Dear Wyoba Family & Friends,
On behalf
of the Wyoba Board and Staff I want to stop and take the time to wish you a
Happy Thanksgiving and to reflect on God’s goodness. I hope that you are
feeling blessed and being wowed by our mighty Savior during this Thanksgiving
season! God has done amazing and wonderful things at Camp Wyoba this summer and
we have much to be thankful for.
We have
experienced our fair share of trials and tribulation this summer at camp, but
God has been there through it all. He has abundantly blessed the ministry of
Wyoba. We started the season by making cabin improvements in Fox and Bailey by
putting in new flooring and paneling. Wyoba gained a new-to-camp Ford 5000
tractor this summer after our old one got sick. New curtains for some of the
cabins were made and donated to give them a more inviting feel. The pole barn
was cemented this fall and electric will be installed this spring. Over the
course of the summer, camp had numerous volunteers come to clean, help with projects,
and spruce up. Camp would not run without humble volunteers and we are
extremely thankful for them! Many other projects and improvements were made in
hopes of prolonging the life of our facilities.
With the help of the ABC campers
and staff we were able to improve the driveway by spreading gravel, they also
stained the new screen doors for all the cabins, started fixing the property
fences around camp, stacking wood, and clearing some of the trails. We were so
thankful for the servant hearts and helping hands that made these projects
happen!
As many of
you know, Wyoba faced a rather large wildfire this Fall. I want to testify of
God’s goodness and provision as the fire came about a half a mile from camp
property. It was so close that I could hear the fire, smell the smoke, and see
huge flames and clouds of smoke. All of the camps and homes around were all
evacuated expect me. This event really proved to me God’s favor toward Wyoba
and the good work that He started and continues to do there. Thanks be to our
awesome God for sparing such a special place of ministry! Thank you to all
those who prayed and petitioned for safety and protection!
Most
importantly, I must reflect on the lives that God changed this summer. Many
campers came to know Christ as their Savior for the very first time, there were
many young people who recommitted their lives, and a lot of spiritual growth
took place. We should be most thankful for our salvation and the souls that now
have eternal life! This is why Wyoba exists and so many serve there!
The Wyoba Board
has been hard at work rewriting the mission statement and assessing the future
direction of camp. There are going to be many new and exciting changes taking
place in hopes of growing the programs and reaching more of our churches and
community. Stay tuned for updates coming out shortly.
I hope that
this Thanksgiving season, you will stop to deeply reflect on the gifts,
provision, and protection that God has granted you. I hope that you will take
the time to celebrate God’s abundant goodness (Psalm 145:7) and praise Him for
His mighty works (Psalm 150:2). The Lord has done great and wonderful things at
Wyoba, what has He done for you?
Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
~Amber Shearer
Camp Wyoba Administrator
