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Buffalo Mtn destruction 8-18-12               
The flood destroys the "Mouse Cabin," a shed converted for staff housing, at  Buffalo Mountain Camp. Photo by Dennis Loy.
 
Buffalo Mountain recovery
 
Money is most needed
after Aug. 5 flash flood 
 
Buffalo Mountain Camp has celebrated some recovery victories, including an outpouring of support and prayers from campers and fans, young and old. "The goal remains to have a Buffalo Mountain Camp Summer Ministry in 2013," says the Rev. Randy Pasqua. To achieve that, the biggest need is money.  
         
Together again


Christina and Conrad 8-18-12                
 
Don't worry, kids.
Conrad's OK.
 
Children depart Buffalo Mountain Camp each year with all sorts of memories. For some, the best memories are of those of a kindly seven-foot Asian rat snake. Did Conrad survive the flood OK? The children wanted to know.      
            
  
Fresh start


tim paul praying at riverstone 8-18-12               
Asbury sells building
to school, transforms
into "Riverstone"
 

The Rev. Tim Paul and his Cleveland congregation find a way to relieve debt and make a new start. "It was a win-win for both parties."    

 

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High-five for Maynardville

VBS at Miller's Chapel 8-18-12                       
 
Methodists, Catholics
join for better VBS 
 

Miller's Chapel UMC in Oak Ridge District hosts 35 children and 40 volunteers for their first Vacation Bible School in 15 years.    

 

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