Rhodes Grove Camp and Conference Center

09/02/2026

Your kindness will reward you,
but your cruelty will destroy you.
~Proverbs 11:17

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

📜✨Did you know? Rhodes Grove Camp and Conference Center shares a rich local history and denominational roots with a historic church-run orphanage and retirement home right here in Franklin County!

Do you know the name of this place shown in the picture? 🧐👇Drop your best guess in the comments below! We'll reveal the answer soon.

08/31/2026

One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. There we can build a new place for us to meet.” “All right,” he told them, “go ahead.” “Please come with us,” someone suggested. “I will,” he said. So he went with them.

When they arrived at the Jordan, they began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. “Oh, sir!” he cried. “It was a borrowed ax!” “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. Then the ax head floated to the surface. “Grab it,” Elisha said. And the man reached out and grabbed it.

~2 Kings 6:1-7

08/28/2026

Board Member Spotlight: Darla Mummert 🌟

After a wonderful 33-year career teaching music, Darla Mummert is enjoying retirement—and using her time to bless the ministries of Rhodes Grove Camp!

Growing up in the United Brethren denomination and attending Huntington University helped shape Darla’s faith and values. Her journey with Christ began at just eight years old when she accepted Jesus into her heart at Macedonia UB, keeping Him at the center of her life ever since.

Today, Darla attends King Street Church, where she shares her musical talents in the Handbell Choir. As she embraces this new season, Darla remains focused on following God’s lead and feels deeply honored to be part of the work happening at Rhodes Grove Camp!

💬 Join us in thanking Darla for her service and commitment to our ministry in the comments below!

08/27/2026

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Looking through the archives and found this gem from Winter Blast 2013!

From goofy poses to warm hoodies and great fellowship, Winter Blast has always been a special time to unplug and reconnect during the chilly months.

Do you have photos from past Winter Blasts or camp retreats? Share them with us in the comments!

08/26/2026

A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13

08/25/2026

🧠 TRIVIA TUESDAY: HUNTINGTON EDITION! 🧠

Following up on last week's post about Rhodes Grove & Huntington University... HU's teams are known as the Foresters, but what is the official name of their mascot?

A) Nate the Forester

B) Norm the Forester

C) Nick the Forester

D) Noah the Forester

Put your answer in the comments! The answer will be revealed tomorrow. 🎯

08/24/2026

But very early on Sunday morning, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus. As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.

The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.”

Luke 24:1-7

08/21/2026

Board Member Spotlight: Dr. Sherry Goertz ("Nurse Sherry") 🌟

From helping her grandmother prep Cabin A2 as a young girl to serving on our Board of Directors today, Dr. Sherry Goertz’s roots at Rhodes Grove run generations deep!

Whether you know her as "Nurse Sherry" at summer camp or Dr. Goertz in the professional community, Sherry’s life has been defined by faith, service, and dedication to others:

Generational Legacy: Baptized at RG summer camp in 1974, Sherry grew up playing tetherball, helping in the old dining hall, and encountering the Lord on these holy grounds.

40+ Years of Nursing & Service: Joined the Army at 17, served as a Registered Nurse across hospitals, home health, and outpatient care, and taught nursing at Penn State for 26 years!

Current Leadership: Today, she owns and operates a private practice as a Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in advanced psychiatric care. At Rhodes Grove, she faithfully serves as our Board Recording Secretary, Chair of the Personnel Committee, and—of course—our beloved summer camp nurse!

Outside of her ministry and medical practice, Sherry is married to her husband Dirk, a proud mom to 7 adult children, and "Grammy Sherry" to 6 grandchildren. She’s an active worship team member at Blue Rock Church and loves sewing, gardening, swimming, reading, and spending time in God’s Word.

"Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4

Thank you, Sherry, for your lifelong devotion to the ministry and community of Rhodes Grove!