FAQ
Is family camp only for families?
No. We welcome anyone that can come, regardless of whether they have a family to bring along or not.
When does it start?
Check-in begins at 11:ooam on October 1st inside the dining room hall. Lunch is at 12:00pm, and the afternoon service begins at 2:30pm.
Will I be able to order the messages on cd or dvd?
Yes. You will be able to order Keith’s, Jenny’s, and Roy’s messages (DVD/CD/CASSETTE) at the Audio Table in the Worship Building. Also, all of their messages from our previous family camps will be available.
What is the music like?
Each evening at 6:30pm there will be prelude music performed by a string and brass orchestra. Our worship music is simple, hymns with piano accompaniment. If you have a musical instrument and you are interested in joining the prelude music please ask for more information when you register for camp.
What are the lodgings like?
There are dorm rooms (each one sleeps 10-12 people), hotel units (sleeps 1-3), and a few cabins (sleep 6-8). These rooms contain a minimum of furnishings (bunk beds with twin size mattresses, a mirror, and a shelf), so please bring any additional furnishings (including camp chairs) that you may want, to make your stay more comfortable. All cabins and dorms have electricity and contain a heating/air conditioning unit. Families in dorms will each have their own room; however, the centrally located restrooms (men’s and women’s, respectively) with showers will be shared. Linens are not provided—please bring bedding (including sheets), towels, and washcloths. Camping in tents or RV’s is also available. Just remember it is October and the weather can be chilly.
What about clothing?
Weather in Southwest MO at beginning of October is usually mild and pleasant. Sweaters are nice for chilly mornings, but afternoons get quite warm, so it’s good to pack some cool summer clothing. Our sincere desire at Maranatha is to pursue holy excellence in all matters of practical living. This would include the areas of our clothing. As we do not wish to offend or cause others to stumble in these areas, we request family camp attendees to respectfully comply with our modest dress. Women and daughters are encouraged to wear modest dresses and avoid pants; modest culottes are permitted during afternoon activities. In addition, we ask that shorts and tank tops, etc, be avoided by all.
What about child care?
Since this is a family camp we encourage families to stay together for the morning and evening services. However, there is the occasional little one that just cannot handle the long services. Available for mothers and their babies/toddlers there will be close circuit TV in a building near the worship center. We will also have a speaker outside the worship center if you prefer to stay outside with your child. We will also have a room in the dorm area where preschool age children can be occupied if needed.
What kind of activities are there for my kids?
In the afternoon there will be volleyball, football, basketball, kickball, canoe rides on Saturday, ping-pong, etc. It is a great place to bring bikes and scooters; however, helmets are recommended.
Will I be able to help wash dishes?
Yes! And there will also be different areas that you can help out with including meal preparation, snacks, kitchen and dining room cleanup, dish pit duty, childcare (helping busy mothers), etc… One of the fun parts of camp is working together; it is a blessing to be involved in and it is a blessing to everyone else. Sign-up sheets will be available in the dining hall.
Is there anything else I can do to help?
If you can contribute to the evening snack time, we greatly appreciate donations of fruit, cookies and other home baked goods.
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More questions?
Email us at MBCFamCamp@gmail.com or
call 417.924.8164 (ask for Elisabeth or Ruth)