Ray Seemans: June 18
a professional song writer, guitarist, and singer, who is fluent in many styles. His goal is to write and perform songs for people that minister to their hearts. He recently released a new CD of his songs on his own JDE label.
Forgiven: June 19
a professional song writer, guitarist, and singer, who is fluent in many styles. His goal is to write and perform songs for people that minister to their hearts. He recently released a new CD of his songs on his own JDE label.
Ted Osler: June 25
Lancaster, PA, are now in their 19th year of music ministry, providing an enjoyable mix of Southern Gospel, Country, and Contemporary selections.
Wendy has been involved with church choirs and special musical performances since her youth. Jim has been around Gospel music most of his life and sang for several years with a Southern Gospel Quartet. They spend several weekends each month traveling to various locations and venues to present concerts or participate in worship services.
Jim and Wendy have appeared many times on radio and television and have led the music at conventions and church conferences. They have recorded 7 projects which are available on CD and Cassette. Their latest recordings are "Then Came the Morning " and a special Christmas project called "From Our House to Yours."
Chuck Kieffer: June 26-27
Tom Reeves, a naturalist for the Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA, will take us on a tour around the Camp site starting at 9am. Tom will point out birds, bugs, plantings, trees, etc. that live on our grounds. We will finish our day with planting/potting a plant for your own cottage. Donations will be taken to offset the cost of the plants.
Freewind: June 26
Freewind (Rick and Lynda Sawyer) brings a blend of guitars, dulcimers, and psalteries, mixed with heart-felt harmonies, dedicated to creating an atmosphere of worship and praise to our Savior. We desire to minister Our Father's mercy and grace to all who hear our music. Find out more about the Freewind at CD Baby or MySpace.
The Prisoners of Love: July 3
Reverend Catherine Short is a former ordained Team Pastor of Faith Home Ministries, Inc., a non-denominational ministry. She and her husband served as Team Pastors for 13 years. In 2005 God led them to return to the Presbyteria
Catherine founded and served as President of Delaware Community Connections, Inc. This was a small corporation with a product in marketing American history curricula and programs for self image building in today’s youth. Its’ product is still part of her ministering.
Jack Foreaker: July 3
contemporary Christian rock band that plays original music as well as covers of contemporary Christian songs. Our ministry is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the inspired music that He’s given us. New Day can be found providing worship at various churches, bookstores, coffee houses, and festivals in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware area.
Richard Trout: July 9
Joe grew up just very near Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting and spent many summers here. He graduated from Geneva College in 1983 with a BA in broadcasting and has worked at Glen Mills Schools, a school for court adjudicated boys, since then. Joe currently serves as the Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministries position he has held since 2001.
Wanda King: July 10-11
5 years, a father of 19 kids, owner of a construction company, pastor of a church, and, clearly, someone who lives and loves to laugh! His comedic skills took him from Philadelphia nightclubs to Hollywood—only to end up in ministry. But 10 years ago a wild thought came to him…. he didn’t have to give up comedy for the ministry… he can do both, usually at the same time.
Gordon mixes real life stories with “off the wall” physical comedy, and his own hilarious view of life. With genuine humility, honesty, and passion, he often weaves life lessons into his programs of the things he’s learned in the ordinary and often painful events in his life.
A graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University in 1995, Gordon has served for the last 20 years as the head of the pastoral board of the Delaware County Pregnancy Center and regional coordinator of the National Day of Prayer. In his spare time he is still president of Therapeutic Construction and Design, making custom equipment for folks with disabilities.
Will Act 4 Food: July 10
Responding to the call to ministry as a student in 1967, Ed’s ministry began and continues as a pastor and ordained Elder in the United Methodist Chuon Foulk Road, he is proud of the church’s continued interest and relationship with Brandywine Summit Camp. His continued goal is to proclaim the Word of God and be persistent whether the time is favorable or not. He looks forward to the camp meeting each summer and sharing in our faith together.
Edward Goodley: July 11
Responding to the call to ministry as a student in 1967, Ed’s ministry began and continues as a pastor and ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. Presently serving Siloam Church on Foulk Road, he is proud of the church’s continued interest and relationship with Brandywine Summit Camp. His continued goal is to proclaim the Word of God and be persistent whether the time is favorable or not. He looks forward to the camp meeting each summer and sharing in our faith together.
Jessica & Ben Miel: July 16
n traveling and singing for 36 years. He started out in his home state of Kentucky, singing bass with various southern gospel groups on weekends. In 2000, Terry and his wife Janice moved to Tennessee and decided to become a full time gospel ministry. When they are not on the road, you will often find them in front of the First Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge, TN, singing to reach those who are not in the churches and have not found the Lord. They travel extensively to churches, RV Resorts, festivals, prisons, retirement communities, and anywhere the Lord leads them to bring the gospel to those who might not otherwise hear
Marini Family Harpists: July 17
John was called to ministry after working in the business world to the age of 50. Previous to that, he was very active within his church in Ephrata, PA, teaching Sunday School, serving as the Lay Leader, and taking part on many committees. He had felt God's call for many years. Finally, one day at a worship service John felt led to pray at the altar and said "yes" to God and to entering full-time ministry.
Following college and seminary, which he did part-time, John was appointed in 1995 to a church in Lancaster, PA. He served there almost 9 years, then was appointed to a church in Snow Hill, MD, serving there for 2 years. John was appointed to his present positiolaymont, DE, and will begin his 3rd year there this July.
Jim DiRaddo: July 23
Mark Dayan is a praise and worship leaconferences, seminars, workshops, and outreach festivals throughout the world, including Israel, Argentina, Russia, and Ukraine.
Abraham Philip: July 24-25
Steven Brannen has been a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Newark, DE for about ten years. While there, he felt the call to ministry and became a Certified Lay Speaker. Soon afterwards, though, Steven still felt God calling him to make ministry his life and he began the Candidacy Studies for the United Methodist Church. Steven is now a Certified Candidate for ministry, serving at Kingswood as he
The Duffields: July 24
Formed in early 2006 while l-crafted lyrics, melodies, and harmonies to form a balanced Rock/Pop sound. The band members include Ben Mell, guitar and lead vocals; Matt Gore, keyboard; Luke Patterson, drums; Zack Groff, electric guitar; and Jessica Mell, vocals.
Constant Recourse has been very active over the first three years of its existence, with two CDs already released. The band was selected in the nationwide Band With A Mission Competition and showcased at Nashville’s Rocketown in 2006. They then finished in 5th place among the 180 participating bands in the Philadelphia area in the 2007 Emergenza International Music Competition.
Walking Miracle: July 31
the Special Teams Coordinator and defensive backs coach at Albright College in Reading, PA. He was a four year scholarship student-athlete and starter at Winona State University. He ended his career as the second leading scorer in WSU history with 323 points and holds 10 all-time school records.
He graduated from Winona State University cum laude in May 2004 with a degree in Business Education and is also completing his master's degree in adult educational leadership from Carroll College.
Steve is an active member of the American Football Coaches Association and of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Jerry Jones: August 7
Raised in the inner city of Philadelphia by a single parent with eight siblings, by the time Buddy reached age twelve he was labeled a non-conformist by a psychiatrist and told by the authorities that he would spend many years in prison.
He was taken to a boxing show while young and liked it so much that he started to train. A first boxing match at age thirteen was soon followed by a Junior Olympics bronze medal at age fourteen. Buddy won the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves at age nineteen.
He retired from boxing at age twenty two, after representing the USA boxing team in international competition, and took a job as a union roofer and organizer. A year later, however, he was indicted on federal racketeering charges and sent to prison.
A few years after completing his sentence and parole, Buddy was introduced to a personal relationship with Jesus. Within a year, he traveled with a missions team to Russia to take the Gospel to young boys in prisons. Upon his return, Buddy immediately got involved with a prison ministry at Philadelphia’s detention center. He noticed many young boys g
Beth Webster & Matt Gore:
August 20
Jim Pierson-Perry has collected and played a variety of musical instruments since his deformative childhood years but enjoys keyboards the most. He considers it necessary therapy, balance to a day-time career in clinical chemistry. Jim and his wife Vickie became cottagers in 2003, but have been coming to the Camp Meeting since teenagers—thank you Grandmother!
Tammy Fey: September 17
Composer, actor, musician....andeen fortunate to be able to share these gifts over the years with an ever widening audience. Whether it's preparing a sermon, leading a workshop, or writing music, somehow, someway, he hopes he is part of telling God's story.
Jeff has worked with various theatre groups over the last 20 years. From improv to composing music, he continues to receive invitations to collaborate. He has been blessed to work with Ted Swartz on various projects. Most recently they created the show "Tattered and Worn", the story of an angel helping a homeless man re-discover the faith he thought he lost. He also found the time to release a CD of his music "In The Midst."
Since 1983 Jeff has been married to the love of his life Cindy. They have two sons, Alan and Ed. In 2002 life changed when he was called to serve at Ridgeview Mennonite Church in Gordonfield, PA, as their Minister of Music. But whether as Dad, husband or musician, most important is having God surrounding him and his family. It's a life of God first, and the rest follows.