Week 2 is in full swing here at camp with about 200 students enrolled and many, many teen and adult helpers coming alongside of our team.  Here’s a few pics to highlight the week! Francis…illustrating the armor of God. Christian…mentored and discipled by Tim to teach our opening assembly. Mary Beth and Brother Philip….a dynamic […]

Between our two very busy weeks of camp, we always take time to explore the beauty of Ghana. Here are a few glimpses into our weekend. All aboard our comfy bus on our way to an adventure! This brave little girl and her daddy navigating the swinging bridge over the rain forest There’s something so […]

On the last night of camp we have our big bonfire. The big fire in the middle was for dancing and the little fires around the edges of the field were for our groups to try their hands at making s’mores. We started the bonfire tradition last year, and popularity vote says it’s here to […]

Our team is rolling along and doing great!  Camp is starting in the morning, so excitement is running high! Tonight was a special night of our team connecting with the young people who will be joining us  in being team leaders. We started out with a delicious feast together.  Thanks to our awesome cooks for […]

Mountain moving. I remember the most beautiful mountains I ever saw.  It was 14 years ago in Alaska on a mission trip Mike and I took with Light Shine Ministries.  They were majestic.  They were awe inspiring.  They weren’t going anywhere. I’ve been singing this Elevation song to myself over and over recently.   “I […]

Last Saturday, the day of our 5th annual 5k race, I awoke at 5 a.m. to the beeping of my alarm.  It was dark.  The rain was pouring down outside.  It was cold.  I admit that the temptation to pull the covers up a little higher was definitely on my radar. “So disappointing,” I thought, […]

Last November, Brother Philip and I were extremely honored to be invited to share at Lancaster Mennonite School Hershey Campus.  We were invited at the initiative of our long-time supporter and friend of Arm of Hope, teacher Mrs. Cindy Kern.  Brother Philip was able to share his story of growing up in a village with […]

The annual Arm of Hope 5k is just around the corner and coming up on Saturday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m at Hope Community Church in Mount Joy, PA.  Though I am not a runner, I have loved being a part of the 5k each year.  It’s an all-around fun day for the whole family. […]

Five! It’s amazing to think that we are returning to Ghana for our fifth year of camp! Once again, God has answered our prayers and provided an amazing team of people with a plethora of gifts, abilities, talents, and interests.  These diversities will help to make our camp a colorful and exciting place, as we […]

It’s been a bit quiet on the blog front since Christmas.  This time of year in Ghana is full of regular days – just like it is for us here.  Children are going to school.  Sponsors are faithfully supporting.  Brother Philip and Sister Marigold are working diligently to disciple and lead the young students of […]