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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“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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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 […]
Tags: alumni, songs, throwback
by Pine Cove
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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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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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. […]
Tags: hangtimes, staff favorites, staff favs
by Avery Fink
“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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by Pine Cove
Soaring indoor ropes courses, brightly-colored bumper cars, and new shaded sports courts—these are some of the newest activities our campers got to experience this past summer! While we’re certainly thrilled about these new additions and upgrades, we’re MOST excited about the spaces and opportunities they provide for our staffers to share the Gospel with campers. […]
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“King of Glory, You pursue my anxious heart” Hey Pine Cove! This is Uno, Springs Pro Associate Director. Have you ever wanted to ask someone on a date, but didn’t, because you were sure there was no way they would want to go out with you? No, this devo isn’t about dating. I ask that […]
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Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Between her home state of Tennessee and her experience in Pine Cove’s East Texas, Central Texas, and Southeast regions, Sydney “Vibes” Batten has kept the roads hot! Her love for Pine Cove City has kept her traveling countless miles for the sake of the Kingdom: learning a lot and building awesome relationships along the way! […]