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Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Gazebo Updates
Good news, the railings on the gazebo are halfway completed! Mr. Joe, Jason and Ernie Lemons worked on putting the rails and handles up last weekend. The rest of the supplies are on order -- we'll post completed pictures when it's finished, but for now, some gorgeous views of the beautiful memorial in the fall leaves, overlooking the lake. Isn't God good?
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Grace Baptist Work/Retreat Weekend
Grace Baptist Church in Pleasant View, TN had a unique weekend out at Coldstream the first weekend in November. Beginning Friday evening, couples and families stayed on the property in preparation for a retreat AND a work weekend. Awesome concept to serve and be served!
Saturday morning started with a marriage seminar on Ephesians 5 with follow-up discussion time. In the afternoon session, the group came back together to serve! The men worked on creating a more consistent, unified look in the interior of our main building, Denson Hall. Bead board was added underneath the chair rail to help the wooden, rustic look from the original building carry over into the addition. What a difference this made!! Check out the pictures and decide for yourself!
The women and girls did some deep cleaning in the kitchen, the storage closet and the cabins. After a long season of camps and having the camp full each and every week this was an added blessing!
After lunch everyone was challenged by a lesson in obedience by Ephesians 6. Youth were challenged in obedience to their parents and parents in obedience to teach their children the Word of God. Family group sessions followed and everyone commented that it was a real blessing to be here working and also for their families to be challenged and strengthened.
If your church, Sunday School class, small group or men's or women's group would be interested in a similar "Serve and be Served" family weekend at Coldstream please contact the camp office at 615 696 2208 or jewel@coldstreamchristiancamp.org. We are thrilled to be a vessel of God's work in the lives of families in the great Tennessee area!
Saturday morning started with a marriage seminar on Ephesians 5 with follow-up discussion time. In the afternoon session, the group came back together to serve! The men worked on creating a more consistent, unified look in the interior of our main building, Denson Hall. Bead board was added underneath the chair rail to help the wooden, rustic look from the original building carry over into the addition. What a difference this made!! Check out the pictures and decide for yourself!
The women and girls did some deep cleaning in the kitchen, the storage closet and the cabins. After a long season of camps and having the camp full each and every week this was an added blessing!
After lunch everyone was challenged by a lesson in obedience by Ephesians 6. Youth were challenged in obedience to their parents and parents in obedience to teach their children the Word of God. Family group sessions followed and everyone commented that it was a real blessing to be here working and also for their families to be challenged and strengthened.
If your church, Sunday School class, small group or men's or women's group would be interested in a similar "Serve and be Served" family weekend at Coldstream please contact the camp office at 615 696 2208 or jewel@coldstreamchristiancamp.org. We are thrilled to be a vessel of God's work in the lives of families in the great Tennessee area!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Appreciation Banquet
Every year Coldstream desires to honor everyone who volunteers throughout the year. The 2009 Appreciation Banquet was held at Denson Hall on October 24th at 6 pm.
Jon Burkeen emceed the event
Mike Bailey was honored for his work throughout the year...
And drumroll please...Rod and Paulette Cable were named 2009 Volunteers of the Year!
Thanks to everyone of you who have volunteered in soo many ways over the past year, because of you we are able to continue touching lives for Christ. For those of you who were not able to attend, enjoy a slide show of pictures from the past year!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Barn Project is Underway
At Coldstream, we never stop! The Lord has been so faithful in growing us significantly over the past year that we are in need of and able to start new projects! Next on the list is the barn. If you've been in the barn before you know it's a dusty place filled with critters! Last summer the barn floor was cemented and we were able to use it for more indoor games and game tables during camps. This year, we're taking it a step further! The goal is to have a 2 story activity barn. The main floor will have game tables, lounging areas and a snack bar where we can have canteen during camp and sell Coldstream memorabilia! Upstairs, we'll have an open space with tables and chairs for games, crafts, small group discussions, etc. So how do we make all this happen with an old tobacco barn???
First, Mr. Joe, Mike, Jon, Jason and Jerry have stripped the barn down to its frame. They are supporting the structure to make sure it can support two floors in the end. Additionally, they have framed in & installed beautiful new doors and windows to allow as much natural air flow and light as possible! The next step is to put red tin on the outside of the barn! We'll track the progress with you on here so keep watching to see what's happening at Coldstream!!! Here's a couple pictures thus far!
If you'd like to donate time, materials or finances to this project please contact the camp office at 615 696 2208! Thanks as always for your prayers and support of Coldstream -- God is doing a mighty work here!
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