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Philippians chapter 4 gives us some great lessons on prayer.

Philippians 4:6 reads: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” We all have many requests, and God tells us to make them known to Him. But let’s not forget that as we make these request, it is to be done with thanksgiving. I like to summarize this

verse in three points:• Worry less.• Pray more.• Be thankful.Let me ask that you pray for the

ministry here at Sacandaga Bible Conference. Pray often and don’t forget to share your excitement of

thankfulness for all He has done. We are so thankful for all the

blessings God has given us and how God continues to provide for the ministry. Much work has been accomplished this winter with new roofs on Johnston Lodge, Pine Lodge, and the Ray Mills Youth Center, and there is much more work still in progress. Even with cold weather and snow as we begin spring, work is still progressing.

Going in to our 79th year of ministry, we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our guests and campers and want to strongly encourage you to be here this summer.

Sacandaga offers programs for all ages. Whether free concerts on Saturday night, family camp, day camp, our overnight program or, new for this year, aviation camp, there are programs and activities

to engage every age. We look forward to sharing

with you this summer and learning and growing together in Christ through the teaching of His Word and the great Christian fellowship here at Sac.

Thank you for your continued prayer and support. Lives are being impacted at Sacandaga Bible Conference. A comment from one of our guest this winter: “This weekend was life-changing.”

We pray that God will continue to change lives through the ministry here at Sac. Praise the Lord for allowing us to be a part of His ministry.

Serving Christ,

Dave Spencer,Executive director

Letter from the director

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DAVID SPENCERExecutive director

Sacandaga Bible Conference is a non-profit, charitable organization.   Your regular support of this ministry helps make it possible for thousands of people to hear the Gospel and many to have the opportunity to grow in Christ through a Christian camp experience. Your gift is tax-deductible and, most importantly, can have an eternal impact in the lives of people.

How you can help

Give the gift of summer campIn one week at Sacandaga Bible Conference, a camper is able to make lifelong friends, challenge themselves through opportunities and activities, be discipled by a counselor who loves them and learn Biblical truths in a way that’s easy to understand. Would you consider helping us reach kids for Christ by giving the gift of camp to children who need it most? A week at Sac costs just $165. Even half that amount will make Sac accessible for some families. Please call (518) 883-3713 to see how you can help.

I would like to become a monthly sponsor at:___ $200/mo. ___ $150/mo. ___ $100/mo. ___ $75/mo. ___ $50/mo. ___ $25/mo.___ I am enclosing a one-time gift of _____.

Name ________________________Address ____________________________________________________Phone ________________________

Our mission:To reach, equip and disciple kids of all ages with the love of Christ through Biblical truths, enabling them to reach the world for Christ.

Pictured:WinterBlast games on the Great Sacandaga Lake.

Two spring workopportunitiesIt takes a small army to preparecamp for the summer season. Please consider joining us for awork day May 9 and over Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. Bring your tools, your strength and a willing heart, and we’ll provide the food and the Christian camaraderie. Bring the whole family;there’s something for everyone. Overnight accommodationsmay be available forMemorial Day weekend volunteers. Please call (518) 883-3713 to let us know you’ll be coming.

If you know a teen between age 14 and 18? Chances are, at some point, they’ve wanted to fly. You can help put them in the air.

Sacandaga Bible Conference is partnering with Brigade Air to offer a week of Flight Camp, from July 26-Aug. 1. The seven-day program includes five days of ground session, flights with a licensed, qualified pilot (weather permitting) and lessons in aviation opportunities, including missionary, commercial and maintenance careers, in addition to other camp activities.

Brigade Air’s mission is to introduce teens to the joy of flying, with a Christian emphasis, while exposing them to the privilege of missionary flying. Aviation has a natural appeal to teens. Brigade Air

harnesses that interest and focuses their attention on technical missions.

Brigade Air’s director, Bruce Wolff is the son of missionaries to Africa. He is a commercial pilot, aircraft mechanic and certified flight instructor, and he spent six years as a missionary pilot and mechanic in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. Since 2011, more than 3,000 campers have attended 132 weeklong camps.

The cost is $699, which includes all accommodations, meals, activities and daily transportation to the airport. Registration forms are at sacandagabibleconference.com.

For more information, call Executive Director Dave Spencer at (518) 883-3713 or contact Brigade Air at (520) 248-0980 or email bruce@brigadeair.org

June 27: The Sacandaga Bible Conference summer staff kicks off Sac’s free summer concert series. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the Tabernacle. Join us for a smorgasbord at 5:30 p.m. or snacks in the Snack Barn before or after each concert.

July 4: The Balos Family, one of America’s finest bluegrass groups, began its musical adventure when children Bonnie and Jimmy began taking violin lessons. The family has now been singing together for 13 years. More: balosfamily.com.

July 11: Michael Boggs, a multiple Dove Award winner, was lead guitarist for FFH and has written songs recorded by Alison Krauss, Diamond Rio, Big Daddy Weave, Matt Maher, Anthony Evans and Jason Crabb. More: michaelboggs.com.

July 18: This Hope, a unique gospel quintet, began in south-central Alaska and did their first tour nearly 20 years ago. They sing a unique blend of a capella and accompanied music with intricate harmony and a fun style. More: thishope.org.

July 25: Ginny Owens, a three-time Dove Award winner who sold 1 million records and performed at the White House, was writing music and playing piano before a degenerative eye condition left her blind by age 3. More: ginnyowens.com.

Aug. 1: Captivating Keybords artists Alan C Tripp and Scott J Griffin began playing together in 2007 and started performing full-time in 2013. They enjoy blessing their audiences with unique musical arrangements performed in their own fun style.

Aug. 8: Jason Gray, one of Christian music’s hottest artists, says he is called to create music that makes a difference, and he continues to share that gift with conviction. His latest album is “Love Will Have the Final Word” More: jasongraymusic.com

Aug. 15: Triumphant features smooth harmonies and and a rich sound that quickly gained the quartet national attention, recognition and demand. Gospel music fans agree that the sound is distinctive and diverse. More: triumphantquartet.com

Sept. 5: The Lindsey Family says its music brings back the good ol’ days when families prayed together and played together. Alan “Skip” Lindsey has been playing guitar, singing and leading worship for more than 20 years. More: lindsey-family.com.

CALENDAR

WinterBlast explodes, drawingnearly 100 teens for weekendSac’s second-annual WinterBlast, a retreat for middle-schoolers and high-schoolers, was indeed a blast, attracting just shy of 100 teens for three days of fun and fellowship.The retreat featured the best of Sac’s programs and activities, including paintball, the climbing wall and a rocking worship band, to go with dozens of outdoor activities, including cross-country skiing and rumble ball. The Rev. Rob Phillips of Broadalbin Baptist Church shared the Gospel throughout the weekend. The retreat is unique among Christian camping programs because Sac provides all of the staff, including counselors, making it accessible for small churches and teens who are not connected to a church. We’re thankful to summer staffers and local church volunteers for their part in this important ministry.

UPDATESMeet the musicians behind free summer concert series

Summer features Flight Camp

Projects include new roofs,other facilities improvementsDespite long cold spells and winter storm after winter storm, our staff and volunteers spent much of the season outdoors, working with contractors to upgrade and protect some our our most-used facilities.Pine Lodge received a new roof with enhanced venting, along with more insulation, some new windows and new storage closets. A new roof with more insulation also was installed on Johnston Lodge, and the director’s home, known as the White House, and the Ray Mills Youth Center also received a new roof. In Hilltop Dining Hall, a wood-burning stove replaced the fireplace, adding a level of warmth to our winter retreats. The kitchen now features an updated cooking line, with expanded oven capacity, an updated range and a new griddle. Several other projects are planned for spring, including new roofs on existing buildings and construction on two new staff houses. If you’re interested in helping with labor, funding or in another way, please call Executive Director Dave Spencer at (518) 883-3713 or email him at director@sacandagabible conference.com.

April 14: Sac Seniors fellowship lunch, 11:30 p.m., Pine Lodge. Bring a dish to passMay 12: Sac Seniors fellowship lunch, 11:30 p.m., Pine Lodge. Bring a dish to pass.May 9: Memorial Day work day.May 22-25: Memorial Day work weekend.June 9: Sac Seniors fellowship lunch, 11:30 p.m., Pine Lodge. Bring a dish to pass.June 27: Family Camp Week 1 begins, with speaker Dr. Dino Pedrone. Services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday; Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); Sacandaga Bible Conference summer staff in concert, 7 p.m.June 29: Day Camp Week 1 begins.July 4: Family Camp Week 2 begins, with speaker Dr. Rob Decker. Services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday; Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); The Balos Family in concert, 7 p.m.July 5: Overnight Camp Week 1 begins (ages 7-12).July 6: Day Camp Week 2 begins.July 11: Family Camp Week 3 begins, with speaker Dr. Wendell Calder. Services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday; Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); Michael Boggs in concert, 7 p.m.July 12: Overnight Camp Week 2 begins (ages 13-18).July 13: Day Camp Week 3 begins.July 18: Family Camp Week 4 begins, with speaker John Bouquet. Services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday; Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); This Hope in concert, 7 p.m.July 19: Overnight Camp Week 3 begins (ages 7-12).July 20: Day Camp Week 4 begins.July 25: Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); Ginny Owens in concert, 7 p.m.July 26: Overnight Camp Week 4 (ages 13-18) and Flight Camp (ages 14-18) begin.July 27: Day Camp Week 5 begins.Aug. 1: Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); Captivating Keyboards in concert, 7 p.m.Aug. 3: Day Camp Week 6 begins.Aug. 8: Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); Jason Gray in concert, 7 p.m.Aug. 10: Day Camp Week 7 begins.Aug. 15: Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); Triumphant gospel quartet in concert, 7 p.m.Sept. 4: Labor Day Family Weekend begins.Sept. 5: Smorgasbord, 5:30 p.m. ($12); The Lindsey Family in concert, 7 p.m.