KATRINA REPAIR CONTINUES 

 

Camp Whispering Pines has been intentionally reaching people for Christ for over 60 years. In 2006 we had 285 children and adults make decisions at camp in spite of the massive Katrina damage. Over 4,000 people used our facilities in 2006 and all of them left spiritually encouraged.  

Because of Hurricane Katrina, Camp Whispering Pines has been involved in massive repair and rebuilding. Most of our buildings were damaged by strong winds and rain. We have replaced all of our roofs and our adult building had to be demolished. As of May 2007 we have had over 400 volunteers and dozens of churches, individuals and companies to contribute funds. Please follow this link to our heroes list of those who have helped.

 But as of April 2008 we still need $55,000 to complete the hotel with volunteer labor. The next Camp SMILE begins JUNE 1 and we need help to be in the hotel and have the nurses station constructed by then. We also need several more skilled and unskilled repair teams. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A LIST OF PROJECTS THAT STILL NEED TO BE DONE. Please contact info@campwhisperingpines.com to schedule a repair team or make a donation.

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How can you be a part of the recovery effort?

Their are three ways in which you can be a part of the recovery effort of Camp Whispering Pines. 

1. Prayer

     Please add the Camp and associational staff to your Wednesday night prayer list. We need your prayers as we seek God's direction in finding volunteers, ordering materials and raising monies to complete this project as well as others. We are still feeling the effects financially from feeding and housing volunteers, that have and continue to, rebuild the Gulf Coast. Please pray that God will provide the income that we need to continue to meet needs with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

2. Volunteers

     We are unable to afford to contract a construction company to rebuild our buildings. So we must rely on volunteers to help in the reconstruction. Over 400 volunteers from all over the country have traveled to our area to bring us to the point that we are today in our building. But we are needing many more. We are needing groups from churches, mission teams or individuals that can stay for a weekend or longer to help us move closer to completion. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR AN UPDATED LIST OF PROJECTS that your skilled or unskilled team can do. We are at the point that small groups and even unskilled groups can make an impact in one day. We have RV lots for volunteers to use. If you are interested to volunteering, please contact us at; 251-866-7868 or by e-mail info@campwhisperingpines.com 

3. Donations

     To rebuild our adult facility by a contractor it would cost $800,000.00. With the help of volunteers, we are estimating the cost being half, at $400,000.00. We are still needing monies to help us reach this goal. We still need $97,000 to complete the hotel, 60,000 to complete the chapel, $30,000 to complete the nurses station, and $25,000 to build the Disaster Relief and Maintenance Building. But as many of you know, material cost continue to rise. The longer it takes to rebuild, the higher the cost of materials. You can give in several different ways. A individual can sponsor a room for $2,000, furnish a room for $500, give a monthly donation or a one time gift. You may even consider asking a Sunday school class, a men's group, women's group, youth group or a congregation to pool their monies together to give. Click on Room Sponsorship Form to downloadable a form to distribute to individuals or groups.   We would be honored to name a building for a major donor.         

 

 

Other Katrina related Projects (For more information click the links below)

Nurses Station     Because of the damage to the original motel, we lost our nurses station. Please follow the link for a diagram and information. The cost is about $30,000 to build with volunteer labor. Funding and volunteers are needed. This may be a project that your family doctor or nurse would consider sponsoring. The nurses station is a vital part of Camp SMILE.. Any assistance we receive for this project is greatly appreciated. The next Camp SMILE begins JUNE 1 and we need help to have the nurses station constructed by then.

Chapel / Auditorium   The hotel is only the first major repair project that we have. Click on the link to see the extent of damage to our chapel. We still need volunteer teams to complete the new 100x60 metal chapel. Cracks that developed after the hurricane have opened up to 1 to 2 inch wide in each corner of the brick. Not only has the brick cracked but the foundation as well. The building is usable but needs to be refurbished or torn down. A new chapel is being constructed to replace it. The new chapel will be used to hold the traditional Camp S.M.I.L.E. talent show.

Disaster Relief and Maintenance Building    A tree fell on our old maintenance shed and we need assistance with purchasing and building a new one. It will house the MBA disaster relief materials, trailers and other Camp related materials.  This building is a 40x60 metal building and will cost $25,000 dollars. We will need to construct it with volunteer help as well. This would be a one day project of a group of 25 men. At this time, this project is on hold because of funding. 

 

Please consider being a part of this exciting ministry by contributing to the Camp Whispering Pines Rebuilding Program. You can be a part of changing hundreds of lives each year. For more information call the camp office for ways in which you can be a part of changing lives with your change. 


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If you would like to contribute to the Camp Whispering Pines Rebuilding Program, you can do so online. Click on the piggy bank above and follow the steps on how to enter your credit card information or call 251-866-7868 for more information. 

  

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