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Above photo: "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." Holly bushes growing in foreground of Maye Morrison Abernethy & Raenelle B. Abernethy Bridge Unit help create a holiday feeling.

Johns River Valley Camp seeks to provide --in an outdoor setting -- opportunities for persons to experience the presence of God, to discover personal wholeness, and to participate amidst Christian community. (JRVC mission statement)

The Johns River Valley is transformed into a winter wonderland by pre-Christmas snowfall

Sign marking entrance to camp. See additional photos.

CAMP PROFILE

Etched into the foothills of North Carolina's Blue Ridge by a defining mountain stream, Johns River Valley Camp hosts an outdoor ministry site of the Southern Conference (United Church of Christ).

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 CAMP NEWS ... January 2010

SUMMER CAMP IS ONLY FIVE MONTHS AWAY.

Camp schedule for the summer of 2010 is now available. Notice addition of a Youth Work Camp to summer options, designed as an educational/mission experience where youth address housing needs in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Also find ten classic offerings for rising grades 3 through high school. Mainsite and Outpost settings offer further alternatives for program preference. JRVC Summer Camps

NOTHING EVER CHANGES- a camper perspective

"Camp always leaves me with something special -- inspiration I suppose. Inspiration to be positive... to see the good in people... to be there for someone... to listen carefully... to live life with hope. more

'TIS THE SEASON...

Consider an End of Year Gift to Johns River Valley Camp. The JRVC Board projects site upgrades in two areas, and invites financial support to help underwrite these projects: (1) Meeting new state standards for Kitchen/Dining Hall continue, and
(2) implementing energy/water saving upgrades to the Boys Bath House have been added to the site development plan. Friends contributing to the Sustaining Fund in 2009 - 2010 will see their contributions addressing projects in either of these areas along with support for the ongoing operation of the camp. Gifts via check should be made payable to "Johns River Valley Camp" and mailed to 1055 Niley Cook Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. All contributions are tax deductable under the Internal Revenue Service group exemption number 1665 for the United Church of Christ.

LOOKING TOWARD SPRING...

Annual Spring Workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010. Think Sunshine!

Annual Mothers' Retreat will be facilitated by Lisa Reece, April 16, 17, 18, 2010. "No cooking, no chores, no kids; a time for renewal, relaxation; a time for personal meditation, study, and worship; a time for fellowship, food, fun!"

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