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celebration
The Board of Directors
of Redwood Glen
cordially invites you to a
FAREWELL GATHERING
for
JAY &
JOAN
Sunday, October 18th
in Smith Hall
at Redwood Glen
4:00 Reception
5:00 Dinner
5:45 Dessert
& Program
6:30 A
Blessing and Prayer for Jay & Joan
Come thank them for
their ministry and wish them well as they embark on a new adventure in
Indianapolis.
An offering in honor of
Jay and Joan will be taken to support the ongoing mission of the camp
to Leave No Child Inside.
If you plan to join us please RSVP to Lisa Robinson at
rsvp@redwoodglen.com by Wednesday,
Oct 14th
If you cannot attend but would like to contribute to the offering in
honor of
Jay and Joan, please contact the camp at
info@redwoodglen.com.
We look forward to seeing you at Redwood Glen!
Martha
McDowell
President
Board of Directors
Redwood Glen Camp
and Conference Center
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2010
SUMMER CAMPS
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Children's
Music And Drama Camp
June
21-26, 2010
Discovery
Camp
June
13-18, 2010
Jr.
Adventure Camp
June
21-26, 2010
Jr.
High Camp
July
12-16, 2010
Youth
Music And Drama Camp
July
5-10, 2010
Sr.
High Camp
July
12-16, 2010
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Dear friends of Redwood Glen,
It was with thankfulness to God for almost 11
years of ministry that I submitted my resignation to the Redwood Glen
Board
Executive Committee effective November 30, 2009. The Rev. Joan Friesen, my wife and
Director
of Church Relations, and I will be moving to Indianapolis, Indiana
where Joan
has accepted the call to become the Executive Minister for American
Baptist
Churches of Greater Indianapolis.
Much has been accomplished over the last decade
through the combined efforts of our staff and dedicated
volunteers. Little did I know when I became the Executive
Director on January 1, 1999 that we would move from a
denominationally-owned
camp to one run independently by our Board of Directors.
As I walk around the grounds I see many
physical improvements including renovation of Retreat Lodge, Sunshine
cabin,
Shepherd Lodge, MacArthur cabin, Siden common areas, the Amphitheatre,
main campfire
area, and the picnic/BBQ area among many, many other projects like
repaving the
road and parking areas, replacing the lining of the swimming pool,
repainting
Smith Hall and all the cabins/lodges, and phone/Internet upgrades
Most importantly, I am thankful for the
countless lives that have been touched by Christ during the 51 years of
Redwood
Glen's ministry. Many of you have been
instrumental in increasing our summer camp offerings (Discovery Camp,
Me and Mom/Dad
Camp, Junior High Camp and most recently Senior High Camp)
We also have greatly increased the number of
guest groups that use our grounds to provide retreats and summer camp
experiences for hundreds of children, youth, and adults each year. I
have heard
numerous stories of how God has transformed lives through the ministry
of
Redwood Glen. It is an incredible legacy
of changed lives!
While Joan begins her new ministry I am looking
forward to what God has in store for me in my next chapter. I
will greatly miss countless staff, area
pastors, summer camp volunteer staff, and all the great volunteers who
have
made Redwood Glen the vibrant ministry that is it. I can hardly
put into words how much you all
will be missed.
I am confident that God will guide the board to
choose a new Executive Director who will take this ministry to its next
level
and chapter in our collective story of ministry to the people and
churches in
the greater Bay Area.
Joan and I look
forward to returning some day to celebrate with you what God has done
and will
continue to do at Redwood Glen. Surely
God will continue to bless Redwood Glen as He has since my very first
day
almost 11 years ago. I praise God for supplying
all our needs each and every day.
Your partner in ministry,
Jay
E. Nordgaard
Executive Director
Redwood Glen
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 CAN
YOU HELP?
During this time of transition, we are looking to strengthen
our volunteer base. We have created a skills and interest survey to
better utilize the talent of our supporters. Whether one day a
year or once a month; whether skilled or just "I wanna help," we
encourage everyone to take 3 minutes and fill in our simple form. To
take our VOLUNTEER SURVEY: Click here.
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