God Called Us To New England

“Why drive 1100 miles for a mission trip to New England?” That is a question many of the members of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Taylorsville have been asked about their repeated mission trips to serve at White Mountain Camp (WMC) in Rumney, New Hampshire. Their answer is simple:

“God called us to go there!”

Established in 1900, White Mountain Camps is a non-denominational center for evangelism and the teaching of Scripture. Over 100 years of reaching people with the message of salvation in challenging New England have taken a toll on the camp’s facilities. Cabins that have endured the severe weather of a New England winter each spring require a thorough cleaning and some repairs before being filled with children and youth for the summer. Cottages, dining halls, tabernacles, and bathhouses must be cleaned and prepared in anticipation of guests arriving for retreats, concerts, family reunions, and other meetings. The spaces at the Rumney Pines campground also need to be readied as seasonal and short-term guests will soon be arriving with trailers and tents. Along with other churches from North Carolina and other states, Bethlehem has sent teams to work at White Mountain’s Servants Camp, which is held for one week each June, for several years.

While at Servant’s Camp, we have seen God’s hand at work on so many occasions. Time spent together at night, worshiping and thanking God for His work through each member, has strengthened the bond within our team. The 6:00 AM coffee and prayer time in the front yard of the welcome center has been a highlight for the men. It is a time where men can openly share with each other, building trust and brotherhood. Likewise, women’s prayer time offers an opportunity to draw closer to their sisters in Christ. The greatest highlight occurs on Thursdays when everyone travels up to White Mountain Ranch, the second camp located on Stenson Lake. On more than one occasion, the team has been able to share the good news as new believers are baptized. As with every mission trip, we go to work and serve. And there is plenty of work to be done! We expect that our team will be a blessing to the camp. And in small ways, we are. But as with most mission trips, we receive a tremendous blessing in return! Pray about coming to participate in Servant’s Camp next June!
-Barry Pierce, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Taylorsville, NC

This is just one way mission teams are making a difference throughout New England. Pray about how your church can make a Kingdom difference in New England!

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