THRIVE AT 65

2012 is Camp Aldersgate’s 65th year in ministry.

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“Thrive at 65” is our 2012 annual campaign theme.  At the 65th year of ministry, we are indeed thriving...and we are headed into a thriving future for the next 65 years. 


On this page, we are sharing the ways we use your gifts and support to further the ministry of Aldersgate.  We also are providing you the opportunity to support us with our new automatic recurring financial contribution.  Thank you for looking over this information and for your decision to support us.



…My first week at Camp Aldersgate literally changed my life. In truth, it turned my world upside down, but the world that I was in now was so much better because God was in it. The past two years have been the same. I never knew what it felt like to sing God’s praises at the top of my voice, or to listen to amazing sermons by the campfire, or to cry from happiness because there was a God who loved me just because he could. In Camp Aldersgate, you can’t escape God, even if you wanted to. Every inch of it breathes of him, and you can feel it wherever you go. It fills you with this happiness that is almost impossible to explain…” 

 

Amy, a camper.

The three reasons we have an annual campaign:


  1. Bullet Personal Growth  We believe God provides for everyone’s personal needs, and in that provision he gives margin for giving.  Our annual campaign is an exciting avenue for anyone to prayerfully consider God’s will in their lives, including personal finances.   

  2. BulletTo go further, faster Through your gifts, we are able to achieve what we perceive as God’s will for Aldersgate by continuing our growth with new buildings . . .keep on top of unending maintenance of existing facility . . . improve technology . . . maintain excellence in staff and volunteers......and to help campers and guest have opportunities for life-long Aldersgate experiences. 

  3. Future Generations  Our vision for Aldersgate includes ...generations to come.....our annual campaign is part of what will ensures we can be here to serve those generations. 

What was accomplished in 2011 thanks to donor support.


  1. donate
onlineBuilt a $35,000 cabin,

  2. Click here topurchased a new refrigerator,

  3. gave a freezer,

  4. donated a fireplace screen,

  5. helped purchase a new computer,

  6. provided for repairs to our minivan,

  7. helped purchase new kitchen equipment,

  8. insulated the kitchen roof,

  9. SUMMER CAMP and more. 

What we have planned for 2012 donors to support.


  1. shapeimage_13_link_0The construction of 2 more cabins,

  2. renovation of 2 of the 4 lower cabins,

  3. upgrade to the kitchen dishwasher area,

  4. replace the camp’s tractor,

  5. CAMP ASBURYcontinue to expand our new retreat offerings,

  6. shapeimage_17_link_0add 12 mountain bikes into our program equipment,

  7. purchase other new program equipment such as 2 lathes, a rock tumbler, and replace worn-out archery equipment,

  8. purchased additionally needed mowing equipment,