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Work Day Cancelled!

Hey all! The weather strikes again. Since we are expecting snow all day tomorrow, it seems best to NOT be out raking leaves. However, if you have some free time to give over the next two weeks or so, then we would love your help clearing trails out in the woods. Let us know what Read More >

2018 Fall Work Day

Fall has so many wonderful, seasonal traditions that we all look forward to each year. These include things like pumpkin spice flavored everything, football games, apple picking, wearing our coziest sweaters- and of course the BBC Annual Fall Work Day! This is always a great time to get together with our fabulous BBC community in Read More >

16th Annual Benefit Auction

The 16th Annual Benefit Auction was great fun and raised over $51,000 for the work of Bethany Birches. Specifically, that means that many campers who could not afford camp could still come and have a powerful summer and winter camp experience. I am so thankful for all of you generous and gracious people who make Read More >

Auction Spotlight: Have trails built for you, or your driveway fixed, or your field reclaimed by Forest Savers!

Greetings Friends: This is the last auction items spotlight, as we will close the online bidding form tomorrow (Sept 28) at 9am and start putting full attention on final setup and details. So get your bids in tonight and first thing tomorrow morning if you're not joining us on Saturday! One item that is not to be missed Read More >

Auction Spotlight: Delicious Eats!

Hi BBC Family! I am personally not what you would call a “good cook.” I have joked with friends that the smoke detector and the oven timer are basically the same thing. Yes, I have burned broccoli while attempting to steam it, and I have practically dehydrated asparagus while trying to roast it. The only Read More >

Auction Spotlight: snuggly socks (you could wear to the mountain)

Hello! The BBC Annual Benefit Auction is only 3 sleeps away. Yay- I can’t wait! Not only is this a great way to score some amazing items, but you get to help send kids to camp in the process. That is what I call a WIN-WIN! Have you checked out our website yet to start Read More >

Auction Items Spotlight

It's almost time for the annual benefit auction. I am excited! Why? It's so fun! Even better, there are so many great people and lots of great food! Sandy, the auctioneer is a great entertainer (and will convince you that you need to keep bidding... which is good for the kiddos who benefit from your Read More >

New Program Director Hired!

Greetings Friends, a little while back I announced that Dan "Chick" Laubach was moving on from Bethany Birches at the end of August. We launched a search in March and received 27 applications by the time we closed the application period this summer. After extending an offer to an applicant and receiving a "no" from Read More >

Reflections

Below is a guest blog post written by Will “Creek” Williams, the shepherd during the first week of camp this summer. Creek has been coming to camp for a number of summers now and had some really incredible messages to share with the campers as well as some great response from the campers. I asked Read More >