2018 Camp Bennett Yearbook

Summer Camp & Beyond

It is with a thankful heart and praise to God that we review all that has happened in the past year. This has been a year of transition for the Director and Camp Pastor as we re-orient our lives and families to the mission eld. It has been a year of growth for the mission staff as we now have a full time, year round team of 19 missionaries. It has been a year of building relationships in the community and the Southeast as we solidify and forge the partnerships that will be foundational to the future.

It has been a year of great joy as we have witnessed about 2,000 young people make life changing decisions, surrender, salvation, and baptism; and it has been a year of great sadness as Mr. Joe Anderson, the ‘Abraham’ of our team went home to be with the Lord. For all that we have experienced, we say ‘Thanks be to God’ that sees the beginning and the end and holds our lives and futures in His hand.

We are incredibly excited and challenged by the future that God has in store for this ministry.

This year our ‘Masterpiece Initiative’ program will dominate our schedule as we reach out to ‘Rescue the Heart’ of the 35,000 kids that suffer from neglect, abandonment, and abuse and have found themselves in the state ‘system’. Our calendar will be lled with outreach events that these ‘at risk’ kids can attend for free, including ‘Christmas at Camp Anderson’ in December, ‘Camp of Champions’ in January, ‘Stoked’, spring break camp, Suwannee Wilderness Adventure program, and ‘Rock the River’ camp in partnership with the Florida Coalition for Children, in addition to the upcoming summer camp program.

We are also so excited to announce the Vineyard Refuge for Girls. This will be a one year discipleship program in which young ladies that have been abandoned, abused and neglected will have an incredible opportunity to be discipled in a loving, nurturing environment. You can see more about the Vineyard Refuge for Girls further in the pages of this yearbook.

This year we will host over 1,500 ‘at risk’ kids from Department of Children and Families, Florida Coalition for Children, Florida Foster and Adoptive Association, The Potter’s House, and Baptist Children’s Homes, as well as several other orphanage and foster care organizations. This outreach is the core of who we are and the reason that we exist as an organization.

This year we will give our all to raise funds to reach as many of these kids as we possibly can. We are praying that our faith and business community and individuals and families will join us to sponsor these kids. When we lock arms, pray and and give our all to reach these kids, then, and only then will we “Make America Great Again!”

We are also launching some new weekend programming at the camp for adults! The kids have ruled the roost here at the camp for some time but it is now time for the adults to have some fun! Check out the following pages and you will see “Man Up!” Men’s Retreat and ‘Wind re’ Ladies’ retreat in which individuals and churches can sign up online. Stay tuned to our facebook page and the Camp Anderson website www.campanderson.org as we roll out our brand new ‘regionalized’ summer camp plans. We have developed a plan that will bring churches and child welfare kids in the same area to camp at the same time! This plan will help build the discipleship connections that are so desperately needed with our masterpiece kids.

Whew! It’s gonna be fun!

Words fail as I try to express our gratitude to God and to all that have joined forces with us on this journey. Your sponsorships for the ‘child welfare kids’ and your heart and hands to come help us love them to Jesus is inspiring!

This year, I challenge you to go online, pick out an ‘At Risk’ kid, and sponsor them... It will make a difference in your own life.

William Bloodworth Camp Director, Camp Anderson wbloodworth@campanderson.org 770-598-6896

Kevin Hornsby

Jody Hornsby William Bloodworth Cindy Bloodworth

Heidi Monty

DJ Monty

Joe Anderson

Skipper Jones

-Mission Team-

RV Brown

Josh Carter

Shelby Martin

Dustin Martin

“Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord. “ 1 Chronicles 28:20

Alex Brown

Daniel and Trigger

Faith Bloodworth

Tom Powell

Justin Dampier Adam Bloodworth Wayne Meeks

Gabe Villali

Koggie Bless

Aidan Watts

Forrest Beasley

Mandy Watts

Sam Mason

Anelia King

Dalton Driggers

Jackson Crews

Summer Camp with a Mission

There are currently over 35,000 kids in the child welfare system in the state of Florida that suffer from neglect, abandonment and abuse. We have partnered with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Coalition for Children and Florida Foster and Adoptive Parent Association to provide summer camp and weekend outreach programs for these kids free of charge. This year we have a goal to sponsor over 1,500 of these kids. The sponsorships will provide a child with one week of summer camp with transportation as needed and one weekend retreat event at Camp Anderson.

We have also ‘regionalized’ our summer camp program to bring the child welfare kids and the community church youth groups to camp on the same weeks. This will provide a great connection for the community and local churches to connect with these child welfare kids though the lead agencies in their area.

Individuals, businesses and churches can sponsor child welfare kids in their area by going to the Camp Anderson website www.campanderson.org and click on “Sponsor a Child”. Touch a life today by sponsoring a child.

July 9-13 GA / AL / Other Camp Bennett Week

July 23-27 July 2-6 Alex Brown Week Daytona Beach

June 25-29

May 29-June 2

June 11-15

June 4-8

Anderson Columbia

July 16-20

July 30-Aug 3

June 18-22

Aug 6-10 RV Brown Week

Seeing the videos and listening to stories did not give me feeling that I received while sitting through the services and spending time with the boys in my cabin. God is alive and at work here at this camp. ItÂ’s one fo the best ministries that I have ever seen. May God continue to bless Camp Anderson and itÂ’s wonderful staff.

Jeff Roach

God saved me this week. Before I came here I have done some pretty bad things but now I am a follower of God. Thank you Pastor Kevin and Mr. Bloodworth.

I love you guys. Austin Novatny

Employee Robin Novotny, GA.

God has taken all of the hate and anger out of me. He has filled me with love and kindness. I have been baptized today and I feel like a new person.

Thank you God! AJ Allen Employee Kandice Hutcheson, GA.

The 2017 Summer Camp and retreat programs at Camp Anderson proved to be an amazing experience for all involved. The presence of God was evident to everyone and many young people that had never experienced God were moved to revival.

We witnessed over 2000 breakthrough decisions including salvation, baptism and rededications.

It has been and incredible week at Camp and I want to give thanks to God! Also, thanks to the staff and Pastor Kevin for your love and passion for Christ. I got to experience my daughter rededicating her life to Christ... I love this ministry, Love what yall do, Keep doing it for the glory of God! William Travis Zappa Boss Crane, Longview TX.

I came to camp to have fun, but I found so much more. I have been saved and baptized here.

Clayton Moore Boss Crane, Longview TX.

I have been to quite a few church camps and they have all been great but Camp Anderson is by far the best camp I ve been to. How they treat people has made this the best experience. I love what God is doing here and I pray that it will continue.

Di l lon Hofer Boss Crane, Longview TX.

When I was younger, I considered getting saved but I never followed thorough. I just did my on thing.

On July 11th ,2017 I gave live fully to Jesus and God. When I accepted Jesus into my heart EVERYTHING CHANGED for me.

Emily Hoosier

Boss Crane, Longview TX.

Camp Anderson Mission Team Camp Anderson is different than most other camps because of our staff. This team is made up of modern day missionaries that truly love and serve the students from the heart. Our team models the Gospel of Jesus Christ with unconditional Love.

This week at camp has done so much for me. I came in here with an I don t care attitude and I m leaving with a completely different perspective of things. I honestly had no idea how much of an impact this camp could make on a person. I want to thank every person here who stuck with me through this time, especially my cabin counselor, Ms. Tammy. Thank you guys for giving me this amazing experience, it means a lot.

Bri t tany Lasi t er Employee Renata Lacey, GA.

God has made my life better in every way. He carried me throughout my week at Camp. He got rid of my anger and He got rid of my fears.

God is great! Terry Smith Employee Renata Lacey, GA.

God has changed my life this week. He has shown me what it means to truly love and care. Even when you are weak, He wil lift you up and make you powerful. Even if you have committed some bad sins, you can turn to Christ and tell Him that you love Him and that you want to be with Him and He wil take you in. and make you whole again. God loves me and you.

Holly Singletary

Employee Renata Lacey, GA.

...they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

Acts 5: 42

Camp Bennett, thank you for bringing Jesus into my life! Thank you for helping me dedicate my life and get baptized. I stood in front of 435 people and said to God, Im yours , do what you please with me. I needed this week.

Seth Nelms

Employee Brandie Robinson, GA.

God has accepted me as His child and the staff have taught me so much about Him. Thank you Mr. Josh and Mr. Adam for actually talking to me and just welcoming me.

Chantel Williams Employee Renata Lacey, GA.

I have grown more this week than all of the previous years combined. When I am here it reawakens my heart and allows me to express my gifts that God has given me and children are led to Christ. I have to focus my heart and really listen to where God wants me to be.

Jake McBrayer BIG I.T. Department, GA.

The Camp Anderson Band

The Path Less Traveled

The camp worship band and dance team is an incredible group that loves Jesus and seeks to lead this generation to the throne of God. It is encouraging to see young people worship God and to love Him with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength.

God has chased after me for 12 years and He has finally got me in His hand. I now know for a fact that I am going strait to heaven Also, I have got closer than I ever have in my life to God. I Love God with all my heart.

Aaron Newton Employee Robbie Newton, GA.

My heart belongs to this camp. My soul has a purpose here and I am so thankful for the opportunity to come here and allow God to speak His love and knowledge through me. It is such an incredibly humbling experience to be a part of these kids lives and to see His Spirit working in thier hearts. Thank you guys Abi Ford -I love you all!

Employee Jeff Ford, GA. These 5 days at camp have given me the chance to grow closer to God. God has given me my purpose to be a missionary and this is my passion.

God has given me new life this week and I am thankful for this amazing week. Thank you Camp Bennett.

Mi c hael Bujwalo Employee Jennifer Bujwalo, Ace Doran, OH

During Summer Camp, we have a Baptismal service every Friday morning at 9am. This summer there were 336 young people that gave testimony to their decisions to follow Christ by being baptized in the Suwannee River.

Camp Anderson has allowed me to experience Jesus in a whole new way. I actually saw ChristÂ’s Kingdom increased through our next generation. Through laughter, tears, sweat and blood, Christ love was experienced. This is something, I wil never forget.

I was able to Baptize my own son and another girl. When I walk on the grouds of Camp Anderson, I am on Holy ground. Tammy McKinney The Potters House, GA.

God has used this camp to open my eyes and fill my heart with passion for Him.

Megan Quarles Employee Renata Lacey, GA.

God has shown me the way and I rededicated myself to Jesus Christ

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This week at camp has meant so much to me. When I come to this camp, God just surrounds me with so much love. I am so thankful for the staff and especial y Ms. Tammy for believing in me. This camp has a special place in heart. When I came here, I was lost, hurting and angry. The love of the staff and the love of God, it meant so much to me. I wil never be able to repay you all for helping me. This place is a safe haven and a home for me.

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Coming into the week, I was nervous about being a counselor, but much to my surprise I found out that being in this postion ment so much more than I thought it would. I treated my campers with love like family and they returned the love.This camp is truely special, not only does it bring us together but it brings us closer to God and unites us as one big happy family headed for heaven!

Adam Ford Employee Jeff Ford, GA.

God has helped me through all the death that has happened in my life and He has helped me believe that I will get to see them again. Thank you guys for helping to open my eyes.

Kirsten Budwalo Employee Jennifer Bujwalo, Ace Doran, OH

Before I came to camp, I liked God and I was an average Christian but now I have fallen in love with God. Thanks for giving me inspiration, hope and love.

Julian Britton Employee Carmen Shaw, GA.

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Boss Crane, Longview TX.

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Karsyn Bowden

Left to Right: Governor-Rick Scott, Camp Director-William Bloodworth, Sec. Juvenile Justice-Christina Daly, Sec. DCF-Mike Carroll, Pat Smith DCF

In 2015 The Governor of Florida, Rick Scott presented the ‘Champions of Hope’ award to Camp Anderson for its work with ‘At Risk’ students. This recognition has highlighted an unprecedented cooperation between a faith based camp and the State of Florida. We have an incredible opportunity to reach thousands of ‘at risk’ students and we are seeking partners in this endeavor. We are reaching out to businesses, churches and individuals in the Southeast to help us sponsor as many of these young people as we possibly can.

You can sponsor a child welfare young person for $275 year or $23 per month.

This will provide the student with a full week of summer camp, transportation and one weekend event. 100% of your donation goes directly to sponsor a child.

Go to www.campanderson.org or you can make out a check to ‘Masterpiece Initiative’ and mail it to: Camp Anderson 536 NE 168th Ave. Old Town FL 32680 Contact: William Bloodworth Camp Director 770-598-6896 wbloodworth@campanderson.org

This year we have developed a new sponsorship 501c3 organization named ‘Masterpiece Initiative’. This organization is focused on raising funds and reaching the most vulnerable young people in our society.

Masterpiece Initiative in partnership with churches, businesses and individuals will raise funds to sponsor up to 1,500 young people to come to summer camp and weekend retreats from several ‘at risk’ organizations.

These students will come from Department of Children and Families (DCF), Florida Coalition for Children, Florida Foster Parent and Adoptive Association and other similar orphanage and foster care organizations.

Most of these sponsored young people have lost hope and suffer from abandonment, depression and abuse. Camp Anderson provides a unique and extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in their lives. While at camp, these young people are loved unconditionally, and they experience God in a powerful and life changing way.

Last year we were able to sponsor about 1,000 ‘at risk’ children to come to summer camp weekend outreach retreats. Of these 1,000 sponsorship ‘Masterpiece Initiative’ kids, approximately 510 of them made life changing decisions, salvation, rededication and baptism. We are consistently seeing about 50% of these kids experience a spiritual break-through while at camp.

The following pages in this yearbook contain letters written by these students and you can identify them as ‘Masterpiece Initiative’ sponsorship kids when you see the logo symbol beside their name.

For the next year in partnership with churches, businesses and individual donors, we plan to sponsor a total of 1,500 ‘at risk’ students through this program. These students will come to camp on certain weeks and will be partnered with churches that are in their same area to help foster a local discipleship connection.

Please join us in this massive effort to be the Good Samaritan to the most vulnerable in our society.

Your church, business or individuals can sponsor an ‘at risk’ child by going to www.campanderson.org and clicking on ‘Sponsor a Child’. You can see featured students that are seeking sponsorship and you can also volunteer to come be a missionary for a week or weekend to help love them to Jesus!

Child Weare Outreach Events Outreach camps for foster care, group home and child welfare kids. Volunteer outreach and sponsorship opportunities for churches and individuals!

See web page for details of each event at www.campanderson.org Weekend Camp Jan. 14-16, 2017

Christmas at Camp Anderson Dec. 29-31, Child Welfare Kids Click here for Camper and Adult Registration see website for details

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*FBCH Students and Adults Only*

Camp of Champions is a partnership camp with One Voice Impaact and Florida Coalition for Children to benefit kids in the child welfare system.

Camp Anderson underwrites the cost of this event and solicits sponsorships from churches, businesses and individuals to sponsor students for this long weekend camp. www.campanderson.org/camp-of-champions/

Weekend Camp Jan. 14-16, 2017

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January 12-15, 2018 Child Welfare Students see website for details

Kayaking, Camping Excursions, Multiple Dates [see website Click here for Camper and Adult Registration for details] *FBCH Students and Adults Only*

‘Stoked Breakout 2018’ is a week long Spring Break camp that will bring child welfare students and community church youth groups together. Great speakers, excellent live music and epic activities.

Sponsorships Available. See details and register at: www.campanderson.org

Christmas can be one of the most traumatic times of the year for a young person that does not have a loving family experience. This is a family style event complete with personalized gi s, stockings and family Christmas meals.

You can show an under privileged young person the true meaning of Christmas with your sponsorship or gi purchase.

Suwannee Wilderness Adventure is a small wilderness kayaking and camping excursion for young men that is designed to provide the fatherly influence that at risk male teens desperately need. You can be a ‘father to the fatherless’ by sponsoring a young man or you can volunteer to ‘rough it’ for a week end and make a real di erence in a young mans life! www.campanderson.org

Rumble Spring Break in the Teen Camp Week Jungle March 12-16, 2018

Rock the River Music and Leadership Camp in partnership with One Voice Impaact and Florida Coalition for Children Click here for Camper and Adult Registration April 5-8, 2018 *FBCH Students and Adults Only*

Rock the River is a ‘fine arts’ type music and leadership camp to discover and develop the talents of at risk young people that are o en overlooked. We are partnering with One Voice Impaact and the Florida Coalition for Children to make a di erence in the lives of ‘at risk’ teens statewide. We are seeking every opportunity to be the loving mentors that God has called us to be. Please go on-line to sponsor kids for this event. www.campanderson.org

April 24,2017

In the Seventies, there was a popular song that said, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love…”. I couldn’t agree more, specifically when you are engaging the children who have been abused, abandoned, and neglected. Even more when you are serving the children who are involved in our child welfare system today.

Florida, through its Community-Based Care model, has done an amazing job of engaging communities and citizens in the work of providing protection, permanency, and care for these children. One shining example of this demonstration of love was the Rock the River event at Camp Anderson. Over 130 foster teenagers from every corner of the state came to this beautiful world class facility, had the time of their life, and went away forever changed.

There is no question that these youths had a blast, you could see it in their faces and hear it in their laughter. Whether it was on the basketball court, bikes, boats or the blob, they could leave their hurts, anger and fears behind, and simply be normal kids. I watched teens experience the true joy of discovering and developing talents and interest in many areas, such as singing, playing musical instruments, dance, etc. I saw teens collectively singing, dancing, and experiencing wholesome energetic concerts from the outstanding musical performers at the assembly time.

While all that is heartwarming, it pales in comparison to what I saw happening with these teens.

From the minute they arrived, they experienced unconditional love and care from everyone at Camp Anderson. Because these teens knew this love was genuine, I saw emotional walls of personal pain crumble down. I saw youth with years of the baggage of hurt respond to messages of forgiveness and hope. What I know is that these children came to have fun and a weekend of freedom from their puzzling lives, but they left with joy and peace for a life time. I know this because many told me their story through their tears of joy of how unconditional love and forgiveness changed them.

Thank you, Camp Anderson staff and supporters, for providing the love, hope and joy for these children. You did more than sing a song about love. You demonstrated love and changed lives. I look forward to allowing more and more of our children experience this unconditional love that offers real joy and peace.

Sincerely,

Kurt Kelly CEO and President Florida Coalition for Children

Advocating on behalf of Florida’ s abused, abandoned, neglected and at-risk children and supporting the agencies and individuals who work on their behalf.

Happy are those who reject the advice of evil men, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord, and they study it day and night.

They are like trees that grow beside a stream, that bear fruit at the right time, and whose leaves do not dry up. They succeed in everything they do.

King David Psalms 1:1-3

We are so excited to announce the Vineyard Refuge for Girls. This will be a one year discipleship program in which young ladies that have been abandoned, abused and neglected will have an incredible opportunity to be discipled in a loving, nurturing environment.

The ladies of the Vineyard will learn skills in performing, culinary and musical arts, as well as personalized tutoring that will aim to make them students for life. Spiritual development, self- discipline and good work ethics training will insure that these ladies are successful.

Counselor Report....

The power of God is on Pastor KevinÂ’s preaching and life.

The Spirit of God is so evident in this place. This is one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I will treasure this always. Thank you for the truth. Thank you for your heart to serve the Lord. Thank you for your heart for His children.

I will be diligent to pray for this ministry and all who are part of it. Looking forward to seeing yall next year!

Mandy Watts

God has shown me this week the importance of reaching and connecting with the youth. I am seeing now how vital it is that kids be taught truth and that they are loved and accepted just as they are. This is a powerful ministry that will have my prayers and hopefully I will be volunteering again next year. Thanks you for this opportunity.

Haleigh Hayes

This week at Camp anderson was amazing. I got to counsel some young girls and watched them come in with a hard shell and even angry at God. By the end of the week, I got to witness the power of God and His healing power in their lives. Both girls got saved and baptized. I am leaving this camp with new found hope!

Alethea OÂ’kane I had an amazing week with the youth watching God move them and hunger after God by the end of the week. I definitely want to be a part of this Camp in the future.

Thank you for this opportunity.

April Smith

Annual Outreach Event for Child Welfare Kids

Christmas

at Camp Anderson!

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December 29-31, 2017

This Christmas event is for young people from DCF, Florida Coalition for Children, Florida Foster / Adoptive Parent Association and other child welfare programs that meet the needs of the most vulnerable and overlooked children in our society.

100% of your donations go to sponsor a child. www.campanderson.org

I don t want to leave. This is my first time ever having this much fun and I m happy I gave myself to Jesus. I love camp Anderson. Please don t make me leave, I love it here and my eyes have been opened to the lord.

I really love this place.

Umbreana

I want to tell the Camp Anderson staff that I have had so much fun here! I thought that this would not be fun but I was so wrong. While I was here, I gave my heart to God and they prayed with me and helped me change my life.

Jeremiah

I love this camp so much. It felt like I was already at home. I have met a lot of people and loved them the first time I saw them. People came to know me and loved to be around me.

I honestly wanna cry but Im gonna be strong! Everyone I have seen here are my real brothers and sisters. I Love Yall!

Keiliah

I had the best two days of my life here. I got do stuff that I have never done before. I felt like I fit in with everybody cuz we are all going through stuff. I got to meet a lot of amazing people. I made a lot of friends and I got to learn the main reason to keep living even though its hard. And Just cuz you go through bad stuff it doesn t define how your gonna be in the future. I wish and hope that we can come back one day.

Katie

All of the staff have made me feel loved like I was their family. I feel like I have family now to turn to when I need them. When Kevin preaches it makes me feel like he is actually talking to me and helping me learn from my mistakes.

Brandon

I thank God for bringing Jesus in my life. Thank God for DJ, Adam, Dustin, Zach and other staff members making me a better man, helping me to read the Bible everyday, and pray to Jesus. Learn how to make new friends, and pray and introduce people to Jesus.

Chris

I have enjoyed this blastastic time wiith Christmas at Camp Anderson. It makes me cry just to leave and write this but I am happy I have met every member of Camp Anderson staff and campers. It was you guys that made me understand Jesus Christ. I will do my best to embrace my inner light . Mr. KevinÂ’s speeches always touch my heart and makes me cry with joy and makes me fell good about myself. The people that I met here are the best things that have happened to me! I Love every one of you at Camp Anderson!

Cassidy

To everybody I just wanted to say that I love you all and I appreciate everything you guys have done for me. I know that you guys know that I have been through some hard times but you and Jesus have helped me so much. I Love you so much.

I donÂ’t want to ever leave.

Angel

I enjoyed Christmas at Camp Anderson because I made a decision to follow Christ so that He can help me and be in my heart.

This was the best best 3 days of my life. It made my heart 3 times bigger. I love every single one of you here and I wish to come back some day.

Jurzie

You have allowed me to pray and ask Jesus to love, forgive, reward and cherish me for the rest of my life. I just started reading my Bible. My first and favorite versed is John 3:12 Thanks for Everything.

Cynthia

WindďŹ re

Ladies Retreat

Spirit of God, Light a Fire in My Soul!

Pam Jenkins

Founder Jabbok Ministries jabbokministires.com

Kevin Hornsby

Touching Hearts Ministries touchingheartsministries.org

Starla Harbin

Worship Leader Northeast Church

April 27-29 May 4-6, 2018

Camp Pastor at Camp Anderson

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Martha Wilson

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I always knew about God, but now I know God! I am now experiencing a more intimate relationship with God and it is absolutely amazing and I now have peace about my past. Thank you to everyone at Camp Anderson for having a part in changing my life forever!

Jamie Davis

Roscella Plowder

Where do I start? I have never experienced anything like this. I have never been to a ladies retreat or to camp as a kid. This blew away all my expectations. I must say that my heart really opened up with PamÂ’s testimony and I realized that I am not alone in my struggles. Thank you for this life-changing, unforgettable experience.

I don't what to leave!

Krystal Adams

This weekend God has done so much for me. When I came here I was full of stuff and problems and now that stuff is and those problems are gone and I am free, free free!

Thank you God for everything you have done for me. Thank you Camp Anderson for a God filled weekend, it was awesome!

This Windfire retreat has given me just that, fresh wind and fresh fire. Christ has renewed my strength! The Holy Spirit has convicted me of things that I have to change when I go home.

He has SAVED me! My hearts desire is to serve my Lord and Savior and in turn serve my husband and Children. My Savior has not only forgiven me, but He has washed me and cleansed me! Thank you guys for your obedience and servants hearts. What and incredible place this is. Jessica Coleman

Windfire

Ladies Retreat

at Camp Anderson

April 27-29 and May 4-6, 2018 Ladies of all Ages Registration and details at : www.campanderson.org Contact with Questions: Shelby Hornsby shornsby@campanderson.org Camp Address: 536 NE 168th Ave. Old Town FL. 32680

$79 Includes Everything, Lodging, Food Activities, Sessions, Materials and t-shirt. $59 If you do not need overnight Lodging. asdfasdfasdfasf

*If you are financially challenged but would like to participate, sponsorships are available online at www.campanderson.org Click on “Windfire”

Windfire Ladies Retreat is wonderful time of friendship, fellowship, fun, and Spiritual renewal for ladies of all ages.

The location is right on the banks of the Suwannee River and provides a setting that is unmatched in beauty. The facilities are rustic yet modern with comfortable beds, air conditioned rooms and endless hot water. The Speakers are incredible, gifted Godly leaders that will encourage and challenge ladies. You may want to be involved in the array of fun activities like Riverboat Cruises, Kayak Excursions, Cupcake Decorating, Crafts and Beauty Secrets or you may just want relax by the pool, find an Adarondack chair by the river or sip a cup of coffee in our coffee shop.

Regardless on your needs, this Ladies Retreat is tailored for you!

Retreat Schedule Friday

Registration Check-In Evening Meal Session 1 [Pastor Kevin Hornsby]

Saturday

‘God and I’ Quiet Time Breakfast Co ee & Donuts Riverboat Cruise Session 2 [Martha Wilson] Activity Session 2 Lunch Activity Session 3 Prepare for Dinner / Rest Evening Meal Session 3 [Pam Jenkins]

Sunday

‘God and I’ Quiet Time Breakfast Session 4 [Pam Jenkins] Rest & relaxation / Free time Lunch Riverboat Cruise / Free time Pack & depart for home

3pm - 6pm 6pm - 7pm 7:30pm - 9pm 7am - 8am 8am - 9am 8am - 9am 9am - 11am 11am - 1pm 1pm - 2pm 2pm - 4pm 5pm - 6pm 6pm - 7pm 7:30pm - 9pm 7am - 8am 8am - 9am 9am - 11am 11am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm 1pm - 3pm 3pm - 5pm

R.V. Brown Evangelist www.rvbrown.org

Kevin Hornsby

Roy Mack

Camp Pastor Camp Anderson www.campanderson.org www.campabnerson.org

Senior Pastor Grace Fellowship www.gracelives.com

March 2-4 March March 23-25, 23-25, 2018 March

Camp Anderson, Old Town FL www.campanderson.org Contact: Contact: William William Bloodworth Bloodworth www.campanderson.org 770-598-6896 wbloodworth@campanderson.org wbloodworth@campanderson.org 770-598-6896

But I, when I am lifted up from the earth. will draw all men to myself.

-Jesus

God has spoken to me in a very real way this weekend. I have attended a number of Promise Keeper meetings with 70,000+ men in years past and have attended 4 Grid Iron meetings in the past few years with 3000+, but I have never felt GodÂ’s spirit in a place like I have felt @ Camp Anderson. God is all over this camp and I am so grateful that I had this opportunity. I am leaving here changed! Thanke you Jesus

Dennis Stastka I walked away from Christ at 14 yrs old. Since then life has been troublesome, full of turmoil and chaos. I attend celebrate recovery weekly and am beginning to mend my life. This weekend has been instrumental in re-focasing my attention on God and my family. I have two children 7 and 8 and they need a man of God to guide them! I am that man wil ing to die to self to show them the way to the Cross.

Rich Ansel I am telling you, if He can save a soul like me, anything is possible. The Lord has brought me back home. There is no other place I would rather be. Thank you Camp Anderson for coming to this town. Thank you RV, Pastor Roy and worship team. Thank you DJ. All the glory to God all mighty.

Aaron Kelly I was ready to leave my wife and kids right before this trip. I had relapsed on heroin and was at the end of my self, broken and depressed. I almost didnÂ’t come but after leaving this camp, I am new man. I wil go home and love on my wife and kids, stay clean from drugs and never look back. Thank You. Mike Augustine

Dear Camp Anderson, It has been a wonderful time being a part of this. I wish that I could just live here. You guys helped me answer my calling to ministry. I was very blessed being with wonderful people like you.

Kogge Bless

This visit has changed my life. I have never felt more alive in my entire life. God has blessed me with His presence. IÂ’ve never been happier to know that after all the sin that I have caused is now forgiven and my life is changed to be a better man, husband and father. Thank you!

Scott Criddle

Before I came to this camp, I felt drenched in sins. Some that I committed and some that other people have done to me.

Now I am saved by Jesus.

Paris Camp was Amazing! God took away the hatred that was in my heart. Thank yall for everything you do here.

God gave me some Amazing Godly friends who care about me and listen to me.

Samantha

Camp was awesome, I met great new people that helped me get saved and changed my way of life and what I do. I thank everyone at camp for what yall have done for me.

Kyle This camp is amazing. God is helping me make better decisions He is also helping me with my behavior. I praise Him and I will always be with Him.

Josh This week God has guided me to freedom and happiness.

I didnÂ’t speak to anybody about it but I went off on my own and prayed to God and He helped me and guided me. Camp Anderson was a good experience.

Kalena

Annual Spartan Race

Before I came to camp, I felt like something was missing in my life. I felt sad and hopeless and I felt like it was impossible to overcome my problems. Coming to camp has given me faith in God and has given my life meaning as a follower of Jesus.

Jasmine

I never believed in Jesus before, but now I am a follower of Christ and I got baptized in the river.

I will never go back.

Jeffery

I have become a believer and it has made me so happy!

Serina God changed my life by showing me and allowing me to come here.

I love it here and the people who work here and the staff.

Jacauim

I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart and soul and had a truckload of fun!

JP

When I came here, I realized that everything that I have been doing is wrong. God has helped me though a lot this week.

When I felt like taking my life, God helped me not to do it.

I have given myself fully to God now. He has changed my life and put me on track. When I feel alone and donÂ’t have anyone to talk to, I talk to God and He helps me!

Shaylenne

In just two nights here at the camp, my whole life has changed.

Clay God has shown me the love of Jesus this week. I have dedicated my life to Christ and I know that He has a plan for my life.

Evan I have loved every day that I have been at Camp. Camp Anderson is an adventure that God has led me to and I am so glad that I have been able to connect with Him. Thank you for helping me connect with God.

Aidan

I have met many wonderful people that have shown me the benefits of God and helped me connect with Him.

Derrick

Promise

“Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, will be with you.

He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.�

1 Chronicles 28:20

Master Plan

Vision To build a Christian youth camp ministry in which thousands of young people will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ that will make a difference in our community and in our nation.

Camp Anderson is forever grateful to our sponsors.

Your contributions are making a difference in thousands of ‘at risk’ children’s lives.

Anderson Columbia

International Group Bread of the Mighty Food Bank William and Elizabeth McCranie Cross City First Baptist Church In God We Trust Foundation Jenkins Painting Inc. A.J. DeMoya Foundation Gator Gas Sellers,Taylor & Morrison, PA Grace Fellowship Church Tri County Men’s Ministry Sponsor a Child at www.campanderson/support/

Project #

1

Sponsor Orphan/Foster Kids

This year we are raising funds to sponsor over 1,500 young people to come to summer camp & weekend retreats from several ‘at risk’ organizations including the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Florida Coalition for Children, Florida Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, The Potters House and other orphanage and foster care organizations.

Many of these young people have lost hope and suffer from abandonment, neglect and abuse. Camp Anderson provides a unique and extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in their lives. While at Camp Anderson, these young people are loved unconditionally, and they experience God in a powerful and life changing way. We have received hundreds of letters from these teens, their caseworkers and family members giving testimony of renewed hope and course correction in these vulnerable lives. Our records indicate that approximately 50% of these kids experience break though decisions for Christ while here at camp.

Please go to www.campanderson.org and click on “Sponsor a Child”. You will see the faces of hundreds of ‘at risk’ students that are seeking sponsorship from the Child welfare system. We are asking Churches, Businesses and individuals to sponsor at least one child. The cost is $275 and will give the young person a free week at summer camp, including transportation as needed and a choice of one other weekend event from the list below. If you cannot afford the one time payment of $275, you can option to sponsor a child for $23 per month on a reoccurring payment. Please join us as we seek to reach the most vulnerable in our society with the healing power of the Gospel.

Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities 1. Christmas at Camp Anderson December 29-31 Christmas can be one of the most traumatic times of the year for a young person that does not have a loving family experience. This event is styled to match a loving family Christmas, complete with personalized gi s, stockings and family Christmas meals. You can show an under privileged young person the true meaning of Christmas with your sponsorship or gi purchase. www.campanderson.org/christmas-camp-anderson/

Christmas at Camp Anderson

Weekend Camp Jan. 14-16, 2017

2. Camp of Champions January 12-15

Camp of Champions is an annual camp held on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, January 12-15 specifically for the kids in the Child Welfare system. Camp Anderson underwrites the cost of this event and solicits sponsorships from churches, businesses and individuals to sponsor students for this long weekend camp. You can sponsor and volunteer at www.campanderson.org/camp-of-champions/

3. Suwannee Wilderness Adventure see website for dates Suwannee Wilderness Adventure is a small wilderness kayaking and camping excursion for young men that is designed to provide the fatherly influence that at risk male teens desperately need. You can be a ‘father to the fatherless’ by sponsoring a young man or you can volunteer to ‘rough it’ for a week end and make a real di erence in a young mans life! www.campanderson.org

Weekend Camp Jan. 14-16, 2017

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4. ‘Rock the River’ Music & Leadership Camp April 5-8 Rock the River is a ‘fine arts’ type music and leadership camp to discover and develop the God given talents of at risk young people that are o en overlooked. This camp weekend will be a partnership that includes One Voice Impaact, Florida Coalition for Children and Camp Anderson.

We are seeking every opportunity to make a positive impact on this students. Please go on-line to sponsor kids for this event. www.campanderson.org

5. ‘Stoked’ Breakout 2018 Spring Break Outreach March 12-16 Stoked Breakout 2018 is a week long Spring Break camp that will bring child welfare students and community church youth groups together. Great speakers, excellent live music and epic activities.

Sponsorships Available. See details and register at: www.campanderson.org

Rumble in the Jungle

Total Sponsorship Needs for the year including Summer Camp $206,250

Project #

2

Donate Bibles to ‘at risk kids’

God’s Word changes lives! We understand the eternal value of making sure that the needy teenagers that come to Camp Anderson have a copy of God’s Word. These Bibles are complete with Old and New Testaments and are customized with a stamp of the Camp Anderson logo on the cover. These Bibles are special and young people cherish them for a lifetime.

Bibles for Orphan, Fostercare and ‘at risk’ kids.

1000 Bibles $7.75 ea. ........................................................................................$7,750 These are quality full sized Bibles with Old and New Testament and ‘Camp Anderson’ logo stamps on the cover. These are ‘keep sake’ Bibles that these young people will cherish for a lifetime.

You can donate Bibles at www.campanderson.org click on ‘Sponsor a Child/Donation’.

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3

‘Wet Willie’ Waterslide

Wet Willie Water slide Removal and reinstallation of access tower $22,000 Water slide and installation $30,000 Total Cost for Waterslide.........................................................................................$52,000

Go therefore and make disciples of a nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the SonCamp and theChild Holy Spirit.Outreach Ma . 28:19 Summer Welfare Retreats - Jesus www.campanderson.org