Mizpah Update

We are excited about a possible light at the end of the tunnel concerning the septic system at Mizpah. There is a new style of system which should allow us to place the septic in the area near the lodge. The lodge location helps us overcome groundwater and creek problems which prevented us from placing the system on the edge of the playing field. This week we are meeting to consider our next steps. Please pray for wisdom in decisions, approval of the system, and the funds necessary for the design and installation of the system.

Pastor John

Things Going on Under the Snow

The winter at Mizpah is known for lots of snow along with many great winter activities. Not a lot of work (other than plowing snow) can take place. However, things have been happening. A large project that is in process is the water and septic system. We continue to work on the engineering. With the addition of the lodge, the required system is very large and there are many hurdles to overcome. Progress is being made, but there is a lot left to do. We are thankful for a group of volunteers who have put in countless hours on this project. There is a need for an engineer with a PE stamp to help. We are hopeful that we will be able to get the permits in the next few months and begin installation as the funds are available.

Another winter (spring) project is the revamped website. We ask for your patience as we work on it. The new Mizpah website will give current information and forms along with helpful links. Keep checking the website to see the new look coming in the near future.

There have also been numerous small projects going on. We look forward to a busy summer, both in work projects and groups using the facility. A workday is scheduled for June 20th. There are many projects to be completed. There will be projects for skilled and unskilled laborers. Please consider lending a hand. Lunch will be provided. We ask that you RSVP 449-2273 to help us with lunch and project planning.

An open house will be held at Mizpah on Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come have a chance to enjoy some great food and to look at the facilities of Mizpah including the new lodge.

Mizpah Camp Update

Mizpah is finishing a busy winter. The month of February included three weekend ski trips and lots of snow. The next several months are filling up fast. We have two retreats scheduled in May and June, July, and August have many camps and retreats in place.

It is difficult to do a great amount of work during the heavy snows of winter, but there has been a great amount of planning going on. Please pray for progress in our water and septic permitting. We have had several people who have put an incredible amount of hours in designing the system and preparing it for submission.

Several work days are being scheduled for the summer and fall. Also, mark your calendar for August 22—the tentative date of our open house. More details will follow.

Mizpah Christian Retreat

We are excited that we are near the completion of acquiring Mizpah Christian Retreat. It is amazing to see how God has laid this ministry opportunity in our path. For several years a group of people from Hannaford with a passion for a camp ministry have prayed that God would give our church family this opportunity.

This Sunday, October 19, we will share how God has greatly provided and what He may have in store for the future of Mizpah. I trust that you will be able to be here to share in this exciting story.

Visit MizpahChristianRetreat.org to learn more about the camp.

John Fenlason, Associate Pastor