Missouri Campers On Mission
Spring Rally April 22-26, 2024
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, Missouri
“He Leads Me”
It seems this time has slipped up on us this year. I’m sure it is because we haven’t had a typical winter. Milder temperatures and busy times have made it seem like time has flown by. We have had more meetings and prep time for this Spring Rally than we usually do because of it being at a location and venue that we have not experienced having a rally before. At least not during our years at COM. That being at Hannibal LaGrange University.
They have many out-dated buildings and a few spots that need repaired because of water damage. There will be ceiling tiles to replace, carpet squares to be laid, painting, drywall to be hung and finished, plumbing, lighting to be up-dated, and some odds and ends to be done. There are two dorms that these things will be work areas and there are two additional small buildings that will need siding and some interior fixing. It will all be based on how much funding the University is able to raise in the next few weeks. Bring your tools and supplies to be able to help in this great need and opportunity.
Anyone needing a place to stay will need to contact Cheryl Rawlings this time. 573-406-2589 or cjrawl@msn.com. We have 2 couples rooms left and a floor of dorm rooms for men and a floor for women. Bathrooms will have to be shared. Bring your linens and towels, all of the beds are twin but probably the long twins. There will be refrigerators in the dorms and couples rooms for you to store your breakfast and lunch food.
Our Hospitality/Kitchen Committee will be challenged this time with where they will be preparing and serving our snacks. Because of this they are asking that you donate items that can be easily sliced (as in breads), cookies, pre-packaged crackers, chips, etc., snacks that they can bag up and serve, cheese to slice, summer sausage, fruit, and other finger food. They will have coffee and tea and lemonade available as well.
The big difference will be that we have nowhere to cook the biscuits and gravy that we usually enjoy on Tuesday mornings, so will forego that treat for this rally.
will be worshipping, eating and fellowshipping in the large foyer of the Carroll Science Center. It is a short walk from where most campers will be set up and has a parking lot in the back where we can park cars and buggies for those who drive. It is also a very short walk for the dorm where most of the work will be done. We will have to move tables and chairs as needed but it isn’t something that is new to us.
The Woodworkers will be using a part of the maintenance building for their craft. Directions will be given on the first day of the rally.
The Crafters will be meeting in the lowest level of Crouch Dorm (that is the dorm where the most work will be done). Wilma has said they would like to have the cloth bags with the velcro tops that sheets come in. Also any costume jewelry that you want to get rid of.
Linda Thomas: Welcome to the Sewing Room, which will be located in the Page Dining Room in the Partee Center at HLGU. The room is large enough to accommodate our sewing machines, the tacking tables and the hand quilting frame. There are tables available for your use or you can bring your own if you so desire. The room will be available Saturday and Sunday for you to set up your sewing space.
As I mentioned in the Fall 2023 Newsletter, we will accept only tops made by COM members for tacking or machine quilting. If you have completed quilts that you would like to donate, you may bring those with you.
REMINDER: If you bring quilt tops to the rally that you want to have tacked and donated, please attach a label of some sort listing your name, date and dimensions of the quilt top. Knowing the size of the tops will help the ladies at the tacking tables use the backing and batting more economically.
Questions? Call or text Linda Thomas, 417-846-3120.
We have several members who will not make it to this rally for various reasons. You may notice a void that you could fill. It would be very appreciated by all if you would do that. Remember that “Many hands make light work”.
We are going to be sending this newsletter out to a large list of people that signed up to get it at the Missouri Southern Baptist Convention. If you see new people at the meetings be sure to ask them to come work with you or direct them to an area of interest to them.
!!!!!!!We are still in need of volunteers for two devotionals. If you feel so led please call or text us.!!!!!!
We will enjoy the traditional fish fry on Saturday evening. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Also bring your own drinks and chairs. We plan to meet on the large patio in front of the Partee Center.
FYI: Walmart is across the road from the University.
There is a Farm and Home across the road also.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you in just 4 weeks. Please be careful traveling. May God bless you and put excitement in your heart about serving Him in a new area of need.
Jim and Cheryl Rawlings
Co-Presidents
Missouri Campers on Mission
573-406-3809 Jim
573-406-2589 Cheryl
Directions to HLGU: From the north on HWY 61 turn left on HWY 168 at Tom Boland Ford as you come into Hannibal. Make the first right turn into the back entrance of the University.
From the south on HWY 61come all the way thru Hannibal and turn right on HWY 168 at Tom Boland Ford. Make the first right turn into the back entrance of the University.
If coming from the east or west on HWY 36 exit and go North on HWY 61. Go about 1 mile on HWY 61 and turn right onto HWY 168 at Tom Boland Ford. Make the first right turn into the back entrance of the University.