March Camp Letter

The Dale County Camp NEEDS YOU!

The 100 day countdown to our State convention concludes this week.  This is one of four times during the year when the purchase of scriptures looks directly and exclusively at Gideon and Auxiliary members for the funding that will place a copy of God's word in exactly the right place to make an eternal difference in the life of one of God's children.  The goal for our camp at the start of the 100 day countdown was for each Gideon to set a personal minimum goal of contributing $150.00 to the Faith Fund prior to the State convention.  I am proud to say that many have already contributed, and if the check was written by our treasurer today to be presented at the President's Breakfast at the State convention this Saturday morning, that check would total over $2900.00.  If you have not had the opportunity to make your contribution, I encourage you to make your contribution now.  Contributions can be made directly to our treasurer, Gary, at Parts and Service in Ozark or you can still get it to the treasurer by mail at P. O. Box 291 Ozark, AL 36361 if you get it in the mail no later than tomorrow (Tuesday.)  I will pick up our Camp Faith Fund contribution from Gary on Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m., and leave for the convention Friday morning.  This is always an exciting time in our Gideon year.  Each of us has been called to this ministry.  That call may have been for one of a variety of reasons, however I know that I can say with confidence that each of us joined so we could make that eternal difference in the life of another person through the distribution of Bibles and New Testament Scriptures.  We make that difference through our membership, our work in the ministry, and our generous contributions to the Faith and Heart fund.  I am always proud to represent our Camp at the convention. Gene