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Face to Face
                 Peniel – A Center for Prayer and Renewal
                                           September,2009


                          Good News from “The Hills of Home”
We have completed another summer of ministry at Peniel. The foliage has already begun to show its colors.
Night temperatures are in the 40’s, and the pool is closed for the season. We have much to be grateful for.
Lee has called this the best summer since he has been at Peniel. It began with members of the Christian
Motorcycle Association using Peniel as their spiritual base to minister at Americade – always a blessing.
Our major adult programs both featured excellent messages and renewed enthusiasm. Minister’s Conference
attendance was strong and so were the messages. We were pleased to welcome Jim and Kathy Brownson,
whom we had missed in recent years. We were also glad they brought Joyce Mostrom with them, who was
looking quite well. Jim gave two excellent presentations. Tuesday afternoon there was a Plenary Meeting to
discuss the future of Minister’s Conference. Major themes included hope and enthusiasm for the future and
the need for change to draw younger clergy to the conference. Good, constructive ideas were shared. A new
committee, under the Prayer Council, has since been formed.
Growth In Truth Conference also had strong messages and interesting guests. For the first time it was co-
chaired by Cal Malefyt and Dan Meiners, as this Conference also looks to the future.
This summer Peniel also hosted a wedding reception, two family reunions, and a Wesleyan youth Camp.
Our Summer Staff were, according to Lee, “The most effective group of workers that one could have asked
for.” They were gracious in their hospitality and provided some good humor for both of these conferences.
Nancy Smith seemed to be everywhere doing everything. Jessie Girard and Steve Nickels were scholarship
workers. Bruce Brown served as staff chaplain. Missie Nieto served in both the office and the kitchen.
Susan Burkley served both in housekeeping and the kitchen. Both Nancy and Susan have earned the “Serve
Safe” certification, a major step in fulfilling full Department of Health requirements. Paul Noxon was a big
help in maintenance and janitorial work along with Joshua Fox and Tim Mayhew. Volunteers Marilyn
Merry and Caroline Hungerford helped with housekeeping. Missie, Susan and Paul continue to be available
for part-time work such as for retreats.
As Lee said, “It was good to hear the surprise of the Department of Health inspector as we once again
received no violations.” He also said the facilities were in the best shape he could recall. Department of
Health expectations are rising, and Lee and Nancy have done an excellent job of keeping ahead of them.
This is a continuing challenge.
Every year that Lee has been here, we have enjoyed significant improvements to our facilities. We enjoyed
the beautiful chairs in the Meeting Room and the Lamplighter that Lee “rescued” when an upscale resort
decided to redecorate. The best chairs that we had been using are now in the Dining Hall, making more
comfortable seating all around.
When we arrived this summer we found a brand new deck on the front of the Dining Hall. Once inside, Lee
called our attention to the two brand new, fully handicapped-accessible bathrooms were now available right
on the main floor of the Dining Hall. The doors match the surrounding woodwork so well not everyone


                        Promoting Renewal through Union with Christ
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Face to Face, September, 2009

noticed them at first. No more trips down to the old bathrooms in the “dungeon” underneath. The walk-in
cooler under the dining hall has been completely restored and was much appreciated by the Kitchen staff.
Just before the Prayer Council meeting in September we had the donation of a new floor installed in the
Dining Hall, which looks great.
We also found a new handicapped-accessible ramp on the Lodge. Old plumbing has been replaced in the
Dining Hall, the Infirmary and in the Motel units (the smell is gone!) With the Infirmary plumbing up to
code, the Infirmary has been renovated and restocked. There are new counters in the Lamplighter kitchen,
and many other repairs and upgrades in essential but less noticeable places.
Going forward, Peniel will be renting out our facilities to groups advancing God's Kingdom as often as
possible. This will both enhance and expand our ministry while bringing in much needed finances. As
always, we continue to rely on your generous financial and prayerful support. Thank you!



                          From the President of the Prayer Council

Dear Friends of Peniel,

We have just completed another summer at Peniel. As we enter the fall, we are already planning for retreats
and events well into 2010 (including the summer schedule for 2010). You can find in this edition of Face-to-
Face a schedule of the weekends and weeks that have already been booked. But there are many weekends
still open. We need your help filling these open dates. Does your church have a men’s or women’s retreat?
Does your church board go on a retreat each year? Does your youth group plan a retreat during the winter?
Have you suggested to your church that they consider Peniel for those events?

These retreats are an important part of our financial support. We need for you to help us get the word out
that Peniel is available for such events. We need to fill as many of the weekends and even week days as
possible.

Please continue to pray for Peniel’s finances. I attended an event recently at another conference center
where the president spoke about thanking God in advance for what he was going to supply. We need to
believe not only that God can supply our needs, but that he will supply our needs. We need to pray thanking
God for the provision even before it comes.

And so, I thank God that he is already moving in churches that we have not heard from yet who will come to
Peniel during the fall, winter, and spring. I thank God for his provision of the finances that I know he will
provide to pay Lee and Nancy. I thank God for the provision of the resources so that we will be able to
increase our staff so that even greater things can be done. God has promised to meet our needs out of his
glorious and abundant riches. I thank God now for what he is going to do in the coming days.

Please join me in thanking God for what he will do at Peniel. God is working. Ask God how you can be a
part of that work.

Thank you.

Yours in Christ’s service,
Allan Conover, President


                                                    -2-
Face to Face, September, 2009

                                   ~~~ Coming Events ~~~

          Breaking the Curse                                         Summer Schedule, 2010
   Peniel Women’s Retreat Nov 6-8, 2009
                                                              We want to let you know NOW what our schedule
As a pastor’s wife of 35 years, a mother and a                for Summer 2010 will be. We invite you to make
grandmother, Susan Meiners has been observing                 plans now to attend! Speakers and Topics will be
and listening keenly, and she has something to say            announced soon.
about what she is seeing. Too many Christian                  We are again scheduling a Weekend Conference to
women today are frustrated with their own                     invite those of you who cannot come for a week to
Christian lives and not sure who is to blame. Too             come for a weekend.
many of them are watching one or more of their                If you are healthy enough to travel and have not
adult children struggle and blaming themselves.               been to Peniel recently - One of the greatest gifts
And our society is powerfully pulling us all in the           you could give Peniel is your participation!
wrong direction.
Susan knows that God has a blessing for Christian             JUNE
women that God does not want them to miss. It
                                                                 May 31st - 5th — Americade/ C.M.A.
begins with understanding that, on the Cross, Jesus
bore all our curses and purchased all the blessings              21st — 26th Peniel Staff Training
we will ever need. The Holy Spirit’s work is                     28th — July 3rd — Senior High Camp
applying the finished work of Christ to our lives.
All of us need to know more about ourselves and               JULY
about this ministry of the Holy Spirit. There are                5th —10th —Junior High Camp
various curses at work in our lives. We can
                                                                 10th & 11th — Weekend Conference
identify and name them, understand the role they
play in our lives, and then get ourselves out of the             12th —16th — Junior Camp (day camp)
way so that the Holy Spirit can flow and work                    12th — 16th — Family Camp
freely in our lives, breaking the curse and replacing            19th — 24th — Ministers Conference
it with blessings.                                               26th — 30th — Growth in Truth
There is no need to be frustrated that we cannot be
good enough or feel under condemnation. The                   AUGUST
work of Christ removes all condemnation from us.
                                                                 1st & 2dd — Family Reunion
We can reject the accusations of the enemy and
claim by faith the wonderful promises of God.                    8th — 12th — Wesleyan Kids Camp
Perfection is the wrong goal. A different and very                       (not confirmed)
real type of holiness is possible. God delights in               15 — 21st — Family Reunion
                                                                    th


working through families, and He delights in
giving us deeply satisfying relationships with
Himself. The Holy Spirit enables us to choose
Life.
Susan Meiners will give four messages. The
primary scriptures for each are listed.
    “Blessings vs. Curses”       Deuteronomy
    “Giving God the Core”        Malachi
    “A Better Way”               Hebrews
    “Choose Life”           Various New Testament
                            Scriptures


                                                        -3-
Face to Face, September, 2009

Peniel Calendar                                              Report of the 2009 Minister’s
We are including the calendar for the rest of the            Conference
year for several reasons. The groups that use                The 2009 Minister’s Conference met July 26 to
Peniel are an important part of our ministry and our         August 1, under the theme of the Person and
income. If you have a church group of whatever               Ministry of Jesus. Presentations relied upon the
size, and would like to ask about using Peniel for a         Gospel of Matthew for their emphasis. The desire
retreat, Lee would be very happy to talk with you!           was to rediscover the “fully human” Jesus in his
If you can help fill in this calendar, please do!            ministry. The varied presentations reflected upon
                                                             the topics: Birth, Friends, Opposition, Betrayal,
SEPTEMBER 2009
                                                             Trial, Crucifixion and Resurrection, with a
   4th and 5th — Prayer Council Meeting
                                                             summation reflection on the possible work of the
   7th — Redeemer Reformed Labor Day                         Holy Spirit alongside Jesus. A unique communion
   Breakfast                                                 service, seated around the table, closed the camp.
   11th, and 12th — Back to School Rally for                 There was a renewed sense of energy and
               Youth and Youth Leaders                       enthusiasm felt throughout the week.
   14th – 15th — Peniel Pastors Group
OCTOBER 2009
  151 – 4th — Autumn Colors Ride - C.M.A.
   23rd, 24th, and 25th — Northway Bible Chapel
NOVEMBER
  6th, 7th and 8th — Peniel Women's Retreat -
               Susan Meiners – "Breaking the
               Curse."
   13th, 14 th and 15 th — Full Gospel Assembly,
                Youth Retreat.
DECEMBER
  4th and 5th — Prayer Council Meeting
JANUARY                                                      The recent tradition of heavy rain mid-week was
                                                             again honored. On Wednesday 3 ½ inches of rain
FEBRUARY                                                     fell in the afternoon hours. It wasn’t sufficient to
   13th – 16th — Peniel SNO-FUN                              dampen spirits.
   19th – 21st — First Pres. Ocean City NJ                   Those attending the conference noted a new ramp
MARCH                                                        into the Lodge, a new deck on the dining hall, and
  19th, 20th, and 21st — Peniel Men's Retreat                attractive star lighting in the dining hall.
      Rev. Dan Meiners, Rev. Bruce Brown, and                Presentations, prayer partnerships, renewed
      Warren Maben – "Renewal Through the                    fellowship, and general good will characterized the
      Old Story-Seeing Christ in Leviticus and               camp. We departed refreshed and renewed.
      Life." Messages, communion and Seder                   Ken Hetzel
APRIL
  4th – Easter                                               Those with children were enthusiastic about the
                                                             program provided for them!
MAY
  31st – June 5th - — Americade/ C.M.A.



                                                       -4-
Face to Face, September, 2009

Christian Motorcycle Association Friend Profiled
It is always a pleasure to welcome members of the Christian Motorcycle Association to Peniel during
Americade at the beginning of June. After an early breakfast they head out to witness for Christ. In the
evening, those who are available gather for memorable times of prayer and fellowship.
We were delighted to see this picture and profile appear on the front page of the Chronicle, a weekly paper
heavy on the ads out of Glens Falls.


                                                                       Travels with Pepe
                                                                       Americader       Bruce    Hadley     of
                                                                       Rochester, N.Y., is a retired tractor-
                                                                       trailer driver who shares the ride on
                                                                       his Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic with
                                                                       his dog, Pepe, named after cartoon
                                                                       character Pepe LePew, because of his
                                                                       black and white coloring. Bruce and
                                                                       his wife Donna are members of the
                                                                       Christian Motorcyclists Association,
                                                                       working "full-time serving the Lord." A
                                                                       10-year Americade attendee, Bruce
                                                                       enjoys "the times with the people
                                                                       and the opportunity to share with
                                                                       people about Jesus Christ our Lord
                                                                       and Savior." Interview & photo by David
                                                                       Cederstrom




Rev Ted Hard
Virginia Beach                                                The couple served in Korea for 37 years in
                                                              seminary teaching and literature work. He was
When I wrote you for "Face to Face", I mentioned
                                                              instrumental in building up the library of Korea
that Ted Hard had introduced us to Peniel in 1954.
                                                              Seminary, which grew to become Kosin University
He and Grace came to Ministers' Conference when
                                                              (which includes Korea Theological Seminary).
on furlough a few times. Some people might like
                                                              Ted strongly believed in the Lordship of Christ
to know this about Ted: My husband Roger first
                                                              over every aspect of life. He worked to develop
introduced him to the Lord in high school, and they
                                                              solar ovens and solar water heaters for those who
remained close all these years.
                                                              could not afford expensive energy. In his latter
                                                              years he also spent time teaching in India and the
After several years of illness and the loss of Grace,
                                                              Philippines and helped establish a seminary library
Ted died on March 15. The oldest of ten children
                                                              in the Philippines that now bears his name. Even
he was raised in CT, coming to faith in Christ in
                                                              in retirement he continued a ministry of collecting
his teens. While in the Army Air Corps, he
                                                              books and shipping them to colleges and
received a call to the mission field. Married while
                                                              theological schools all around the world. He is
at Wheaton, the couple then went to Westminster
                                                              survived by five children and several
Seminary. Ted was ordained as a minister in the
                                                              grandchildren.
Orthodox Presbyterian Church.


                                                        -5-
Face to Face, September, 2009

                                       GROWTH IN TRUTH REPORT-2009
                         "Re-Discovering the Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ"
    The "Growth in Truth" Conference this year was                      Calvin then spoke about the world-wide reality of
memorable for four reasons. First, the theme, "Re-                 spiritual conflict today. Arthur Gene Dewey, Assistant
Discovering the Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ"               Secretary of State under Colin Powell, told of the
considered by four speakers in a timely and practical              many answers to prayer and the sense of God's
manner; second, the special music arranged by Lorraine             protection he had experienced, working as a
Kress, Music Director; third, what our guests—Arthur               Consultant to the United Nations, and under various
Gene Dewey and his wife, Priscilla, from Washington,               Presidents—Reagan, Clinton and the Bushes. His
DC-shared with us about God's provision in their lives;            primary responsibilities have been to deal with hunger
fourth, the improved facilities and excellent meals                and famine in various parts of the world.
provided by Lee and Nancy Smith.                                        The Rev. Dan Meiners, Pastor, challenged us to
                                                                   think outside the box in evangelizing our post-modern
     1) Calvin highlighted the Conference theme by                 generation. The Gospel has not changed, only the
describing our calling in Christ to "reign in life,"               listeners. A high point after his talk was a unique
(Romans 5: 17). Because of the entrance of sin                     Communion Service arranged by the Rev. Bruce
through the Fall we lost our regal status. Now we have             Brown. Here there was one long table, with crosses
become slaves to Satan. Christ has come, the first-born            and nails distributed among the elements. This was a
of the New Creation, to restore that which was lost. As            thoughtful way to "re-discover the power of the
Psalm 8 reveals, once more through claiming our                    Gospel of Jesus Christ."
inheritance we have been crowned with glory and
honor, a symbol of our victory over every                              2). Lorraine Kress, Music Director, arranged for an
circumstance. This is "the power of God unto                       outstanding music program. This included Cheri
salvation" (Romans 1: 16).                                         Markward, formerly Concertmistress of the Rhode
     Dr. Jim Brownson, Professor of New Testament at               Island    Symphony;        Elyse  Barrett,     Calvin's
Western Seminary, Holland, MI, gave two talks. The                 granddaughter, and a composer for Hannah Montana;
first was on "The Centrality of the Cross." This                   Rev. Dan Meiners ("The Green-eyed Dragon"); Ed &
despised and degrading symbol was embraced by                      Ellen Huff; and a special choir.
Christians because they also gloried in the Resurrect-
ion, what followed as the central fact of our faith. His               3). We were blessed by the friendship and
second talk—"Our Union With Christ," underscored                   significant participation of Arthur Gene and Priscilla
our oneness with our Lord and with one another as one              Dewey.
body. Here is one explanation of the sense of oneness
so many have experienced when they have come to                         4). The meals, provided by Nancy Smith and her
Peniel, as they have been taught and embraced all the              staff, were not only delicious but also heart-healthy
Scriptural teachings.                                              nutritious. The facilities were in the finest shape people
     Eleanor Hartman-Malefyt used I Peter 2 as her                 could remember. There was a new deck and new
text, describing the "Blessings Out of Suffering," as              handicapped bathrooms in the Dining Hall; new,
we identify with Christ and His suffering. The Bible               comfortable chairs in both the Dining Hall and Meeting
promises that all who live godly lives will suffer. But            Room; new lights in the parking lot adjacent to the
the Holy Spirit will help us to get through these tests to         Lodge; and other improvements. Two NY State Health
our faith.                                                         Inspectors came during the Conference, and declared
     Calvin's next talk opened up the Scriptures on the            the facilities were in the best shape they had recalled.
"Healing Work of the Holy Spirit Today," something                 Lee Smith announced at the end of the Conference that
believers are currently experiencing, for Jesus Christ is          all bills had been paid! Thank you, Lee and Nancy, for
the same "yesterday, today, and forever." Priscilla                your fine leadership. God be praised!
Dewey shared with us her profound experience of                        Growth in Truth will be held July 26-30, 2010. Our
being healed from an alarming diagnosis of a "mass"                theme will be "Steps in Your Spiritual Journey." Our
in her left lung. Her Presbyterian Pastor and an Elder             speakers will be announced.
came, and, following the teaching of James 5, anointed
her with oil and prayed over her. Within a period of               Calvin Malefyt
weeks she was restored to health.


                                                             -6-
Face to Face, September, 2009

A Wedding at Peniel!
Michael Burkley
It was a beautiful sunny day right up until the time the wedding guests sat down for the reception in
celebration of the wedding of Elizabeth Anne Burkley and Austin Forest Guenther. No one minded the rain
though because they were all dry and secure in the newly cleaned and beautifully apportioned Summer
Dining Hall of the Peniel Bible Conference.
Liz and Austin’s
story began long
before their June
13th wedding this
past      summer.
Austin is a long-
time member of
the      Rockwell
Falls Presbyterian
Church in Lake
Luzerne, and Liz’
father was the
new pastor of that
church when they
first met two
years ago. While
it wasn’t love at
first sight,      a
friendship soon
began         and
deepened,      and
they       became
engaged        last
Thanksgiving
time.
The location of the wedding ceremony wasn’t decided for some time, but the location of the reception was
never in doubt – Peniel. The Guenther family has had many years of connection with Peniel, and Liz’ dad,
Michael, is a member of the Peniel Prayer Council. But deciding where a reception is to take place and
getting that place ready for the reception are not the same thing. The Summer Dining Hall needed a lot of
cleaning and fixing! Everything was swept and vacuumed, and swept and vacuumed again. The floor was
washed and stripped of layers of old wax and then waxed anew. Icicle lights formed a ceiling of light.
Austin and Liz replaced all the screens on the newly repaired and painted frames. The deck was dangerously
rotted and so was replaced with a new and larger deck built by Austin and his dad, Steve.
A wonderful wedding (the Bride and Groom said, “Make sure to lift up Jesus”) was officiated over by the
Bride’s uncle and father at the local Wesleyan Church (there wasn’t enough room at the Presbyterian
Church). Later, a delicious wedding dinner was catered by Barb Mitchell; the Bride danced with the Groom
under the glittering lights and afterwards with her father, and everyone who came had a wonderful time.
The lights are still hanging there, already used during the Ministers’ Conference and the Growth in Truth
Conference. Maybe they’ll be used for some more weddings in the future? Know of any possibilities?



                                                  -7-
Face to Face, September, 2009

Harriett Dale
A Memorial And a Testimony!
Mary Sloyer, Anna Sircar, Marion & Brenda Boozer

Harriett Brown Dale was born on September 11, 1916, in
Bluefield, Virginia. A graduate of Johns-Hopkins School
of Nursing, she served in the Army Nurse Corps
throughout most of World War II.
While taking courses at Davidson College in the mid '40's,
Harriett developed a concern for the spiritual needs of the
Davidson students. Later, while Harriett was taking a
course at Wheaton College, in God's sovereignty Anne DuMont invited her to Peniel. That summer of 1947
at Peniel, Harriett's faith and Christian walk were tremendously deepened and strengthened. One of her
greatest joys was "getting to know and have a personal relationship with the sovereign God of the universe."
As she had gotten so much that she wanted to share from her summer at Peniel, at one point she was thinking
of having a busload of Davidson students get there. The next summer, however, there were only three who
went -- but that was the start of something much bigger, as more Davidson students were led to Peniel's
ministry over the ensuing years. And numbers of them would become leaders in the ministry of Peniel and
elsewhere in the Church at large.
Another event in Harriett's life that summer of '47 was her meeting Herbert Dale Wolitarsky, who was later
to become her life partner. And also that summer, Herb recognized that God was calling him into the
ministry. Called to minister in the South after finishing seminary, Herb felt led to invert his middle and last
names, becoming identified as Herbert W. Dale, as we all knew him. Harriett and Herb were married in
1950 by Rev. Raymond Meiners who traveled to North Carolina for the occasion.
One of Herb’s first pastorates was at the Hephzibah Presbyterian Church in North Carolina, where he and
Harriett had a very significant ministry to the Clark and Carpenter families, a number of whom were greatly
helped both through the Dales' ministry in the church and through Peniel. The Hephzibah church is one of a
number where the Dales are still remembered with great love and appreciation.
The Dales became Peniel regulars. Herb helped with the construction of the Dining Hall and several of the
cabins. Harriett often assisted Marian Newcomb in the Infirmary. Continuing into the 1970’s, the Dales
were known to drive folks up to Peniel from North Carolina just to introduce them to a specific Peniel
conference and to the teaching and ministry of Peniel.
Both singly and together, Herb and Harriett were powerful prayer warriors -- praying for each other, their
family, other individuals, church situations, and especially Davidson. And they were gifted counselors
whose lives of obedience and faithfulness left a lasting impact on many.
A memorial service for Harriett was held on May 15, 2009, at Southlake Presbyterian Church, Huntersville,
NC. In his remarks for that service, one of the ministers -- former Davidson student Alex Coblentz --
focused on Harriett's "unshakeable confidence in the sovereign purposes of God, and in the power of
prevailing prayer."
Harriett is survived by a son, John H. Dale and wife Amy of Exton, PA; daughters Mary Sloyer and husband
Robert of Winston-Salem, NC; and Anna Sircar and husband Dhrubo of Denver, CO; and seven
grandchildren.



                                                    -8-
Face to Face, September, 2009

A Prayer Teaching –                                        minds in Christ Jesus.” You can go into prayer—
 Starting Prayer With Thanksgiving                         even urgent prayer—with the promise of peace in
                                                           your heart, a peace that comes because you are in
                                                           Christ Jesus. You can thank Him for this promise
   One of the most familiar prayer references in
                                                           of peace right away, before you see the answers.
the New Testament is Philippians 4:6,7: “Do not
                                                           Think of the many promises God has made to us
be anxious about anything, but in everything, by
                                                           about prayer; have some of them in your mind as
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
                                                           you approach the throne of grace, and let
your requests to God. And the peace of God,
                                                           thanksgiving well up in your heart.
which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
                                                           3. Thanksgiving for Access to the Throne of
                                                           Grace:-- In many places in the book of Hebrews
    I am particularly interested today in the
                                                           the picture is given us of Jesus as our great High
instruction given here that thanksgiving is to
                                                           Priest, standing in the presence of His Father and
accompany this prayer. I think that usually when
                                                           ours, interceding for us, so that we can then heed
we consider thanksgiving and prayer, we realize
                                                           the exhortation of 4:16: “Let us then approach
the need to come back to the Lord with thanks for
                                                           the throne of grace with confidence [or, boldly],
the answers that we see to our prayers. We
                                                           so that we may receive mercy and find grace to
remember Christ’s observation that only one of
                                                           help us in our time of need.” In other words, we
the ten lepers He healed on one occasion came
                                                           can come into prayer realizing that there is a
back to Him with thanksgiving, and He apparently
                                                           fantastic set-up going for us, and this merits our
was looking for that response to God’s mercy.
                                                           fervent thanksgiving. We can sing joyously with
This is surely one way in which thanksgiving is to
                                                           the old Swedish hymn-writer:
accompany our prayer lives.
                                                             Every day the Lord Himself is near me
   But this passage says to pray the requests with
                                                             With a special mercy for each hour;
thanksgiving in the first place. So what would
                                                             All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
that involve? What sort of things would make our
                                                             He whose name is Counsellor and Pow’r.
hearts thankful in the very process of making
                                                             The protection of His child and treasure
requests? Let’s think about this a bit.
                                                             Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
                                                             “As your days, your strength shall be in
1. Thanksgiving for the kind of God we are
                                                           measure,”
praying to:-- He is a God who loves and cares; a
                                                             This the pledge to me He made.
God who watches over us daily; a God who
                                                                                          –Lina Sandell Berg
numbers the hairs on our heads; a God who wants
fellowship with His people. He is a God who has                    --Don Mostrom, January 16, 1999 # 56
plans for us and who works all things together for
good to those who love Him and are called
according to His purpose. I’m sure you can find               Losses in the Peniel Community
many well-known scriptures to support these                Lou Huber died July 23.
thoughts. So let us give Him thanks for Himself as         Rev. Roger Beech died August 4.
we bring our prayers to Him.                               J.P. Lusk died the week of August 10.
                                                           In each family, there is a joy in their homecoming
2. Thanksgiving for the Promises of God:--                 that only Christians can know, along with grief at
There is one of these in our Philippians passage:          their own loss and separation.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all                We hold up in prayer Virginia Beech, Nancy Lusk
understanding will guard your hearts and your              and the entire family of each of them.

                                                     -9-
Contents:
                                         Good News from "The Hills of Home"                      1
                                         From the President of the Prayer Council                2
                                         Coming Events                                           3
                                         Peniel Calendar                                         4
                                         Report of the 2009 Minister’s Conference                4
                                         Christian Motorcycle Association Friend Profiled        5
                                         Rev Ted Hard                                            5
                                         Growth In Truth Report-2009                             6
                                         A Wedding at Peniel!                                    7
                                         Harriett Dale                                           8
                                         A Prayer Teaching – Starting Prayer With
                                            Thanksgiving                                         9
                                         Losses in the Peniel Community                          9

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Face to face_sep_2009

  • 1. Face to Face Peniel – A Center for Prayer and Renewal September,2009 Good News from “The Hills of Home” We have completed another summer of ministry at Peniel. The foliage has already begun to show its colors. Night temperatures are in the 40’s, and the pool is closed for the season. We have much to be grateful for. Lee has called this the best summer since he has been at Peniel. It began with members of the Christian Motorcycle Association using Peniel as their spiritual base to minister at Americade – always a blessing. Our major adult programs both featured excellent messages and renewed enthusiasm. Minister’s Conference attendance was strong and so were the messages. We were pleased to welcome Jim and Kathy Brownson, whom we had missed in recent years. We were also glad they brought Joyce Mostrom with them, who was looking quite well. Jim gave two excellent presentations. Tuesday afternoon there was a Plenary Meeting to discuss the future of Minister’s Conference. Major themes included hope and enthusiasm for the future and the need for change to draw younger clergy to the conference. Good, constructive ideas were shared. A new committee, under the Prayer Council, has since been formed. Growth In Truth Conference also had strong messages and interesting guests. For the first time it was co- chaired by Cal Malefyt and Dan Meiners, as this Conference also looks to the future. This summer Peniel also hosted a wedding reception, two family reunions, and a Wesleyan youth Camp. Our Summer Staff were, according to Lee, “The most effective group of workers that one could have asked for.” They were gracious in their hospitality and provided some good humor for both of these conferences. Nancy Smith seemed to be everywhere doing everything. Jessie Girard and Steve Nickels were scholarship workers. Bruce Brown served as staff chaplain. Missie Nieto served in both the office and the kitchen. Susan Burkley served both in housekeeping and the kitchen. Both Nancy and Susan have earned the “Serve Safe” certification, a major step in fulfilling full Department of Health requirements. Paul Noxon was a big help in maintenance and janitorial work along with Joshua Fox and Tim Mayhew. Volunteers Marilyn Merry and Caroline Hungerford helped with housekeeping. Missie, Susan and Paul continue to be available for part-time work such as for retreats. As Lee said, “It was good to hear the surprise of the Department of Health inspector as we once again received no violations.” He also said the facilities were in the best shape he could recall. Department of Health expectations are rising, and Lee and Nancy have done an excellent job of keeping ahead of them. This is a continuing challenge. Every year that Lee has been here, we have enjoyed significant improvements to our facilities. We enjoyed the beautiful chairs in the Meeting Room and the Lamplighter that Lee “rescued” when an upscale resort decided to redecorate. The best chairs that we had been using are now in the Dining Hall, making more comfortable seating all around. When we arrived this summer we found a brand new deck on the front of the Dining Hall. Once inside, Lee called our attention to the two brand new, fully handicapped-accessible bathrooms were now available right on the main floor of the Dining Hall. The doors match the surrounding woodwork so well not everyone Promoting Renewal through Union with Christ -1-
  • 2. Face to Face, September, 2009 noticed them at first. No more trips down to the old bathrooms in the “dungeon” underneath. The walk-in cooler under the dining hall has been completely restored and was much appreciated by the Kitchen staff. Just before the Prayer Council meeting in September we had the donation of a new floor installed in the Dining Hall, which looks great. We also found a new handicapped-accessible ramp on the Lodge. Old plumbing has been replaced in the Dining Hall, the Infirmary and in the Motel units (the smell is gone!) With the Infirmary plumbing up to code, the Infirmary has been renovated and restocked. There are new counters in the Lamplighter kitchen, and many other repairs and upgrades in essential but less noticeable places. Going forward, Peniel will be renting out our facilities to groups advancing God's Kingdom as often as possible. This will both enhance and expand our ministry while bringing in much needed finances. As always, we continue to rely on your generous financial and prayerful support. Thank you! From the President of the Prayer Council Dear Friends of Peniel, We have just completed another summer at Peniel. As we enter the fall, we are already planning for retreats and events well into 2010 (including the summer schedule for 2010). You can find in this edition of Face-to- Face a schedule of the weekends and weeks that have already been booked. But there are many weekends still open. We need your help filling these open dates. Does your church have a men’s or women’s retreat? Does your church board go on a retreat each year? Does your youth group plan a retreat during the winter? Have you suggested to your church that they consider Peniel for those events? These retreats are an important part of our financial support. We need for you to help us get the word out that Peniel is available for such events. We need to fill as many of the weekends and even week days as possible. Please continue to pray for Peniel’s finances. I attended an event recently at another conference center where the president spoke about thanking God in advance for what he was going to supply. We need to believe not only that God can supply our needs, but that he will supply our needs. We need to pray thanking God for the provision even before it comes. And so, I thank God that he is already moving in churches that we have not heard from yet who will come to Peniel during the fall, winter, and spring. I thank God for his provision of the finances that I know he will provide to pay Lee and Nancy. I thank God for the provision of the resources so that we will be able to increase our staff so that even greater things can be done. God has promised to meet our needs out of his glorious and abundant riches. I thank God now for what he is going to do in the coming days. Please join me in thanking God for what he will do at Peniel. God is working. Ask God how you can be a part of that work. Thank you. Yours in Christ’s service, Allan Conover, President -2-
  • 3. Face to Face, September, 2009 ~~~ Coming Events ~~~ Breaking the Curse Summer Schedule, 2010 Peniel Women’s Retreat Nov 6-8, 2009 We want to let you know NOW what our schedule As a pastor’s wife of 35 years, a mother and a for Summer 2010 will be. We invite you to make grandmother, Susan Meiners has been observing plans now to attend! Speakers and Topics will be and listening keenly, and she has something to say announced soon. about what she is seeing. Too many Christian We are again scheduling a Weekend Conference to women today are frustrated with their own invite those of you who cannot come for a week to Christian lives and not sure who is to blame. Too come for a weekend. many of them are watching one or more of their If you are healthy enough to travel and have not adult children struggle and blaming themselves. been to Peniel recently - One of the greatest gifts And our society is powerfully pulling us all in the you could give Peniel is your participation! wrong direction. Susan knows that God has a blessing for Christian JUNE women that God does not want them to miss. It May 31st - 5th — Americade/ C.M.A. begins with understanding that, on the Cross, Jesus bore all our curses and purchased all the blessings 21st — 26th Peniel Staff Training we will ever need. The Holy Spirit’s work is 28th — July 3rd — Senior High Camp applying the finished work of Christ to our lives. All of us need to know more about ourselves and JULY about this ministry of the Holy Spirit. There are 5th —10th —Junior High Camp various curses at work in our lives. We can 10th & 11th — Weekend Conference identify and name them, understand the role they play in our lives, and then get ourselves out of the 12th —16th — Junior Camp (day camp) way so that the Holy Spirit can flow and work 12th — 16th — Family Camp freely in our lives, breaking the curse and replacing 19th — 24th — Ministers Conference it with blessings. 26th — 30th — Growth in Truth There is no need to be frustrated that we cannot be good enough or feel under condemnation. The AUGUST work of Christ removes all condemnation from us. 1st & 2dd — Family Reunion We can reject the accusations of the enemy and claim by faith the wonderful promises of God. 8th — 12th — Wesleyan Kids Camp Perfection is the wrong goal. A different and very (not confirmed) real type of holiness is possible. God delights in 15 — 21st — Family Reunion th working through families, and He delights in giving us deeply satisfying relationships with Himself. The Holy Spirit enables us to choose Life. Susan Meiners will give four messages. The primary scriptures for each are listed. “Blessings vs. Curses” Deuteronomy “Giving God the Core” Malachi “A Better Way” Hebrews “Choose Life” Various New Testament Scriptures -3-
  • 4. Face to Face, September, 2009 Peniel Calendar Report of the 2009 Minister’s We are including the calendar for the rest of the Conference year for several reasons. The groups that use The 2009 Minister’s Conference met July 26 to Peniel are an important part of our ministry and our August 1, under the theme of the Person and income. If you have a church group of whatever Ministry of Jesus. Presentations relied upon the size, and would like to ask about using Peniel for a Gospel of Matthew for their emphasis. The desire retreat, Lee would be very happy to talk with you! was to rediscover the “fully human” Jesus in his If you can help fill in this calendar, please do! ministry. The varied presentations reflected upon the topics: Birth, Friends, Opposition, Betrayal, SEPTEMBER 2009 Trial, Crucifixion and Resurrection, with a 4th and 5th — Prayer Council Meeting summation reflection on the possible work of the 7th — Redeemer Reformed Labor Day Holy Spirit alongside Jesus. A unique communion Breakfast service, seated around the table, closed the camp. 11th, and 12th — Back to School Rally for There was a renewed sense of energy and Youth and Youth Leaders enthusiasm felt throughout the week. 14th – 15th — Peniel Pastors Group OCTOBER 2009 151 – 4th — Autumn Colors Ride - C.M.A. 23rd, 24th, and 25th — Northway Bible Chapel NOVEMBER 6th, 7th and 8th — Peniel Women's Retreat - Susan Meiners – "Breaking the Curse." 13th, 14 th and 15 th — Full Gospel Assembly, Youth Retreat. DECEMBER 4th and 5th — Prayer Council Meeting JANUARY The recent tradition of heavy rain mid-week was again honored. On Wednesday 3 ½ inches of rain FEBRUARY fell in the afternoon hours. It wasn’t sufficient to 13th – 16th — Peniel SNO-FUN dampen spirits. 19th – 21st — First Pres. Ocean City NJ Those attending the conference noted a new ramp MARCH into the Lodge, a new deck on the dining hall, and 19th, 20th, and 21st — Peniel Men's Retreat attractive star lighting in the dining hall. Rev. Dan Meiners, Rev. Bruce Brown, and Presentations, prayer partnerships, renewed Warren Maben – "Renewal Through the fellowship, and general good will characterized the Old Story-Seeing Christ in Leviticus and camp. We departed refreshed and renewed. Life." Messages, communion and Seder Ken Hetzel APRIL 4th – Easter Those with children were enthusiastic about the program provided for them! MAY 31st – June 5th - — Americade/ C.M.A. -4-
  • 5. Face to Face, September, 2009 Christian Motorcycle Association Friend Profiled It is always a pleasure to welcome members of the Christian Motorcycle Association to Peniel during Americade at the beginning of June. After an early breakfast they head out to witness for Christ. In the evening, those who are available gather for memorable times of prayer and fellowship. We were delighted to see this picture and profile appear on the front page of the Chronicle, a weekly paper heavy on the ads out of Glens Falls. Travels with Pepe Americader Bruce Hadley of Rochester, N.Y., is a retired tractor- trailer driver who shares the ride on his Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic with his dog, Pepe, named after cartoon character Pepe LePew, because of his black and white coloring. Bruce and his wife Donna are members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, working "full-time serving the Lord." A 10-year Americade attendee, Bruce enjoys "the times with the people and the opportunity to share with people about Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior." Interview & photo by David Cederstrom Rev Ted Hard Virginia Beach The couple served in Korea for 37 years in seminary teaching and literature work. He was When I wrote you for "Face to Face", I mentioned instrumental in building up the library of Korea that Ted Hard had introduced us to Peniel in 1954. Seminary, which grew to become Kosin University He and Grace came to Ministers' Conference when (which includes Korea Theological Seminary). on furlough a few times. Some people might like Ted strongly believed in the Lordship of Christ to know this about Ted: My husband Roger first over every aspect of life. He worked to develop introduced him to the Lord in high school, and they solar ovens and solar water heaters for those who remained close all these years. could not afford expensive energy. In his latter years he also spent time teaching in India and the After several years of illness and the loss of Grace, Philippines and helped establish a seminary library Ted died on March 15. The oldest of ten children in the Philippines that now bears his name. Even he was raised in CT, coming to faith in Christ in in retirement he continued a ministry of collecting his teens. While in the Army Air Corps, he books and shipping them to colleges and received a call to the mission field. Married while theological schools all around the world. He is at Wheaton, the couple then went to Westminster survived by five children and several Seminary. Ted was ordained as a minister in the grandchildren. Orthodox Presbyterian Church. -5-
  • 6. Face to Face, September, 2009 GROWTH IN TRUTH REPORT-2009 "Re-Discovering the Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ" The "Growth in Truth" Conference this year was Calvin then spoke about the world-wide reality of memorable for four reasons. First, the theme, "Re- spiritual conflict today. Arthur Gene Dewey, Assistant Discovering the Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ" Secretary of State under Colin Powell, told of the considered by four speakers in a timely and practical many answers to prayer and the sense of God's manner; second, the special music arranged by Lorraine protection he had experienced, working as a Kress, Music Director; third, what our guests—Arthur Consultant to the United Nations, and under various Gene Dewey and his wife, Priscilla, from Washington, Presidents—Reagan, Clinton and the Bushes. His DC-shared with us about God's provision in their lives; primary responsibilities have been to deal with hunger fourth, the improved facilities and excellent meals and famine in various parts of the world. provided by Lee and Nancy Smith. The Rev. Dan Meiners, Pastor, challenged us to think outside the box in evangelizing our post-modern 1) Calvin highlighted the Conference theme by generation. The Gospel has not changed, only the describing our calling in Christ to "reign in life," listeners. A high point after his talk was a unique (Romans 5: 17). Because of the entrance of sin Communion Service arranged by the Rev. Bruce through the Fall we lost our regal status. Now we have Brown. Here there was one long table, with crosses become slaves to Satan. Christ has come, the first-born and nails distributed among the elements. This was a of the New Creation, to restore that which was lost. As thoughtful way to "re-discover the power of the Psalm 8 reveals, once more through claiming our Gospel of Jesus Christ." inheritance we have been crowned with glory and honor, a symbol of our victory over every 2). Lorraine Kress, Music Director, arranged for an circumstance. This is "the power of God unto outstanding music program. This included Cheri salvation" (Romans 1: 16). Markward, formerly Concertmistress of the Rhode Dr. Jim Brownson, Professor of New Testament at Island Symphony; Elyse Barrett, Calvin's Western Seminary, Holland, MI, gave two talks. The granddaughter, and a composer for Hannah Montana; first was on "The Centrality of the Cross." This Rev. Dan Meiners ("The Green-eyed Dragon"); Ed & despised and degrading symbol was embraced by Ellen Huff; and a special choir. Christians because they also gloried in the Resurrect- ion, what followed as the central fact of our faith. His 3). We were blessed by the friendship and second talk—"Our Union With Christ," underscored significant participation of Arthur Gene and Priscilla our oneness with our Lord and with one another as one Dewey. body. Here is one explanation of the sense of oneness so many have experienced when they have come to 4). The meals, provided by Nancy Smith and her Peniel, as they have been taught and embraced all the staff, were not only delicious but also heart-healthy Scriptural teachings. nutritious. The facilities were in the finest shape people Eleanor Hartman-Malefyt used I Peter 2 as her could remember. There was a new deck and new text, describing the "Blessings Out of Suffering," as handicapped bathrooms in the Dining Hall; new, we identify with Christ and His suffering. The Bible comfortable chairs in both the Dining Hall and Meeting promises that all who live godly lives will suffer. But Room; new lights in the parking lot adjacent to the the Holy Spirit will help us to get through these tests to Lodge; and other improvements. Two NY State Health our faith. Inspectors came during the Conference, and declared Calvin's next talk opened up the Scriptures on the the facilities were in the best shape they had recalled. "Healing Work of the Holy Spirit Today," something Lee Smith announced at the end of the Conference that believers are currently experiencing, for Jesus Christ is all bills had been paid! Thank you, Lee and Nancy, for the same "yesterday, today, and forever." Priscilla your fine leadership. God be praised! Dewey shared with us her profound experience of Growth in Truth will be held July 26-30, 2010. Our being healed from an alarming diagnosis of a "mass" theme will be "Steps in Your Spiritual Journey." Our in her left lung. Her Presbyterian Pastor and an Elder speakers will be announced. came, and, following the teaching of James 5, anointed her with oil and prayed over her. Within a period of Calvin Malefyt weeks she was restored to health. -6-
  • 7. Face to Face, September, 2009 A Wedding at Peniel! Michael Burkley It was a beautiful sunny day right up until the time the wedding guests sat down for the reception in celebration of the wedding of Elizabeth Anne Burkley and Austin Forest Guenther. No one minded the rain though because they were all dry and secure in the newly cleaned and beautifully apportioned Summer Dining Hall of the Peniel Bible Conference. Liz and Austin’s story began long before their June 13th wedding this past summer. Austin is a long- time member of the Rockwell Falls Presbyterian Church in Lake Luzerne, and Liz’ father was the new pastor of that church when they first met two years ago. While it wasn’t love at first sight, a friendship soon began and deepened, and they became engaged last Thanksgiving time. The location of the wedding ceremony wasn’t decided for some time, but the location of the reception was never in doubt – Peniel. The Guenther family has had many years of connection with Peniel, and Liz’ dad, Michael, is a member of the Peniel Prayer Council. But deciding where a reception is to take place and getting that place ready for the reception are not the same thing. The Summer Dining Hall needed a lot of cleaning and fixing! Everything was swept and vacuumed, and swept and vacuumed again. The floor was washed and stripped of layers of old wax and then waxed anew. Icicle lights formed a ceiling of light. Austin and Liz replaced all the screens on the newly repaired and painted frames. The deck was dangerously rotted and so was replaced with a new and larger deck built by Austin and his dad, Steve. A wonderful wedding (the Bride and Groom said, “Make sure to lift up Jesus”) was officiated over by the Bride’s uncle and father at the local Wesleyan Church (there wasn’t enough room at the Presbyterian Church). Later, a delicious wedding dinner was catered by Barb Mitchell; the Bride danced with the Groom under the glittering lights and afterwards with her father, and everyone who came had a wonderful time. The lights are still hanging there, already used during the Ministers’ Conference and the Growth in Truth Conference. Maybe they’ll be used for some more weddings in the future? Know of any possibilities? -7-
  • 8. Face to Face, September, 2009 Harriett Dale A Memorial And a Testimony! Mary Sloyer, Anna Sircar, Marion & Brenda Boozer Harriett Brown Dale was born on September 11, 1916, in Bluefield, Virginia. A graduate of Johns-Hopkins School of Nursing, she served in the Army Nurse Corps throughout most of World War II. While taking courses at Davidson College in the mid '40's, Harriett developed a concern for the spiritual needs of the Davidson students. Later, while Harriett was taking a course at Wheaton College, in God's sovereignty Anne DuMont invited her to Peniel. That summer of 1947 at Peniel, Harriett's faith and Christian walk were tremendously deepened and strengthened. One of her greatest joys was "getting to know and have a personal relationship with the sovereign God of the universe." As she had gotten so much that she wanted to share from her summer at Peniel, at one point she was thinking of having a busload of Davidson students get there. The next summer, however, there were only three who went -- but that was the start of something much bigger, as more Davidson students were led to Peniel's ministry over the ensuing years. And numbers of them would become leaders in the ministry of Peniel and elsewhere in the Church at large. Another event in Harriett's life that summer of '47 was her meeting Herbert Dale Wolitarsky, who was later to become her life partner. And also that summer, Herb recognized that God was calling him into the ministry. Called to minister in the South after finishing seminary, Herb felt led to invert his middle and last names, becoming identified as Herbert W. Dale, as we all knew him. Harriett and Herb were married in 1950 by Rev. Raymond Meiners who traveled to North Carolina for the occasion. One of Herb’s first pastorates was at the Hephzibah Presbyterian Church in North Carolina, where he and Harriett had a very significant ministry to the Clark and Carpenter families, a number of whom were greatly helped both through the Dales' ministry in the church and through Peniel. The Hephzibah church is one of a number where the Dales are still remembered with great love and appreciation. The Dales became Peniel regulars. Herb helped with the construction of the Dining Hall and several of the cabins. Harriett often assisted Marian Newcomb in the Infirmary. Continuing into the 1970’s, the Dales were known to drive folks up to Peniel from North Carolina just to introduce them to a specific Peniel conference and to the teaching and ministry of Peniel. Both singly and together, Herb and Harriett were powerful prayer warriors -- praying for each other, their family, other individuals, church situations, and especially Davidson. And they were gifted counselors whose lives of obedience and faithfulness left a lasting impact on many. A memorial service for Harriett was held on May 15, 2009, at Southlake Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, NC. In his remarks for that service, one of the ministers -- former Davidson student Alex Coblentz -- focused on Harriett's "unshakeable confidence in the sovereign purposes of God, and in the power of prevailing prayer." Harriett is survived by a son, John H. Dale and wife Amy of Exton, PA; daughters Mary Sloyer and husband Robert of Winston-Salem, NC; and Anna Sircar and husband Dhrubo of Denver, CO; and seven grandchildren. -8-
  • 9. Face to Face, September, 2009 A Prayer Teaching – minds in Christ Jesus.” You can go into prayer— Starting Prayer With Thanksgiving even urgent prayer—with the promise of peace in your heart, a peace that comes because you are in Christ Jesus. You can thank Him for this promise One of the most familiar prayer references in of peace right away, before you see the answers. the New Testament is Philippians 4:6,7: “Do not Think of the many promises God has made to us be anxious about anything, but in everything, by about prayer; have some of them in your mind as prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present you approach the throne of grace, and let your requests to God. And the peace of God, thanksgiving well up in your heart. which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” 3. Thanksgiving for Access to the Throne of Grace:-- In many places in the book of Hebrews I am particularly interested today in the the picture is given us of Jesus as our great High instruction given here that thanksgiving is to Priest, standing in the presence of His Father and accompany this prayer. I think that usually when ours, interceding for us, so that we can then heed we consider thanksgiving and prayer, we realize the exhortation of 4:16: “Let us then approach the need to come back to the Lord with thanks for the throne of grace with confidence [or, boldly], the answers that we see to our prayers. We so that we may receive mercy and find grace to remember Christ’s observation that only one of help us in our time of need.” In other words, we the ten lepers He healed on one occasion came can come into prayer realizing that there is a back to Him with thanksgiving, and He apparently fantastic set-up going for us, and this merits our was looking for that response to God’s mercy. fervent thanksgiving. We can sing joyously with This is surely one way in which thanksgiving is to the old Swedish hymn-writer: accompany our prayer lives. Every day the Lord Himself is near me But this passage says to pray the requests with With a special mercy for each hour; thanksgiving in the first place. So what would All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me, that involve? What sort of things would make our He whose name is Counsellor and Pow’r. hearts thankful in the very process of making The protection of His child and treasure requests? Let’s think about this a bit. Is a charge that on Himself He laid; “As your days, your strength shall be in 1. Thanksgiving for the kind of God we are measure,” praying to:-- He is a God who loves and cares; a This the pledge to me He made. God who watches over us daily; a God who –Lina Sandell Berg numbers the hairs on our heads; a God who wants fellowship with His people. He is a God who has --Don Mostrom, January 16, 1999 # 56 plans for us and who works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. I’m sure you can find Losses in the Peniel Community many well-known scriptures to support these Lou Huber died July 23. thoughts. So let us give Him thanks for Himself as Rev. Roger Beech died August 4. we bring our prayers to Him. J.P. Lusk died the week of August 10. In each family, there is a joy in their homecoming 2. Thanksgiving for the Promises of God:-- that only Christians can know, along with grief at There is one of these in our Philippians passage: their own loss and separation. “And the peace of God, which transcends all We hold up in prayer Virginia Beech, Nancy Lusk understanding will guard your hearts and your and the entire family of each of them. -9-
  • 10. Contents: Good News from "The Hills of Home" 1 From the President of the Prayer Council 2 Coming Events 3 Peniel Calendar 4 Report of the 2009 Minister’s Conference 4 Christian Motorcycle Association Friend Profiled 5 Rev Ted Hard 5 Growth In Truth Report-2009 6 A Wedding at Peniel! 7 Harriett Dale 8 A Prayer Teaching – Starting Prayer With Thanksgiving 9 Losses in the Peniel Community 9 Please Note Change in Peniel’s Email Address:  office@penielcenter.org is no longer valid.  The Dining Hall’s New Look, See page 1 Please use penielbc@frontiernet.net!  Peniel Bible Conference Non-Profit Org. P.O. Box 369 U.S. Postage Paid Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 Lake Luzerne, NY Permit #3 Address Service Requested