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This is God’s Place

God chose Warm Beach Camp to be the home of The Lights of Christmas! He chose the people to start this amazing experience to share the true message of Christmas. He fills the staff with His love and joy so that it pours out of us to the community to soften hearts and bring change. The world is a dark place, and the last couple of years have been difficult! But no matter what, when you drive through The Lights of Christmas, God’s love and joy are found in abundance. You can forget for a time about the worry and stress of life and fully be immersed in His joy and light!

When I was a kid, my mom brought me to The Lights of Christmas every year and I remember telling her “This is a special place!” She replied, “This is God’s place.” I smiled and just moved on looking at all the wonderful light displays. As I got older, I realized that she was right – this IS God’s place and God is at work here. Many nights over the years I have seen families come in stressed and frustrated about something, but then I would see those same families leave the event with full hearts and smiles on their faces. It was God working through the event to love on those families. This year I hope that no matter what is going on, you will find joy here, at The Lights of Christmas, and remember you are loved and cherished by God.

-Kayla Castiglione
The Light of Christmas Director

New Major Gifts Officer, Mary-Grace Wallace

When people ask what it feels like to step into my new role as Major Gifts Officer at Warm Beach Camp Ministries, the answer is simple: it feels like coming home in a new way. My story with Warm Beach Camp began when I was nine years old. I came to camp for a week of overnight camp, excited for all the adventures that come with summer camp. One of those adventures was vaulting on the camp horses. Even though ...

Confused and Helpless

“Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask ...

Building Confidence through Faith

What do these have in common: a Pony Club rider working through her own fear as she tries to calm her anxious horse. An adaptive vaulter with MS, who has to re-build trust in her seemingly rebellious body as she vaults. A volunteer, realizing that being at peace and working hard can go hand-in-hand. A horsemanship instructor, learning how to convey knowledge clearly and effectively while also knowing that she does not have all the answers. Each of these individuals ...