Through a generous ministry partner, God provided the use of a John Deere excavator to begin construction for The Christmas Train. This is the biggest endeavor since the beginning of Doe River Gorge! Building a railroad is definitely a “God-sized” project! Our target date to open is November 2024, so pray with us for God’s leading toward this goal. Click here to learn the amazing details of the history and ministry focus of this venture.
Summer Camp season #29
Mountain Meadows Lodge suffered considerable damage from a broken sprinkler line in December. Repairs are progressing well and should be complete before camp begins June 4th.
Recruiting summer staff is the most important item. This team of 50-60 is critical to the success of the summer ministry. Below is a letter from a mom who came as a youngster. Amy, the counselor she mentions, is married to our son, Aaron!
Good afternoon. Two of my kids and I just finished a hike through the [gorge] railway, and I absolutely loved it and was reminded of my childhood days at Doe River Gorge. When I was little, we attended Coalition for Kids in Johnson city, and through them came to DRG for summer camp. I remember Amy Richardson being my camp counselor when I was about 8. This camp meant so much to me and was the first place I ever learned about Christianity. I would absolutely love my children to be able to attend and share this experience in common with them.
