Last week was orientation for this summers staff. Some were returning from last summer, others from previous summers and many had never been to BBC before, much less any camp at all. In this clip some of the staff reflect on what they might have been doing this summer, such as other jobs or opportunities Read More >
Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged, which has recently been made into a movie Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 presents ideas that are arguably opposed to the Kingdom of God. Any Rand’s philosophy on the matter of need suggests that people should get only what they earn, regardless of their needs. If you earn it, it’s yours. Read More >
The main work of the BBC Board of Directors continues to be the definition of the Master Plan and the impact developing program has on facility. We have had a lot of super help from Robert Buchan. Robert is an AIA- and CSI-certified Architect who brings a great set of planning and design skills. Those Read More >
2011 June: Summer Camp! For brochure www.bethanybirches.org/summer-2011 July 10: Summer Camp! 10 Annual Sunday Worship – BBQ – Association Mtg. August 8-31: Summer Camp! Rent the camp grounds for inexpensive group conference/gathering September 1-30: Rent the camp grounds or bring your family for fall foliage rentals September 24: Annual Benefit Auction – 9am on October 1-31: Rent the cabin for inexpensive Read More >
You may have noticed the recent Bethany Birches blog or Facebook page. Maybe cruising around on Youtube you saw the BBC channel. Maybe you even noticed the BBC Twitter feed. Or, maybe you think all this social media stuff is a fad and you’re sad to see BBC getting “sucked in.” Whatever your opinions on Read More >
Prior to the winter of 2007, the mother of a teen camper asked if we could host a reunion of sorts during the winter for the teen campers. That year Polar Bear Snow Camp for 14-18 yr olds was replaced with a 24 hour teen reunion. It was a hit! Since then the teen reunion Read More >
“The best part is being with friends and learning about God and love” Angie “The best part was hanging out with friends and going somewhere you feel apart from the rest of the world” Tori “It’s fun to express your religion and talk about it with other people with- out feeling ridiculed or anything of Read More >
Archbold, Ohio: Joan Landis Alderfer, (September 1, 1940 – March 18, 2011) age 70, of Archbold and formerly of Woodstock, Vermont, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 in her home. Prior to her retirement she had worked as a pri- vate duty Registered Nurse. She also volunteered at 10,000 Villag- es in Archbold. She thoroughly enjoyed Read More >
It’s hard to find real people. People who will be open enough to expose their real thoughts and feelings, and safe enough to listen to yours. I’ve had a lot of friends, and I would have a lot of fun with them … but fun is just one aspect of life, and often times I Read More >
As you may know, we’ve been highlighting our summer theme with a few videos. The first one is here. This second one is about Monday’s theme. Aglow 2: Power Greater Than Fire
