February 2010

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Mark Kenning

blessing upon blessingby Maria Shupe, Executive Director

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2009 highlands christmas party and auction celebrates ministry of volunteers

This morning, in my daily devotions I read, “Faith and

obedience live in remembrance and repetition. Remembrance becomes the power of the present because of the living God who once acted for me and who reminds me of that today.” (I Want to Live These Days with You by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, pg.15)

As we look forward to 2010 and celebrating sixty-five years of ministry at Highlands, it is valuable to take a peek back, and remember how our years have been filled with blessing upon blessing as the living God has acted for us.

The Highlands Vision tells us about the expenses for the first season of ministry:

“Installation of a five-kilowatt 115-volt electric lighting plant to update the electrical system cost $665.73. Purchase of fifty bunk beds, one hundred mattresses, one hundred pillows, one hundred chairs and four tables provided accommodations for the campers at a cost of $805. The insurance bill totaled $61.02. Charles Jensen, who served as the maintenance person for the summer, received a salary of $25.00. Leaders spent $111.06

on camp supplies to begin the season at a bare minimum. The kitchen acquired dishes, pots, pans, an icebox, and an electric stove for $164. The Stangers were reimbursed for the down payment, and Mrs. P. B. Bailey received $400 in interest on the loan. The grand total of expenses equaled $4,069.94. Contributions by churches and individuals in 1946 totaled $5,642.66.” (pg. 37)

In the summer of 2009, we participated in a unique program with Energy Solutions Unlimited. Through this program light fixtures throughout

A good time was had

by all who were able to gather at Highlands on December 5, 2009, for the annual Christmas party. Included in the 2009 Highlands Christmas party was delicious food prepared by the Highlands Food Service Staff, a short preview of the 2010 summer camp schedule, an auction to benefit

our debt reduction, and most importantly, the recognition of volunteers who help ensure a vibrant ministry at Highlands.

Recognizing that it takes all different kinds of volunteers to make the ministry happen, Highlands decided to recognize four separate individuals who represent various ways of sharing gifts and talents with Highlands. These four individuals are Mark Kenning, Geoff Noble, Rev. Sue Spencer, and Rev. Janet Schlenker.

Mark Kenning is a Commissioned Lay Pastor at the Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church in Goodrich, Colorado, and a long-time volunteer at Highlands. Mark was recognized for his service on the Facilities/Operations Sub-Committee. Mark also has a huge commitment to helping Highlands with special projects like painting roof vents, building and donating signs and rocking chairs, and helping to find creative ways to help Highlands save money. Mark’s service as chair of the Facilities Sub-Committee transitioned the role and name of the committee to the Operations Sub-Committee — thus embracing a much broader focus for the work of that sub-committee. Mark says in receipt of his award, “Thanks for the honor. But it's not me that should be honored,

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Highlands were retrofitted, allowing us to take advantage of a one-time Boulder County grant and rebates from our power authority for reducing wattage. Overall, we had three cabins rewired to bring them up to code, and fixtures throughout the cabins and retreat center replaced. We expect to see an energy savings of $2335 per year. Total cost of the work done was $22,126. Our cost on this project after rebates and grants is $3647.

Despite the economic difficulties of 2009, donors have remained remarkably faithful to Highlands, providing blessing upon blessing. In 2009, our total donations were $918,051.70. This represents $523,164.62 in restricted donations, primarily for debt reduction, which help to insure the long term future of Highlands. We also received $209,240.06 in unrestricted support. Unrestricted gifts, along with support from our presbyteries, are essential to the ongoing operations of Highlands.

More remarkably, in these tough economic times, Highlands has seen a growth in generated income and the number of campers and guests using our facilities. Our generated revenue shows 29% growth in the last five years. In 2009, we had 16,598 guest days, also demonstrating significant growth over the previous five years. Blessing upon blessing has been ours!

In 2010 it is anticipated that our insurance costs will be $51,000, and interest payments will be $106,000. The 2010 Highlands Budget includes $1,470,482.45 in Operating Expenses plus an anticipated $750,000 in Debt reduction totaling $2,220,482.45.

Generous donors in the first year of our “Move the Mountain . . . Expand the Impact” Capital Campaign have enabled us to make significant debt reduction payments. In addition to our mortgage, we have a current Draw Note balance of $365,900 which is at the same interest rate and terms as our mortgage. Combined, our long-term debt is $1,810,635. In 2009, when our total debt fell below $2 million dollars, our bank was able to release a certificate of deposit that was being held to guarantee this loan. This certificate of deposit was provided by Denver Presbytery as a part of their partnership in ministry. Releasing these funds not only indicated the growing strength of Highlands’ financial position but provided funds for ministry in Denver Presbytery. In 2010, we look forward to reaching the first goal of our capital campaign when donors provide $1,000,000 in gifts and pledges. To date, donors have provided $781,966.09 in gifts and pledges to eliminate our debt!

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As we look to 2010, our blessings are not all about numbers and finances. A year ago, Michelle Ruiz wrote in this newsletter about her “Highlands Inspired Decision.” Michelle has been a camper at Highlands and since 2007 has served on summer staff. Michelle will be graduating from CSU this spring, and is looking forward to going to seminary in the fall. This week I got to visit Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with Michelle, as she considers where she will go in the fall. It is a joy to talk with her and pray for her as she discerns Gods call in her life. The blessings upon blessings for Highlands includes the stories of many who walk deeper in their faith, and experience God’s claim on their lives in new ways because of their time here! Uncountable blessings upon blessings for 65 years! Thanks be to the living God who still acts for us!

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spring work days

Saturday, May 8thand

Saturday, May 15th

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Lunch Provided

This spring, we are offering two work days for you to choose from, so that you can share your gifts and

talents while volunteering at Highlands! Mark your calendar now and plan to join in the fellowship and fun. We’ll be opening cabins and buildings that have been closed for the winter and doing special projects to help prepare for an incredible summer program.

Please call (303-747-2888) or e-mail Holly ([email protected]) to let us know to expect you!


Geoff Noble

Rev. Janet Schlenker

Rev. Sue Spencer

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it's God. I really mean that.” This attitude and humility is represented in the spirit of all four of our recognized volunteers.

Geoff Noble is a newly retired individual from Centennial, Colorado, who spent two weeks at Highlands this summer helping out in maintenance and facilities. When asked why he offered

up two weeks of his time this summer, he said, “Because my wife makes me . . . NO!” But Geoff is married to the 2008 Distinguished Volunteer, Annely Noble, and he says that she is a role model and mentor for him. Geoff said, “Her passion for Highlands is infectious. Her enthusiasm and passion spilled over and I ‘caught the bug’.” Geoff said that he chooses a more “hands on approach” to his volunteering, and that it is very gratifying to see the before and after of his work in and around the

Retreat Center, painting around camp, etc.

Rev. Sue Spencer is the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Akron, Colorado. Sue has consistently

offered her gifts and services as a volunteer Bible Study/Worship Leader for the summer camp program. She has served at Highlands for a week or two each year since 2006. Sue has also served as a Design Team member for more than a few youth retreats, and serves as a gracious

encourager of the ministry at Highlands to all whom she encounters. Sue told Highlands that one of the reasons she volunteers is that “Church camp can be such an important experience for kids. I like working with kids. My mom had a really important experience at camp and that’s been passed on to me.”

Rev. Janet Schlenker is a retired pastor living in Aurora, Colorado. Janet has served as the chair of the Highlands Personnel Sub-Committee for the past three years, and has graciously and professionally helped serve the personnel needs of Highlands. During her time as Stated Clerk of Denver Presbytery, Janet served an integral role, in the early 2000s, in developing the relationship between Highlands, the Presbytery of Denver and the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks. Her work, along with others, eventually led to the establishment of the Joint Highlands Committee and the mutual partnership which is currently enjoyed by all parties today.

We thank Mark, Geoff, Sue and Janet for their valued support of Highlands. We also would like to thank Dr. Chrissy Starcher for volunteering time and energy coordinating the “Palettes and Pieces” auction. This event attracted various items from numerous donors in an effort to help reduce the Highlands debt. Due to the hard work and generosity of many individuals, over $7,000 was raised to help pay down the mortgage on the retreat center.

As proven by the various gifts and talents shared by these distinctive volunteers, it takes a diverse community of individuals to make the ministry of Highlands happen on an every day basis. We hope and pray that you too may become inspired to share your gifts and talents with us. Whether it’s doing manual labor around the campus, serving on a committee, interacting with summer camp participants, or offering another unique talent, we believe that everyone has something to share to enhance the work we do for God at Highlands.

Rocky Mountain Fourth of July Family Vacation July 2 – 5, 2010

Writing Your Spiritual Memoirs September 27 – 30, 2010

Be sure to go to www.way-points.org and check out over thirty other programs that will be offered around the nation!


2010 summer camp curriculum… “be a hero”

The summer camp theme for 2010 at Highlands is “Be a Hero.” At Highlands, being a hero for God means knowing that, through the power of Christ, when we recognize a need we are able to take a risk and step out in

faith to act with love and justice. Being a hero for God involves understanding that God calls and equips us to do some of what Jesus and other biblical heroes did. And for us, like the Biblical heroes, this work is often done in simple ways, with every day things, and by ordinary people. We invite you to join us this summer to discover and discern what it means to be a hero in and for Jesus Christ.

Week 1 Program GradesJune 13 - 18 Mid High Camp 6th - 8thJune 13 - 18 Senior High Adventure 9th - 12thJune 13 - 16 Rough Riders 1A 6th - 8thJune 16 - 18 Rough Riders 1B 6th - 8thJune 13 - 16 Mother Daughter Ages 5 & Older

Week 2June 20 - 23 3rd Grade Camp 3rdJune 20 - 25 4th/5th Grade Camp 4th - 5th June 20 - 25 Trailbusters 7th - 9thJune 20 - 25 Mid-High Adventure 6th - 8th June 20 - 25 Eco-Stewardship Camp 6th - 8th

Week 3June 27 - July 2 Senior High Camp 9th - 12thJune 27 - July 2 Saddle Soars 9th - 12thJune 27 - July 2 Mid-High Adventure 6th - 8th

June 27 - 30 GPGC Ages 6 - 8June 30 - July 2 3rd/4th Grade Camp 3rd - 4th

Week 4July 2 - 5 4th of July Vacation AllJuly 7 - 9 Rough Riders 3A 6th - 8thJuly 7 - 9 Mid-High Camp 6th - 8thJuly 7 - 9 3rd/4th Grade Camp 3rd - 4thJuly 7 - 9 Wildflower Camp Adult

2010 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULEWeek 5 Program Grades

July 11 - 16 Night Owl Camp 6th - 8thJuly 11 - 16 Senior High Adventure 9th - 12thJuly 11 - 16 Leaders in Training 10th - 11thJuly 11 - 16 Trailbusters 7th - 9thJuly 11 - 14 3rd Grade Camp 3rdJuly 14 - 16 GPGC Ages 5 - 7

Week 6July 18 - 23 Mid-High Adventure 6th - 8thJuly 18 - 23 Trailbusters 7th - 9thJuly 18 - 21 Buddy and Me Ages 5 - 12July 18 - 23 Senior High MAD 9th - 12thJuly 18 - 23 4th/5th Grade Camp 4th - 5thJuly 18 - 23 Outdoor Leadership 10th - 12th

Week 7July 25 - 30 5th/6th grade camp 5th - 6thJuly 25 - 30 Trailbusters 7th - 9thJuly 25 - 30 Mid High MAD 6th - 8thJuly 25 - 30 Mid High Adventure 6th - 8thJuly 25 - 28 GPGC Ages 8 - 10

Late SummerAug 1 - 6 Saddle Soars 9th - 12th

• New (or used and still working!) laptop computers to help enhance our summer camp program.

• 3 tiered scaffolding with rollers.• Audio visual carts.• Ten pairs of MSR Denali Classic snowshoes. Assorted colors. $140.00 each. • Financial gifts to support the camper scholarship fund. • Ice maker and dispenser for beverage area. Approximate cost: $2,000 - $2,500.

wishlist . . .

the milestone ride and benefit for highlands

On July 17, 2010, Cleon Kimberling, a long-time Highlands supporter and committee member, will celebrate his 80th birthday. On that day, Cleon invites you to join him in celebration with the Milestone

Ride – a bicycle event 20 miles in length and 3,029 feet in elevation gain from Hall Ranch in Lyons, Colorado, to the doors of the Highlands Retreat Center. If you are not a bicyclist, you can still join in the festivities and show your support of Highlands by participating in a jig-saw puzzle tournament, or a hike around the property! More information is available on-line at www.highlandscamp.org.


new for summer 2010:

day camp off the mountain!In the summer of 2009, Highlands continued a pilot

project of taking our camping program off the mountain and into local congregations. During the week of June 21 – 25, five staff members traveled to Iglesia Presbyteriana de Valverde, a bilingual congregation in Denver, to share our skills during a bilingual day camp. The next week, June 28 – July 2, four staff members traveled to Dalton, NE to share a day camp ministry with children and youth in the panhandle of Nebraska, in partnership with the Parish of the Plains through the Dalton Presbyterian Church. Through these two partners, over 120 more children and youth heard good news about God’s Kingdom and how we can participate in this incarnational movement.

We have really enjoyed our partnership with these two congregations and sharing in how God has blessed these ministries. Currently, we are stepping out in faith and

expanding our program in partnership with other congregations to offer day camp somewhere in the Front Range region all summer long! After an application process in the fall, Highlands has chosen seven different congregations to partner with this summer. Our partnership list includes:

First Presbyterian Church, Aurora, COWeldon Valley Presbyterian Church, Goodrich, CO

Iglesia Presbyteriana de Valverde, Denver, COStrasburg Presbyterian Church, Strasburg, CO

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Northglenn, CODalton Presbyterian Church and the Parish of the Plains, Dalton, NE

First Presbyterian Church, Sydney, NEHighlands is really excited about these opportunities for partnership, creative programming, and most importantly

– sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to even more children and youth. We invite you to join us in prayer and excitement about this new program opportunity! Highlands will be hiring additional staff and using additional resources to make this program happen, but we trust that God will provide all that is necessary (and more!) for the gospel to be proclaimed. Pray that God will bless our partnership with these congregations, that planning, coordination, and implementation of the program will be smooth and effective. We’ll give an update in the fall with highlights of this special ministry!

At Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat CenterWorld Affairs Conference: Reflecting in the Rockies

April 4 – 9, 2010

Emerge Into Spring At Rocky Mountain National ParkMay 2 – 7, 2010

Rocky Mountain High: John Denver andRocky Mountain National Park

June 13 – 17, 2010

An Intergenerational Exploritas forGrandparents & Grandchildren!

Summer Spectacular in the Colorado RockiesAugust 8 – 13, 2010

Summer Action in the Colorado Rockies(Adventure Camp for Grown-ups!)

August 15 – 20, 2010

Aspenglow and Mountainfolk: Autumn in the Colorado Rockies

September 12 – 16, 2010

Rocky Mountain Halloween: The Stanley Hotel and Other Things That Go Bump in the Night

October 28 – 31, 2010

Be sure to go to www.exploritas.org today to register!


2009 mount meeker society

Members of the 2009 Mount Meeker Society are those who have given $1,000 or more annually to Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center.

Members of the Mount Meeker Society are invited to the Mount Meeker Society Dinner on Sunday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. This year, we will be celebrating the specific contributions of the following individuals and congregations:

Frank and Gloria Walsh First Presbyterian Church, Yuma, Colorado

Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado

Bruce JonesGerald & Jane Olson Mordhorst

We hope you will join us and bring a guest! We look forward to a very special dinner and time of celebration! Please mark your calendar and plan to join us!

mount meeker donors

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Terri Anderson

Mary F. Asmus

Delaney Bensler

Pat & Rich Blatzer

Walter & Mary-Ruth Duncan

John & Beth Elvig

Darrel & Patricia Fenton

Sibyl Goerner

Rusty & Barbara Guy

Ray Hauser

Reverend Jane Hays

Donna & Stan Herman

Richard & Kay Hoch

Ray & Janie Johnson

Bruce Jones

Leonard & Kathleen Kellogg

Mark & Diane Kenning

Cleon & Betty Kimberling

Don & Barbara Korrey

Ron & Sylvia Kuhns

Don & Ruth Lewis

Ethel N. Lindstrom Estate

Neil & Judy Lindstrom

Reverend Hervey & Jean Macferran

Bob & Carol Matchett

Loren & Katharine Maxey

Frank & Carol Medsker

James & Kathleen Miller

Russ & Judy Napier

Kent & Jane Nelson

Annely & Geoff Noble

Gerald & Jane Olson Mordhorst

Sam & Kathlyn Oltmans

Elizabeth Price

Stephanie Johnson and Paul Rekow

Fred & Patty Roecker

Reverend Daniel & Elizabeth Saperstein

Reverend Janet Schlenker

Laveda Sears

Mark & Jayne Sears

Reverend Bob & Ginger Sheldon

Maria Shupe

Mac & Mary Smith

Kevin & Chrissy Starcher

Gloria & Frank Walsh

Tom Weathers

Nancy & Al White

Reverend Paul & Marcia Wiener

James & Helen Williams

Betty Willis

Anna Pauline Henry Fenicle Trust

Berthoud, First Presbyterian Church

Boulder, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

Broomfield, Presbyterian Church of Broomfield

Dalton, Dalton Presbyterian Church

Denver, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Estes Park, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies

Ft. Collins, First Presbyterian Church

Ft. Collins, Westminster Presbyterian Church

Lakewood, Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church

Littleton, First Presbyterian Church

Longmont, Westview Presbyterian Church

Loveland, Mtn. View Presbyterian Church

Odells Partnership

Presbytery of Denver

Presbytery of Plains and Peaks

Yuma, First Presbyterian Church

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2009 honor roll of donors

Dottie Abercrombie

Donald & Sylvia Adams

Reverend Stan & Linda Adamson

William & Marian Adcock

Bob & Kathy Addleman

Robert & Barbara Allan

Kermit & Judy Allard

Ken W. Allison

William & Nancy Almond

Kenneth & Cynthia Anderle

Judith & John Anderson

Mariette & Herman Anderson

Terri Anderson

Karl F. Anuta

Virginia Arter

Kenneth & Ethel Ashley

Mary F. Asmus

D. Kendall & Beverly Atkins

James & Karen Baer

Roger & Bonnie Baird

David & Julie Bartlett

Lelia R. Batton

Irvin & Garneta Bauerle

Ron & Sarah Baxa

Rita & George Beahan

Ralph & Mary Bender

Roland & Cathy Benigno

Diana Bennett

Delaney Bensler

Julie & Jerred Berner

Pat & Rich Blatzer

Donald & Rosalie Boggs

Bob Born

Julie A. Boston

Robert & Shirley Briggs

Don & Marlene Brining

Susan Bunic

Gail Burger

Bryan & Corinne Burke

Craig & Karen Butler

Ray & Joann Callan

Bob & Alda Campbell

Shauna Campbell

Donald & Audrey Carey

Susan E. Carrell

Elizabeth Chamberlin

Sheryl Champ

Craig & Marilyn Chester

J. Thomas & Beverly Clark

Joseph Coop

John W. Cousins

Robin Cuany

Meg & John Curtiss

Bruce & Marilyn Dalton

William & Christine Deegan

Beverly & Lyle Dehning

Brint & Carolyn Deighton

Reverend Donald & Pennie Dexter

Daniel & Reverend Nancy D'Ippolito

Kitty & Rick Dobbs

Randall & Sandy Donahoo

Robert & Nanette Dornan

Elizabeth G. Douma

Edward & Betty Dumph

Walter & Mary-Ruth Duncan

John Dynes

Suzanne Dysard

David & Betsey Eggler

Lynn Eisenhart

John & Beth Elvig

Pat & Bill Emerson

John & Gene Estes

Carol E. Farnsworth

Darrel & Patricia Fenton

Lesley Fields

Jack & Shirley Filer

Bridget & Bruce Fishburn

Les & Barbara Foiles

Raymond & Lynelle Follum

Jean Frazier

Thomas & Babette Frazier

Stephanie & Bryan Fritz

Jane Gardner

Reverend June & Bob Geller

Larry & Mary Giauque

Reverend Frank & Maria Gibson

Dr. Wilma Gillespie

Maxine Gleason

Sibyl GoernerReverend Alton & Marilyn

GoodenbergerGordon & Dorothy Gorrell

John & Ree Goth

Alice Green-Shepherd

Michael & Debra Greever

Dan & Kathryn Griffee

Kent Ira & Fredika Groff

Rusty & Barbara Guy

Zelma Hall

William & Helen Hanna

Gene & Barbara Harano

Jean Hardin

Ronald D. & Priscilla Harris

Mary Hathaway

Ray Hauser

Reverend Jane Hays



Suzanne & Ron Hedrick

Raymond & Carol Heltenberg

Donna & Stan Herman

Susan & Anthony Herold

Reverend John & Valerie Hess

Rick Hesse

Margaret & Dean Hirt

Bob & Margie Hladik

Marsha & Ken Hobert

Richard & Kay Hoch

Reverend Erik Holm

Randle & Marian Hope

Kay Hourigan

Judy Johnson

Ray & Janie Johnson

Bruce Jones

Louise Jouard

Martha Kannair

Cheryle & Daniel Kapsak

Edward & Jane Kellenberger

Reverend Kent & Janet Keller

Leonard & Kathleen Kellogg

Jack Kelly

Mark & Diane Kenning

Cleon & Betty Kimberling

Jan Kirkpatrick

Don & Barbara Korrey

Ron & Sylvia Kuhns

Richard & Phyllis Ladine

Julie & Jim Lays

Ila J. Leavy

Jim & Ann Leh

Richard & Barbara Lengel

Don & Ruth Lewis

Ethel N. Lindstrom Estate

Neil & Judy Lindstrom

Eric & Jan Lord

Reverend Hervey & Jean Macferran

Nancy & David Mann

Glen & Margaret Manske

Donald & Dorothy Martin

Pauline Martin

Bob & Carol Matchett

Ruth Maughan

Loren & Katharine Maxey

Mary & James McCarron

Reverend Rich & Betsy McDermott

Kathleen McGannon

Robert & Donna McKee

Walter & Ruth McKee

Frank & Carol Medsker

Amy & William Mickles

James & Kathleen Miller

Melvin & Geraldine Moore

Gerald and Jane Olson Mordhorst

Stuart & Linda Morgan

Paul & Mary Ellen Moyer

John & Janet Mulay

David & Pam Murphy

Russ & Judy Napier

Kent & Jane Nelson

John & Patricia Nick

Jim Niquette

Annely & Geoff Noble

Violet Noonan

Jim & Carol Nussbaumer

Jeri & Fermin Obias

Sam & Kathlyn Oltmans

Allen & Marcia Page

David & Emily Peeples

Richard Peeples

John & Judy Pehrson

Kimberly Pehrson

Brian Perry

Robert & Saundra Powell

Elizabeth Price

Mary Price

Sandy ProutyMary Talmage Rada & Matthew

SchroerJoan Rader

Charles Reese

Gerome & Norma Reeve

Stephanie Johnson and Paul Rekow

Laura & Paul Richard

Walter Richards

Gerald & Barbara Roberts

Rod & Jo Anne Roberts

Fred & Patty Roecker

Reverend Brad & Mary Sue Rohwer

Larry & Sharon Roos

Sherrie Ross

Betty Rowley

Sara A. Rundus

Sylvia & James RylandReverend Daniel & Elizabeth

SapersteinGinger Saul

Joan & Lyndel Saxbury

Reverend Janet Schlenker

Douglas & Julie Scott

Laveda Sears

Mark & Jayne Sears

Reverend Bob & Ginger Sheldon

Jeri Shepherd

Maria Shupe

Annabelle Simpson

Blair & JoAnne Smallwood

Jay & Caroline Smith

Mac & Mary Smith

Marc & Carol Smith

Charles & Beth Sparks


Phyllis J. Sparks

Reverend Sue Spencer

Kevin & Chrissy Starcher

William & Mary Starker

Doris Stenson

Charles & Fan Steward

Reverend Richard & Jo Stewart

Greg & Wendy Supron

Charles & Pamela Surratt

John & Mirabel Sweet

Jennifer & Gary Thomas

Ruth Tomich

Jean & Thomas Tonoli

Dee Twombly

Pam & David Van denberg

Reverend Peter & Lavona Vanderveen

Steve & Georgia Wagner

Frank E. Walsh

Gloria & Frank Walsh

Kent & Patricia Waltermire

Linda Walz

Kathryn Ward

Hanna & Jack Warren

David & Sarah Wasson

Page & Nona Watson

Gene Watt

Tom Weathers

Beverly & Larry Webber

Randall & Rhona Weiss

Patricia A. Welker

Wayne & Rochelle Wendell

Mark & Jeanne Werner

Jane Westfall

JoAnne & Jim White

Nancy & Al White

Reverend Paul & Marcia Wiener

Duane & Patricia Wiens

Ivan & Ginger Wilkinson

James & Anna Wilkinson

James & Helen Williams

Betty Willis

James & Loreta Wilson

Richard & Carol Wilson

Michelle Witherspoon

Rosemary Wolf

Donald Wollenzien

David Wortendyke

Gerry & Jeanne Wright

Scott & Karen Yarberry

Marilyn & Fred Yates

Akron, First Presbyterian Church

Anna Pauline Henry Fenicle Trust

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Arvada, Arvada Presbyterian Church

Berthoud, First Presbyterian ChurchBoulder, Valmont Community

Presbyterian ChurchCentennial, Grace Presbyterian Church

Dalton, Dalton Presbyterian ChurchDalton, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran

ChurchDenver, Montview Boulevard

Presbyterian ChurchEstes Park, Presbyterian Community

Church of the RockiesFt. Collins, Westminster Presbyterian

ChurchGroup Publishing, Inc

Gurley, Grace Lutheran ChurchKimball, First Presbyterian Church of

KimballLakewood, First Presbyterian ChurchLakewood, Shepherd of the Hills

Presbyterian ChurchLittleton, First Presbyterian ChurchLongmont, Central Presbyterian

ChurchLongmont, Westview Presbyterian

ChurchMilliken, First Presbyterian Church

Odells Partnership

Parish of The Plains

Presbyterian Foundation

Presbytery of Denver

Presbytery of Plains and PeaksStrasburg, Strasburg Presbyterian

ChurchTimnath, Timnath Presbyterian Church

Wray, First Presbyterian Church

Yuma, First Presbyterian Church



Barbara AnutaDewey Brown

Mary CalhounCarolyn B Cuany

Betty Jo DayBecky Ericson

Russell GardnerKen Husbands (multiple gifts)

Lauren JohnsonKen and Evelyn Keith

Helen MattoonKathy Maxey (multiple gifts)

Fran Mitchell (multiple gifts)J. Ken Monk

Helen & John OlsonEvelyn C. Peterson

Paul & Margaret PhaneufBetsy Johnson Ryland

J Robert Ryland Jr (multiple gifts)John David Ryland

J Lee SearsVirginia Weathers (multiple gifts)

Lucille WilliamsEthel B Wilson (multiple gifts)

Earl WolffMarie H. Wollenzien

Harold WrightJeanne Wright

Fred Wright

2009 gifts in memory of . . .

2009 gifts in honor of . . .KW Allison's BirthdayMary Fran Asmus' BirthdayDr. Evan BlanchardJohn BylRita CampbellKathy Dudzinski's BirthdayRev Bill Dysard for Father's DayWilliam Francis' BirthdayJohn Francis' BirthdayAl & Marilyn GoodenbergerAl & Marilyn Goodenbergers'

BirthdaysLois Jenson's Birthday

Barney Jenson's BirthdayBetty Anne Jones' BirthdayHannah & Mary KapsakBetty Kimberling's BirthdayCleon & Betty Kimberling

(multiple gifts)Cleon Kimberling's Birthday

(multiple gifts)Louie & Phylis KnoflicekCraig Kozak's Birthday

(multiple gifts)Miller Children, Grandchildren, and

Jesus

Oldt FamilyJane Repert's BirthdayJohn & Ruth SensenigJohn Shepard's Birthday John & Riitta Shepard's AnniversaryKevin StarcherNell & Bill StarkerDave StromHannelore WellsFamily Blessings at HighlandsThe New Year

highlands celebrates sixty-five yearsof ministry in 2010

Did you know that in August of 1945, Boulder Presbytery authorized its Christian Education Committee to appoint a committee in order to secure a location and raise funds for a tract of land for a new camp and

conference ministry? This act of the presbytery is considered the birth of the current Highlands ministry located in the beautiful mountains of Allenspark, Colorado. What began as a small and primitive summer-only operation has transformed and grown into a first-class facility, operating year round and serving over 17,000 guests annually.

To celebrate sixty-five years of strong and vibrant ministry, Highlands will be offering special events and programs throughout 2010 in honor of the ministry of Highlands and the hard work and vision of those initial pioneers in camp and retreat ministry. Come up and celebrate sixty-five years of grace in a beautiful place with us! Highlands wants to ensure that we get our 65th anniversary information and specials to all of the Highlands family. Do you know a former camper, counselor, volunteer, etc. who does not receive our newsletter? If so, please call (303-747-2888) or email Holly ([email protected]) at Highlands to share names and contact information for these friends of Highlands.


Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDOmaha, NE

68102Permit No. 1951

For more information about Highlands Presbyterian Camp &

Retreat Center Contact 303-747-2888

[email protected] u www.highlandscamp.org

MISSIONThe mission of Highlands is

to provide gracious hospitality and quality Christian programs in a majestic mountain setting

and to nurture spiritual renewal and transformation in a safe and inclusive environment.

what’s inside:Blessing Upon Blessing ................................................................ 12009 Highlands Christmas Party & Auction Celebrates Ministry of Volunteers ......................................... 1Spring Work Days ......................................................................... 3Way-points Events ........................................................................ 42010 Summer Camp Curriculum ‘Be a Hero’............................ 5The Milestone Ride and Benefit for Highlands ........................ 5Wish List . . . .................................................................................. 5New for Summer 2010 Day Camp Off the Mountain! ............. 6Exploritas........................................................................................ 62009 Mount Meeker Society......................................................... 7Mount Meeker Donors ................................................................. 72009 Honor Roll of Donors .......................................................... 82009 Gifts in Memory . . . ........................................................... 112009 Gifts in Honor . . . ............................................................... 11Highlands Celebrates Sixty-Five Years of Ministry in 2010 .. 11

P.O. Box 66Allenspark, CO 80510

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February 2010

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