In this longer-than-usual update episode:

April Recap

May Preview

Plus, in a new segment called Steve’s Stories, our beloved Executive Director Steve Pinkley talks about a recent trip to Beresford, SD for an eventful fundraiser at Brooklyn EFC.

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Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031

This very special episode of The Hidden Acres Podcast was recorded LIVE in front of the students at Forged, the student ministry of Stonebridge Church in Boone, IA. Matt Yoder is a former summer staffer and now pastor at Stonebridge, and also one of Taylor’s very favorite people, so they had a great time talking about camp in front of the students.

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Eric and Taylor had a lot of fun talking to Abby Kigin for this episode. Abby spent six summers (six!) on our summer staff, and has a lot to say about her experience as a camper, a counselor, and in leadership over other summer staffers.

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Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031

After the Sportsmen’s Retreat wrapped up on March 28, Ryan and Taylor sat down with Dr. Jimmy Sites, speaker at the contemporary chapel, to hear a little more of his story and some of his passions. Jimmy is the founder of Spiritual Outdoor Adventures, a gospel-based, highly-acclaimed outdoor television series. Jimmy is a globe-trotting hunter, speaker, writer, musician, and all-around great guy. He’s got a lot going on, so you won’t want to miss this interview.

To learn more about Spiritual Outdoor Adventures and to keep up with Jimmy’s adventures in ministry, please visit https://spiritualoutdooradventures.org/ 

For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.

Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 

Hope you had a great Easter! In this month’s update episode, Eric and Taylor talk about:

March Recap

- EFCA Central District Conference, March 8-9

- Sportsmen’s Retreat, March 25-28

- Taylor and Ryan interviewed Jimmy Sites from Spiritual Outdoor Adventures! Should be released next Monday.

- Snack shop remodel

- Director’s house is almost finished

- Summer camp registration numbers are up, up, and up!

April Preview

- Summer staff spring training coming up

- Just You and Me, Mom retreat, April 23-24

- NEW Spring Blaze retreat for 4th-6th graders, April 30-May 2

Shoutouts to a whole bunch of new people who emailed or left us a review. We really appreciate it!

This week’s sponsor: Steve’s golf cart. If you have an idea for a sponsorship (serious or otherwise), or you'd like to sponsor one yourself, send an email to [email protected]

For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.

Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031

Dr. Jimmy Sites gave this message on Sunday morning, March 28, at the contemporary chapel for the 2021 Sportsmen’s Retreat. This message is titled: The Compassion of Jesus.

For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.

For more information about Jimmy Sites and how to get involved with his ministry, visit https://spiritualoutdooradventures.org

Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 

Dr. Jimmy Sites gave this message on Saturday evening, March 27, at the contemporary chapel for the 2021 Sportsmen’s Retreat. This message is titled: Never Poke a Sleeping Lion.

For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.

For more information about Jimmy Sites and how to get involved with his ministry, visit https://spiritualoutdooradventures.org

Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 

Dr. Jimmy Sites gave this message on Saturday morning, March 27, at the contemporary chapel for the 2021 Sportsmen’s Retreat. This message is titled: The Vick’s Trick.

For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.

For more information about Jimmy Sites and how to get involved with his ministry, visit https://spiritualoutdooradventures.org

Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 

Dr. Jimmy Sites gave this message on Friday evening, March 26, at the contemporary chapel for the 2021 Sportsmen’s Retreat. This message is titled: Decoys of Deception.

Apologies for the poor audio quality in this episode. It's all Taylor's fault.

For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.

For more information about Jimmy Sites and how to get involved with his ministry, visit https://spiritualoutdooradventures.org

Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 

Pastor Terry Baxter gave this message on Sunday morning, March 28, at the traditional chapel for the 2021 Sportsmen’s Retreat.

For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to [email protected], or look us up on social media.

Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031