September Newsletter 2025

 

Hello from Ridge Haven! We just reached the end of our 2025 Summer Season. We've had almost 7,000 guests on both campuses from May - August of this year, and served them with over 80 summer staff members. The Lord answered so many prayers this summer, and we leave the summer with peace and joy for the work he accomplished here. Summer highlights include: Twelve weeks of summer camp in Brevard Eight weeks of overnight camp at our Cono Campus in Iowa Three weeks of Family Camp! Interested in joining us at camp next summer? Our 2026 Summer Camp dates will be posted on our website in October and camp registration will open in early November. We would absolutely love to have you or your family join us! SUMMER STAFF TESTIMONY "Throughout this summer I saw the Lord at work through and in my campers in so many different ways. One of the ways I saw that happen with many of the girls was their desire to know more and grow closer to the Lord. At the beginning of many weeks all of the campers were so excited for all of the camp activities and games, but as the days passed they began to get more and more excited about going to session and hearing God’s word shared and about sharing what the Lord was teaching them.  It was so amazing to see their desire to learn more about the word of the Lord as they were continuously hearing more of it being spoken over them throughout the week. It was amazing to get to watch this growth happen for so many of them, the Lord never failed to reveal his love and grace week after week with each cabin.”  - McKenzie, Summer 2025 Brevard Counselor Do you know of a high school or college student who is interested in working on our staff next summer? We will be opening staff applications for CSIs, Operations Staff (including infirmary staff and photographer positions), and Counselors in October. More information and a link to apply will be posted on our website then! CAMPUS UPDATES Construction on our Family Cabins was underway this summer and they are nearing completion, we can't wait to have these new additions to our lodging options.  We have also commenced working on our new lake which marks the beginning of a significant campus expansion project that we are so excited about! Crews have been hard at work all summer on the foundation and pad of our new Chapel atop of Keyes Summit and they will begin construction on the building this week!   Construction of our new pool at our Cono Campus was finished early this summer and campers and staff alike were so excited to have such a nice break from the Midwest heat in the pool! 2025 GAP YEAR & MINISTRY INTERNS We’re excited to introduce our new Gap Year and Ministry Intern staff in Brevard as we head into the fall! Both groups are part of our Explorer’s Project, with several interns returning after serving on our summer staff for a few years, while others have joined us for the first time this summer. Click here to learn more about our year-round Retreat Staff—those who live and serve on campus and are dedicated to welcoming and supporting every guest this fall season. Do you know of a recent or upcoming High School or College Graduate who would be interested in doing ministry at Ridge Haven? We are now accepting applications for Gap Year and Ministry Intern positions that will start in May 2026. Check out our website for more information! KEENAGERS ADULT CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20 - 24, 2025 Our annual Keenagers Conference is an exciting and spiritually refreshing time for adults amid the extraordinary fall foliage of the Western North Carolina mountains. It will be an experience you won't soon forget! Call 828-862-3916 or click here for more information. We are thrilled to announce that Pastor Wallace Tinsley from York, South Carolina will be speaking at this year's Conference! Wallace and Ruth Tinsley live in York, South Carolina where Wallace serves on the Board of Released Time Bible Education for York School District #1 and where he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Consummation Ministries. Visit our website to read more about Wallace and Ruth! PRAYER FOCUS As we head into the Fall, we would appreciate your prayers for all who come on campus over the next few months. Pray for safety and an impactful time of reflection and Gospel learning while they are here. Please join us in praying for our interns, for them to find this ministry life-giving and for a community that can support them well. Please also pray that the Lord would provide both full-time and part-time event interns at Cono to help us lead weekend groups and coordinate our summer activities.

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