Dear Camp Family,

The words of a Christmas song express our deepest desires. "As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord, let us always remember why He came." Luanne and I are looking forward to your return as we prepare for another great camp meeting. Our workers are ready; the facilities are in excellent shape; and our prayer times have begun. We know the Lord will bless in these days.

We trust you had a blessed Christmas with family and friends, and that your plans call for returning to Avon Park soon. Bring someone new with you this year. But, in all your planning, don't forget why we come together. Target your prayers toward someone who needs to know your Jesus.

We love you very much and thank you for many Christmas greetings.

Thank you all for participating in the ePrayer Request mailing list. You may continue to send prayer requests to

Please continue to pray for the family of Chaplain Bob Allen. Plans are being made to have a special Memorial Service for Bob at the Avon Park Community Bible Church.

Please pray for Jean Alexander, Ricky Arnold, Marco and Phebe Bartolomeo, Paul Black, Gary & Viola Case, Dwight Daniels, Louise Fitzgerald, Nora Fry, Joanne Gamber, Marge Brown Hall, Duane and Lois Hetmansperger, Eldred & Luanne Kelley, Jane Kunze, Mary Jane Larsen, Bette McVety, Clotine Morgan, Carl Peters, Ebby & Hank Rhodes, Bob Sanger, Winnie Shiltz, and Mark Smith.

The 71st annual Avon Park Holiness Camp Meeting will be February 4th through February 14, 2010.

Scheduled Evangelists are Dr. Mike Kitsko, Rev. David Leeder, Dr. Norman Wilson and Dr. Jack French.

There are a few choice dorm rooms, a park model, and a trailer still available. Please contact Phyllis Sirk at 863-453-3861 with any questions.

Rev. Ray Bachman has been asked by the Camp to serve as the Bible study leader for the Tuesday morning sessions during January through March. His topic will be "Understanding Bible Prophecy Today."

This year will be Ray and Jeanne's sixth year at Avon Park Camp. He is a retired minister of The Missionary Church and now lives in Mountain Home, Arkansas. His study of prophecy has led him to write his latest book on the subject. It is titled The Love Letters of Jesus and was just released in late October. It deals with what Jesus requires as readiness for His return to Rapture His Bride. It is expected that the book will be available at the camp book store.

The first study of the winter will be on Tuesday, January 5, at 9 a.m.

Our new Vice President, Marilyn Brownrigg, will lead with the theme "Women With A Mission".

Thank God for a warm place to worship and praise Him with wonderful Christian fellowship during the winter months!

Missionary Church Day, Feb. 12, will see a much broader format this year. In addition to the usual noon meal and a time of fellowship, the day will continue with a second session following the afternoon service.

Missionary Church President Bill Hossler and his wife Margaret will be present to highlight many of the exciting things happening in Florida. Rev. Bruce Linhart, Florida Team Leader, will also be present.

Dr. Terry Zeitlow, VP of Development at Bethel College, will share updates from the college. He will have with him a student solist, Lindsey Tscheter who will sing in both meetings.

Jack French, one of our camp evangelists this year, will preach at the 10:30 service. Please make plans to spend this time in fellowship with Missionary Church members and friends. Please get the word out to others who would be interested in this event. If you have questions or comments about the day, email Ray Bachman: