I had lunch recently with Mike Gehlert, Camp Director of Camp Conquest. Mike shared some encouraging information with me.
- Of the approximate 550 total registrations for the various programs of Camp Conquest, 116, roughly 20% of the registrations indicated Grace Church as their home church.
- In 2007, ninety-three individuals formally volunteered their time at the camp logging 9,488 hours of volunteer service; and that's just the hours Mike could account for.
- Camp Conquest is scheduled to host two Grace Church ministry excursions in 2008: the Women's Graceful Scrappers weekend away and the Men's Retreat.
- Four of the Camp Conquest Board Members consider Grace to be their home church.
I appreciate the ministry of Camp Conquest and the partnership that exists between Grace and the Camp. The strong connection is evident in that we don't just support the camp by sending them money, the body of believers of Grace send their children to the camp and invest their time serving at the camp. It's a wonderful partnership.
