CCC News, April 2024

CCC News

Updates from the Christian Conference Center in Newton, Iowa

April 2024

From Your Interim Co-Directors

It is such a blessing to be able to serve here on Holy Ground. Each day brings joy. Whether it is welcoming new guests, working with staff and volunteers, or just catching our breath watching the wildlife and nature around us morning to night.

Our staff (Crystal, Greg, and Ines) and volunteers are resourceful and energized in their service as well. We are thankful for them and their dedication every day.

We appreciate being part of the wider Upper Midwest team. We are glad to be of support to each member as they mutually support us in our work together.

-- Linda and Jerry

Kitchen Repairs and Upgrade IS GETTING FINISHED!

Jerry, Greg and volunteers have begun the process of rehooking up the dishwasher and this week they will begin reconnecting appliances, and tabletops so that it was ready for our new cook to take over. We appreciate everyone who came to help as Disciples Together throughout this project. We could have never done it without you!

Would you, your congregation, or your organization like to donate to the kitchen project? Contact Linda (641-792-1226) to designate a donation for this $100,000 project.

Spring Clean Up & Summer Prep WORK DAYS a HUGE Success!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME AND WORKED!

Work projects completed throughout the April 19-21 weekend:

Grounds clean up of sticks and debris from the winter weather
Reestablishing the Mini-Putt golf course
Refreshing and Repairs in Chi Rho Country
Cutting, splitting, and stacking wood in Chi Rho and elsewhere
Preparing projects for Camp 2024 to be constructed at COW LAND
Cowland work projects clearing and creating teambuilding activity areas
Raking and Clearing weeds from the volleyball courts and rehanging the nets
Cleaning out the flowerbeds in preparation for mulch
Removing volunteer trees and weeds around the barn and preparing for rock
Trimming willows from the dam at Wolf Lake
Moving chairs, benches, and such from storage at Chi Rho and replace around campus
Fellowship and Lunch together each day
Refreshing the Program Office of activities
Clearing out and straightening craft supplies and camp carts

WE APPRECIATE THE 19 VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED WITH 6 STAFF ON FRIDAY and

the 47 VOLUNTEERS AND 7 STAFF WHO WORKED TOGETHER ON SATURDAY. A TOTAL

of 14 CHURCHES WERE REPRESENTED!!!

What's New at CCC?

Pictured below are some of the 15 new benches donated for the Bell Area, Playground, and elsewhere.

Samples of Groups on Holy Ground this spring

Junior Retreat
CYF Retreat
Disciple Women's Retreat
A reunion
Quilt Groups
Scout Groups
Individuals and Family Retreats

What's Coming up

on Holy Ground?

Moving back into our kitchen
Mulching, mulching, mulching
Prepaing for CAMP 2024 and
COWLAND low ropes course
Shaded area near the Playground
Getting Boatright Boathouse & shelter built
Dog trials for dog shows
Quilting Groups
Commission on Ministry
Weddings
Love, Grace, and Promise of Holy Ground DAILY

COW LAND teams course has begun!

New cabin day room furniture is now in all three cabins.

CCC Wish List:

Golf Cart (New or Used)
Funds to help with the Repair of Electric Golf Cart and new batteries
Entry rugs ($110 each, 2 needed)
Donations toward paint for cabins
Battery-operated 2" finish nailer
New chairs for College Ave Worship Center at $50/chair and we need 300 chairs --Donate one or many
Grab bars for bathrooms (About $30 each; 12 needed)
Tailgate lift for red pickup (see Tommy lift)

Click here to donate to a project.

Thank you for your continued support!

Thank you for all the ways you support the ministry of the Christian Conference Center! We value every gift of time, talent, and prayer. If you would like to make a financial contribution toward our ministry, simply click the link below. You can designate a gift to things like our operating fund, a special project, a memorial, or a camper scholarship.

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