Newsletter
A quarterly publication for the Supporters of Zephyr Point
Welcome to our donor reporting letter called the Point Guard. For those of us who support this ministry with our prayers, time and resources: we act as guardians of Zephyr Point – thus the name Point Guards. As part of this team we want to encourage you with a brief devotional thought and keep you informed of news and prayer needs on a quarterly basis. Please open and enjoy the most recent editions of the Point Guard.
October, 2011
Dear Point Guards,
On the shoreline of our property is an incense cedar tree that is over 200 years old. It is one of the few old growth conifers left on our property. A century ago, this tree was spared for some reason when the rest of the Tahoe Basin was being logged out. It is wonderful to have this ancient tree on our grounds because it reminds me of how the past can impact the future. This tree has witnessed the ongoing ministry of Zephyr Point from the beginning – the thousands of lives that have been impacted by the testimony of Christ in creation and the teaching of scriptures. What tales this tree could tell if it could only speak!
Psalm 145:4 states that “One generation shall praise Thy works to another and shall declare Thy mighty acts”. This past summer was full of implanting the “Good News” about Christ in the hearts of the many children, youth and adults who enjoyed our grounds. Zephyr Point is not unlike our big cedar tree: an older (87 years now) parachurch ministry faithfully presenting and proclaiming God’s character to the next generation. It will be exciting to see over the next decades whose lives were impacted from the faithful sowing of this summer’s ministry. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful endeavor.
Sincerely in Christ,
Bedford Holmes
Executive Director
News from Zephyr Point
Development Report from the Director
Much of my time this summer has been spent organizing our new capital campaign and recruiting members for the campaign teams. We have 33 individuals committed so far. I am also pleased to introduce Shannon Huddy as our new Campaign Manager. She is a gifted individual that I met at my church and currently serves as an adjunct business professor at Sierra Nevada College. Starting in August our campaign cabinet began meeting. We have reviewed our job descriptions and begun the process of organizing the campaign teams. Pray for us as we frame up the campaign. Members of the cabinet are…
- Roger Sandmeier – Chairman
- Bedford Holmes – Zephyr Point Director
- Don Goehner – Campaign Consultant
- Shannon Huddy – Campaign Manager
- Joe Dalton – Zephyr Point Program/Development Manager
- Rev. Nancy Clegg – Zephyr Point Board President
New Board Officers
I am pleased to announce that the following individuals will be our board officers for 2012:
- President – Rev. Nancy Clegg – Delhi, CA
- Vice President – Bill Stigile – Woodbridge, CA
- Treasurer – Bill Hughes – Thousand Oaks, CA
- Secretary – Cindy Sadtler – Auburn, CA
Please pray for them also as they lead and guide Zephyr Point.
Quotes from the Summer
There is an old saying that “if your work speaks for itself – don’t interrupt”. In that vein please read the following comments from our guests and enjoy…
From Our New Day Camp
“My daughter came with our church and she had a great time. She is still talking about it. She talked about the leaders constantly. Thank you for providing such an excellent camp for my daughter and all the other children.”
“My kids L-O-V-E-D the camp program! The leadership was great as were the teaching of biblical principles and the activities. A+++++++ “
“I am thrilled that my children were able to participate in such a well-organized camp with such extraordinary counselors. I have worked with many counselors at different camps and these were by far the most patient, kind, enthusiastic, and gifted counselors!”
From Our Retreat Guests
“I am always reminded of God’s perfect love for me when I look around and see the beauty that I am surrounded by.”
“Good time to remember who I am and whose I am! Just being here is uplifting. Staff was very nice and helpful.”
“I personally rededicated my life to the Lord. And felt this weekend was a huge turning point in my walk with Jesus.”
“I have been converted to Christianity after a long life of agnosticism. I have seen the light. I praise the use of the Bible in the meeting rooms. It was very enlightening.”