2006 Camp Manager’s Report
Acadian Baptist
Center touched many lives for Christ this past year. The staff and volunteers
worked diligently improving the facilities and providing a Christ-like
atmosphere where the Holy Spirit could speak to young and old alike, away from
the distractions of the world.
The ministry of ABC
is only possible because of the support of many churches and individuals. Last
year 68 churches and 6 associations supported ABC in their budgets through a
monthly donation. An additional 31 other churches and associations made
donations to help with the hurricane ministry. 90 individuals have given to ABC
so far this year.
From January
through August of 2006, 6789 people have attended events here. We have served
36,682 meals. 137 different groups have attended ABC as of the end of August.
This summer ABC hosted 20 groups not including all the weekend retreats during
our 11 weeks of camp. Of these 20 groups, 7 were sponsored by ABC, 13 were
evangelistic in nature, of the remaining, 5 were band camps, 1 was for children
with heart defects and 1 for children with asthma.
139 youth and
children gave their lives to Christ at the camps we sponsored this summer, 34
made rededications and 2 surrendered to full time Christian service. Since
Acadian Baptist Center began its ministry, makes 6110 salvations have been
recorded at summer camp. A highlight of summer camp was having 5 Angel Tree
boys sponsored by prison fellowship for children’s camp. 2 of these boys were
saved during camp.
This year marked a
lot of renovations and upgrades in the facilities of ABC. January through
August showed $86,357 in improvements. Elliot Hall received a new metal roof;
Elliot and Westberry dormitories had new commercial vinyl tile installed along
with new sinks, faucets and lights in each room. The cabins and one of the
conference rooms also had new floors installed. All of the dorms got new
mattress covers. Forty new bunk beds were donated to ABC. Painting, sound baffles
in the gym and, new kitchen equipment were additional accomplishments. Campers
on Mission volunteers completely redid half of the camper park with the other
half to be done this year.
Future improvements
include resurfacing our parking lot and drives; this should be completed in
October. The architect is working on new plans for a multi-purpose
cafeteria/worship center to be built west of the present cafeteria. Your
prayers and support are needed for this endeavor which will be of great benefit
in our ministry. The “ER” youth camp had to meet in the gym for worship due to
inadequate space in the Chapel.. More dining and banquet area will be a
tremendous blessing.
Please continue
your generous support as recent hurricanes have resulted in our insurance
increasing from $28,000 to $32,000 per year. Our electricity and fuel costs
have risen considerably as a result also. Remember us in your regular gifts and
your church budget.
Again a special
thank you is extended to our staff, volunteers, board of directors, and
supporters. Without you none of this would be possible.
Yours in Christ,
James Newsom