Another amazing week has passed and it has been exciting to see how God continues to change lives at Camp! This week our honor camper was Dee Dee … she was a returning camper from last year. Only last year, she needed alot of special attention because of her attitudes and behavior. When asked about the difference, she said, “After camp last year, I was tired of being bad. I felt like a totally different person.” This week it showed, as she demonstrated her love for God in a wonderful and positive way. This is why we do what we do….scholarship08
Please pray with us for 224 more scholarships be given to meet this summer’s need. Contributions can be sent to Camp Beechpoint Scholarships, 3212 - 125th Ave., Allegan, MI 49010.
July 3rd brought a special way to celebrate Independence Day at Camp Beechpoint. The Grand City Show Skiers provided a spectacular show for the campers, staff, and over 150 guests.
Most of the campers had never seen a water ski show before and some may never see one again. It was very fun and energizing to see the kids’ eyes light up as they saw something so new and different. The kids proved to be a great interactive audience. They were so pumped and having such a good time. Many of the 
kids asked for autographs, slapped high fives to the performers after their acts, and looked for ways to get a “feel” for the action by trying on ski gloves and checking out equipment.
From high-flying action, to humor, to stylistic doubles and pyramid skiing, it was a great show! Special thanks go out to Chad Van Horn of “The Real Estate Firm” for bringing this fun to the camp and sponsoring the show.
Here is a link to see a full spread of photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sue_devries/sets/72157605975713856/
Okay, it may not be completely new, but think about this possibility…. Instead of sending a contribution to sponsor a camper, why don’t you go out in your neighborhood (or family) and find a young person who would benefit from a week at Beechpoint? You would help them do the paperwork/registration – then you would sponsor them for the week. This model would help to keep you in contact with the child – encouraging them, praying for them, and inviting them to church with you on their return.
If this concept connects with you, simply call the office for registration information at 800-991-CAMP.
God continues to provide for the new building project! It is exciting to see. We are continuing to wait for His timing of His provisions to complete the “miracle”. Lighting fixtures are being installed. The septic system has been completed. The footings for the large deck supports have bee poured, and many more details have been accomplished.
Please pray for the $196,000 needed for kitchen equipment. Please pray for $200,000 to complete the structure and surrounds (possibly less if volunteer labor available). And please pray for $100,000 to furnish the dining room, meeting rooms, and sitting areas. To date, over $1,000,000 has been given towards this new building. God has blessed by providing volunteer labor and gifts in kind to allow us to be very efficient in building this valuable structure. An architect’s contracted value on this project was estimated to be over 3 million dollars.
If you would like to hear a personal update, please feel free to contact me at 800-991-2267 or mdavidhizar[at]beechpoint.com
God is working in a big way at Beechpoint. Last Fall, the Lord prompted our staff to pray that He would provide the funds and the laborers needed to complete the new dining room and kitchen by Summer Camp 2008. We knew this would be impossible in our ability, but we followed His leading and began asking Him for a miracle! Then, on January 2nd, Phase 1 of the miracle was initiated when God guided some friends of Beechpoint to give a generous challenge grant of $100,000. to help accomplish the “miracle”!. Wow! Was our faith boosted!
It was exciting to see the Lord provide through the April 1st grant deadline. Renewed energy has been injected as volunteers have ramped-up their involvement… And donations of all sizes began flowing in to match this opportunity. With three days left, we were fifteen thousand dollars short. By the end of the day on April 1, God had met and exceeded the match by providing $101,000! What a blessing!
Please continue to pray as we trust God to complete the “miracle” of completing the new dining room and kitchen. Please pray for funds and professional crews to complete the technical aspects that remain.
“…this new building has been a need and not a want for many years. We are preparing for the next generation of ministry! More children…greater needs…more opportunities…Changed Lives!”
