September 4th, 2010
Kavin
November 23rd, 2009
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Palomar has long been blessed by the volunteer labor of SOWERS (Servants On Wheels Ever Ready), retired individuals and couples who travel from Christian camp to Christian camp in their RV’s to give of their time and talent. Bonnie & Lloyd have been up to Palomar a number of times before; we go way back . . . .
Lloyd’s an old pro at this.
Cory, full-time cook cleverly disguised as a member of the Maintenance crew, works on giving Davis a new coat of paint–a project that has involved many hands and as many hours. Thank you all for your hard work–Davis looks great!
Every Tuesday, 8-10 men from Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido come up to Palomar to volunteer for the day. These “Men On A Mission” have been faithfully serving the Conference Center for well over a decade, and their service has been invaluable. We love you guys! 
The interior of the Anderson-Johnson Lodge has been completely rennovated, the latest project completed by our very own Men On A Mission. Brand new windows, bigger bunk beds, all new insulation . . . and yes, the same cozy fireplace.
Toni Hicks and the crew from San Diego Christian Foundation proudly present (after long hours of volunteer labor . . .) the John Austin Smith Memorial Garden. John loved to sit outside and enjoy the beauty of creation, reflecting upon God’s goodness and grandeur, when he came up to Palomar for SDCF’s annual summer camp. Now you can do the same!
John Austin Smith (this garden is his namesake) probably enjoyed this view long before there was ever a bench here. The Memorial Garden is located just behind the Dining Hall, near the Canyon View room, overlooking the ravine with a view to the ocean.
John Austin Smith Memorial Garden, view to the West
John Austin Smith Memorial Garden, view to the East
The San Diego Christian Foundation crew hard at work on the John Austin Memorial Garden. You can almost hear the jackhammer, almost feel the sweat dripping down your face . . . . Aside from a few final touches, a permanent stone plaque and perhaps an additional bench, the Memorial Garden is finished.
Split Rail Fence:
A new split rail fence and landscaping along the wall outside the chapel.
Shelves in Storage Units:
Men on a Mission built storage shelves for our overflow storage area near Canyon View meeting room.
Chimney for Barbeque:
How many uses are there for a backhoe? Lane Yule, Site and Facilities Manager, raises the chimney for the barbeque while Men on a Mission clamber up ladders to position it.
Anderson-Johnson & Davis Renovation:
Our beloved Men on a Mission work to put new siding on Anderson Johnson Dorm. They have also installed new windows and insulation. Warmer winter stays are in store for AJ dwellers!
Ground was formally broken in June for the Kerrigil expansion project. Pete Weisel and Tom Fortney of Weisel Contracting began excavating and preparing for the initial phase of construction, a retaining wall along the lower side of Kerrigil Dorm. The wall will support the northeast side of the building. The next phase will be building the forms and pouring the concrete for the footings which will support the wall.
The addition will allow for a much-needed large meeting room space, as well as four additional sleeping rooms which will accommodate up to 8 people each. If you would like to contribute to the Kerrigil project, please visit our Donation Page.
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AJ Bemrose works on installing a new floor in our walk-in refrigerator. The aging floor had to be replaced after years of leaking into to the meeting room directly below (Ponderosa). The refrigerator walls were originally built over a linoleum floor; as of this week we now have a professionally installed insulated floor. Thank you Facilities Team!
Executive Director, Kim Rosiar, explains the vision for Kerrigil to PCCC Board members
The PCCC board of directors recently approved the initial construction phase of the Kerrigil Building Expansion. The initial phase, construction of a retaining wall, while small in scope, represents the beginning of a multi-year major expansion to the second largest dorm-style building at PCCC.
The most exciting aspect of the project is the large meeting space planned for the upper level of the structure. The meeting space will have a capacity of 140+ and will become one of our largest meeting rooms – second only to the Chapel which seats over 300.
The project will also include 4 new sleeping rooms which will house up to 8 individuals per room. The rooms will be modeled after those in Spruce Lodge which are motel-style accommodations, so that they can be outfitted with complete linen service or be rented as a dorm facility for a reduced price.
The expanded facility will allow the ministry to better serve larger groups with their need for more beds and a large meeting room.
In a time of a slumping economy, it is such a blessing to have increasing demand for more retreats and have the funding to initiate a new project. If you would like to contribute financially to projects at PCCC, you may donate here.
Our maintenance crew works hard to demolish an old staff housing trailer. The frame will be used to construct a new park model home. Shown above are staff members AJ Bemrose and Lee Jensen.
Community Bible Church in Mira Mesa joined us for a service project here at Palomar in August. IF ANY OF YOU FROM THE CHURCH CARE TO COMMENT ON YOUR TIME WITH US, GO AHEAD AND SHARE WHAT THE HIGHLIGHT WAS FOR YOU! These high school and college-aged young people took part in every facet of camping ministry during their time with us: Maintenance, Accommodations, Dining Hall, Grounds, and even Program. They worked hard at painting and cleaning, sweat on the trails and in the wood pile. They also led activities, sang kids praise songs, and told Bible stories at the VBS for local Palomar Mountain children. Praise God for churches serving one another! Praise God for endurance and safety during the work projects—especially on the trail down below Inspiration Point. When finished, this trail is going to open up access to some beautiful spots along Pauma Creek. The whole project wound up being a time of encouragement in the LORD for everyone involved. This is what an “Integrated Ministry” is all about—God’s people serving together!