This year at Pine Lake, we witnessed how God uses this place to restore people—body, mind, and spirit. Throughout 2025, stories of campers, families, churches, and pastors came to camp to rest, grow, and fellowship, and left with those needs met!
Summer Camp was filled with holy moments—campers growing in confidence, purpose, and the knowing that they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Summer theme: Psalm 139: 13-14). Dads & Kids Weekend created space for families to reconnect without distraction, building memories around campfires, canoes, and worship. Even long-standing traditions like the Camp Sale brought our community together in generosity, joy, and purpose!
Mission-Driven:
Each summer, we see kids hungry for guidance from positive role models to help them in a walk with Christ. In a world full of noise and distraction, Pine Lake Fellowship Camp is that place! Here, campers and guests can slow down, hear God’s voice, and discover purpose. Camp offers a combination of Christian role models, discipleship, adventure, teamwork, and time in God’s creation to shape their lives. “My child came home closer to God and more confident in who they are,” shared one parent.
Another parent shared that her children grew in confidence and loved the thrill of the zip line. One counselor’s simple influence was measured after camp when his camper got a haircut in the same style as him! Camp can be measured in many ways but ultimately…
The Impact is Real!
Since 1966, thousands of campers have attended camp at Pine Lake. This legacy continues today as we celebrate 60 years of ministry in 2026. One summer volunteer returned to camp for the first time in 25 years and remarked, “I was overwhelmed with joy, memories, and the presence of God.” Thank you for making these moments possible.
More Impactful Moments in 2025:
- Scholarships: A record 56 campers received scholarships totaling $8,800. Thank You, donors!
- Restoration: One local church scheduled 80 personal retreats for staff to pray, rest, and plan.
- Summer Camp: 314 Campers attended Overnight & Day Camp! 34 campers made decisions to follow Jesus Christ!
- 4,000+ overnight stays from campers & guests at Pine Lake, including 6 new guest groups!
- Camp Sale –Supporters rallied and raised over $29,500!
- New Staff: Russell & Kyra Kennedy joined our year-round staff as Suzanne Opel and Joslyn Broome left to begin new careers. Thank you, Suzanne & Joslyn!
Looking Ahead: Two Key Needs
1. Raise $25,000 to end the calendar year.
Donations provide 30% of our annual budget. Today, we are two-thirds of the way there! Your gift will help Pine Lake begin its 60th year on strong footing.
2. Launching “60 for 60!”
Pine Lake celebrates 60 years of ministry! To mark this milestone, “60 for 60,” is a yearlong effort to welcome 60 new monthly donors to Campfire Keepers.
Monthly gifts of $12, $30, $50, $100, or $200+ provide steady support that fuels summer camp and sustains retreat ministry.
Become one of the first “60 for 60” partners!
Thank you! Your generosity and prayers empower Pine Lake to carry forward the mission of reconciliation with God, nature, and one another. Thank you for being a part of the work God is doing at camp!
With Gratitude,
Matt Graybill
Executive Director
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