No campers this weekend at camp so not too much going on, except for the ongoing remodeling of the dining hall, which is progressing nicely, also have started the process of tearing off trim and such at the A-Frame to give the inside a much needed lift. (Pics to come) Planning on repainting inside of A-Frame along with new flooring and lights, redoing the kitchen and bathroom.

Also this weekend we are remembering Carl Smith who passed away 10 yrs. ago yesterday. Would like to share thoughts from Carla his daughter:
It was 10 yrs. ago today that I watched my dad enter the arms of Jesus. I see glimpses of him daily in my children...a crooked smile, a sparkle in their eyes, passion for others...today is a celebration of his life! Thank you to all of you who have been so thoughtful in remembering and sending hugs my way! My life has been blessed...
I know Carl touched the lives of many, so feel free to share a memory you have of him and his family.

Happenings at Camp Cont.

The dining hall Project continues to progress. The latest is the awesome deck going up around the dining hall, check out the pictures! We have had some different groups come in to help us get it started. Thanks so much for everyones hard work on it. We are now waiting to hear from Timbertech, to see if they will donate any of the decking boards, otherwise we will just put down wood decking. Pray with us as we wait to see what is decided.

The inside still has a few projects that need to be finished up, but it still amazes everyone how different it looks. Check out the pictures that I posted some months ago of the inside.

Happenings of Camp

So much has been going on at camp since I last updated, but of course this seems to always be the case! :)

Our weekends continue to be filled up, praise the Lord!

Our latest project was the construction of the new state of the art Gaga Dodgeball! Never heard of it well then come to Stony Glen Camp to find out how to play and reserve your spot!

Labor Day: Family weekend fun for all ages
Got plans for Labor Day weekend? Why not come to camp, where once again families will come to play and pray together from Sept. 3-6.
The event includes:
* Three teaching sessions with praise & worship.
* An Old-Fashioned Campfire on Saturday night
* Meals provided (no cooking for mom!)
* Swimming / canoeing / volleyball / hiking / fellowship & much more.
It starts the afternoon/evening of Friday, Sept. 3. Come get settled anytime after 3:30 p.m. A snack and fellowship time are planned in the Dining Hall at 8:30 p.m.
After a full Saturday, the Sunday (Sept. 5) lineup includes a church service in the Carl Smith Chapel and a box lunch, with the afternoon frog-jumping contest and mostly free time until dinner.
No meals or programming are provided on Monday, though families are welcome to stay and enjoy the camp if they wish.
This is a super family friendly weekend. Team up with another family and register ASAP!
Labor Day ‘10 registration
Please mail payment with this form
Name:____________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________
E-mail:____________________________________________________
(Detailed schedule will be sent by e-mail)
Adults _____ x $38 per person = _______
Teens _____ x $30 per teen (13-18) = _______
Children _____ x $21 per child (4-12) = _______
Children under 4 ___ (no charge, but please bring childcare donation)
Total enclosed: $________
If families can share please let us know. That helps us make the best use of cabins. Do you need a cabin? _____ Can you share a cabin? _____ With whom? _____________________________
Arriving when? __________________Staying Sunday night? ________
Circle the meals where we can expect you:
Friday night: snack
Saturday: breakfast lunch dinner
Sunday: breakfast lunch dinner

More dining hall pics.

Thanks to Jason Hurd for these pics. of the dining hall! In these pics. the floor being stained, the etching of the camp logo, the new windows that are being put in! It really looks different, doesn't it?

Dining Hall Pics. and update

Pictures of the Dining Hall and Dave and Brian Townsend preping the floor to be stained! Looks amazing! Hopefully I can get a few pics. on here of the floor stained and the etching in the floor of the camp's logo that Darin Keeney did.

Sorry its been soooo long since I posted anything. All I can say is that life gets away from me and before I know it months have gone by.

Some recent happenings are; Jim had double knee replacements a couple months back and is doing well, please continue to pray for complete healing and full use of his knees. Also pray as David broke his ankle recently and had to have surgery. He has been in a cast for about three weeks now and has about three more weeks to go in a cast then lots of therapy. Pray that David can continue to "be still" during this time.

Camp life still continues as normal so thanks to the many people that have stepped up to help Jim out during David's down time. Camp is looking good thanks to the different groups that have given there time to do service projects, from spreading stone, clearing paths, picking up around camp to name a few I know of. Thank you!

Camp Newsletter

STONY GLEN NEWS

DINING HALL REHAB BEGINS

Demolition of the old Dining Hall ceiling began Nov. 23, kicking off a project to remake the interior of camp's most used facilities.
Jim Lapish, Dave Phipps and a host of volunteers are working to remake the space-taking care of some functional needs like replacing the HVAC and adding insulation, pouring new concrete floor and straightening out the electric.

Without the drop ceiling, you'll be able to see up to the existing Cathedral ceiling roof line, which they'll finish with tongue and groove wood much like the newer cabins.

Removing the poles and raising the ceiling should make it easier to arrange tables and contain the noise at our busiest times. And once the ceiling and floor are done, the entry door will be moved several feet to the north to put it farther away from the serving area. If you've ever been there when it's busy, you know what a help this will be!

The repairs and improvements are the first phase of a multi-year project to shore up our main camp buildings to be ready for decades of service and ministry. The Dining Hall will also be getting larger, nicer restrooms, and less-visible improvements are coming to the kitchen area, such as relocating the utilities and improving the ventilation. Once that works complete, we're looking forward to rebuilding the Rec Hall as a sturdier, more useful Welcome Center on the same spot.

We would love for you to take part, either as a volunteer or with a contribution. Send all contributions to: Stony Glen Camp

5300 West Loveland Rd.

Madison, OH 44057

GOOD NEWS IN THE MAIL

Sometimes the camp's e-mail includes great stories, like this one Jim Lapish received from Parma Heights Baptist Church in October:

Thanks so much Jim. We had a great retreat. 9 girls gave their lives to Jesus. 8 of those girls are from the community... It's exciting to see God working in their lives. Our groups are bigger than ever, and we're excited to see what God will continue to do in the coming years. Thanks for all you do.

FROM THE LAPISH FAMILY

What a precious season of our lives the past six months has been! It is an unexpected blessing to have our older children living in nearby Painesville for a time, and all the fun that entails-special dinners, doing ministry together, drop-in visits, and overnights for the younger children! Several family milestones have occurred in recent months.

Not only has Sam gotten his driver's license, but we have some other exciting news to share! Our daughter Olivia, and Steve McCormick will be having a winter wonderland candlelight wedding in the camp chapel in mid-December! In addition, at the end of December we expect to meet our first grand baby-a granddaughter to be precise-Elia Gabrielle Wilhelm! How great our joy! It is truly a joyous season fro the Lapish family! But none of these joyous events exceeds our one true JOY in the world and to the world...Jesus. It is Jesus whom we celebrate EVERY season. May you be wrapped in His joy unspeakable as you celebrate this Christmas season with family and friends.

Jim & Marisa

FROM THE PHIPPS FAMILY

Trust in the Lord will all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5&6

We are continuously reminded that we need to trust in the Lord more than ever in every situation, man will fail us but Jesus never.

It's hard to believe that fall is already here and winter just around the corner. We will continue to rejoice and be glad in it because after all we live in Ohio!

We were able to enjoy a few vacations this past spring and summer and we truly had a wonderful time being with family and friends and just being able to relax from the normal fast paced days.

David continues to work on, well, you name it and he's worked on it! Many projects have been completed or are almost there, thanks to those who have been willing to gibe David a helping hand. David continues to be busy with not just maintaining the camp but also greeting the campers and helping out in the kithing to name a few. The Lord continues to stretch David and make him get out of his boat and share with groups of people about life and what Jesus has and is doing in his life. Continue to pray Prov. 3:5&6 for David.

Tiffany is now busier than ever with running the kids to and from school, taking them to swimming lessons, volunteering at each of the kid's schools once a month and still working in the camp office a couple times a month. She does make some time for herself though and wouldn't trade her days for anything. As they say, this too shall pass.

Coleton started Kindergarten this past August and is really doing well. He loves to do homework and even wants mom to make up homework for him when he doesn't have any. Mmm...we may need to remind him of this later on. Pray for Coleton as for him change is really hard so going to a new school, moving into a different Sunday school class and moving up in to a new swimming class has been very hard for him. We as is parents try to continually encourage him and help him to understand that change is a part of life and yet there is one person who will never change, and that's God.

Hallie also started a new school this year and is going to Pre-K four days a week. She loves it and really has had no problem with everything "new" in her life. Hallie also loves to do homework but not her homework; she wants to do Coleton's homework!

Brenna is trying to keep up with her brother and sister. At first she couldn't understand where Coleton and Hallie were going and why she wasn't going too. Now she thinks when she and mommy go to the "Y" that it's her school and she is going to her class. She loves it. We did have a concern about Brenna not talking like she should be but now that she has given up"bebe" (pacifier) she is much more verbal.

We pray you enjoyed our update and that you will continue to uphold us in your prayers. God bless you all!

Dave & Tiffany

2010 SUMMER CAMP DATES

Christian Service Brigade

June 13-July 14

Cedarbrook Camp

July 14-August 14

Liberty Bible Deaf Camp

August 15-August 20