It’s a Personal Thing:
Knowing and Growing in Jesus Christ
July 8-11, 2025
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him: rooted and built up in Him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. —Colossians 2:6-7
The purpose of our lives is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The living out of this begins with being born again and is reinforced by radiating Christ and His gospel in our daily walk. This year we will be exploring what it means to know Christ and how we are both privileged and called to live our lives for Him. We welcome all young people (entering 10th grade to age 22) to join us July 8-11, 2025 to be equipped and encouraged to follow the Lord Jesus Christ.
Topics
Knowing Christ Savingly
Pastor Bart Elshout
Growing in Christ
Dr. Ian Macleod
Serving Christ
Pastor John Byl
Sharing Christ
Dr. Brian Najapfour
Becoming Like Christ
Dr. Jerry Bilkes
Interactive Presentation
Pastor Darryl Dedert
Workshops
Engaging the Culture
Lies Young Men Believe
Lies Young Women Believe
Conference Rules
The conference rules are outlined on the electronic application form, and you are asked to obey these guidelines out of love. They are intended to provide Christian direction to your behavior and its motives. If followed, they will enrich the camp environment and allow for the greatest possible growth among us. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Registration and Payment
Be sure to register and pay before June 9 to receive the early bird pricing of $175. The price after that date is $200. There is a maximum capacity of 150 campers. For any questions or issues with online registration or payment, email youthcamp@hrcgr.org. If you or someone you know would like to attend youth camp, but are not able due to the cost, please contact the HRC GR deacons (hrcdeacons@hrcgr.org) or the camp directors (youthcamp@hrcgr.org).
What to Bring
All campers should bring a Bible, sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, and bug repellent. You may wish to have an umbrella, fitted sheet, or additional reading material as well. Campers may wish to bring money (US funds) to purchase books.
Camp Michawana offers a wide variety of activities. At the lake you may swim, canoe, or kayak. The athletic field is perfect for soccer, football, or ultimate Frisbee. Volleyball courts are also available. Bring along whatever you might wish to use for these activities.
Questions? Comments?
Please feel free to contact us! Your camp directors this year are:
Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Joanne Sweetman
(973) 896-4832
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff and Amy Zevenbergen
(616) 893-3945
youthcamp@hrcgr.org
Accommodations
If you need accommodations either before or after the conference, please contact Mrs. Judith Johnson at (616) 216-3009.
Camp Michawana
6475 Wilkins Rd.
Hastings, MI 49058