18 years ago, LifeChange Camp was carved out of 80 acres of uncut timber in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. Through the vision of Bill and Carol Anderson and the work of volunteers, Life Change Camp began hosting campers two years later. Since 2002, the facility has grown to its present-day capacity, hosting nearly 2000 people each year for camps and retreats and presenting the gospel. This summer, despite the challenges posed by cancellations and COVID-19 safety protocols, LifeChange remained true to its purpose.
Among the changes made, the number of campers per cabin were limited and cabins were sanitized between camps. But, the weather allowed for continued outdoor activities, and each week yielded spiritual decisions in campers’ lives. During one junior high camp, a popular speaker whose son had recently died from a brain tumor talked to the campers about death. He challenged them by saying, “You’re not guaranteed your next breath or the next year.” After his challenge, every student responded with a decision to either follow Jesus for the first time or to renew a commitment to live for Him.
Since LifeChange Camp has suffered the loss of groups for retreats this fall and winter, they depend upon donations during this unprecedented time in history and upon volunteers who can help with work projects. Donations to LifeChange Camp can be made at LifeChangeCamp.org.
