hand upon us every summer as we minister to our campers.

We have a wonderful staff which we thank God each and every day. He has given us vision and direction through the years. We have a wonderful board of directors and support volunteers throughout the year to keep things moving in the way our mission describes.

Praise:
We praise God for his Holy Spirit who searches our hearts and keeps us close to Him. May he continue to be a central focus in our lives.

Prayer:
Pray for lots of campers this next year!
Pray for our new registration program as we prepare to go live with it.
Pray for our year-end appeal for funds - that God will bless us more than we can even imagine!
Pray for friends of ours...Shirley Lisbona who is having surgery December 14th for a spot that is cancerous.
Pray that God protects our camp property throughout the winter months.

Working Hard for Next Summer

Pray with us as we put together the 2012 brochure, planning the weekly themes, settling on prices for next year, and finishing the fall newsletter.

We also will be working with a new registration program. Pray that the learning curve for this will be short. Your prayers for a smooth transition will be appreciated!

Camp has been put to bed for another year. We ask God to protect his property while we are not there.

We also have a board retreat coming up this Saturday, October 22. Pray that God will give the board wisdom and discernment as we examine the present and plan for future strategies that will help camp grow.

We are grateful for all your prayers and support for camp in every way. Our prayers are the building blocks for a solid foundation for this camping ministry.

Zoo Walk - Lots of Fun!

Thank you to all who came to the Zoo Walk. God was good and gave us a "no rain" day!! Bean, Rory and Kiska gave us a fabulous songfest during the BBQ.

Pray for us as plans for next year are being made. Pray for our board retreat as plans are being made for it and the future of Camp Cedarbrook.

Pray for our Zoo Walk FUNdraiser

Your prayers are greatly appreciated for those who are raising funds for Camp Cedarbrook by participating in the Zoo Walk this Saturday, September 24th. Pray for safety as we walk and spend the day at the zoo. Pray for good weather and a great BBQ that features a small songfest and face painting. Pray also that God will bless our efforts in fundraising for camp to help meet obligations camp has from now until registrations start coming in.

If you would still like to participate and haven't signed up, there are a few tickets still available. Check out the website and register.

Prayer for Sehr Family

We have received word that Carol Keller Sehr's husband Rich had a stroke. He is now in Albany Medical Center and all of the kids are with him. Please pray for Rich, Carol, and the rest of the family. We will post an update when we hear news.