Monk's Musings: Praise the Lord for 60 Years of Beacon

“Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise Him!” Psalm 147:1

A few weeks ago, 75 “Beaconites” of all ages came together at camp to celebrate Beacon Bible Camp’s 60th anniversary! It was a moving time of worship and prayer, testimonies and thanksgiving, anecdotes and laughter, as we praised the LORD together for His goodness throughout the history of four generations of families and campers whose lives have been indelibly changed though our contact with Beacon. From our simple beginnings with tents and small buildings, to the present day facilities we all know and enjoy, Beacon has encouraged and challenged many of us to have our eyes pointed to the marvels of Creation, and our hearts called to a living relationship with God! He continues to speak to us today through His twin books of Creation and Revelation.

A few were with us who lived those first few years of Beacon’s humble beginnings, and shared stories of Uncle Charlie and Aunt Thirsa, Ted and Barbara Becker, Bill and Mollie Weir, Ron Luke, Lou Landgraff, Ben Van Noppen, who together with many other volunteers, worked tirelessly to build roads and cabins, and run each season of camps, and gradually built up the buildings and facilities, and the reputation and extended camp family that we know today.

Many have helped administrate and keep up the campsite over the years, including Gary & Alice Wood, Tom & Liz Williams, Kevin & Cari McKelvey, Stephan & Naomi Smith, Dave & Julie Charters, Luke & Alyssa LaRocque, Mark & Judy Vandervecht, and now we have the privilege of serving here also. I’m sure there are many more that should be added to this list, but God knows their names, and He will give each their generous reward for God is no man’s debtor.

Praise the LORD for His faithfulness and provision during each of the past 60 years at Beacon Bible Camp! Thank the Lord for each of the pioneers who helped to build up Beacon over the past 4 generations. We are reaping the benefit of their sacrifice and service, but ultimately it is the LORD who has brought all this about, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

With all our best wishes as we anticipate the LORD’s continued blessing and guidance,

Andrew “Monk” & Marianne “Tia” Nunn