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Well Friends and Family.  It seems it is that time of year again.  The Holidays are swiftly approaching, and Camp is quiet.  Our last retreat group of the year was last weekend, and now Camp will rest for a little over a month.  The office will still be buzzing with preparations for the new year, but the grounds will take a break from guests.  The Holidays are such an interesting time of the year.  For some, they bring fond memories of family and friends, and for others there are feelings of frustration and anxiety.  Well, this Holiday season I want to challenge you!  Thanksgiving is often viewed as a time of family, friends, food, football, and Black Friday (that was some great alliteration)!  Thanksgiving is certainly all of those things, but there is so much more.  This Thanksgiving remember all of the incredible things you have been blessed with.  Even though times might be tough, or you just aren’t a fan of the holidays, remember that there is always something worth being thankful for!  As we take a breather here at Camp, know that we are so thankful for the decades of staff and guests that have spent time with us in the Redwoods.  Camp Hammer is an incredible place because of the people that have filled it for over 40 years.  Our hope is that you know just how valued you all are.  So this holiday season, remember that there is always something to be thankful for!

Love,

Camp Hammer Staff

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Hey Friends!

With the Holidays in full swing, Camp Hammer wants you to remember the God who created the heavens and the earth, the one whom this holiday season is in honor of.  December is a great time at Camp because it is a season for the staff to take time and reflect on the amazing things God has done in the past year.  We are so thankful for God’s faithfulness in 2008.  Just a few of the amazing things that happened in 2008 are; over 100 young people made choices to follow Jesus!  Also, Camp was able to fill it’s pond for the first time in 4 years!  Obviously, those two examples are a small piece of the incredible things God did in 2008.  This month take some time and remember the amazing ways God has blessed you in the past year.  We are excited for what 2009 holds, and hope that you will choose to spend another week, or weekend with us at Camp Hammer!  We look forward to serving you, and this year tell your friends about the incredible ministry here at Camp Hammer!

Camp Hammer Staff

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