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CONTENTSA Summer Filled with Grace 3

Kidder Creek Hosts Camp Hope 4

The Envisioned Future 6

Integrated Theming 8

Facility Upgrade 10

Something to Celebrate 12

Volunteer at Your Own Risk! 14

The Gift of Camp 15

Redwood Society Charter Members 16

Redwood Staff Reunion 18

20 Years of Visionary Leadership 19

Book Of Remembrance 20

Book Of Honor 21

Open Houses 22

Upcoming Events Calendar 23

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This summer of ministry may be among

the most dramatic in Mount Hermon’s history. Each week hit the mark, revealing to families the very life of Christ, and bringing

to life the truth of our Family Camp theme: “Sunk Without Grace!” The Lord honored His Word as all summer people attentively “fixed their eyes on Jesus.”

People come to Mount Hermon confident their souls will be impacted with life-changing biblical Truth, and each week delivered deep, personal connections with the God of Grace. There were “only-God” moments of eye-opening, soul-satisfying understanding of our God who loves to love, who lives to redeem, and who works to complete us in His Son. People confessed

and relinquished to Jesus areas of personal unbelief. Lives transformed—indeed!

Especially gratifying was young people sharing a clear understanding of grace learned at Day Camp—like Joshua: “This week I learned from the prodigal son and the older son how we grow closer to God. Both missed what God wanted, but God gave them grace. That’s how I got lifted up, getting grace.” And Jason: “First of all Mom and Dad, I’m so thankful you brought me here. I’ve had a great time. I’ve learned how grace works everything in our life and how we are sunk without it.” Doesn’t that say it all?

God works mightily at Mount Hermon, and we here are rejoicing in His sovereign purpose to transform lives, families and churches. Come and make it your purpose to grow in God’s grace at a Family Camp week next summer.

Roger Williams is President and CEO of Mount Hermon. He and wife Rachel are in their 20th year of ministry at Mount Hermon. Together they thank the thousands of you who are praying for Roger’s continued battle with cancer.

A SUMMER FILLED WITH GRACE by Roger Williams

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Eleven-year-old Alex came to Kidder Creek this summer on medication for depression and aggression. He had

been hospitalized for mental health issues after experiencing severe child abuse and witnessing his father beat his mother. But Alex came as part of Camp HOPE, a new partnership between Mount Hermon and Camp HOPE California. Alex said after camp it was the best week of his life. “Rafting, horseback riding and ‘having friends’” were his favorite activities in a life-changing week for a boy with deep mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. Casey and Beth Gwinn started Camp HOPE in 2003—the first specialized camping program in the country focused on children exposed to domestic violence. Casey and Beth’s roots with Mount Hermon go deep. Casey is the son of former Mount Hermon Executive Director Bill Gwinn (1957-1978). Beth is the daughter of Howie and Marilyn Stevenson, part of the summer program team of Mount Hermon between 1953-

1999. Casey’s vision for Camp HOPE began during his time as the elected San Diego City Attorney, after creating the San Diego Family Justice Center, a unique Center where all the services for victims of domestic violence and their children are located under one roof.

This summer Mount Hermon partnered with Camp HOPE and saw more than 375 children and youth counselors from Family Justice Centers across California and Idaho come to Kidder Creek to find hope and healing through love, acceptance, and adventure. Most of the children had never been out of their neighborhoods. Many had never seen a horse, been

on a raft, or experienced anything like the magic of Kidder Creek. Pete Morrill, Kidder Creek’s Director, shared the vision for Camp HOPE from the beginning, “We need to

by Casey Gwinn

“We need to be Jesus before we say ‘Jesus’ if we really want to build relationships with children who have experienced so much trauma and abuse in their lives.”

KIDDERCREEKHOSTSCAMPHOPE

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Casey Gwinn is the son of former Mount Hermon Executive Director Bill Gwinn (1957-1978). His passion for children exposed to domestic violence, and his passion for Mount Hermon, brought Camp Hope to Kidder Creek this summer.

be Jesus before we say ‘Jesus’ if we really want to build relationships with children who have experienced so much trauma and abuse in their lives.” “These children need to be loved and cared for before we can expect to see them find faith and true transformation,” said Beth Gwinn early in the summer. By all measures, Camp HOPE shows amazing promise in addressing the needs of children who face such long odds in their lives. Children exposed to domestic violence are more than ten times more likely to grow up to repeat the violence and abuse than children never exposed to violence. And the vast majority of all adult inmates in California prisons today grew up in homes with some mix of child abuse, domestic violence, drugs, and alcohol. Casey says it best, “We can love them at eleven or we can lock them up at seventeen.” Alex was one of many children who felt the love of Kidder Creek and Camp HOPE staff members this summer. Pete Morrill sums up the new partnership, “Every dollar we raised for this vision made a difference in a life. For so many hurting children, Camp HOPE is a divine appointment that will matter in the context of eternity.”

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THE ENVISIONED FUTURE by Lisa Olson

FO R M O U NT H E R M O N

Part 3 of 4

In the last two issues of The LOG we cast a glance toward the horizon, considering what might please God while serving our constituents in the coming decades. While prayerfully grappling with the possibilities, we have framed this in three questions: 1. How can we REACH more people?2. How can we strengthen the IMPACT of our efforts? 3. How can we LEVERAGE the resources God has given?

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Lisa Olson is Director of Program Ministries. Having been an impactful leader in Christian Camping for over 30 years, she’s glad to share with you this vision of Mount Hermon’s future on behalf of the leadership team.

IMPACT refers to the powerful or dramatic effect that something or somebody has on something or someone else. For each and every guest who crosses our threshold, our purpose is to have a strong impact. In fact, we aim for nothing short of life -transformation!

Of course we know that the impact occurring in the lives of our guests is brought about by authentic encounters with their Creator in the midst of His majestic handiwork, and not by any cleverness on our part. We are privileged to participate in His work, creating places and experiences where those encounters take place.

Our Envisioned Future, (that is, where we see ourselves going in the next fifteen or so years), includes visionary programming for all ages. We seek to create and execute programs that draw children to Christ, ground them in their faith, and take seriously their readiness to understand spiritual truth. For our youngest campers a local Day Camp program, including before and after-school programs, will reach out to our community. Partnerships that bring Mount Hermon Day Camp programs to churches throughout the Bay Area are also on the drawing board.

We see a portfolio of programs that transition youth to an adult life of faith, including world-class Gap Year and Intern programs. We are already established in

the latter, training post-collegiate interns in a variety of professional ministry positions each year, helping them to understand our God and who He has uniquely created them to be. An appropriate counterpart for post-high school students is under development.

Intergenerational programming, that draws families closer to one another even as they grow closer to Jesus, will remain a priority. Mount Hermon is leading the Christian Camping community in this arena and we would love to see hundreds of camps grow in their understanding of how to create spiritual dialogues in families. Mount Hermon will train leaders for Christian Camp and Conference ministry using the expertise and passion God has given our talented staff in many departments.

A distinctive of Mount Hermon is that we serve our guests throughout the course of their adult lives. Our future envisions abundant programs created specifically for Boomers and their parents and grandparents! We will continue to prompt adults of all ages to explore their relationship with God in new ways, to go deeper into His Word, one step closer to Jesus with each discovery and each visit to Mount Hermon. The Creating a Legacy conference is just a taste of what’s to come for adults.

Lastly, our Adventure Ministries will continue to impact lives in creative ways. Tens of thousands of people who do not know Jesus will experience our adventure courses, bike venues, kayaking trips, zip tours and other activities each year. These touch points will allow us to plant seeds that sprout into questions that lead to conversations about those things that are most important of all…specifically how knowing Jesus impacts everything! The powerful and dramatic effect these ministry moments will have could change the world.

If you have ideas for programs that you think would have tremendous IMPACT, let us know. We’re listening, and dreaming. It’s almost too much fun.

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When I was a student in southern California, and made countless drives up and down highway 5,

I was always perplexed when I passed the exits for Disneyland. Seeing the top of the Matterhorn mountain or Hotel Tower of Terror, I’d think if it weren’t for the signage, most people would drive by the “Happiest Place on Earth.” They would miss the experience of being transported to another time and place. The sites, sounds, smells, the people you encounter and the overall experience lead you to believe you have been moved into another world.

It is that experience, the transportation into a world unlike your own, that the youth team at Mount Hermon strives to replicate any time a student or parent walks on these grounds.

In preparing for any youth program, our vision is to lead students one step closer to Jesus; creating a holistic experience in which everything ties seamlessly together is part of that aim. We never want there to be a distinction between the “spiritual

theme” and the “fun theme,” but rather that all components of the program-whether activities, free time, time alone devotions, or skits-point back to creating an experience where students are taking one step closer to Jesus. From the moment guests step on our grounds, we want to

hook them into the theme and experience. The parking lot decorations and playlist are just-as-intentionally planned out as the main lodge areas. As they walk in to camp and cross the threshold, we strive for their senses to be overwhelmed just

INTEGRATED THEMING

by Kelsey Paterson

Our vision is to lead students one step closer to Jesus

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Kelsey Paterson is the Program Administrator for Youth and Young Adults. She served two years as an intern, and now serves full time, designing programs that make a lasting impression and impact on students.

enough that they feel transported, and yet remain curious enough that they want to learn more. No space or area of camp should be left unturned, but everything is transformed. (Here’s a hint: the sign of a truly integrated theme is when even the bathrooms are decorated!) For example, this summer at Ponderosa Lodge, we specifically wanted there to be an intentional separation between the two worlds we were thematically presenting. We created an entrance gate, which on one side was reflective of the dark, lifeless Shadowlands. As soon as guests passed under the archway, they were met with the color and life of the Upside Down world, and greeted by welcoming staff who immediately made them feel at home. A 20-foot clock tower stood in the middle of Ponderosa that students walked through to the cabin areas multiple times a day. As they passed

through, the theme’s tagline, “live like you belong to another world,” was stated over the archway, reminding them of the Biblical truth they were studying and being challenged with during the week. It was key pieces like these that tied everything together into one grand experience.

Parents often ask staff as they’re on their way out of camp, “where do I sign up?” That wish of wanting to stay and not leave, is exactly what we’re striving for. They’ve stepped in to a world unlike their own for a brief period of time. It is our vision and prayer that they leave changed and continuing to take one step closer to Jesus.

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“It’s generally agreed that Mount Hermon’s accommodations are not what they should be.” This quote was recorded in the minutes of a Board of Director’s meeting in 1929. What was true in Mount Hermon’s history is even more magnified today.

Increasingly, over the last few years, evaluations from our guests have elevated our concern about worn

out accommodations to a whole new level. As the Facilities Manager, you can imagine my surprise and delight at the news that at the March 2013 meeting of the Board of Directors, it was agreed to allocate $300,000, from an unexpected bequest, to update some of our cabins.

This news was both a blessing and a challenge to the Facilities department, as our busy summer season was fast approaching. Our goal was to do as much updating as possible before the arrival of our Family Camp guests. We quickly put together a committee to decide which were the most urgent changes and got to work on some of our neediest cabins. With the help of some great local contractors alongside our talented staff, our summer guests were able to enjoy upgrades to several of our cabins. Here are some of the highlights of the improvements. • For all six units of Oak, Maple,

and Madrone, all the walls and ceilings were painted and new flooring, furnishings, bedding and curtains were installed.

• In Upper Holly all the walls and

FACILITY UPGRADEby Mark Lilley

Huckleberry gets a face lift with new furnishings, paint and window treatments.

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Mark Lilley, Facility and Properties Manager, has been at Mount Hermon for over 20 years. As the Properties Manager, Mark and his team work tirelessly to keep Mount Hermon up and running for our thousands of guests each year.

ceilings were painted, (including removal of the “popcorn” texture). Then, new kitchen cabinets, counters, appliances, floors, furnishings, bedding, and window coverings were added.

• In Lower Holly the celetex ceiling tiles in the kitchen area were removed and replaced with sheet rock. After extensive interior painting, we repaired the living room floor, installed a new forced-air heater, new kitchen windows, and relocated the water heater.

• In Spruce we rebuilt a kitchen wall including new plumbing and electrical, and installed new kitchen cabinets, counters, and flooring on the main floor.

• Sycamore received a whole new roof and a repair to the roof structure.

• Acacia Cabin got a new forced-air heating system and the old floor heater removed, as well

as some new furnishings.• In Toyon a new forced-air heating

system was added and the old floor heater removed, as well as some new furnishings.

• In Walnut the front deck was completely rebuilt and the living room couch and curtains were replaced.

• Upper Blackberry had the front stairway completely rebuilt.

• In Elm we completely repainted the interior, added some new furnishings, and updated the décor.

This fall other cabins can be addressed, and we’ll be ramping up our improvement efforts. We are committed to the notion that our accommodations should facilitate an experience, not distract. Guests are discovering that these cabins are looking much more like “what they should be!”

Updates to Sequoia Lodge, include fresh paint, window treatments and linens.

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Ministry at Mount Hermon is a broadly-flowing intersection of the mighty hand of God at work

among our guests and our staff. God’s faithfulness here is a continual win/win, as seen again with a recent guest group.

Alma Heights Christian High School was at Ponderosa Lodge, September 3—6. Serving them all week was such a blessing to me. God worked in my heart and moved mightily in the hearts of the kids. One Chinese foreign exchange student became a believer. An agnostic, his heart was softened and God won him over. Each year we’re seeing one of these international students meet Christ!

One camper stated, “Worshiping God became easier.” Coming out of hurt, heaviness, pain and struggling, he was set free from what had encumbered him. This is

huge! How many know what that feels like?

Also, a young lady was confronted by a student with anger issues. Using hurtful names he began treating her unfairly. She felt led to apologize for any way she’d hurt him, and God used that to soften his heart. He responded to God and submitted to receiving prayer, something he’d never done. God worked mightily, using that humble girl. She’d never been used like that. It was tangible and it drew her closer to the Lord, encouraging her faith. Others were watching – and giving testimony: “I reunited with Jesus.” “I got closer to God.” “I learned more about Jesus and became a Christian.”

This is so exciting happening in our midst! People are meeting Jesus. This is definitely something to celebrate!

SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE! by Shami Benjamin

Shami Benjamin is the Conference Services Coordinator for Ponderosa Lodge and Redwood Camp. Her care for our guests and attention to detail provides spaces for life-transforming experiences.

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2014FEBRUARY 14–17, 2014 Presidents’ Day Weekend

ALL–COMERS WEEKEND is one of Mount Hermon’s most popular conferences designed just for you. A three-night, four-day conference, held over Presidents’ Day weekend, is geared for those 45 and older, although anyone may attend. Join us for this “must attend” retreat that combines inspiring teaching from the Word, skilled worship leadership, helpful seminars and, of course, great food and lodging.HOSTS: David & Carla Talbott and Dave & Leslie Burns

SEMINARS • GREAT TEACHING • RICH WORSHIP DELICIOUS BUFFETS • PERFECT RECREATION

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Don Broesamle is our Partner and Church Relations Director. Don also leads the PITCrew (Partners in Transformation) and has a deep love and respect for the many who volunteer here.

Mount Hermon is a special place where God dramatically interacts with people and draws them

closer to Himself. Many of you know this, and continually thank the Lord for His grace poured into you through your seasons at Mount Hermon.

Many also express your gratitude to God through volunteering selflessly as partners who are essential to keeping this ministry humming so effectively. It is impossible to consider operating at such an edifying level without their investment.

One volunteer’s Mount Hermon history spans over 60 years. As a young girl, Nelda Olson roller skated INSIDE the WWII-vintage water tank, then being installed up on Madrone Ave. With her family she enjoyed many conferences and camps, and still stays in the “family cabin” while serving as one of our many outstanding volunteers.

This summer Nelda did a “risky” thing. Though 50 years separate their ages, Nelda joined with the Amata Girls, mentoring, encouraging and modeling for them a spirit-led, Christ-dependent, and humble servant life. Face-painted and unselfconscious, Nelda won their trust and hearts, joyfully and tangibly demonstrating the love of Christ to these young girls. The goal of our Amata Program–the very heart of the Lord for them–is that they know they are indeed “beloved” of God. Nelda said, “These girls are so precious. I am having the time of my life!”

Nelda embodies the intentionality of all of our volunteers, to “find a need and fill it,” making the gospel both heard and seen in every area of Mount Hermon. Now it’s your turn. Take a risk and become a volunteer too!

VOLUNTEER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

by Don Broesamle

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Kerry Phibbs is the Associate Director of Donor Relations and is passionate about what Give Camp 331 does in the lives of people. Be a part of changing lives. Email: kerry.phibbs@mounthermon.org

Each summer we hear testimonies from families whose lives are transformed as a result of God meeting them

here at Mount Hermon. The following is from a family blessed through a military campership. Military camperships are just one part of our Give Camp 331 program, bringing families and individuals to camp who would be unable to attend without this loving gift. As one military camper told us:

“We are privileged recipients of a military campership and we want to say ‘thanks.’ I just spent a year in Iraq. Living with the eroding effect of that environment and the broken lives it leaves, you don’t know the impact until you come back. Having the opportunity to come to Mount Hermon to be refreshed and reconnect with genuine generosity and compassion in this environment was truly amazing. It is a humbling experience to be recipients of such generosity.

When I called Dave Burns to ask about the program there was no sanitizing

process. ‘You came from the war; come on up.’ It was like the father of the prodigal son. I called Mount Hermon and their arms were open.

The spirit of Christ resonated through the staff and everyone we met. I pinched myself at night…is this for real…is there a commercial being filmed or something? It’s an incredible experience. Hopefully, we’ll be here years from now and my son will be telling the story.

Thank you to all the donors! We’re going to give back because we have received so much. If you’ve ever wondered where your money goes—it impacted our lives. So thank you, we deeply appreciate it.”

Thank you for supporting Give Camp 331. It transforms lives!

THE GIFT OF CAMPby Kerry Phibbs

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The Redwood Society’s first celebration and recognition dinner in May brought together 85 legacy-

minded people who have included Mount Hermon in their will. Since then, the numbers have swelled to 130 family units.

Charter membership is open until December 31. Call David Talbott or Debbie Franck at 831.430.1244 to speak with us about joining the Redwood Society or to request an informative brochure. Leave a legacy to impact future generations through Mount Hermon!

Please visit our webpage at: mounthermon.org/redwoodsociety for more information.

Redwood Society Charter MembersAnonymous (6)Jimmie & Susan AllenRick & Laura AlvordDorothy ArndtJim & Myrt ArthurLeila ArthurPatricia BaileyTilli BamrudBill & Margaret BarbourBill & JoAnn BrandonEric & Kristen BrewerDon & Linda BroesamleBonnie BuhnerkempeBruce & Barbara BurmanMr. & Mrs. Robert Burmester

Carol ButterworthSue Schmaelzle CairnsJack & Phyllis CauwelsMark & Linda ChampagneDarryl & Carolyn ComptonRex CooperScott & Chris CouchmanJudi CranmerBill & Sharri CreeElmer & Betty CurtisRon & Jacquie DemolarBernie & Miriam DentonGail & Susan DunningJim & Beth DuVardoPete & Gladys DuystKristina & Michael Eriksen PostWilma ErlandsonLarry & Shirley EsauRob & Nancy FaisantMarilyn FarrarCharles Flowers & Karen O’ConnorKelly ForrestLanett ForsterHoward & Patricia GardnerTom & Joyce GottdinerBarbara GrenstedJack GudgelBrian & Liz HammerLee & Coraly HansonEd & Marilyn HayesBarbara HeadGene & Marilyn HerringtonJudy HeuvelhorstCarol HillDan & Cheryl HillJerry & Arlene HitchmanTony & Suzy Holbrook

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Nancy HunterPaul & Michele IzorAlden & Lorna JohansonCharlie & Linda JohnsonJanice KainumaChris KanbergsBill & Janette KassisPaul & Cindi KinneyBill & Sharon KlippensteinRick & Linda LagomarsinoDon LenhartJerry & Kathy LewisJim & Bev LinmanSherry ListLaurie LongJ.R. & Laurie LoofbourrowWalter & Marie LoveBen & Carol LuceDick & Jean MacyTim & Myra MahoneyCal & Phyllis MarbleTim & Joyce MawRuth MayEric & Marguerite McAfeeJim & Peggy McQuaidGil & Sue MellisMarjorie MolakidisMike & Marla MulkeyGlenn & Violet NelsonPaul NelsonWolf & Vera NeumannEileen NyholmRobert & June OlsenKen & Eunice OlsonNelda Werner OlsonRose PecanicEunice Petersen

Paul & Beverly PetersonLois PilcherClyde Powers & Betty DeanGreg & Terry PresnellBruce & Carolyn PufferCharlie & Emilie PyleJulie RappKaren RappDon & Lexie ReichelRay & Lillian RichardsKen RobertsonJames & Vivian RootnessJack & Sally SamuelsonCarla SchnellDorothy SchueleBill & Marylee SiegleJohn & Ella Jane SkinnerTom & Jeannie SommersHowie StevensonGlenn StewartJohn & Heather StewartDavid & Carla TalbottNick & Joni TerpstraTom & Lynn TosGinger TrueMark & Deb Van GroningenJoan WadeBrunhilde WaldElaine WatkinsDarrell & Betty WatsonBob & Darlyn WattJohn & Patty WattsRoger & Rachel WilliamsDave & Becky Wright

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Andrew Summers is the Program Administrator, whose life was forever changed at Ponderosa. As an alum, he revels in how God continues to reveal Himself at Mount Hermon throughout the years.

You would be hard-pressed to find a family more in love with Redwood Camp than the Martins! Susan

and Lee met while on summer staff in the 1980’s, their daughters Grace and Hannah counseled for several years each, and their son Kendall was a Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) in 2010.

They told us, “Redwood Camp has given us an avenue to experience God’s grace. In that process, He put in our path some of the most amazing Christians we have ever met. To this day many of them remain very close friends.”

For years, Susan and Lee have wanted to bring their “camp friends” together for a Redwood Camp reunion, to reconnect, share stories, and relive the wonderful memories of a summer spent at camp. When they approached Mount Hermon about doing a reunion this year we were thrilled, and we quickly began working together. What transpired this August was a truly amazing experience, with former directors Dick Dosker and Ron Taylor, as well as more than 80 former Mount Hermon summer staff spanning 60 years of ministry, attending the event.

“What we experienced at the reunion was what makes Redwood Camp unique,” the Martins reflected. “A common purpose of changing kids’ lives for Christ, within an intentional, vibrant community. Even after many years, that characteristic was evident as we gathered together.”

If you have participated on the Mount Hermon staff and would like information about future Staff Alumni reunions, please let us know. We’d love to have you join us!

REDWOOD STAFF REUNION by Andrew Summers

More than 80 former Redwood Camp staff reuniting at Victory Circle

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MOUNT HERMONBRITISH-AMERICANHYMN SING TOURSEPTEMBER 17–30, 2013

Lisa Olson is Director of Program Ministries. Lisa has been on the Executive Team at Mount Hermon for the last 6 years, and has personally witnessed Roger’s leadership nationally and at Mount Hermon for over 30 years.

20 YEARS OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIPCELEBRATING ROGER E. WILLIAMS by Lisa Olson

Roger had spent more than a decade leading camp and conference ministries in Michigan and

New Jersey. Having studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Roger quickly revealed his deep love for the Word of God and his passion for teaching, bringing a transparency regarding his own faith and walk as well as practical applications that hit home with his listeners.

When I met Roger in 1983 at a national Christian Camping International conference, he was serving as the President of the Michigan Section, equipping camping leaders with training, and encouraging them to press onward and upward with excellence. This kingdom outreach and leadership has continued throughout his time at Mount Hermon, with Roger serving on the sectional committee in California as well as on the national

board of directors of our professional association. His work on government policy has protected camp ministries nationwide.

Roger has led us through the Centennial Campaign, the completion of the McAfee Fieldhouse, the acquisition of Kidder Creek and Whisper Canyon, as well as the dot-com bust and recent recession, all while keeping our focus on lives transformed through encounters with Jesus.

To his staff, he is beloved as the greatest cheerleader and coach one could imagine. His genuine warmth, appreciation and enthusiasm assure us we are known and loved, quite apart from his pride at the work we contribute to the mission. Corny puns and bad jokes aside, I am delighted to say on behalf of our staff, “By the way, may we just say…thank you!”

Where were you on Labor Day weekend, 1993? That was the first conference where constituents met their new Executive Director. Twenty years ago, Roger and Rachel had made a cross-country trek from Michigan with their two young daughters, Sara and Joy.

Roger with Trustee René Schlaepfer at a recent celebration of Roger’s 20 years at Mount Hermon.

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MARY J. ANDERSONKen Anderson

ROBERT (BOB) BAMBAUERBetsy BambauerRico & Cora DacquelJohn & Judith SchellGeorge & Sandra Trippel

SYLVESTER BASSBill & Sally Russ

LAUREN BEYENHOFBrad & Christa BeyenhofDaryl & Ellen Koops

JASON ERIC BLICKJerry & Arlene Hitchman

JANIS BRACKETTEarl & Ruth Sutherland

SHARON M. CHRISMANBarrett & Regis AndersonPeter & Beverly DwaneGlenn ChrismanRonald & Carol ClazieKaren KerlinJohn & Susan KoekerMolly LopezCarolyn LundellBill & Sally RussKaren SnowWilliam & Deanna TarrMichael & Jen Marie Zaharias

MARIE CHRISTENSENBill & Sharon KlippensteinNelda Olson

CHARLES LEROY COLLINGSMargot Patrick

MELBA CORDJohn & LaVern Newman

ALVIN & ESTHER DICKDoreen Dick

SAWYER EASTLICKAlvin & Helen Lewis

MARJORIE ECKLUNDWilliam & Jewel Graham

NATHAN FORDJim & Myrt Arthur

JAMES GIFFORDPeter & Jane FranusichMary Gifford

THOMAS GRAYIn Chool & Linda Young Soon Bak

Audrey GrayTom & Beverly Nakashima

CAROL GUDGELJack Gudgel

WILLIAM D. GWINNGlenn & Lenore Weber

ETHEL HERRGlenn & Lenore Weber

MARJORIE HILLThe Browns of Aspen Avenue

DOUG & CHARLOTTE JENKSMarilyn Nelson

HAROLD A. JOHNSONLeslie HunterLilli Hunter

LAURA JONESMargot Patrick

ADELE LARRABEEMargot Patrick

ALICE LIMJim & Janice Yee

DICK MACKEarl & Ruth Sutherland

SAMUEL R. AND LOIS MCDILLLaurel Gephart

GEORGE MCPHERSONRay & Barbara Larsen

WALTER & FRANCES MCPHERSON

Bill McPherson

JASON & JENNIFER MULVANEYBill & Sally Russ

JAMES PATTERSONFred Hawkinson

JAMES D. PENROSELuis & Jeanie AguirreBill & Jan GhirardelliJohn & Ann HankersonCharles & Anna Lee

GLORIANNE PERSINGERBrian & Debby MillhouseNancy Torgerson

PHILLIP E. REYNOLDSNelda OlsonRoger & Melissa ReynoldsTom & Lynn Tos

ROSARIO SALESCharles & Anna Lee

JOE & LIZ SAUBERTJohn & Lori Anne Saubert

JAMES SEYBERTTheodore & Joyce BrandosLeslie HunterLilli HunterCynthia PetersonEarl & Ruth SutherlandPriscilla Weiss

FRED & VIRGINIA SHERMANRick & Jinny Sherman

JOHN SIVERSONRobert & Barbara Rosenthal

CHRIS SMITHMark & Barby BaileyMr. & Mrs. J.A. BarberS.J. & Betsy BarrettGeorge BeardsleyBill & Shirley BryanGary & Jennifer BryanRon & Jan ClarkRon & Paige CrosbyLydick FamilyRobbie & Susan FuschTerri & Kim GillJames & Shirley GregoryLarry & Suzanne JobeWalter & Anita JohnsonWendell & Martha JohnstonWilliam & Susan KelloggGregory & Ann LambTerry & Reta LedbetterDoug & Jalaine MacKinnonCarl McCaslinRobert & Charleen McCullochJohn & Karen MederKatherine MillerNorman & Anne MillerMerlin & Barbara MohlerRobert MurchisonThomas & Cynthia RawlesMarc RedusMr. & Mrs. Rex SandersGary & Marlene SwindellGrant & Carolyn SwitzerDaniel & Sally ThorK.B. & R.A. TillJack TurpinGeorge UnderwoodGene WilbornDonald Wills

EDNA SPENCERRobert & Barbara Rosenthal

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FRANK TAGGARTMargot Patrick

ARLENE TROWBRIDGELeslie HunterLilli Hunter

CHRISTINE VOM STEEGRon Vom Steeg

MARY (BETTY) WAGNERMitch & Susan De GrootNancy Douma-WagnerLuverne StenstadDanny & Chris Wood

WILLARD WILSONDave & Evelyn Brooks

CAROLINE YEEJim & Janice Yee

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BILL & ANNE ANAYA (26TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)

Bill & Anne Anaya

GARY & CAROLYN DEPOLO (IN APPRECIATION OF HOSPITALITY)

Al Wade

ROB FAISANTWayne & Joyce Christenson

NICK FERNANDEZJohn & Dorene Rhoads

MARGARET HENDRICKSON (MOTHER’S DAY HONORARIUM)

Alonna & Paul Rose

KAREN LEE (HAPPY BIRTHDAY)Margot Patrick

REV. RALPH & MARY ELLEN SILVA (60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)

Margot Patrick

To make Book of Remembrance/Honor gifts, include person’s name, “in memory” or “in honor,” name and address to notify of your gift, and mail with check (payable to Mount Hermon Assoc.) to: Book of Remembrance Box 413Mount Hermon 95041 Due to print deadlines, your recent gift may appear in our next issue.

BOOK OF HONOR

Host anOPENHOUSE&save200Families whose lives have been

enriched, encouraged and

strengthened through Family Camp

have a very powerful testimony to

share. Face-to-face communication is

the most effective way of introducing

others to Mount Hermon. In fact,

80% of first-time Family Campers

come as a result of friends.

Contact Don Broesamle for details:

don.broesamle@mounthermon.org

or 831.430.1240.

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In La Habra, one Family Camp “veteran” gathered her Fellowship Group for a few videos and stories about her “favorite

family vacation.” She described rich teaching and spiritual bolstering, plus “no dishes, cooking or cleaning!” Her daughter told of “so much fun—the neatest family times!” They heard about families on ropes courses, in canoes, on a mountain train ride, and enjoying fun at the beach, pool, on creek walks and at family meals each day. The group jumped at this opportunity to “go deeper” together next summer at Mount Hermon. They’ll have an outstanding time, and will never be the same!

An Open House needs one family, marveling at God’s unique work in their lives thorough Mount Hermon, sharing their incredible joy with others. This fall, winter and spring my wife, Linda, and I will travel throughout California, joining over 120 Open House events. We’ll also share in three Open Houses in Arizona, three in Texas, two each in Washington and Oregon, and one each in Oklahoma and Nevada. Whew!

We do this so new families can be in this beautiful setting, encountering Jesus and being strengthened together. As one dad said, “The Scriptures were opened to us in a big way. We were connecting with Jesus, learning from Him. My soul was knit closer to Jesus than I can remember. Our family is so grateful!”

Do you know families who can grow and rejoice like this? Invite us to your Open House! Let’s partner together in this ministry!

OPENHOUSESMOUNT HERMON

Partnering in

by Don Broesamle

Don & Linda Broesamle

Don Broesamle is our Partner and Church Relations Director. He’s been in many of your homes sharing the Mount Hermon story.

Contact Don to find out more about hosting or attending a Mount Hermon Open House: don.broesamle@mounthermon.org or 831.430.1240

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Upcoming EventsEvents held at Conference Center unless otherwise noted.

2013OCTOBER 4-6 Moms and Sons | Redwood Camp10 Hymn Sing11-13 Womens Retreat11-13 Mens Retreat | Ponderosa Lodge18-20 Junior High Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge28-30 Experiential Math Camp E=MC2 | Ponderosa Lodge

NOVEMBER1-3 Junior High Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge1-3 Women’s Reflective8-10 Women’s Reflective8-10 High School Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge

DECEMBER6-8 High School Fall Frenzy | Ponderosa Lodge6-8 Christmas Concerts and Buffet13-15 Christmas Concerts and Buffet14-15 Summer Staff Retreat | Ponderosa Lodge18 Hymn Sing (Wednesday night & dinner)

2014FEBRUARY3-7 OSS Homeschool Week 13 Hymn Sing14-17 All Comers Conference21-23 Couples Conference

MARCH7-9 Junior Getaway | Redwood Camp7-9 Women’s Reflective14-16 Junior Getaway | Redwood Camp14-16 Mens Boot Camp | Ponderosa Lodge14-16 Women’s Reflective21-23 Womens Retreat

APRIL3 Hymn Sing4-6 Moms and Daughters | Redwood Camp9-11 Writers Headstart Clinic11-15 Writers Conference 21-25 Worship in the Redwoods 25-27 Couples Conference

MAY2-4 Fight Human Trafficking Conference

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AboutMount Hermon is a non-profit, interdenominational and evangelical center dedicated to serving Jesus Christ through year-round camps and conferences. Roger E. Williams, Executive Director.

The LOG is a biannual publication, printed on 80lb Grays Harbor 100% recycled

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A digital version of The LOG is available at mounthermon.org/log

LOG StaffExecutive EditorLisa Olson

Managing EditorDon Broesamle

Graphic DesignerJosh Bootz

LayoutPeter Thomsen

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