http://www.mounthermon.org/blog Stories of God at work through Mount Hermon Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:07:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As 2008 proves to be another exceptional year of ministry at Mount Hermon, it is also proving to be a year of challenge.  With economic fear on the rise, giving has slowed – when the need could not be greater!  Last year Project R.E.P.A.I.R. raised almost $500,000 towards much-needed infrastructure repairs.  ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2008/08/reaching-for-1-million/ Multiple fires began just before 2 p.m. today approximately 15 miles southeast of Mount Hermon, and are far enough away that they should not pose any danger to those guests attending Mount Hermon. The fires are located alongside Highway 1 between Airport Blvd. to the Mar Monte Avenue exit.  As of ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2008/06/watsonville-fire-update/ Fire Update: Firefighters continue to make significant progress in fighting the Martin Fire up near Bonny Doon. Thankfully, it does not pose a threat to Mount Hermon. Weather has been assisting with cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Some residents in the Bonny Doon area have been able to return to their homes. ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2008/06/mount-hermon-offers-rest-to-weary-firefighters/ As of 7:30 pm the fire is still burning and continuing to head away from the Mount Hermon area. The fire has grown to approximately 300 acres and more than 1,400 residents have been evacuated. For more up-to-date news coverage you can visit these local news websites: CAL FIRE Official Fire ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2008/06/martin-fire-update-2/ Some of you may have heard that there is another wildfire burning in the general Mount Hermon area. At this time the fire is 5 miles from Mount Hermon and currently moving away from our location. The fire at this time has burned approximately 50 acres and fire resources are ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2008/06/martin-drive-fire-update-1/ Redwood Camp's Zayante Lodge is perfectly situated along the Zayante Creek. With its large windows, the room seems to be enveloped by its surroundings. In such a blissfull setting, who would notice the carpet? We did. During the fall, winter and spring, Zayante Lodge's Meeting Room is the central hub for ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/focus-project-12-new-carpet-in-zayante-lodge/    Two years ago, Mount Hermon designed a more effective and attractive sign system to help guests navigate the conference center.  We were unable to install these new signs to budget constraints.  But now, thanks to generous donors of Project R.E.P.A.I.R., we have been able to purchase the metal brackets and ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2008/02/focus-project-11-look-for-the-signs/ Our friends from the Winkler Bible Camp Cross Current Discipleship School in Canada. This November was the fifth year that the Winkler group came to Mount Hermon on their annual service mission. The Winkler Bible Camp Cross Current Discipleship School is an 8-month program that combines in-class, Biblical training with various ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2007/12/focus-project-10-black-cabin-comes-down/ We have three new footbridges near the Fieldhouse (a great improvement over the old plywood boards) thanks to more of our unsung heros, our volunteers. The footings were poured in late September by the Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church Men's group from Yuba City. The actual bridges were built ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2007/11/focus-project-9-more-service-projects-completed/ Several well worn cabin decks and stairs sorely need replacing at Ponderosa Lodge. The volunteers enjoyed a beautiful day as well as great fellowship. Each deck was repaired by a team of 6 to 8 men led by an experienced carpenter. Volunteers mean so much to the continuing ministries at Mount Hermon. Recently ... http://www.mounthermon.org/blog/index.php/2007/10/focus-project-8-ponderosa-lodge-service-project/