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Spring 2016 Issue - Vol. 18, No. 1 A PUBLICATION FOR OUR SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS

JumonvilleDonor News l e t t er

887 Jumonville Rd., Hopwood, PA 15445-9901(724) 439-4912 [email protected] www.jumonville.org

Time sure passes quickly on the mountaintop at Jumonville. It doesn’t seem possible that I moved to Jumonville in 1982 to take on the responsibilities of Executive Director. Here we are 33 years later! How did that happen?

It continues to be a blessing to serve as Jumonville’s President and to be a part of this awesome ministry. This amazing place continues to give youth and adults the opportunity to experience God’s love and grace in such a special way.

Playing drums is one of my favorite things to do, and I love the opportunities that I have had to play with a number of different worship teams for many different events. I was even privileged to play drums/

percussion this past summer as part of the worship team for annual conference. A special highlight was playing with a jazz quartet for Jumonville’s Sponsor’s dinner this past October with my old high school band director and musician extraordinaire, Don Aliquo, Sr.

Just this past weekend I was asked to play drums with the worship bands for one of the retreat groups. While I thoroughly enjoyed helping to lead worship for a men’s retreat, it was great to see a room full of men worshiping, enjoying challenging teaching, and seeking how to live out their commitment to Christ on a daily basis.

However, what was most encouraging for me was on Sunday morning after we finished leading a few more songs in worship, for about the next hour, men came to the front of the group and shared their testimony of how God had reached deeper into their lives that weekend. Men shared their victories and their struggles and many shared how they were invited to come to the retreat, but weren’t really sure that they wanted to be with other men for the weekend. God changed countless lives that weekend! I was inspired to see that when one young man started to break down as he shared some of his fears, other men spontaneously got up out of their seats to come and lay hands on the man and pray on the spot for God’s divine intervention in this young man’s life.

What a powerful testimony that was for me to be able to experience that moment and to see how God continues His mighty work in the hundreds of retreat groups and thousands of campers that we serve on the mountaintop at Jumonville every year. It is so easy to get buried in all of the behind-the-scenes work (that all

playing drums at Jumonville’s 2015 Sponsor’s Dinner

playing drums at Annual Conference 2015

for new trail markers and signage on the hiking trails as well as a new trail map.

The third grant that we received was a $7,500 operational grant to purchase a drone for Jumonville and some state-of-the-art computer editing equipment. There were lots of adventures in learning to fly a drone, but it gave some breath-taking footage. There is now a new section on the website for photos and videos from the drone camera. In fact, when a one-minute video showing a 360º view of the cross was posted on Facebook, it was seen by 162,000, shared by over 5,000 persons, and reached 320,000 people!

Speaking of social media, Jumonville’s Facebook page continues to grow in popularity, thanks to the insightful and inspiring posts that my wife, Jaye, makes on our page on a regular basis. We have almost 5,500 “likes” of our Facebook page, which is quite an accomplishment. We have also reached over 31,000 people and received over 2,700 likes on a single post!

The traffic on our Jumonville website still amazes me. Our website continues to receive millions of page views and updates to the website are done on a near daily basis. We continue to receive great feedback on the re-design of the website which made it responsive so that it can now be optimally viewed on smart phones, tablets, and computers with various screen sizes.

of our staff perform) in order for the groups to have these life-transforming experiences.

I never grow tired of seeing God at work in our summer campers and retreat guests. This past weekend reminded me once again in a very personal way how the ministry that takes place at Jumonville is still continuing as strong as ever and I am extremely blessed to be a part of the journey.

Blessings and challenges remain a part of everyday life at Jumonville. We are so thankful for the privilege of serving in this ministry.

One of our blessings this past year was the fact that for the first time in several years, the number of campers in our JSC program (Jumonville Summer Camp - formerly the United Methodist Camping program) had an increase in the number of campers. It was great to finally reverse the trend of shrinking numbers.

Countless parents and grandparents tell stories of how their time at Jumonville was one of the favorite experiences of their life, and in many cases it was the start of their Christian journey. They long for their kids and grandkids to experience the joy of attending a summer camp at Jumonville like they did. What a blessing to be able to assure these families that any camper who wants to come to camp will be able to attend, regardless of limitations on their finances. Praise God for His abundant blessings!

Another blessing was the fact that Jumonville received three different grants from the Fayette County Tourism Grant Program. We received a $5,000 marketing grant for both a redesign of the Braddock Road Preservation Association’s website to be responsive for mobile devices, and for marketing assistance for our annual history seminar.

A second grant was received for a $10,000 capital grant for a 10 station fit trail that has been installed on the trails of Green Cathedral. The grant also paid

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We were also blessed to finally complete the Ron Schuette Prayer Walk which has been in the planning stages for several years. The prayer walk is made up of seven different prayer stations. It starts behind the Inn passes through 6 stations and ends up in a newly cleared area above the swimming pool, which will become the Gnagey Prayer Garden in honor of Joy Lynn Huston.

We are in the midst of Jumonville’s 75th Anniversary, which promises to be an amazing blessing! We kicked off our celebration at the 2015 Sponsor’s Dinner when Jaye and I did a presentation titled from Battle Ground to Training Ground... The Jumonville Story.

A Jumonville committee is busy planning for a full year of events and celebrations. A major renovation of the Beatty Museum is underway to bring the displays up to date. We are also installing a Dean’s Wall of Fame to honor deans who have served in the camping program for ten years or more. A new history book is also in the works. We are planning a major homecoming event for August 5-7, 2016 that will feature an action-packed weekend full of reunions,

concerts, fun and worship on the mountain. The Anniversary will finish with the 2016 Jumonville Sponsor’s Dinner that will be held at the Duquesne Club in downtown Pittsburgh. Come enjoy the memories!

2015 also marked another year of significant upgrades to our Jumonville campus. A few of those highlights were the completion of the new restrooms in Asbury Dining Hall, new paved parking areas in front of Martha, Mary & Andrew Lodges, as well as renovations to the exterior of Pine Cabin including a new porch area. Those are some projects that have been on our wish list for a very long time. Praise God for the resources and talented maintenance staff that made these projects possible.

This past year the multiple staff transitions have continued at Jumonville. Ree Enlow retired this past August after serving over 25 years as our Director of Program Services. Jim Thomas spent many months training with Ree so that we would have a smooth transition in leadership. Craig Meeder also rejoined our maintenance staff this past August after having


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spent the last 9 years working in the construction/renovation field. Craig will be eventually taking over a leadership role with our maintenance staff.

Plans were also made for Sharon Meeder to begin training with Mary Meeder to take over the position of Jumonville Office Manager at the end of 2016. Scott & Mary Meeder have both dedicated their lives in service to Jumonville for over 40 years. What a blessing for the third generation of Meeders to serve at Jumonville!

I have one final blessing to share. Jumonville has been enriched with the wonderful service of Charles Keller, Esq., who just recently resigned after having served as Jumonville’s solicitor for 44 years.


Charlie was not able to be present at the 2015 Spring Dinner when we recognized his years of service so I made a trip to Charlie’s office to present him with the award. Charlie has been a dear friend and has helped Jumonville with many challenging legal issues over the years. His plaque read: Gentleman, Quintessential Lawyer, Distinguished Citizen of the World, and Faithful Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks Charlie for your love for Jumonville’s ministry and your many years of dedicated and faithful service.

Our biggest challenge this past year was a decrease in number of retreat groups and participants as well as the loss of Joni & Friends, a summer camp group that we served for 5 years. Those two things hit our budget pretty hard, but fortunately we had the generous support of our Jumonville family that helped us to end the year in the black.

I am so blessed to have an extremely supportive board and staff! Our donors, deans and counselors, group leaders and guests, and friends of Jumonville make this mountaintop a truly holy place. I believe that God has given a special anointing on the Jumonville mountaintop. Time and time again, we have seen that demonstrated. Thank you Jesus and thank you Jumonville friends and family for your vital part in continuing to make disciples for Jesus on this sacred mountain.

Larry Beatty, Jumonville President

Charles Keller service award

Join Us! For Jumonville’s 75th Anniversary August 5-7, 2016 - HOMECOMING WEEKEND

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Anniversary Club Donors

(gave $888 or more)Anonymous Mrs. Carole Baierl Ms. Louise Barnhart Estate Mr. & Mrs. Larry Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Bees Mr. & Mrs. Dan Berkley Franklin & Bonnie Blackstone Mrs. Martha Blackstone & Bob Boyle Annette & Paul Burke UM Foundation of W. PAMr. & Mrs. Joseph Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Todd Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Harry Campbell Summer Campership Offering Mr. & Mrs. Charles Casalnova James Cattley The Rev. Dr. W. L. Hogg Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. G. Reynolds Clark Jon Cline EstateWestern PA Conference UMC Jim & Joan Cromer Mrs. Robert “Judy” Cromer Mr. & Mrs. Will Cummings Mr. Kenneth L. Euler Prison Fellowship Dr. & Mrs. Henry Edward Fenner Family Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Gilbert James & Nancy Gnagey Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gorman Fayette County Tourism Grant Program Patricia “Trish” Grubb Helen & Julian Grubb Memorial Fund Mr. & Mrs. David Holder Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hunker Ms. Joy Lynn Huston Darryl & Kim Jedlowski Rev. & Mrs. O.J. (Joy) Jones Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Kaufold Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Keller Esq.Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kuhn Mr. C. James Kutz Mrs. Phyllis Lopus Mr. & Mrs. Ladd Masek Mrs. Kay McAninch Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mikesell Mr. & Mrs. Gene Montini Rev. & Mrs. Jay Pifer Mr. & Mrs. Blair Pomeroy Mr. & Mrs. Edward Reichard Dr. & Mrs. C. J. Shirley

Dr. & Mrs. Eric Shirley Dr. Howard L. Steele Mr. & Mrs. James Thomas John & Debra Thompson Cooperstown UMC Dutilh UMC Indiana: Grace UMC Monroeville UMC Uniontown: Calvary UMC Bright Horizons United Methodist Men United WayMr. Mark Watson Anonymous William & Mara Watson Anonymous Gary Wright

Complete Donor ListChurches and Church Organizations Asbury UMW Bakerstown UMC Bethel Park: Christ UMC Bethel UMC Bethel WomenBright Horizons United Methodist Men Brookville: Evangelical UMC Cabot UMC Calvary UMW - Acme Carmichaels: First UMC Charter Oak UMW Chippewa UMC Chippewa UMW Concord UMW Cooperstown UMC Dempseytown: Oakland UMC Dutilh UMC Fayette City UMC Franklin: Bethel UMC Freeport UMC Hopewell UMC Indiana: Grace UMC Indiana: Trinity UMC Johnstown: Calvary UMC Juniata UMC c/o Barbara Hoferer Monroeville UMC New Brighton UMW New Virginia UMC Oakmont UMW Rebekah Circle Calvary UMC Sarver: Zion UMC Spencer: Pittsburgh UMW Trinity Tower UMW Trinity UMW-McMurray

The following is a list of individuals and groups who have very generously given to help continue and strengthen our mountaintop ministry. Many thanks to these friends and those that keep Jumonville in their prayers and give of their time and talents in volunteer service. Jumonville Board and Jumonville Foundation Board members as well as Jumonville staff

members are indicated with an *.

Uniontown: Calvary UMC Uniontown: Community UMW

Organizations Bakerstown Animal Hospital Bow & Arrow Land Company Brunner, Blackstone & Associates, CPA’sCommunity Foundation of Fayette CountyDollar Bank FoundationDrovers Inn, Inc.Excela HealthFayette County Tourism Grant Program Ford Business MachinesHuntley & Huntley Inc.John V. Smith Contracting, Inc. Medwig & Co. CPAPrison FellowshipS.H. Schmidt Inc.Stefano’s PrintingThe Rev. Dr. W. L. Hogg Charitable Trust The United Methodist CenterTruistUM Foundation of W. PAUnited Janitorial Supplies United Way Waynesburg Central High School William E. Watson & Associates

Individuals & Families Anonymous Mary & Robert Agnew & Family Mrs. Ruth M. Allen (DECEASED) Mrs. Norma Allison Ms. Kass Ambrose Mr. & Mrs. Greg Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Tom Anderson Ms. Evelyn M. Andre Stephen & Alicia Arbuckle Jim Arendt Rev. & Mrs. John Aupperle Chuck Axton Mrs. Russell Babcock Mrs. Carole Baierl Nicole Balk Mr. & Mrs. Ed Ball Ms. Louise Barnhart Estate Dr. Julie Barris Mr. & Mrs. Brooks M. Bartlett Bishop & Mrs. George Bashore Chuck Batykefer Ron Batykefer Betty Beatty Faye Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Harold Beatty


$1 for each month that Jumonville has been in ministry (73 x 12)

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Beatty Ms. Harriet Beck Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Bees Mr. & Mrs. Adam Benjamin Dixie Lee Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Dan Berkley Chuck Bibb Mrs. Dorothy Bilohlavek Carmen Bilsky Mrs. Isabel Blackburn Franklin & Bonnie Blackstone Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Blackstone IIIMrs. Martha Blackstone & Bob Boyle Rev. & Mrs. William Blair Tom Bogdewic Mr. & Mrs. James Bonner, Jr.Walter & Luanne Borkowski Joni Bowers Larry & Sharon Bowin Robert & Norma Jean Boyd Mr. William Boydston Mr. & Mrs. Milton Brashear Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bridge AnonymousBarry Bronson Greg & Krista Brown Lynn Brown Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Brown Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bruney Mr. Tom Bruney Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brunton Ben Bryant Mr. Dave Bryant Barbara Buchko Mrs. Catherine Burch Annette & Paul Burke Mrs. Gerald (Glema) Burke Mr. & Mrs. Ron Burkert Mr. & Mrs. Karl Burkhart Betty Burnworth Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Cain Beverly Caldwell Margaretta Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Todd Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Harry Campbell Summer Campership Offering Frank & Debra Carson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Casalnova James Cattley Mr. & Mrs. Greg Chrash Joe Clark Mr. & Mrs. G. Reynolds Clark Mr. & Mrs. David Cleaver Jon Cline Estate c/o Robert Cochenour Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Clites Kim Clute William & Linda Clute

Mrs. Lois Cochenour Abigail Cochran Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cochran Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cochran Mrs. Linda Cochran Joshua Cohen Mr. & Mrs. William Cohen Family Robyn Cole Mr. & Mrs. Jim Collins Mr. B.J. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Scott Conn Mr. & Mrs. Ben Cooper Anonymous Mrs. Shirley Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Harry Corrin Ms. Ashley Crago George & Helen Craig Mrs. Dorothy Cramer Mr. James Crawford Jim & Joan Cromer Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Cromer Mrs. Robert “Judy” Cromer Mr. & Mrs. Victor Csellar Mr. & Mrs. Will Cummings John & Alayne Dean Danzer Mrs. Ella Mae Davey Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dean Mrs. Dolores Deems Ms. Debra Deems Nora Deems Mike & Megan Delgrosso Rich & Beth Dell Mr. & Mrs. Randy Denman, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Dennis Kim Dickert-Wallace Mrs. Linda DiFrancesco Matt & Angela DiPetta Clint Dittmar Christine Douglas Rick & Debbie Douglas Stephen Douglas Ms. Shirley Doverspike Brad & Lisa Downey Mrs. Ree Enlow Mr. & Mrs. Lou Eppelsheimer Mr. & Mrs. Mike Esposito Mr. Kenneth L. Euler Ms. Joyce Euler Mr. & Mrs. George Evanko Rev. David Eversdyke Ms. Edna Fabiano Mr. & Mrs. Donald Fails Ms. Jocie Farrell Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan Fehl Ms. Sally Felton Dr. & Mrs. Henry Edward Fenner Family Bill Fenton Mr. Bruce Ferguson Skip Fisher Mrs. Barbara Fleming

Rev. & Mrs. John Flower, Jr.Mrs. Mary Lou Fonner Ron & Pat Fortier Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Foster Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fotovich Mildred Fox Smith Frank Francia Ted & Elaine Frantz William Freed Anonymous Wilma Gaidrich Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gascoine Ms. Allison Gascoine Ms. Katie Gascoine Ms. Kelly Gascoine Rev. James Gascoine Family Mr. Al Gates Mr. Ken Gates Wally & Patti Gauntner Mr. & Mrs. George Geer Mr. Gary Geller G. William & Joy A. Gensler Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Gerwig Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Gilbert Ms. Dolores Gilchrist Robert & Pamela Gill Ms. Virginia Glass James & Nancy Gnagey Bob Goerl Ron Goerl Linda Goodrich Mr. & Mrs. Ray Goodrich Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gorman Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Graeser Mr. & Mrs. Greg Graham Steve & Nancy Graham Mrs. Pat Graham-Sheridan Ms. Rebekah Greenawalt Mr. & Mrs. Barrett Greenlee Mr. & Mrs. John Grilli & family Mrs. Bonnie Gross Mrs. Jane Grote Patricia “Trish” Grubb Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hack Paul Hallam Mrs. Catherine Hallman Mrs. Sue Hand Anonymous John Harris Steven & Anne Harris Mr. Donald Hart Gary & Lynn Hartenstein Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hastings Jack & Sally Hazuda Gene Heintz Ms. Ruth Henderson Randy Herbe Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. William Hilf Ms. Annamae Hilf


Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hladinec Mr. & Mrs. David Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. David Holder John & Jenn Hollenberger Patricia Holtzman Mr. & Mrs. Dave & Marilyn Hults Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hunker Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Hunter Ms. Katie Hurley Ms. Joy Lynn Huston Rev. & Mrs. Paul Inks Fred Isler Mr. & Mrs. Lee Isler Frank & Nancy Jacobyansky Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jameson Ron & Terry Janosek Darryl & Kim Jedlowski Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Johnson Mr. & Mrs. William Jones Ms. Alice Jones Rev. & Mrs. O.J. (Joy) Jones David & Lisa Jordan Ms. Shirley Kahler Steve Kasperovich Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Kaufold Rev. & Mrs. Keith Kaufold Mr. & Mrs. Tim Keeling Family Mrs. Marjorie (Smith) C. Keith Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Keller Esq.Mr. Daniel Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Roger Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Chris Kerr Ms. Georgene Kidzus Suzanne B. Kinard Ms. Dorothy E. King Timothy King Pudge Kinney Mr. & Mrs. Paul Klausmeyer Tom Klixbull Mr. Gregg Kohlhepp Rev. & Mrs. Glenn Kohlhepp Jerry & Roberta Koleck Chris Kondrich Janice Kondrich Marian Kopp Duane Kridle Jimmy Kuhl Mr. & Mrs. David Gregg Kuhlber Mrs. Betty Kuhlber Andrew Kuhn Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kuhn Mr. & Mrs. Keith Kuhn Evalee Kunes Mr. & Mrs. Dave Kunes The Timothy Kunes Family Mr. C. James Kutz Ms. Terissa Kvocka Mr. & Mrs. Jack Laffin Mr. & Mrs. Mark LaRosa

Mrs. Joanne LaRosa The Gale Laughner Family Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Lawson Rev. & Mrs. Fred Leasure MeeLi Lee Mrs. Donald LeFebvre Jim & Lois Leggett Ms. Lisa Leggett Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lenz & Family Buddy Lepley Ms. Joann Lewis Mrs. Jean Littlefield Mrs. Phyllis Lopus Clair & Marilyn Lundberg Mr. & Mrs. Ray Lunnen Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lutz Mr. & Mrs. Ray (Elva) Mackenzie Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Clark Mangelsdorf Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Marasco, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Marian Mr. Joel Marks Mr. & Mrs. Mike Marmol Mrs. Jane Marshall Mr. & Mrs. John Martin Rev. James & Rev. Mildred Martin Mr. Martin Martinosky Rick Martz Mr. & Mrs. Ladd Masek Gary & Susan Matthews Mrs. Irma Mayo Mr. David McAdoo Mrs. Kay McAninch Mr. & Mrs. Robert McCartney, Esq. Ms. Dina McGee Tim & Caroll McLaughlin Mrs. Ruth E. McTaggart Becky Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Scott Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Craig Meeder & Family Dr. & Mrs. John Michel Jesse Micken Mr. & Mrs. William Micsky Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mikesell Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Mikluscak Maj. Tad Miller Mrs. Betty Lou Miller Mrs. Margaret Mima Rev. & Mrs. William Mock Mr. & Mrs. Gene Montini Mr. Huston Morris Ms. Karen Morrison Anonymous Dr. Tracey Mullinary Honorable & Mrs. Austin Murphy Mrs. George Myers Rev. Beth Nelson Phil Neubauer Dave Newman Robert & Marsha Oeler

Adult Sunday School Class of Center UMC Frank & Gayela Omalacy Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Walter Painter Mr. & Mrs. Brett Palka Rev. & Mrs. Eric S. Park Trevor Pavitt Brian & Brenda Pearlman Ms. Samantha A. Peer Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pernesky Mr. & Mrs. Michael Perriello Mrs. Sara Petro Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Pierson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pierson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pierson & Family Rev. & Mrs. Jay Pifer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Piper Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Piper Mr. & Mrs. Blair Pomeroy Rev. & Mrs. James Pond Mr. & Mrs. Michael Potkul Dr. Walt Powell Anonymous Barbara Rautner Mr. & Mrs. Joel Redfoot Mr. & Mrs. Edward Reichard Mr. Dennis Rendine Mrs. Sharon Rettedal Mr. & Mrs. William Rexroad Mr. & Mrs. Donald Rezek Mrs. Genevieve Rhoades Ms. Sandy Riczu Rich & Kathy Riffer John & Lisa Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Philip Ross Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rudy & Family Rev. & Mrs. Roger G. Rulong Mr. Paul Runkle Mr. & Mrs. Brad Rust Ms. Velma Saire Mr. & Mrs. Carl “Tim” Saporito Rev. & Mrs. Ed Saxman Mr. David A. Sayre Janet Scandrol Ms. Paula Scandrol Rev. & Mrs. Don (Bette) Scandrol Dr. & Mrs. James (Shirley) Schmunk Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schneider Mr. & Mrs. John Schoenheit Bob Scholl Ms. Ernestine Schotsch Rev. & Mrs. Paul E. Schrading Mrs. Lillian Schultz Ms. Lois Scott Ms. Esther Seaman & Family Mr. & Mrs. Paul Shadle Steve Shearson Miss Pauline Shermar


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Check out ways you can relive past visits, friendships, and memories, and make new ones!

1. Come and see the Jumonville Memories in the remodeled William M. Beatty Museum. Plan a trip with your church to attend, or announce it to your church.2. Stay for a great day or weekend, enjoy sports, games, square dancing, a hymn sing, campfire,

and Homecoming Weekend Schedule, August 5-7 a concert. Don’t miss a trip to The Great Cross, and even fireworks!

3. Join, or plan your own reunions, such as: One Way Camp, Drama Camp, Power Volleyball Camp, 60’s, 70’s,or 80’s Summer Staff, CIT’s and couples who met at camp.

4. Send us your photos and stories of your experiences with God on the mountaintop, to be included in Memory Albums of the past 25 years.

5. Consider those groups who might like to volunteer that day or plan a fundraiser for your church or youth group by hosting a food booth on Sat. Aug 6, 2016.

6. Plan a Retreat this year and get special 75th Anniversary commemorative items and discounts. Call the Jumonville officeat (724) 439-4912 for more information.

7. Jumonville is the same age as M&Ms candy! Come and see some sweet memories on the mountaintop!

Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Shirey Dr. & Mrs. C. J. Shirley Dr. & Mrs. Eric Shirley Mr. & Mrs. Scott Shirley Mr. & Mrs. Todd Shirley Sandy Shoemaker Mr. Frank Shonkwiler Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Siess Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Simpson Tom SipleMr. & Mrs. Raymond Siren Brad & Roseann Smith Frank & Viola Smith Mrs. Edward (Frances) Smith Mrs. Glee E. Smith Mrs. Virginia Smith Aaron Smitley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smitley Dr. & Mrs. Terrence Snyder Mrs. Debra Soles Col. & Mrs. Vernon Sones Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Spalek Mrs. Nina Springer Dr. & Mrs. Tom St. Clair Anonymous Rev. William Starr Mr. Matt Starry Tim Stawovy Dr. Howard L. Steele Mr. & Mrs. Louis Steiner Guido & Anne Stempel Sandy Stewart Mrs. Sharon Stollings Mr. & Mrs. Tim Stouden Mrs. Shirley Sullivan Mrs. Loralee (Miscik) Swindell Jim & Lucinda Szalankiewicz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Szaniszlo Dr. & Mrs. James Tatum Dr. & Mrs. Robert Thomas Mr. & Mrs. James Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Thomas & Family Mr. & Mrs. Drew Thomas & Family John & Debra Thompson John Timberlake Anthony J Tocco Jr.Anthony P Tocco Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Turba, Jr.Rev. Lola Turnbull Philip & Sue Upton Rev. & Mrs. Jude Urso Mrs. Priscilla Utzig Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vandermer Mr. & Mrs. Ken Vandermer & Family Mr. & Mrs. David Voelker Shari Walker Patrick Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Chris Ward Mr. & Mrs. Don Ward

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Ward John & Janet Warman LTC & Mrs. Bryan Watson Mr. Mark Watson Anonymous William & Mara Watson Bishop & Mrs. Peter D. Weaver Ms. Nancy Wiegel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wilkes Mr. Keith Will Ms. Patricia Williams Mr. Samuel Williamson Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Louise Wilson Dr. Mary Sturm & Rev. John Wilson Mr. Kenneth Wiskemann Walt “Butch” Wisneski Jeffrey & Linda Wittebort Gary Wright Mr. Dieter Wright Mrs. Janine Wright Gary Wright Family Cynthia Yeagley Joanne Young Mr. & Mrs. Jack Young Dollie Zahron Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Zirngibl

In Honor In honor of Bella, Giana, Mia Santoro

Ms. Sandy Riczu In honor of Bonnie J. Blackstone

Mrs. Martha Blackstone & Bob Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Blackstone III

In honor of Catherine HallmanMr. & Mrs. Paul Klausmeyer

In honor of Charles & Eleanor CurryMs. Virginia Glass

In honor of Debbie SolesDr. & Mrs. James (Shirley) Schmunk

In honor of Debbie Soles, James & Shirley SchmunkMrs. Sue Hand

In honor of Debra M. CarsonFrank & Debra Carson

In honor of Denny & Darlene HoltzmanMr. & Mrs. Dennis Foster

In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Ed FennerMr. & Mrs. Andrew Pernesky

In honor of Drew ThomasDr. & Mrs. Robert Thomas

In honor of Earl PattersonMr. & Mrs. Richard Wilkes

In honor of Ellen & Bob PiperAnonymous

In honor of Erwin KerrRev. & Mrs. Keith Kaufold

In honor of Evelyn AndreMr. & Mrs. Robert Szaniszlo

In honor of Frank PecconAnonymous

In honor of Franklin & Bonnie BlackstoneMr. & Mrs. Brooks M. Bartlett

In honor of Franklin & Bonnie Blackstone’s AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Brooks M. Bartlett

In honor of his grandchildren, Bob, Carol, & Lynda Mildred Fox Smith

In honor of Howard & Pam Fields Mr. & Mrs. Barrett Greenlee

In honor of James Schmunk Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Graeser Rev. & Mrs. O.J. (Joy) JonesMrs. Debra Soles

In honor of Janet ScandrolMs. Paula Scandrol

In honor of Jim & Shirley SchmunkAnonymous William & Linda Clute

In honor of Jim GascoineMs. Allison Gascoine Ms. Kate GascoineMs. Kelly Gascoine

In honor of John & Judith Curry Ms. Virginia Glass

In honor of John W. Mickey, Jr. Barbara Rautner

In honor of Jumonville Staff Dr. Julie Barris

In honor of Katie, Matt, Nick, & Andrea Mr. & Mrs. Walter Painter

In honor of Kay Baumann, Eva Mae Larva, Carrie Marasco Anonymous

In honor of Keith, Monica, & Malea KaufoldMr. & Mrs. Charles M. Kaufold

In honor of Kermit Burch Jr.Mrs. Catherine Burch

In honor of Larry & Jaye Beatty Dr. & Mrs. Terrence Snyder Dr. Walt Powell Ms. Evelyn M. Andre

In honor of Larry, Jaye, & Jumonville StaffRev. & Mrs. O.J. (Joy) Jones

In honor of Malea Maria KaufoldMr. & Mrs. Charles M. Kaufold

In honor of Marge & Bob SzaniszloMr. & Mrs. Tom Rudy & Family

In honor of Mariah & Hailey KoppMarian Kopp


In honor of Martha BlackstoneRev. Beth Nelson

In honor of Martha Caldwell Becky Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Scott Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Tim Stouden

In honor of Mayme Rorison Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Marasco, Jr.

In honor of my 2 daughters - they loved Jumonville Mrs. Isabel Blackburn

In honor of Mom, Jane Marshall Mrs. Barbara Fleming

In honor of Our 5 Grandchildren John V. Smith Contracting, Inc.

In honor of our Great Grandchildren Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pierson

In honor of Paula Scandrol, for her CAT Camp Award Janet Scandrol

In honor of Presley Madison Jordan - Class of 2015David & Lisa Jordan

In honor of Rachel & Catherine Glisan & Garrett VoelkerMr. Dennis Rendine

In honor of Rachel & CatherineMr. & Mrs. Eric Glisan

In honor of Rachel & Catherine Glisan & Garrett VoelkerMr. & Mrs. David Voelker

In honor of Ree EnlowAaron Smitley Mr. & Mrs. John Martin Mrs. Genevieve Rhoades Ms. Virginia Glass Rebekah Circle Calvary UMC Rev. & Mrs. Keith Kaufold Rev. & Mrs. O.J. (Joy) Jones Sandy Stewart

In honor of Ree Enlow, Charlie Keller, Paula Scandrol, Ed Saxman, & Jim SchmunkJames Cattley

In honor of Roland Meeder Becky Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Scott Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Tim Stouden Rev. & Mrs. Roger G. Rulong

In honor of Russell W. Porter, Jr. Mr. Samuel Williamson

In honor of Sarah & Jason BrownJim & Lucinda Szalankiewicz

In honor of Scott Meeder, Tom Anderson, & Gary Matthews, for the great job these guys do to keep Jumonville looking great!Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brunton

In memory of Dorothy & Ivan BenedettiMr. & Mrs. Larry Gorman

In memory of Earl E. Witleb, Jr. & Marion ShadleMr. & Mrs. Paul Shadle

In memory of Edward AmbroseMs. Kass Ambrose

In memory of Edwin & Charlotte SiessMr. & Mrs. Gerald Siess

In memory of Elva BeattyMrs. Jean Littlefield

In memory of Freed parentsWilliam Freed

In memory of George “Bud” SolesRev. & Mrs. O.J. (Joy) Jones

In memory of George MyersMrs. George Myers Adult Sunday School Class of Center UMC

In memory of George SchultzMrs. Lillian Schultz

In memory of Gerri Siren WalkMr. & Mrs. Raymond Siren

In memory of Gwendolyn Patterson WilkesMr. & Mrs. Richard Wilkes

In memory of H. Pat AlbrightMr. & Mrs. Jim Lutz

In memory of H.E. Fox - who hauled the CrossMildred Fox Smith

In memory of Howard B. Steele, past president of JumonvilleDr. Howard L. Steele

In memory of Howard F. Brock, Sr.Anonymous

In memory of Jeff SolesMrs. Sue Hand Mrs. Debra Soles

In memory of Jerry BurkeMrs. Gerald (Glema) Burke

In memory of Joseph Utzig, Jr.Mrs. Priscilla Utzig

In memory of John B. & Annie O. WarmanJohn & Janet Warman

In memory of John N. Deems, Jr.Mrs. Dolores Deems Ms. Debra Deems

In memory of Joseph A. MimaMrs. Margaret Mima

In memory of Ken OchsRev. & Mrs. John Flower, Jr.

In memory of Kenny MatzusMr. & Mrs. David Voelker

In memory of Kermit Burch Sr. Mrs. Catherine Burch

In honor of Sue HandDr. & Mrs. James (Shirley) Schmunk

In honor of the Beatty Family, past, present, & future.Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Beatty

In honor of The Blackstone-Mason-Schuette FamilyMr. & Mrs. Brooks M. Bartlett

In honor of the Weidner & Bickling familiesGreg & Krista Brown

In honor of Todd Campbell & family & Dan Campbell & familyMr. & Mrs. Harry Campbell

In honor of Walter & Stella Casteel & familyLinda Goodrich

In Memory In memory of Art DiFrancesco

Mrs. Linda DiFrancesco In memory of Audrey Wiskemann

Mr. Kenneth Wiskemann In memory of Betty H. & Louis C. Curry

Ms. Virginia Glass

In memory of Bill & Elva BeattyMr. & Mrs. Harold Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Larry BeattyMr. & Mrs. Will Cummings

In memory of Bob YoungMr. & Mrs. Jack Young

In memory of Bud Fisher (Long-time CSF)Ms. Sally Felton

In memory of C. Eugene StollingsMrs. Sharon Stollings

In memory of C. Lee CaldwellBecky Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Scott Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Tim Stouden

In memory of Carl JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Robert Dean

In memory of Charles Earl GerwigMr. & Mrs. Harold E. Gerwig

In memory of Chuck, Montra, & Lois CasteelMr. & Mrs. Ray Goodrich

In memory of Dan & Jean CaldwellBeverly Caldwell

In memory of Daryl SpargalPhilip & Sue Upton

In memory of Debbie RedfootAnonymous Mr. & Mrs. Joel Redfoot

In memory of Donald LeFebvreMrs. Donald LeFebvre


In memory of Larry D. GroteMrs. Jane Grote

In memory of Louis C. SteinerMr. & Mrs. Louis Steiner

In memory of M&M deceased campersMs. Sally Felton

In memory of Mary E. MeederBecky Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Scott Meeder Mr. & Mrs. Tim Stouden Rev. & Mrs. Roger G. Rulong

In memory of Maureen SullivanAsbury UMW Mrs. Shirley Sullivan Rebekah Circle Calvary UMC

In memory of Mike & Elsie Hazuda & Cliff & Dorothy BixlerJack & Sally Hazuda

In memory of Miss Amy RobinsonAnonymous

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Henry KridleDuane Kridle

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. John HatchAnonymous

In memory of Mr. Art StewartAnonymous

In memory of Mrs. Helen EppelsheimerAnonymous

In memory of Mrs. Norma RagerDr. & Mrs. Tom St. Clair

In memory of my son Jeffrey D. Johson-ScottMs. Lois Scott

In memory of Neil DaveyMrs. Ella Mae Davey

In memory of Pastor Russell L. BabcockMrs. Russell Babcock

In memory of Pat WalkerDr. & Mrs. C. J. Shirley

In memory of Patsy PetroMrs. Sara Petro

In memory of Paul D. GrahamMrs. Pat Graham-Sheridan

In memory of Paul J. ScandrolMs. Paula Scandrol Rev. & Mrs. Paul E. Schrading

In memory of Phyllis & Bob PotterCol. & Mrs. Vernon Sones

In memory of Ralph Shipley & Debbie RedfootAnonymous

In memory of Ray William & Frances I. GenslerG. William & Joy A. Gensler

In memory of Raymond & Virginia KlughRich & Kathy Riffer

In memory of Rev. Dr. Franklin HallmanMrs. Catherine Hallman

In memory of Rev. Gene StollingsCynthia Yeagley Mrs. Shirley Sullivan

In memory of Rev. Hengust RobinsonBethel UMC Bethel Women Chippewa UMC Dr. & Mrs. John Michel John & Lisa Robinson Mr. & Mrs. David Cleaver Mr. & Mrs. John Grilli & family Robert & Pamela Gill Wally & Patti Gauntner Walter & Luanne Borkowski

In memory of Rev. Ron SmithMrs. Marjorie (Smith) C. Keith

In memory of Robert & Ben CromerMr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Cromer

In memory of Robert CromerRobert & Marsha Oeler

In memory of Robert Lewis FisherRev. & Mrs. O.J. (Joy) Jones

In memory of Ronald E. SchuetteFranklin & Bonnie Blackstone Mr. & Mrs. Brooks M. Bartlett

In memory of Rosalind VoelkerMr. & Mrs. David Voelker

In memory of Roy McGrathThe Timothy Kunes Family

In memory of Ruth CattleyJames Cattley

In memory of Special IntentionMr. Dennis Rendine

In memory of Thomas PecconAnonymous

In memory of Walter & Ilsa TiestCol. & Mrs. Vernon Sones

In memory of Ward D. Wiegel, Jr.Ms. Nancy Wiegel

In memory of Warren “Bud” Parkins & Wife BettyMary & Robert Agnew & Family

In memory of Will MayoMrs. Glee E. Smith Mrs. Irma Mayo Stephen & Alicia Arbuckle

In memory of William R. BaierlMrs. Carole Baierl

In memory of Wm. F, Vera E., John W. WalkerMr. & Mrs. Ed Ball


Gifts that are made after a person’s death are generically known as “estate gifts.” Most often these come in the form of gifts that are made by a provision in an individual’s will. They can also occur as a result of the designation of a beneficiary on a bank account, a retirement plan, or an insurance policy.

Please consider a gift to Jumonville as you plan your estate. Gifts made to Jumonville avoid the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax. Charitable gifts also have the potential to reduce the size of the estate that may be subject to Federal Estate Tax. Gifts of retirement plan assets to Jumonville may provide additional tax benefits; as such assets are often subject to Federal income tax as well. There are many planning tools available.

Jumonville partners with the United Methodist Foundation of Western PA to help individuals with their estate planning needs. Call the Jumonville office at (724) 439-4912 for more information.

Consider Jumonville in Your Estate Plans

BUILDINGSAsbury Dining Hall - Dining Room

• Finished the handicapped restrooms that were started in the late fall of 2014.

• A new Convection Oven was purchased and installed.

• Due to the old hot water boiler rotting out, a new, more efficient hot water boiler was purchased and installed.

• Ran new electric wire from the panel box to the counter for the new coffee urn. The old urn was no longer working properly. The old electric hookup was a three wire. Due to regulations, all new hookups have to be a four wire connection.

Captain Webb• Replaced the posts and railings on the front

porch. These will be painted in the spring.

Pine Cabin• Removed the existing siding, windows, and

soffit and fascia. The small front airlock was removed. New windows, siding, and soffit and fascia were installed. A 23’x10’ covered front porch was also constructed.

Thoburn Cabin• Replaced an 80 gallon electric hot water tank.

Mary Cottage• Replaced the electric hot water tank.

Picnic Shelter• Replaced the electric hot water tank.

Program Director Residence (Wilson Property)

• Refinished the floors in 3 bedrooms (sanded and stained). Installed quarter round trim.

• Removed old windows, and installed 5 new vinyl replacement windows. All windows at the residence will be changed as money and time permits.

Water Treatment Building• Replaced 1 1/2” ball valves on all 4 well water

lines entering the building. Also installed hose

Facilities UpdateEvery year, with the hard work of our Jumonville staff, the faithful support of our donors, and the prayer support of our many

friends we continue to make tremendous strides to improve our facilities. The value of our facilities runs into millions of dollars. That is a significant investment into the ministry that takes place on this special mountaintop. It takes a lot of facilities to provide the opportunities that are available at Jumonville. Take a look at the impressive list of what we were able to accomplish this past year to keep our facilities ready to serve over 10,000 overnight and day use guests that visited during 2015.


Asbury Dining Hall Restrooms under renovation

Captain Webb gets new porch railings

bibs for the checking of water samples. This was due to D.E.P. regulations.

Washington Lodge• Rooms 204, 211, and 219 had all the carpeting

in the bedrooms, and linoleum in the bathrooms removed. Porcelain tile was laid throughout.

GROUNDSMartha Lodge

• Removed the stone edging that was along the existing 5’ sidewalk. Filled the area with number 3 gravel. Widened the walkway to 8’ and created a 30’ x 30’parking lot. The walkway and parking area were then blacktopped.

Mary Lodge• Had the existing 3’ sidewalk removed.

Excavated and laid number 3 gravel, and then laid crusher run gravel to make the area 10’ wide. The whole driveway was then blacktopped.

Andrew Lodge• Widened the existing gravel parking lot.

Covered the whole parking area with blacktop.

Epworth Heights• Excavated and widened existing walkway

between Maple and Oak cabins. Laid number 3 gravel, and then laid crusher run gravel. The 10’ road was then blacktopped.

Ron Schuette Prayer Walk• Excavated and leveled ground. Built forms.

Poured concrete and installed 3 custom made benches. At each station, 7 in all, 6x6 posts were concreted into the ground and then signs were mounted on each post.

Tree removal• Three large Ash trees were removed between

the Inn and Straughn Classroom. This was done by a professional tree service. These trees died because of the Emerald Ash bore bug.


windows updated at Wilson Propertynew paved parking lots for

Martha, Mary & Andrew Lodges

Tree removal and clearing• Trees were removed beside and behind Maple

Cabin. Trees were also removed beside Oak Cabin. These were all trees that were not in good shape, and had potential to reach these cabins.

Fitness Trail• Installed a 10 station fitness trail. This required

digging fifty four holes, setting of the stations, and cementing the poles.

Water Leak• Located and repaired two underground water

leaks. This was beside the Welcome Center and the Director of Operations residence.

Challenge Ropes Course• Removed climbing tower located between the

Cross and Topside area. • Made numerous replacements of cable and cable

clips on our multiple challenge/ropes courses so that all items met the needs on our annual outside safety inspection report. Installed signage throughout the course as part of the new Pennsylvania state requirements (Department of Agriculture).

Bouldering Wall• Replaced many of the exterior boards on the

bouldering wall and reattached the handholds.

Wireless Internet•Repaired and reset the main wireless internet

hub on the top of Fleming Lodge on the Aerohive wireless internet system. Installed two additional antennas on the wireless internet system. One was at the Ben Cromer Adventure Center and the other was at Washington Lodge.


new bench installed as part of prayer walk

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Jumonville 2016 Events to Put on Your Calendar

May 1st Jumonville Spring Dinner May 22nd Summer Camp Open House June-August Jumonville Summer Camps July 23-30 Family Week - annual event

August 5-7 75th Jumonville Anniversary - Homecoming weekendAugust 19 14th Annual Kidz2Kamp Golf FundraiserSeptember 2-5 Singles Labor Day WeekendSeptember 18-21 Mostly Mature Mountaineers - annual retreat for older adultsSept. 30 - Oct. 2 Aldersgate Renewal Ministries SOZO RetreatOctober 7-9 W PA Christian AshramOctober 19th Jumonville Sponsors Dinner - Duquesne Club, PittsburghOctober 21-23 Quilters WeekendOctober 28-30 Annual Family Autism RetreatOctober 28-30 Heart to Heart - Mother/Daughter RetreatNovember 4-5 BRPA French & Indian War History Seminar

Please contact the Jumonville office at 800-463-7688 or e-mail us at [email protected] for further information or check the Jumonville website @ www.jumonville.org.

If your address has changed, you must notify the Jumonville office. Your mail may NOT BE FORWARDED automatically by the Post Office. Thanks!

Jumonville Foundation Board TrusteesDan Berkley, Chair

G. Reynolds Clark, Vice ChairKen Hastings, Secretary

Martha Blackstone, TreasurerJohn A. Rodgers, Esq., Solicitor

Larry Beatty, PresidentJeff Bees

Franklin Blackstone, Jr.Katie GascoineNancy GnageyDavid Kunes

Rev. Fred LeasureMartin Martinowsky

Edward ReichardRoseann Smith

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