Camp Update: Cement for the Pavilion Floor
The pavilion project is nearing completion! Here are some pictures of the latest step…the cement floor.
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Newsletter: Good News and a Special Appeal
Note: This is the text of our most recent newsletter. If you would like to receive these updates, send me a message and I will add you to the list. Dear friends, We have many exciting things to share with you, but perhaps the most exciting of all is this special opportunity to partner with…
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The Assault
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The Lasting Legacy of “Seu Tomé”
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