News & Updates

See & read about what is going on in the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center community

Winter 2008

All Aboard!
A new Polar Express Engine comes to The Lights of Christmas, thanks to the efforts of a group of wonderful people!

The Lights of Christmas 2008 Schedule
Dates and Times for this year’s The Lights of Christmas…

Director’s Column
I am glad it is Christmas time

What Happens the Rest of the Year?
WBC is a place where people can set aside the daily routine and hustle-bustle of life to gain focus…

The Lights of Christmas by the Numbers
A collection of interesting (and sometimes fascinating) statistics about The Lights of Christmas

Grant Awarded for Cedar Lodge Renovation
The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded WBC a $490,000 “top-off” grant for the renovation of Cedar Lodge


Kids 2 Camp Program Brings Hundreds of Kids to Camp

This past summer, more than $91,000 was given out in scholarships for kids to come to summer camps at WBC

Halfway Around the World – Kids are still the Same
The world over, kids love going to camp and they respond to the message of God’s love for them

Do You Really Need a Will?
The Warm Beach Foundation provides a wide array of services to assist people in realizing their goals to give, provide for their family, prepare for the inevitable, and leave a lasting legacy

Vaulting Team Sponsorships Make a Difference
The Warm Beach Vaulters wish to thank their sponsors for their support of the 2008-09 season

WBC’s Online Reservations Proves Popular
Visit our website anytime, day or night, and see for yourself how fun and convenient online registration can be!

Randy Cloes – A Man on Mission
Warm Beach Camp welcomes Randy as a new member of the Board of Directors

Briefly…
Quick bits of fun and interesting information about the people and events at Warm Beach Camp.


Tony Campolo to Speak at Warm Beach Camp

Come hear well known speaker, author, and media commentator, Tony Campolo, considered one of the most influential preachers of the last 50 years by Christianity Today.

Bob and Joan – Helping to Make it Happen!
The Benzes are one of the couples who bring their RV to The Lights and stay to help with the entire event!

August Extravaganza Auction Donors
A heartfelt “thank you” to the individuals and businesses that helped make The August Extravaganza a huge success.

Staff Alumni News
The important events and happenings of our staff alumni.

WBC’s “Christmas Wish List”
A list of items we could really use at the Camp right now.

Thank You, Volunteers!
Each of these wonderful volunteers helped make a world of difference in someone’s life.

Living Memorials
A thoughtful gift that continues to touch lives.

Give a Memorial Gift
To create a Living Memorial in honor of a friend or loved one.

Taking Root

Warm Beach Camp Ministries has cultivated an environment rich in God’s glory. By stewarding well what God has gifted us with, we have remained a place where life-changing experiences occur week in and week out. In 2023, we embarked on a journey to connect one million people with Christ. We are living with intentional faith to see this realized in 2030. In 2025, Warm Beach Camp Ministries is Taking Root in the life offered by God through faith in Jesus ...

The Ministry at The Lights of Christmas

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2, NIV) At Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center, The Lights of Christmas is more than just an event—it’s a season of transformation. Every year, our entire staff pauses normal operations to focus on preparing for and hosting this magical event. Whether it’s during all-staff workdays for setup and takedown or working together to serve ...

Relationships 

“Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”  Matthew 22:37-39 NLT  One of our primary challenges in life is that we look for everything but relationships to address the core issues of life.  Law, structure, rules, knowledge, pleasure, success, and self-determination are a good starter list of how we distract ourselves ...