in memoriam ~ david allen strom
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May 23, 1956 - July 11, 2012
ave Strom has been an important part of the life and ministry of Highlands for over 30 years, and he is deeply missed by the Highlands staff and family. Dave brought to his ministry here a deep faith, a willingness to learn many things, a commitment to excellence and a love for all who came to Highlands. Dave’s work in facilities and maintenance provided beautiful accommodations for our guests and wonderful facilities for program. Summer camp was important to Dave, and his last big project, the Ken Husbands Zip Line, was part of a life-long commitment to providing unique program opportunities for campers at Highlands. In a conversation one day, Dave and Maria were discussing the “wear and tear” our facility would experience as we considered a new area of ministry. Dave said, “We are not here to maintain this property.” Then he stopped and said, “Well . . . I’m here to maintain it, but Highlands exists for us to use it.” Dave faithfully built, remodeled, repaired, and improved our facilities so that they could be used and enjoyed by all, to the glory of God. His life was a witness of faithful stewardship and love. Dave is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Anna (Guillermo) Jimenez and grandson Guillermo David of Honduras, Rachel Strom of Denver, Sarah Strom (Fred Morse), and Rebecca Strom (Tucker Pattridge) both of Ward; brother Paul (Carolee) Strom of Boulder; sisters Kay (Roger) Bottoms of Parker; and Kris (Mark) Ammons of Burlington, WA and many nieces and nephews. “There are in the end three things that last: Faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13
“Summer Camp 2012” - Continued from Page 1
through morning activities, Bible studies, and worship. Campers also had opportunities to explore the spectacular mountain environment in and around Highlands while canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and riding our awesome new zip line. Some highlights of the summer include the weeks we spent alongside of the Sky Ranch Lutheran campers and staff who had been evacuated from their site by the High Park Fire, campers coming to Christ, and the gifts and talents our volunteer directors brought to each week. We’re blessed to have so many friends of summer camping ministry in our congregations. Thank you for sending your children and youth to be a part of our mutual ministry at Highlands. Together, we can accomplish so much for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please start sharing the excitement for next summer’s camps with your friends and congregation now. Next summer will soon be upon us! Summer Camp Facts and Figures Total number of campers: 308 101 from The Presbytery of Plains and Peaks 82 from Denver Presbytery 18 from other Presbyterian Churches around the nation 116 1st Time Campers 192 Returning Campers 240 Day Campers in Partnership Day Camps 110 Day Campers who spent a day at Highlands Scholarships provided: $27,486.00 “Touch a Truck” with Respite Campers Page –5– August 2012