Photo Credit: Bonnie Cole
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A weekly snapshot of what's happening at Christmount
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Welcome to Mountain Time!
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Time seems to be a little bit different when you're at Christmount. The stressful tick-tock of the clock is replaced by the dancing shadows of the trees; days are not measured in hours, but in experiences; and no matter the time of year, beauty is always in season.
This. Is. Mountain Time.
"Mountain Time" is also a weekly snapshot of what is happening here at Christmount. We send snippets of info, pictures, and blurbs about events. It's fun, informative, and keeps you connected. Take a deep breath and e
njoy!
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New Bunk Beds!
Camp Laurel Ridge on the other side of Black Mountain has new owners and they are renovating their cabins. These very nice (and very expensive) beds are being offered to Christmount for $100 / set. We would love to replace our old metal beds with these beautiful wooden ones.
If you would like to help with this project, you can! We would like to get all 40 sets, if possible (and hey, all things are possible, right?) Send a check marked for "bunkbeds" in any amount.
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Volunteers Wanted!
This weekend, we could use some extra hands around the kitchen. Friday 5-7pm; Saturday 7am-9am; and Sunday 7am-9am.
Give us a call - or send us an email - or stop by the office to learn more.
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Great Mercedes Raffle!
We are selling raffle tickets for $50 / ticket and are planning to draw a name on either New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
You can
click here
or on the picture of the car to go to a secure online donation page to get your ticket(s). One ticket for $50 or 10 tickets for $400. Hope you win!
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Job Fair!
We attended the first annual Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce Job Fair this week. We met lots of neighbors in the community while getting the Christmount name in front of the local community. We posted jobs for Development Director, Internships, Food Service, and Volunteers.
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Plan Your Summer 2020 Trip to Christmount!
We have lots of opportunities for you and your group to come to Christmount next summer! Begin planning now as spaces fill up quickly. Here are a few ideas and options for you to consider:
* Summer Mission Weeks - attend a Christmount Work Week or an Asheville Youth Mission experience at Christmount
* Volunteer at Camp Sunshine as a counselor or helper
* Work at Camp Lakey Gap as a counselor
* Work at Christmount as a Summer Intern
* Organize a Family Reunion
* Attend Music Workshop
* Bring a group to the Green Chalice Mission Camp
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Golden
Shovel #3!
We are looking for someone to be Golden Shovel #3 this week!
Our Golden Shovel goal is to raise $50,000 that will help underwrite the costs associated with Architect Fees as well as contracting with a professional firm to lead our Feasibility Study.
The project will result in new facilities that are accessible to all, usable year-round, and will increase our ability to accommodate more groups and events here at Christmount.
Only 8 shovels remain to be sold. Let me know if you are willing to purchase a shovel or two of your own. Or get a group together to raise the funds. A church, a group, a class, a family, a region, a company! Claim yours today with either a full or partial payment.
Special thanks to Barry Owens for building the nifty display rack for the shovels for the lobby.
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We Need
Your
Voice!
We are working on the Fall 2019 edition of the Christmount Voice and we had an idea! We would love to have articles from former campers, summer staff, and folks with a strong affinity for Christmount.
In 100 words or less, answer the following question:
What is one of your favorite Christmount memories?
Send your thoughts, stories, dreamy drafts to rob@christmount.org - or mail them to Christmount / 222 Fern Way / Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Deadline for submissions is October 5, 2019.
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Chautauqua 2019 -
A Great IDEA!
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We want to let you know that our Preacher of the Week, The Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Thomas was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer and underwent surgery to remove the kidney. We thank God for his successful surgery and positive prognosis that Bill is expected to make a full recovery. Our first concern, of course, is for Bill's health and recovery; so please keep him in your prayers for continuing healing.
And while he is gaining strength every day, understandably, he is unable to be with us. Bill was looking forward to his time with us and is so disappointed not to be with us this year.
And while we too will miss Bill, we are excited and grateful as we welcome Rev. Dr. Ben Bohren, Bill Thomas' long-time friend and colleague, to serve as our Preacher of the Week (see bio & photo on website).
As you read his bio you will soon realize that Ben will bring us insightful and meaningful ideas about the progress, challenges and vision of what it means to be faithful witnesses and participants in God's future; as the 21
st
Century Church, the world in which we live and the legacy we desire to leave the next generation.
We look forward to welcoming Ben to Chautauqua Comes to Christmount as he shares his rich experiences in the life of our Church as they are expressed through "I.D.E.A."
Chautauqua Comes to Christmount is Oct 21-25, 2019. Rooms are going fast - sign up soon!
Click here for more information and to register online
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Who-Who-Who's at Christmount?
Want to know who's coming to Christmount this week?
Owl
tell you...
- RV Volunteers
- Kiwanis Meeting
- Jobs For the Future Autism Garden Club
- Mt Level Baptist Church
- Luther Family Reunion
- University of Georgia Retreat
- Waterkeeper Regional Alliance
- Wake Forest University
- Hillyer Memorial Christian Church Retreat
- Curiosity Convention (no cats, please)
Christm
o
nt
... All We're Missing Is
U
!
Click here
to check the website for upcoming events
and to book YOUR event soon!
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The Mountains Are Calling...
We have some great programs and events coming up this Fall / Winter here at Christmount. The mountains are calling your name. Cool mornings ... hot coffee ... mountain views ... crows cackling ... and fires crackling. Need I say more?
Dec 21 --------- Holiday Cookie Exchange
(link coming soon)
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AFP Workshop
From time to time, I try to attend these Association of Fundraising Professionals workshops.
I almost always have the same thought beforehand: "Ugh. I don't really have time for this. A million things on my To Do List. Maybe I should skip this one."
But I don't skip it. I've paid my $15 bucks. So I go. And I ALWAYS have the same thought about halfway through the workshop: "THIS is exactly what I needed to hear. This is great information. These are great connections in the community for Christmount."
I remember having that same feeling about summer camp as a kid (and as an adult!). When I was a kid, my mom "made me" go to camp. I always dug in my heels. She always made me pack my bags. She always told me it was going to be a great week. And doggone it, she was always right.
Maybe you've been thinking about attending an event at Christmount this year or next year. If my mom was still here, she'd tell you to pack your bags. She'd tell you to have a good time.
And you would.
And I hope you will.
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