Fwd: Praise & Prayer December '19

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From: Spruce Lake <davet@sprucelake.org>
Date: Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Subject: Praise & Prayer December '19
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

December 2019

Praise & Prayer

Christmas nativity scene of baby Jesus in the manger with Joseph_ Mary_ shepherds and three wise men

Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will."

Praises:

We praise the Lord for a staff and board of directors who desire to see many lives touched by God at Spruce Lake and Pinebrook.
For the many people who have invested their time, talent and treasure to point people toward Christ this past year as we look forward to what God will do in 2020.
Here are some quotes from a teacher form from the recent Fall Outdoor Education Classes:

"It is a chance for us to emphasize our spiritual theme, and to call our 7^th grade students to take on their faith more personally. The time away from home, in the SLOS activities, and with friends aids in accomplishing this." – middle school principal

"Truly, our trip to Spruce Lake is the highlight of the year – which is why we have almost as many adults as a students attending! Can't say enough about this place." - middle school teacher

"This is a great way for the students, teachers, and parents to get to know each other and form bonds. Lots of students faced some fears and built confidence." – 6^th grade teacher

"This program allows community to grow within our 6^th grade class. We are able to move forward in our 6^th grade life science class due to the educational concepts that you teach here. We also have more character development and spiritual conversations. Thank You!" – 6^th grade teacher

"The teaches were great and we loved the spiritual aspect. The program helps to give us a great insight into the challenges our students face." – 8^th grade teacher

"It is run well and gives our students a chance to meet and learn from God though a different place/ in nature." – 5^th grade teacher

Prayers:

Pray for the Franconia Mennonite Camp Association Board and staff at Spruce Lake and Pinebrook as we continue to seek God's direction for the ministry.
Please pray that God would prepare the hearts of the arriving guests for what He wants to teach them while they are here.
Pray that the Lord would keep leading guests back to Pinebrook as we work to build friendships with guest groups for remainder of this year and 2020.
Pray that the DEP permit for the waste water improvements we are currently working on would be approved.
Pray for the funding and the permit process so that more people can be pointed toward Christ through the sixteen new cabins at Wilderness Camp.
We would appreciate your prayers as we seek to find a Retreat Center Director for Spruce Lake. Mark Mitchell has taken on the job of Operations and Recruiting Director. Mark Swartley needs to spend more time leading the ministry of Spruce Lake and Pinebrook and less time on the daily tasks.