Way Back Wednesday - Exceptional Leadership

One of the most inspirational stories that I can relay to you involves a resident camp getting ready to open for the summer season. This week's "Way Back Wednesday" takes us back to a post about the Exceptional Leadership of someone I consider a wonderful friend, an authentic Christian man, and if I'm not mistaken a native South Carolinian. Here are a few parts of a blog post from December 1, 2017. Please follow the link at the bottom of the page and read the 'rest of the story'.

Setting the Stage
Here are a few things you should know before we get to the challenge. Val Elliott graduated from The Citadel. This is a significant fact in this story. If you are familiar with this institution, you’ll recognize and understand what I am talking about. According to the Citadel’s website “The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important that Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to concrete situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.”

Val and his team work well together. They lead in a Godly way. They take burdens to the Lord’s altar, they seek His guidance for camp themes, and honor God through the many activities and elements of the camp’s life.

Camp Hanes has a rich history and one that dates back almost 92 years. So opening camp each and every summer is a big deal!! Camp was set to open on June 11.

Devastation in Less than 30 Minutes - May 24
On May 24, an EF-2 Tornado cut a half-mile path of devastation and destruction through camp. There were 125mph winds and this lasted about 30 minutes. Every building and structure at camp was damaged. Thousands of trees were downed.

Follow this link and read more about the effort led by Val Elliot of YMCA Camp Hanes!
http://bit.ly/2TDokfE



Update on Spiritual Fitness Ministries...

Prayer ministry remains strong - I have over 140 men and women that I pray for by name and correspond with.
Podcast (Training for Godliness) - Two new episodes are in development. Editing should begin this weekend. I've got another guest for an episode on my radar and hoping he'll accept my invitation to join me. You can find the podcast at chaplaingray.podbean.com or on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.
Local activity - I continue to take a chapel message to the Pathway House Shelter for Men twice a month. Many men are finding success through the programs here at Pathway House. They do exceptionally good work. My other outreach is with the Greater Greenwood United Ministry and their Free Medical Clinic. I handout a devotion and offer to pray for each client who comes in their lobby twice a month. So many people rely on this ministry for their basic medical care.
Blog - look for "Praise and Adoration" to be posted on March 27.

"His faithful love endures forever."

Until next time...

Chaplain Gray