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The Clubhouse: He’s All That I Need

by Kate Swanner

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Everything I need, everything I need My Father has it, my Father has it Every single time, the Lord will provide My Father has it, my Father has it Hey Pine Cove! It’s Bones—Outback Women’s Director! Something the Lord has been teaching me is that those who put their trust in God have all that […]

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The Clubhouse: Jesus Prays For You

by Lane Bloomer

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“Everything shame tries to say about me God you would never believe I know the blood of the covenant echoes Your every thought about me If ever I falter, forget who I am Remind me the place where you stand You’re my intercessor, My High Priest forever Jesus, You’re praying for me” Hello Pine Cove! […]

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Pine Cove Then vs. Now

by Pine Cove

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Haven’t been around camp in a while? Camp trends have changed more than you might think. Slush Puppies are a thing of the past, and even Chacos have taken a back seat! Check out a few of the differences we’ve noticed—from back then to what’s trending now. Fashion Then: Thick knit polos were the name […]

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Staff Profile: Alex “Licks” & Gabby “Proms” Barnholdt

by Meredith Gammon

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Camp has a way of bringing people into your life who tend to stick around. Sometimes it’s a spouse. Sometimes it’s lifelong friendships. For the Barnholdts, it was both! Before they even knew it, God had been weaving Gabby and Alex’s stories together. Somewhere in the stitching, He threaded Pine Cove right through the middle—turning […]

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The Clubhouse: Seen By God

by Seth Tunstall

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“And before the world was breathing You have chosen to redeem me For you loved me Lord, you loved me” Pine Cove! Outback Men’s Director, Charmander, here! Excited to share with y’all today! We are in a constant battle with our flesh, fighting the selfish urge trying to look good in front of other people. […]

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Alumni: What Song Takes You Back to Camp?

by Meredith Gammon

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Whether it’s the song playing over the loudspeakers as you drove through the gates for the very first time, the ones you scrubbed dish after dish to, your favorite silent disco anthem, or that one Club song that felt like an “Ebenezer” moment—music has a way of sticking with us. We wanted to know what […]

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Dutch & Dutchess’s 30 Years at Pine Cove

by Pine Cove

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When Craig and Carrie Langemeier first arrived at Pine Cove back in 1995, they had no way of knowing they’d still be serving at camp 30 years later! Craig spent many years as director of the Ranch youth camp and the Woods family camp, and now serves as Pine Cove’s President. Join “Dutch” and “Dutchess” […]

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A Typical Day at Pine Cove City: Transforming Lives

by Meredith Gammon

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If you’ve ever wondered what a typical day at Pine Cove City looks like, imagine your church transforming into a high-energy, joy-filled summer camp before most people have even poured their first cup of coffee! What starts out as typical church parking lots and sanctuaries quickly becomes the campgrounds for the best summer ever. From […]

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Staff Favorites: Check-In Questions

by Meredith Gammon

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Every day at camp brings countless opportunities to learn a whole lot about the people around you. It might happen elbow-deep in the dish pit, mid–media office grind, during small group icebreakers, or in a good old-fashioned hangtime. The truth is, the right question can turn any moment into something meaningful, or at least memorable. […]

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The Clubhouse: Do You Trust Me?

by Avery Fink

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“Lord, You’re with me either way it goes Should I rise or should I fall? Even so, Lord, Your mercy is an even flow You’re too good to let me go” Hello Pine Cove! This is Queen Juice, Shores Associate Director! A question the Lord has been asking me a lot lately is, “Do you […]

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