Welcome to Big Lake Campmeeting Association
Big Lake Campmeeting 2023
Dear Friends,
Spring is in the air.
Well, maybe not quite yet at Big Lake (the wind is howling across the frozen lake as I write this) but it is in our hopes and prayers as we prepare for Campmeeting this summer.
“With praise and thanksgiving [we] sang to the Lord” last July when we were able to hold a full Campmeeting, complete with an active Youth Camp.
President John McRorie has been busy lining up counselors and program staff and Josh Cheney has agreed to be our evangelist this year. The dates are July 15 to 21 with a kick-off Pot Luck Supper on Saturday, July 15. John will have many more Campmeeting details to announce in the weeks ahead.
Once again, our Mission Team partners will return in force to join us in worship and provide service and testimony to the love of Christ through a project of service in the Princeton community. Since last Summer they have been busy improving their headquarters in the Memorial Building, replacing windows in the Crocket Building, and even found time to hold a Men’s Retreat last Fall.
Our efforts to reach out to the local community and our Campmeeting family to build up the Youth Camp last year were very successful. We expect a lot of them to be returning and bringing along a sibling or friend.
Because of your faithfulness, we were able to meet our financial obligations last year despite inflation’s impact on our expenses. This is the time of year when we come and ask you to help us fund this year’s efforts. We have several capital improvement projects planned for 2023 including continuing window replacement, electrical overhaul in the tabernacle, electrical overhaul in the cabins, and plumbing upgrades. These projects will be funded out of our much-appreciated memorial fund giving. However, many of our general fund expenses must be paid before Campmeeting, and cannot wait until we are together and can pass the collection plate. Utilities and insurance must be paid early in the year and food and other supplies ordered.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us in July. In what seem to be especially troubled times, gathering as a Christian family in a place we all love so much is guaranteed to nourish your faith. In addition, consider prayerfully if you can help us financially. For your convenience, we have enclosed an envelope that you can use to make a gift or pledge.
On behalf of the finance committee,
Scott Palmer, Chairman of the Finance Committee
PS: Urge your young people and their friends to attend Youth Camp. Scholarships are available. No child will be deprived of this experience because they cannot afford the Camp Fee.
Big Lake Campmeeting Association is a qualified 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, EIN 82-1697587.
Please click a donation button below or mail your check to:
Big Lake Campmeeting Association
PO Box 762
West Chester, OH 45071
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Youth Camp Registration Now OPEN
Youth camp registration is now open!
For five generations, Big Lake Campmeeting has been a meeting place for those seeking the comfort of God’s presence, and the courage to face this life in all its complexities. Rich in heritage, but with our eyes fixed on the future, our mission is to reach out to young and old alike with the love of God.
At the height of summer, we offer a place where you can find encouragement, help and rest in one of the most beautiful settings on earth.
Visit our site, or better yet, visit us at Big Lake, Maine. You’ll be glad you did!
Below you will find links to our online camper registration form, our brochure, and a printable registration form.
