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Be Encouraged – Podcast Season 2, Episode 2

by Pine Cove

Season 2, Episode 2

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pinecove/2.2.3_-_Be_Encouraged.mp3 Be Encouraged! Our Cove Cast is pumped to dive deep into what encouragement is and how we speak the Words of God to one another as our greatest encouragement. Plus, a battle in the ring with a champion belt on the line, a great interview with our Forge staff, a Timbers theme night preview, […]

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Raised Hands Emoji – Podcast Season 2, Episode 1

by Pine Cove

season 2, episode 1

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pinecove/2.1.3_-_Raised_Hands_Emoji.mp3   We’re back! (raised hands emoji) Our Cove Cast is ready for double the fun in season 2 with a few surprises. This episode is all about serious fun, camp name tradition, and how important it is to be intentional with praising character vs. praising competence. Not subscribed yet? That’s a bummer. Fix that […]

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New Pine Cove Gear 2021

by Valerie Morby

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Signs that it’s spring: the azaleas begin blooming, bright green pollen dusts every car in sight, and Pine Cove pulls back the curtain to give you a sneak peek at some of our favorite new items you’ll be seeing in the camp store during the summer! And this year is no exception. From brand-new sweatshirts […]

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Full-Time Staff Retreat Recap

by Valerie Morby

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The full-time Pine Cove staff recently had the immense pleasure of retreating together at Allaso Ranch in Hawkins, Texas. We rarely get the opportunity to fellowship with staffers from all of our regions, so it was truly a gift to get to see everyone join together from all corners of Pine Cove: programming, registration, accounting, […]

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5 Things Camp Taught Us About Mentorship

by Pine Cove

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“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17 Think back on your childhood. Was there one, or maybe two, people in your life who shaped you, challenged you, and encouraged you in a life-altering way during a difficult season of your life? Maybe it was a teacher, a coach, a family […]

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It All Points Back To Him

by Valerie Morby

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There are Pine Cove families, and then there are PINE COVE families. If you were born into the latter, you’ll undoubtedly relate to the Ummels: Shannon and her husband David met while working at Pine Cove in the 1980s. Their children have grown up attending summer camp at Pine Cove. Their oldest daughter, Lauren, just […]

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Spring Wallpapers

by Pine Cove

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The sun is out—spring is almost here! Freshen up your phone and add some some Pine Cove flair with these brand-new wallpapers we made just for you. From Scripture to truth-filled quotes to camp fun, we hope these encourage you as you wrap up the school year and look towards the summer! Faithful in yellow, […]

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Camper and Counselor Reunited: Teresa and Kathy’s Story

by Elizabeth Moore

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Starting in the summer of 1971, Teresa “Chigger” Roberson spent many summers and weekends at Pine Cove. As a close friend of the McKenzie family and a Tyler native, Teresa and her group of friends went to church together and worked at camp together.  Before developing into twelve camps in three regions, Pine Cove consisted […]

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Asher’s Rainbow

by Elizabeth Moore

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At the start of 2014, David and Misti Maddron’s family had recently doubled in size. Adam and Autumn, both adopted like the oldest, Andrew, had just joined their family, and Misti was about to give birth to their first biological child, Asher. In the midst of this rapid family growth, Andrew, a third grader, heard […]

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Family Camp 2021 Theme: Presence

by Chris Sherrod

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“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:11 We pray that this resource is a helpful tool to connect your family through the Scriptures. Please be encouraged that, as it says in Isaiah 55:11, God’s Word will never return […]

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