May 2025 - Volume 25.2

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The Small Business Administration is back in the news. After four years of satisfying all they need, they have released the first installment of funds. Many of us thought this may never happen, but it turns out patience is the main thing one needs to work with the SBA!

Finley Knowles, Executive Director

I'm not referring to the stereotypical existential question.  I mean "Why am I working here at Camp Garner Creek?"

When I was 11 years old, I sensed a call from God to dedicate my life to ministry. I didn't know what that meant at the time, but it was an unmistakable moment that has never faded. So at each turn in my career path, my first question has been, "Heavenly Father, you guide my steps. My life is Yours." So when the opportunity came to serve in a position of leadership at CGC, the job lined up with the call.

I grew up attending Christian summer camps, and I knew how many life decisions happened in the camp setting...for me and my peers. So I absolutely wanted to move to Dickson! Lori and I talked and she told me right off the bat her answer was yes. We took two weeks to think, pray, and visit campus.

Visiting campus was especially important to Lori. She's been the force in our family's culture since 1983, so it was important for her to visit and listen to the Spirit while standing in the house that would possibly become home.  By the way, we realized that Lori was part of the very first Jr. High Camp at CGC. This place was full of positive energy.

Each day as I give attention to the tasks at hand, I am never far from the driving force of CGC's mission:

      Camp Garner Creek exists to provide a beautiful place of refuge for the Body of Christ to experience meaningful connection with God and each other.

  Through camps, retreats, conferences, events, and assemblies, because God set this place aside for Kingdom purposes, thousands of people will hold this place in their hearts as a familiar path on their spiritual journey. By fulfilling its mission, CGC participates in establishing Christ's kingdom…on earth as it is in heaven.

I count myself blessed that God has opened career doors for me that lined up with His call on my life. I've been able to do what I love to do while knowing I play a small part in the spiritual growth of others. It's how I serve my Lord.

The Most Memorable Fun

You Will Ever Have!

Did you know we always have a list of service projects waiting on volunteers. CGC's staff has spent so much time restoring the camp to pre-flood conditions over the last 6 years, a solid list of projects is available.  To explore the project list or sign up use the QR code in the image above or visit the CGC website. https://www.campgarnercreek.org/volunteer

The group that volunteers together serves the Lord, enjoys enriched fellowship, builds and solidifies relationships, meets a specific need, and helps to shrink the project list!

It's Not Too Late to Come to Family Camp

Check out all things Family Camp.

 https://www.campgarnercreek.org/Family_Camp

You can reserve meals, and see the menu and detailed schedule.

New T-shirt Design

Available at Family Camp Gift Shop

A beautiful sunset in the western sky.

Proposed Dining Hall

The blueprints have been approved by the State Fire Marshal. That's progress. What's next?

Negotiations fell through with the contractor we'd been working with since last September. They were not able to bring the dining hall in at $2 million. We were looking to them for a turnkey job.

To stay in the $2 million budget, we are abandoning the turnkey feature, so we are gearing up to be much more hands-on.  We need another couple of months to solidify the plan.