(… well, it’s actually a stone’s throw over the border into southwest Iowa!)

Founded by the Families of Faith of the Hopkins First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and the “Homebounders,” listeners of daily Facebook devotions sponsored by Hopkins First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Camp Appleseed is available to any church that accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior for family gatherings, weddings, retreats, etc. Cost is a free will donation.

They have it all – tents, outdoor kitchen, canoes and kayaks, orchard, beach, fishing, shelter house – and, God willing, the Holy Spirit!

Recently they hosted a week of day camp for first through fifth graders. About 25 youngsters participated and had a wonderful time exploring their theme for the week – Psalm 23. One of their daily activities was to find something in the surrounding nature to represent one of the verses.

Come check it out! Fall is a wonderful time of year at the on-site 1,000-tree apple orchard. All are welcome to the Apple Butter Festival coming up on October 16. The day will include worship and prayer, in addition to apple picking, cider tasting, and of course lots of apple butter!

See their brochure for more information, photos, and history of the property. If you’d like more information about this facility and ministry, contact Steven Wainwright at jaetc@myfmtc.com. Steven is the Camp Director and pastor of FCC in Hopkins.