Seth Hogan's Testimony

I grew up in a non-Christian home. I believed that there was a God, but did not know Him.

"He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." 1 John 5:12

When I was 12, my dad worked at a prison and was invited by the Chaplin to attend his church. I went to church on Sundays, but it did not impact my life. One day when the pastor was preaching about Hell, I finally believed and knew I was lost. Sitting in the pew, I prayed and asked Jesus to be my Savior. I did it out of fear of eternity in the lake of fire.

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom" Psalm 11:10a

But as time went on, I wanted Jesus to be my Lord because I loved Him, not just because I wanted to be saved from judgment.

"We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

Now I trust Him and lean on Him every day. He is my Rock. I take great comfort in the fact that I am going to Heaven, and that my salvation is secure.

"In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory" Ephesians 1:13-14

- Seth Hogan, Director Teen Camp

Winter Retreats Coming Up Soon!

An early reminder! Our Pre-Teen and Teen Winter retreats will be held the last two weekends in January. The Pre-Teen Winter Retreat is January 22-24 and the Teen Winter Retreat is January 29-31. If you know of any young people that have been before or would interested in going for the first time, encourage them to set their weekend aside now. Encourage them to bring a friend as well! More details and application forms will be sent out soon. Lets begin to pray now for great spiritual blessing as we start the new year!

Jim Lehmann Testimony

I came to know the Lord after lots of seed planting in Blasdell Chapel's Sunday School, watering and cultivating there and at home by my family, and then a special Billy Graham movie "Mr. Texas" shown in downtown Buffalo. It had been announced several weeks before and Mom and Dad took me with my brother Bob and his date, Rose Marie (now his wife).

It was there I was impressed with my personal need of the Savior and accepted him. I was 9 years old then, in February of '53. I was baptized that spring, attended Camp Li-Lo-Li the first year that summer at old Camp 11 in the state park, and have been active with camp for over 50 of the 56 years it has been in existence.

- Jim Lehmann, board member

Northgate Bible Chapel Retreat

On October 16-18, 2009 Northgate Bible Chapel had their second annual retreat at Camp. We came expecting to enjoy the fall colors and fellowship, but the Lord had other plans. Instead of a fall retreat, we were treated to frosty temperatures and some snow. Not what we expected, but enjoyable all the same!

Over 90 people attended the retreat. We enjoyed time playing games together, taking a hike, playing in the snow, and of course opening up God’s Word. A special thanks to the Larter Family (Dave, Amy, Sarah, Beth and Allison) and Heather Nicholson for cooking our meals and to Andy Bennett for playing the role of excellent host.

We had a great time and look forward to doing it again!

- Jim O'Shea
-Pictures by Aaron Milford