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1960 1961-1962 1974-1976 1977-1979

Public school chapels began. 1961 Bob Jr. and his wife, Debbie, became full- 1974 Ministry at the North Carolina state 1978 After a lingering illness Bob
time workers and Bob began visiting schools fair began. Johnson, Sr. was called home to be
Camp weeks were filled.
with Bruce Weber. with the Lord.
Mr. Bob Sr. worked tirelessly at 1975 Winterization of the dining hall was 1979 The tabernacle at camp was
the camp with his wife, Miss 1962 A week of camp cost $20.00. a huge project completed this year. completely remodeled and winterized.
Marge, who was the camp cook 1962 The first week for teenagers was started. 1976 Telephone ministry for Robeson
and was known for her Rev. David Virkler from New Jersey was the county, among the Lumbee Indians,
excellent meals. speaker. Dave continued to speak for 26 began under Miss Grace Garthwaite.
more fruitful years.

Bob and Marge Johnson Bob Johnson, Jr. in schools Bob Johnson, Ivan Dickens and Dave Virkler North Carolina State Fair Ministry Remodeling the Tabernacle at camp

Growth and Change at New Life Camp

Testimony from a Pastor: The Impact of New Life Camp
―I never thought New Life Camp could influence me so. When I was
nine years old, I attended camp and continued for the next nine years. I ew Life Camp serves as a ―city on a hill‖ in the greater Raleigh area.
shall never forget when we were challenged to give our lives to full-time As we grow and more and more people hear about us, God is using
service to the Lord. It was the last night of camp and I was one of those N New Life Camp to draw these people to Himself. We have seen
who stood holding a candle signifying my willingness to give Christ my countless children come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ since New Life
life in full-time service. Now it is hard to believe that the Lord would call Camp‘s inception: countless because some we will not know until we see them
me to pastor within a mile of this same camp.‖ in heaven. We have seen kids of all ages catch a fire for God during their time
here. As a result we have seen wandering kids come in, and future preachers,
Testimony from a missionary to South Africa: missionaries, and full-time ministers leave.

―New Life Camp has always been a special I cannot count the number of times I have had a conversation with a cashier, a
place to me, attending after second grade through mechanic, or just an everyday encounter when that
the end of college, missing only two weeks. It was person has told me that they were a NLC camper,
through the influence of NLC that I came to know and it changed their lives. Finally, when you share
the love of Jesus Christ with children, you‘re going
the Lord. There God developed a heart for to draw the attention of those children‘s parents. We have seen parents and fam-
missions in me. God confirmed in my husband ily members accept Christ at camp, as well as kids going home and winning
Steve, and my heart, that He wanted us in mis- their families for Christ. God has used CBM to change Raleigh, and will con-
sions which has now been for over 20 years. I am tinue to do so in the future.
eternally grateful for New Life Camp.‖ Steve and Jan Trostle,
Capetown, So. Africa By Aaron Miller, Staff
Jan Trostle
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