2021 Summer Camp Report

 

IT WAS GREAT!!!!!!

Wow, summer 2021 is in the books. It was great to get back to normalcy in so may ways. However, God's working is never ordinary.

Since we were unable to run our normal camp programs last season, were were prepared in advance in some areas. Other areas took extra work and intentionality to get back into the rhythm of camp. When it all came together, it was another extra ordinary year of Brigade Camp in Ohio - our 86th year.

Thank you so much for your prayers and support for this important ministry. A special thanks to all who work and volunteer to make this ministry so special and fruitful. God continues to use camp to add members to His Kingdom, and to raise up leaders to carry His banner forward into a culture in great need.

Please take a few moments to read our camp directors report to get a small picture of how God worked at camp this season. Please pray for us as the team begins to plan for our next season of Brigade Camp at Stony Glen! See you at the Glen in 2022, DV!

Dale Kinkade

2021 Camp Director Report

From Dave Buncher

“let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” - Hebrews 10:22

Draw near to God. That is what I saw this summer at Brigade Camp at Stony Glen. Young men, boys, fathers and sons, fathers and daughters, drawing nearer to God. Each year God shows me a unique thing about Himself through my time each summer as the camp director. This year was God showing our campers drawing nearer to Him and his response.

 In most portions of scripture you see God, The Father sitting... CONTINUE READING HERE

Father & Son Spring Getaway 2021

 

May 7th & 8th

Quality Time for Fathers and Sons at Scenic Stony Glen (grades 1-12)

• Programming includes riflery, archery, 2 liter bottle rockets, devotions, and more
• Your choice of comfortable cabins or tent camping, along with Friday night snacks and Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bring your own bedding.
• Free-time activities include scenic hikes, fishing, and games (Bring your own fishing tackle)

At this time Stony Glen has a masking policy in common buildings, unless eating. Be prepared to wear masks during food service and other limited times.

More Information Here

The Passing of Russell Parsons

 I'm sad to announce the passing of Russell Parsons. Russell went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 3rd, celebrating Easter 2021 in the presence of the perfect Lamb.

Russell was very involved in ministering through CSB Ministries in Ohio for many years. I first remember Russell helping his good friend Harold Callahan with Stockade in Warren, Ohio. Russell was also a cherished member of Ohio Brigade Camp staff. When I was a junior counselor, I remember him umpiring our camp baseball games, and also being the victim of the kissing bandit. Like many, I was known to him as "boy" - even after I became the director of CSB Ministries and Ohio Brigade Camp. I really got to know Russell well when I was the onsite summer camp director. When not cleaning bathrooms, Russell would spend plenty of time in our air conditioned office. And it was not long before his memory and brilliance became evident. Russell would regularly remind me of things I needed to take care of, so I began to refer to him as my executive secretary.

Russel used his memory to memorize many Bible verses and passages. He ministered at camp by doing the jobs others would not want to do. He ministered to boys by praying diligently and consistently for them and for Ohio Brigade Camp.

Russell did all of this despite living with cerebral palsy. Well done good and faithful servant!

See Russell's Obituary Here

John Beaty 1949 - 2020

 John Beaty went into the presence of the Lord on December 5th. My early memories of John include playing football at the Battalion comporah with a very fast, wiry, short, tough guy. I also had the privilege of  serving as an assistant leader with him in an Observer Battalion cabin at camp, and visiting him of and on through the years.

You can see John's obituary here

Connie Patrick 1926 - 2020

Connie Patrick was reunited with her husband Bob as she entered the presence of the Lord November 5. I have fond memories of Bob leading crafts and Connie running the camp store when I was a Stockader at Brigade camp. The Patrick cabin at Stony Glen was built in honor of Bob.

You can see Connie's obituary here

Herald of Christ: Evan Proverbs

Evan Proverbs was awarded the Herald of Christ award on October 25^th at North-Mar Church of the C&MA. He is a member of North-Mar’s Christian Service Brigade, Battalion Unit 1180.

Evan successfully completed all requirements necessary to receive the highest honor awarded by Christian Service Brigade. The Herald of Christ award is the culmination of the Battalion achievement discipleship program. The award requires a minimum of a nine month internship with a committee of men guiding the candidate on a comprehensive journey through Bible study, memorization, and doctrine; biblical introspection; as well as ministry and community service.

Dale Kinkade, Regional Director for CSB Ministries, presented the award in the presence of family, friends, and members of the church and Battalion.

Evan is a resident of Southington, Ohio, and the son of Tom and Sherry Proverbs. Evan is attending Ohio University and perusing a degree in Media Arts – Games and Animation.

Evan's testimony includes God working greatly through Battalion. He began his essay, “When I first began my journey in the Battalion program, I did so quite unwillingly. However, throughout my walk, I have realized the true colors of Battalion and the guys there will be lifelong friends and brothers in Christ.”

Battalion 1180 is pleased to recognize Evan’s steadfast commitment and endurance in this great accomplishment.

Find out more about the Herald of Christ recognition.

Evan Proverbs with the men of his Herald of Christ committee