November 19: Day of Prayer for Rhodes Grove

Rhodes Grove Camp (Chambersburg, Pa.) has designated November 19 as a Day of Prayer. Mark Story, director, explains:

“Collectively our board, staff, key constituents, and hopefully you will unite with us in spirit as we prayerfully seek direction and wisdom from the Lord. The format for the day will be simple, yet specific. This is not an event that we are asking you to come to Rhodes Grove to attend. Rather, I am asking that you intentionally plan to set aside a specific amount of time on that day to pray for us, wherever you may be.

“On that day, at Rhodes Grove, I will lead our staff and available board members in a time that will include:

  • prayers of confession for any areas where we have fallen short.
  • prayers for wisdom in decision-making regarding the future.
  • prayers of praise and adoration for the changed lives we see.
  • prayers for the freeing of available financial resources.
  • prayers for unity and love among our staff.
  • prayers for safety and protection for campers and guests.

“In recent conversation with Bob Kobielush, the president of the national Christian Camp and Conference Association, he shared with me that these are the most difficult days for leaders of the nation’s Christian camps that he has ever seen. These are unprecedented times of unbelievable challenge but also incredible opportunity.

“We are under budget in income. We are over budget in expenses. We are experiencing the ill effects of what is perceived to be a horrid economy. We are feeling the painful pinch of trying to figure out how to make ends meet–just like many other nonprofits, and like many of you.

“We are also seeing kids come to Christ, relationships strengthened, and biblical truth declared as a result of our ministry and mission.

“We are also asking for churches that claim a relationship with us to embrace this Day of Prayer by praying for us on November 16 corporately during the Sunday morning worship time and by encouraging individuals to set aside some time on the Wednesday to follow to pray for Rhodes Grove.”

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