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1242 280th St. I Inwood, IA 51240712.986.5193

OUR MISSIONInspiration Hills will provide an environment in which the individual will come to know and grow in Christ and be challenged for life in God’s kingdom!

Annual Fall AuctionAnnual Fall AuctionFRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

INSPIRATION HILLS MAIN LODGE

6 PM - DOORS OPEN 7 PM - LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION

view auction items: inspirationhills.orgonline bidding requires pre-registration

details: inspirationhills.org

inspiration hills live & online

Join us on October 22 for a fun evening of gathering together to support the ministry that God is doing at Inspiration Hills! The live and online auction begins at 7 pm with a wide variety of items available, with Zomer Realty & Auction leading the auction.

The focus of the auction is to highlight the ministry of Inspiration Hills and raise funds for major projects. This year, the proceeds will go towards replacing the fire suppression system in the kitchen. Everything that happens at Inspiration Hills, whether it’s summer camp, retreats, family reunions, or any other gatherings, involves food! Refreshments will be served!

details & view auction items: inspirationhills.org

YOU’RE INVITEDannual fall auctIon thank you to our sponsors

sunshineaws

caswell plumbingd&d delights

demcodiamond vogel

farmers lumberfarmers mutualiowa state bankm&h true value

mouw motorneal chase lumber pfeifer’s implement

hills’ toppeople’s bank

zomer company realty & auction

firesideamerican state bank

valley viewhuisman global

venturesoh my cupcakes

van bruggen-wesselink insurance

west viewcherrybean coffee countryside body

shopnew york life: paul janssen

van engelenhovenagency

supporters autopros

pluim publishing northwest bank

a message from InspIratIon hIlls

Hello from Inspiration Hills,

In our last newsletter, we had lots to share of the amazing work God did at Inspiration Hills through debt elimination and much more! As staff, we sometimes sit back and pinch ourselves to remind us of the miracle it truly is to be where we are at today. So, thank you to the many people that stepped up. We are so grateful for your obedience to share of your gifts,talents, and time in prayer during camp this summer and into this fall season!

This fall, we have been hosting school, church, and business groups in our facilities and on the ropes course. It has been fun to see groups come together to bond and prepare for the season God is calling them into. Another item we have done this fall is a summer camp debrief. At our debrief meeting, the year-around staff looked at the reactions we could have had as we moved forward from a summer we just experienced. We can either be caught up into a thinking we did all the amazing things this summer on our own or we can cling to the cross of Jesus Christ. One mentality takes our eyes off of God, or set our eyes on him, who sovereignly enacted the summer events. We looked at Romans 1 where Paul talks to the Jews to not presume (take for granted) God’s kindness, but to be led into repentance of the saving work God has done in our lives through Christ. Similarly, as camp moves forward into the future God has for it, we shall not presume his kindness, but hold tightly onto him. This ministry cannot be termed a “ministry” unless our eyes are focused on Him, and through repentance, do we truly see our dependence and need for Him in that process. I hope you too can join us in being reminded of our need for him this season.

Moving forward in that reminder, we are asking for assistance because we cannot do this alone. We need the body and community of believers.

So, there are two areas this fall we are asking for specifically: 1. Enhance and renew the place God has here. There are many remodel projects to help assist these grounds to be a continual retreat and camp for guests and campers. We need the help of donors and work groups to step alongside us to complete these areas. Would you and your church, bible study group, or work group be interested in funding and doing a work project?

2. Now that camp is out of debt, the regular expenses are coming up and to meet our end of the year budget, we need your help. If you see that you are in a place to be a monthly or yearly supporter of camp, come join us! We would love your active role financially to uphold the mission statement here at camp. Visit our website at inspirationhills.org to become a supporter today! With Thankfulness,

Kristi Palsma, Executive Director

CelebrateCelebrateChristmasChristmasDec. 10 & 11Dec. 10 & 11

details coming soon

SAVE THE DATEmemorIal gIfts to InspIratIon hIlls

In Memory of Michael Van EngenGerald & Pamela Grave In Memory of Bertha LammersRobert & Lorraine Sandbulte John & Loretta Boender Nancy Raak In Memory of Karen BouwmanRev. Roger Bouwman In Memory of Cornie Van HeldenMarcia Boeve-Alfano In Memory of Helen DykstraFamily of Helen

In Memory of Leona SchreurTwo Rivers Marketing Mary Eason James & Leona KoeleWilliam & Rhonda Zahren Arend & Beverly Schreur Milly Mulder Ralph & Deanne RichWaverly Public LibraryMarde & Joseph McConellIn Memory of Bill VierhoutCharlotte VierhoutIn Honor of Gerald & Darlene Van RoekelMerlin & Debra Wynia

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WARRIOR RUN The Warrior Run was a SUPER success with great weather on September 18! Thanks to our 132 participants, our awesome sponsors, and dedicated volunteers for all your support! ----------------------------------------------------------This event raised $2,300 to support our Kids Camp Scholarship fund to help send kids to camp. ----------------------------------------------------------THANK YOU to our sponsors for helping make this event a huge success:Hegg Health Center I Peoples Bank I Scheels I Van Bruggen-Wesselink Insurance I Hi-Way Chevrolet – Buick I American State Bank I FastSigns I AgriVision Equipment Group I Snap Fitness I Pulse712 Fitness Studio I HyVee I Sunshine Foods

give to our annual fund($260,000 needs to be raised yet for 2021)

Your donation can make a difference in the lives we serve! The ministry at Inspiration Hills would not be possible without the generous support of many faithful friends. Your donation to our annual fund will be used for camp to further our ministry by supporting current needs for the general operations.

WE’RE HIRING!Temporary Office Assistant- Paid Hourly (40 hours a week)- Based on experience, starting range of $16+- Paid Health Benefits I Starting November - May

To learn more or apply, visit inspirationhills.org!

congratulatIonsPlease join us as we congratulate Kristi Palsma for accepting the position as our new Executive Director. Kristi has been part of our ministry for over 9 years!