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Welcome Sara Kauffman!

April 7, 2022

The Lights of Christmas, is excited to welcome Sara Kauffman to the team!   Sara has been a Warm Beach Camp resident volunteer for the last 8 months and loves the people and community life at Camp. When the position of The Lights of Christmas Project Coordinator opened up, she sensed a strong nudging from the Lord that this was the place for her!

Sara lives on the grounds with her husband James and her three kids Maddy, Ezra and Eleanor. When she isn’t working she can be found exploring new places. Their family loves to hike, hunt and be outside. With a background in Young Life, she knows the powerful transformation that happens at camp.

Sara is excited to see how The Lights of Christmas Drive-Thru will unfold in the coming years. She is looking forward to the possibilities of new displays and new opportunities to share the Gospel through the event. Welcome Sara, we are glad you are here!

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