GIVING THANKS

"O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him: talk ye of all his wondrous works."......Psalms 105:1-2

I'm giving thanks this month for our amazing Camp Greenville Staff! They have been gifted with love, tenderness, and a diversity of skills that have made our specialty camps a huge success. Pretty Place Stargazers, a camp for families who have children with Down's Syndrome, and Healing Challenge, a camp for those who have lost a loved one and need encouragement in coping, are two of our specialty camps that are taking place this month. I hope you will join us and see for yourself! Effects are felt long after your departure from the mountain.............

Sunrise Wedding

What a wonderful ceremony at Pretty Place Chapel.

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Fall Women's Wellness Weekend

"And God saw every thing that he had made, and behold, it was very good..." Genesis 1:31

As I was sitting at Pretty Place yesterday during lunch, I couldn't help but notice how my mind and body kicked into low gear and everything became right in the world. What a nice place to take some time out during our Women's Wellness Weekend, October 21 thru 23. The fall colors will be at their peak and the breeze will be crisp and cool. Come join us to get rested up before the holiday season.

Miracle of Love

A drowning kitten rescued from a gutter by a giant of a man turns his heart to tenderness. The deep down giggle of an infant fills his mother's heart to bursting. The bitter sweet feeling in the heart of a father giving his "little girl" to the man of her dreams on her wedding day...all of these make up the heart of love.

May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and touched by the miracle of love.

God's Wonderful Works

"Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord. Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God." Ps. 135:1-2

I spent my lunch hour at Pretty Place yesterday. I was not alone. There was a constant stream of people coming to enjoy the fresh crisp breeze, the bright sunshine and the awesome view. Feeling the coolness of the breeze and the warmth of the sunshine it is no wonder so many brides-to-be choose this time of the year to begin this chapter of their journey thru life.

Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks

"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." II Thessalonians 5:16-18 kjv

When you visit "Pretty Place" this month, rejoice in the beauty found in nature, pray for our leaders and men and women in uniform, and give thanks for the blessings that God has poured over our nation.

Jeremiah 33:3 - "Call unto me; and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.".....kjv

Over the years that I have been at Camp Greenville, I have had the privilege of visiting and sitting a while during lunch at "Pretty Place". The reactions of visitors for the first time at the Chapel warms my heart. Recently, I showed a bride-to-be "Pretty Place". It was her first time seeing the Chapel. The serene beauty that surrounded her brought tears to her eyes and she knew that it would be the only place for her to say her vows before man and God.