Many of you know that it has been my pleasure over the years to serve in SMLC youth ministry as a Sunday School teacher and as a youth group leader. I grew up at SMLC and this is where my faith journey began. Camp and Outdoor Ministry was another huge part of my faith formation as a young person. I am proud to be entering my third year as a member of Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center’s Board of Trustees. “Camp” looked very different this summer in this time of COVID- 19 but thankfully, through the blessing of technology and some amazing folks committed to the ministry, new opportunities were found for programming. I encourage you to keep Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center in your prayers and take a look at some of the plans for year-round virtual programming and ways that you can support this ministry at https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/.
—Jennifer Blanford