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December
2008
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WELCOME
OUR MISSION:
"To
Reflect Christ through Serving Others"
A WORD FROM OUR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
With
Christmas less than two weeks away, I find
myself wondering where this past year has gone as so much of my time
has been
focused on reconnecting with those touched by the 50 years of ministry
here.
In
so many ways we have been celebrating all
year. We saw camper totals reach in 4
weeks what we used to have in a whole summer in the early days.
Through the generosity of churches and
individuals we nearly met our camp scholarship needs for the 495
children and
youth who enjoyed a week of camp.
Thank
you all for your prayers, support and
encouragement. Please continue to pray
for our ministry as 2009 is likely to be a challenging year for many
ministries.
To
all of you this
Christmas, may
you celebrate this
season full of the love our God showed in sending baby Jesus, the
Good News that
shall be for ALL the people.
Jay
E. Nordgaard,
Executive
Director
(650)
879-0320 Ext. 12
exec@redwoodglen.com
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OUR
MINISTRY LINKS
Join us for an
"INDESCRIBABLE"
week this summer at Redwood Glen
(Click the above link for more
information or to
register for
one of our summer camps.)
Children's MAD
Camp
June 22-27
Discovery Camp
June 14-19
Jr. Adventure
Camp
July 6-11
Jr. High Camp
July 13-17
Me and Mom/Dad
August 15-16
Sr. High Camp (NEW)
July 13-17
Youth MAD Camp
July 6-11
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Hello Friend of Redwood Glen
WELCOME
to the monthly
on-line newsletter of Redwood Glen, your local Bay Area Christian Camp
and Conference
Center.
With Christmas approaching and a new year soon to begin, we look back
at the gift 2008 was for Redwood Glen as we celebrated our 50th year of
ministry. We appreciate all your support and hope that we have
blessed you as much as you have been a blessing to us. Thank you
for a wonderful year.
If
you would like to
subscribe and receive this monthly newsletter via email, please
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2008: A BANNER YEAR...
With
our 50th anniversary, 2008 has been a blessing, but it was busy with
record numbers of campers in our summer programs and guest groups
nearly every weekend throughout the year. (We were stormed out
and had to cancel groups one weekend this past year!) We are
grateful for the opportunities God has given us to serve you and your
church/organization this past year, but also during the last 50.
Through your generosity, support, and use of our facilities for your
ministry, we look forward to being a part of your life and your church
for the next 50.
We look
forward to serving you in the new year.
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50 years
of ministry:
A YEAR TO REMEMBER
 As
2008 comes to a close, it has been a privilege and a blessing to
celebrate our 50th anniversary with you. Thank you for the
stories and pictures. Though we have not yet featured all of them
in our e-newsletter, we plan to include as many as we can in the coming
year.
In retrospect of the year, we'd like to share some comments that we've
overheard about Redwood Glen and some photos from our 50th Anniversary
Celebrations this past summer.
Words from the
woods...
"If I had a choice every year
between coming to Redwood Glen or having Christmas, I'd rather come to
Redwood Glen!"
"When I have friends or family visit from out of town, we will swing by
Redwood Glen to show them the camp since it is such a large part of our
lives and our church."
"Redwood Glen has given my kids a place to fellowship with other
Christian kids, and meet with Jesus in very special ways."
"Redwood Glen has given me a place to find rest and refreshment for my
soul. It has been a place where the people in my family, and
church have made and strengthened friendships."
Faces of Redwood Glen:
From our 50th
celebrations...
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL 50th YEAR!
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For
GUEST GROUP LEADERS...
 In
appreciation for the support our rental groups provide, Redwood Glen is
hosting a dinner on Sunday, January 11, 2009 for
group leaders. It is our way of saying THANK YOU for
choosing us as your camp and conference center. We recognize that
church/office mail can become a black hole and your invitation may have
gotten lost. If you did not receive one or would like more
information on the event, please email us or give us call. Please
RSVP by January 5th via email,
phone, or simply send in the reply card.
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 A GIFT
THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
Do you know a
child who has never experienced the wonder of a week of camp?
Maybe it's a grandchild, a nephew or niece. Maybe the child of a
friend or a teen in the youth group? Maybe it's your own young
one! Whether a first time camper or a camping veteran, Redwood
Glen is offering to all children and youth a limited time only, early
registration discount for our 2009 summer camps.
For
$195, give the gift of a
Redwood Glen summer camp.
At our program
camps, we provide a safe, affirming environment where children and
youth can experience the blessings of Christian community. Amid
the beauty of God's creation, young people hear of God's love and the
good news of Jesus Christ so they may grow in faith. A variety of
camps are offered which target the range of ages and interests of this
emerging generation.
This early online
registration price for our 2009 summer camps is $195 if paid in full, or $200 with a $100 deposit and one final
payment of $100. This one-time, limited
offer expires on December 24th, thus making it a perfect Christmas
gift. (And it requires no wrapping!) There's no better gift
to give at Christmas than the gift of Jesus through a Redwood Glen
summer camp.
Register online
through our website www.redwoodglen.com.
For more information, contact program@redwoodglen.com.
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METAMORPHOSIS CONFERENCES: A blessing for your mind, spirit, and
wallet!
by Joan Friesen, Metamorphosis and
Church Relations Director
I just returned from a national conference in
Florida. While the speakers were challenging and I came back with
good learnings to apply, the overall conference was down by over 300
participants from last year. Why? Too many could not afford
the over $500 conference fee plus
airfare, hotel, and meals.
Metamorphosis Conferences are designed to bring you an enriching
learning experience and great people connections, while making it
affordable and close to home. I hope you will take advantage of
our earliest registration deadline for our Pastors Conference.
(See details below.) Register by December
20th for only $139.00.
LEARNING AND LEADING WITH A DIVINE
DESIGN
 Third annual Pastors
Conference - February 16-18, 2009
Do you ever get great ideas from other pastors that simply don't work
for you? Ever wonder why suggestions for improving your prayer
life fall flat? Or why certain leaders don't seem to "click" with
your personality? God has created each of us uniquely, and that
affects both the way we live out our spiritual walk and how we minister
as pastors and church leaders. We'll be exploring these themes
over the three days of our 2009 Pastor's Conference.
DIVINE
DESIGN: Leading the Way God Created Me
will be held February
16-18
in our Siden Conference Center. Besides the usual great food and
comfortable accommodations, inspiring worship and personal sharing with
other pastors, you will have the opportunity to balance learning and
input time with rest and care for yourself. Rev. Scott Wylie, pastor of the
Susanville United Methodist Church, will be our key presenter.
Scott is finishing his doctoral dissertation on personality types and
pastoral leadership. In addition, spiritual directors will be
available to help you explore your uniquesness and how you can best
connect with Christ on a dailty basis. There are discounts
for early registration, so don't wait! A downloadable
registration form is available via the link below. Email meta@redwoodglen.comor call (650) 879-0320 x44 for more information.
Through
Metamorphosis, Redwood Glen provides learning and renewal experiences
for pastors, associate staff, and church leaders seeking to enrich
their lives and ministries.
The 2009 Pastor's Sabbath dates are June 14-19. Email us for
more information or to make a reservation after January 1st.
Can't wait until the summer? Contact
us about a personal retreat. For
more information on the ministry of Metamorphosis, check out our website.
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Redwood
Glen REFLECTIONS
This
monthly e-newsletter is a communication tool for the supporters,
friends, and guests of Redwood
Glen in Loma Mar, CA. We welcome your comments and suggestions. To ensure that you continue to receive our
e-newsletter, add info@redwoodglen.com
to your address book today. Redwood
Glen is located in the scenic coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains,
between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz.
We are conveniently located one hour from both San Francisco and San Jose
airports.
For more
information, www.redwoodglen.com.
 
Redwood
Glen, a Bay Area Christian Camp and Conference Center,
is an
accedited member of the American
Camp Association
and a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
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If you have
a Redwood Glen story or an idea for this email newsletter, contact...
Larry
Jay
(650) 879-0320 Ext. 14
news@redwoodglen.com
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Redwood Glen | 100 Wright Dr. | Loma Mar | CA | 94021
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