It's Just a Building, Until…

Everything was ready in the dining facility for the dedication service of the Camp Judson Cabin and Retreat Complex. The Board of Commissioners, which had gathered the previous evening for their scheduled meeting, watched as people began to arrive. They witnessed a glorious reunion with hugs, laughter and joyous celebration as long-time supporters and co-workers gathered at their beloved camp because they shared a common faith in Jesus Christ and a common loyalty to Camp Judson as a means of expressing and expanding it. As the time of the service neared, the trickle turned into a surge that quickly filled all available seating in the building and left many standing. But, no one seemed to mind.

Many people blended their God-given gifts and talents to the service. What emerged was a common theme of dedication and commitment to a process that overcame pitfalls and shortfalls to arrive at this day of celebration. One major contributor was recognized for the largest contribution ever given to Camp Judson, which provided the windfall that moved the project from a deficit to a surplus. That person challenged all by saying, "what good is having money if you don't use it."

In the end it was the keynote speaker, Mark Mahserjian-Smith, who defined the moment by reminding all that Camp Judson was not about facilities old or new. It was about providing facilities so children could come to have fun. But, he stated fun was not what kept them coming back year after year. That could not be measured by their recreation but by their re-creation, those moments when they gathered at the end of the day around the campfire to sing, worship, and to reflect on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thus the Dedication Service did not signal the end of a project but its beginning: those campers who would now sleep in those bunks, those families and churches that would now retreat inside its walls, and those lives that could now be transformed there by the power of the risen Lord. The work of construction is still incomplete until all of us dedicate, not a facility, but ourselves to filling it! It's just a building until we use it!

--Jim Bennett

We need your help to keep our finances clean and out of the red ink. We are hoping SOAP for Judson Camp will help us

What is the true meaning of SOAP 4 JC?  Your choice!

A: SUPPORTER OF A PROJECT FOR JUDSON CAMP
B: SUPPORTER OF A PERSON FOR JUDSON CAMP
C:  SUPPORTER OF A PAYMENT FOR JUDSON CAMP

To maintain a balanced budget we must find new ways to help support the financial burdens at Judson Camp. So why not be a S.O.A.P. 4 JC?

We do appreciate your giving to our various programs and projects such as JDO, CAP Project ECHO to mention a few. And we do not want you to stop giving to the subsidy which helps take care of the day to day operational expenses. We are most grateful for your support.

But when it comes to having our bills go up and our income go down, we are no different than most of you. 

As most all of you know, the Lord's work at Judson Camp has always been through faith. For over 50 years we have been in business doing the Lords work and depending solely on your generosity to see us through each and every year.  And I truly believe God has blessed each and every one of you who have contributed to this mission field.

We are now asking you to continue your financial support.  And we are giving you yet another way to be a part of the work at Judson Camp.  You decide where you want your additional giving to go to. 

The monies received will go specifically into the areas you mark on your envelope. Our desire is to keep this giving program active all year long so you can continue to give when funds come available to you.  If you have any questions about this exciting new way to support this ministry please don't hesitate to ask your Camp Judson Commissioners or the Camp Judson office.