Camp GuilRock

Camp GuilRock has been very busy during 2010 with over 6000 visitors to our campus in southern Rockingham County. During 2010, our Board of Directors adopted a new mission statement that reads: “The mission of GuilRock United Methodist Camp, Inc. is to build a base camp for retreat, recreation and service, founded on Christian ministry and with emphasis on nature conservation, as we discover Creation, experience God, and grow in Faith.”

We anticipate a very busy and active 2011 as we continue to renovate our Wesley Pavilion into a new meeting/dining hall, complete with a brand new kitchen and two brand new bathrooms. This building is the first phase of a long range vision to allow Camp GuilRock to host groups like Carolina Cross Connection, host community dinners and events, host various civic and church groups that need a large meeting room and food service, and host a variety of other groups that would like a large meeting room and the comfort of an enclosed structure.

To our great satisfaction, and as a result of this renovation, Carolina Cross Connection will hold a college age service week during the last full week in May, 2010. (A link to an application and information about this week is: Carolina Cross Connection www.carolinacrossconnection.org)

We are very appreciative of the support received from the Greensboro District and the Northeast District as we have taken on this building project. We anticipate the total work to cost around $150,000.00. After approval from the two districts, following a called district conference in the late summer of 2010, a loan has been secured through Home Savings Bank in Reidsville. We believe with the help of United Methodists from both the Greensboro and Northeast districts, much of this debt can be erased soon. The camp has already deposited in the bank over $20,000.00 specifically for this project, and we are to begin paying this loan back in February, 2011. We are currently drawing on a construction loan, borrowing money as it is needed, and paying only interest on the money borrowed for a period of six months. Just think, if we have 150 people/organizations commit to $1000.00 each, this debt can be erased immediately. Maybe you are one, or know someone, who might consider this monetary commitment.

A wish list for the Wesley Pavilion includes:

CAMP GUILROCK DINING HALL RENOVATION/ADDITION NEEDS AND WISH LIST OCTOBER, 2010:

KITCHEN Refrigerator (no ice maker or water dispenser) 2 stainless steel 10” deep sinks Faucets (2 high rise) Deep commercial sink (1) Heavy duty range hoods (2) Ceiling Fans (3)

BATHROOMS ADA toilets (2) Toilets (3) Urinal (1) Bathroom sinks (4) Faucets for sinks (4) Vent fans (2 heavy duty)

DINING/MEETING HALL Ceiling fans (4) Fluorescent light fixtures 36” exterior steel doors (2) Lock sets for entry door (2) Interior steel doors (6) Lock sets (4) Handicap type

MISCELLANEOUS Windows Electrical outlets Electrical receptacles Gift cards to Lowes, Home Depot and Reidsville Building Supply Cash

Please call if you have questions:

Mark Christy 342-1951
Bobby Jones 349-7733
Hil Peel 342-1236

Gifts should be sent to: Camp GuilRock 531 Beville Rd Reidsville, NC 27320

So, as you can note, much is happening at GuilRock! As we look forward to 2011, please pray for the continued efforts at your district camp and know that we are truly blessed with over 200 acres of beautiful land to allow for Christian education in the outdoors! Please call or visit Camp GuilRock anytime, and know we are grateful for all the members of the connectional United Methodist Church in the Greensboro District!

Blessings,

Mark Christy
Executive Director
Camp GuilRock

GuilRock United Methodist Camp, Inc.
531 Beville Road
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1951
Website: www.Campguilrock.org
Email: mcmarathon@aol.com