When we think of child welfare, we often think of homelessness, hunger, and safety.We don’t often think of the experiences that create meaningful memories forkids. Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Flemingsburg, KY is working to ensure morekids have access to unique opportunities like summer camp.
Mt. Carmel recognized that too many children were missing out on learning aboutJesus. They identified a unique opportunity to connect God’s love andmeaningful memories for kids in their community. Mt. Carmel has partnered withRuggles Camp and Retreat Center to sponsor children in the community to attendcamp each summer for free. Mt. Carmel covers the cost of camp for all of thechildren they sponsor. Kids are able to participate in storytelling, arts andcrafts, carpentry, music, scripture memorization, and a trip through theWilderness with Moses.
“We are fortunate as a church family to have many children campers and volunteer adults to help with the success of these programs. We give thanks to God for the opportunity and the financial provisions that allow our congregation to provide the fee foreach camper that is sponsored by our church,” said Rev. Tim Ray, Pastor at Mt. Carmel. “This is an experience that the children often say when it is over, we can’t believe we have to wait another year to come back!”
ForKathy Livingood, the KyUMH Ambassador at Mt. Carmel, their partnership providesfor children to hear and sing about God’s love. “For those that come to us thathave not been to church before, I hope a seed is planted and that it is thefirst of many places they see God actively working.”
Mt. Carmel Methodist Church is working to extend Jesus’ love to their community. We are grateful for Mt. Carmel and church’s across our state who are working tomake Kentucky a better place to live for kids!
