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This week we are ramping up for the new. We have a new class of employees that will start their orientation this week. We are also hiring and training new staff for our Independent Living Plus and Day Treatment programs. This is also a new quarter for our residential...
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This week is a different week for us in the Village. Our youth will leave Monday, heading to West Michigan for a week-long “Quest” – a hiking and camping experience. Our prayers this week are shaped around this amazing week-long adventure. Grace and peace as we...
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Prayer. I heard a pastor and leader from the church call it – “The language of heaven”. I love that. We can know with certainty that when we pray, we are speaking God’s language. Our petitions and praise don’t fall on deaf ears. Our God is the one who, as scripture...
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This month we see summer drawing to a close. As our seasonal staff start to leave to prepare for another year of College or High School pray that they have been changed and have grown closer to God through their experience at Eagle Village. Pray that our students...
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Summer is an exciting time at Eagle Village. July is one of our busiest months of the year. Our students are out of school for most of the month. We have our summer camps happening and many other groups use our facilities to hold their camps. But our foster families...
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Thank you for your prayers and support. June brings the beginning of summer staff training please pray for the team that God has provided for this important season of ministry. Pray that they are equipped and ready to serve our campers. Also this week we have a group...
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Thank you Prayer Partners for your faithfulness in lifting Eagle Village up in prayer. We know that your prayer covering makes a difference and is a big part of us impacting the youth and families we serve. This month our Foster Care Team is working through some very...
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Thank you Prayer Partners. We appreciate your prayer support on a daily basis. We know that your prayer covering makes a difference in the lives of our staff, foster families and the children and youth we serve. Please continue to pray for our village. We currently...
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Welcome to March! This past week has been very difficult for our Residential and Foster Care teams. We have been dealing with activated youth and children and tough cases in foster care program. Please spend some extra time in prayer for the EV family this week. Pray...
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Thank you for your continued prayers for our students, staff, foster parents and programs. This week in chapel our students learned that God is Omniscient God is all knowing. When asked how they felt about that many said that they were terrified, surprised that God...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Thank you for your continued prayer support, it is an invaluable gift! Our students have been back to school for a week. Their summer vacation is much shorter than other students. They had amazing experiences the last 5 weeks and tried many new...
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Dear Prayer Partners, We are blessed in so many ways! Our Eagle Village Specialized Summer Camps are going strong. We have amazing staff and full camps. We are also partnering with Reed City Schools to provide 4 weeks of day camp for 140 students and many other guest...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Summer camp was our first program here at Eagle Village in 1969. Each year we pray for the team God will choose to serve here. On Tuesday of this week we welcomed a team of 40 young people from across the world to serve campers this summer. We...
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Dear Prayer Partners, The month of May in Michigan is an exciting time of year. There is new growth coming up all over God’s creation. May brings many flowers, new leaves sprout on trees, morel mushrooms, asparagus and lawns that needs to be mowed. May also brings...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Happy New Year! What a year 2022 has been for us at Eagle Village! Our theme this past year was “bold blessings” and God did exactly that for us in 2022. Thank you for being such an important part to our team by providing prayers over...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Merry Christmas! December is an exciting month for our students, but it can also be difficult. As we gather together with family and friends this Christmas season, remember to pray for our students as this is a very hard time of year for them....
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Dear Prayer Partners, Happy Thanksgiving Month! We are thankful for you and your prayers. The holiday season can be a tough time for our youth and staff. Many of our youth have not had positive holiday memories and experiences. As you come together with your family...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing the colors change on the trees and having cooler nights and mornings. It really shows off God’s creation in all its glory. For out students, fall brings many new experiences with visits...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Thank you for praying for us each month and providing a hedge of protection around all that we do. You are a part of a great number of people that lift us up to God on a daily basis. Please continue to lift our camp and retreats center staff as...
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Dear Prayer Partners, July is one of our busiest months as our youth are out of school and we serve thousands of guest groups through our Camp and Retreat Center. It is during this time that we ask you to keep all of us in your prayers as we double our workload and...
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Dear Prayer Partners, This week, I heard one the youth here at Eagle Village shared a prayer request with some of the staff that he would like to be able to go to Mars! Doesn’t that sound fun! When I was a kid, I really wanted to go to space too, and hearing that this...
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Thanks Again. Thanks again for your continued prayer support. Lives continue to change at Eagle Village and Eagle Village thanks you for your continued prayer support. Pray that God would continue to guide and lead, and pray that Eagle Village would continue to...
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God Changes Lives. This month at chapel, residents have the opportunity to hear Eagle Village staff tell their stories and explain how God changed their lives. Pray that each Wednesday would be a new and powerful way for residents to understand the life-changing power...
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We can live amazing, impactful lives because of God’s love. This week in chapel, we talked about Jesus’ baptism. We talked about how God was proud of Jesus. We talked about all of the amazing things that Jesus did during his time on earth. What we discovered though,...
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New year and a new beginning. Pray with me that January 2022 would be a new beginning for Eagle Village. Pray that God would lead each staff person, each resident, each leader, and each volunteer. Pray that as God leads, He would give all the strength and courage that...
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May this season bring you and those you love the unmistakable peace that only God can offer. Remember that God is with you. Even when we find ourselves in situations or circumstance that are challenging or that we would never have chosen, God is with us. May God bless...
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Your continued prayer support means the world to Eagle Village. Thank you for praying for Eagle Village month after month. We believe that lives can be changed. We believe that God changes lives and we thank you for your support. Please continue to pray for us as we...
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Sometimes God provides in unexpected ways. This morning in Chapel, we explored the story of Elijah in the wilderness and the birds that brought him food. While Elijah was in the midst of very unknown circumstances and a very uncertain situation, God provided for his...
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Ministry at Eagle Village is in Need. Thanks for praying with Eagle Village, month after month. The need for great staff people continues here at Eagle Village. Eagle Village is positioned to grow; to help even more kids and even more families, but that growth isn’t...
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PAUSE. And enjoy the peace that God can give. A summertime walk across the campus of Eagle Village serves as a great reminder of the peace that God has to offer. The sun reflecting off the bright green leaves, songbirds singing, deer watching carefully from a...
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Join Us In Prayer! RIGHT NOW WE ARE PRAYING FOR GREAT NEW PEOPLE We have a need right now at Eagle Village for great new staff people. Join us in praying that God would send people who are excited to live for God, are eager to see the lives of kids change, and want...
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It is the amazing staff at Eagle Village that makes Eagle Village so great. Join me this month in praying for each staff person. Pray that God would draw each person close. Pray that each person would know God more. Pray that God would give strength, courage, and...
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Download your May Prayer Calendar here! Rocks That Move…. And How You Might Miss It For years, there has been a mysterious place called the Racetrack Playa. It’s a place where 700lb rocks have been known to move across the ground, leaving trails in the ground...
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When Help Comes in Unexpected Ways Download your copy of the April Prayer Calendar here! I recently helped a group of college students climb the Rock Wall here at Eagle Village. One young woman set a tiny goal for her climb: ’go up two steps.’ She was afraid of...
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Thanks for praying. Thank you for your continued prayer support of Eagle Village. Eagle Village is in an exciting chapter right now, as we look to the future and chase the dream that God has given us. We are eager to continue our impact in the lives of kids...
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Places and People Jesus Grew. Luke 2:52 says, “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring this verse together in Chapel. We learned that in the story that this verse concludes, a young...
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2021… we are excited to see what God has in store! Thank you for praying with us during 2020, and thank you for your continued prayer support for 2021… we are so exited to see what God has in store for Eagle Village this year! The start of a new year creates...
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Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! This December we are thankful for God’s provision, and we look forward to seeing God’s activity continue in the lives of students and staff at Eagle Village. – Currently, all of our students are safe and continuing their...
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Focus: What Matters Most? The Bible says: “Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions.” (Proverbs 4:25) In a world filled with urgency and distraction, here at Eagle Village we want to keep our focus and attention on what matters most...
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Download October’s Prayer Calendar here. God gives his people EVERYTHING they need to live for him. Yesterday in chapel, we explored 2 Peter 2 together… “God’s divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our...
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Pray with us during the month of September. Download your prayer calendar here! God Changes Lives The reality that God changes lives and that lives change here at Eagle Village is reaffirmed time and time again. In a conversation with a co-worker today,...
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Download the August Prayer Calendar Here! 2020 has been a difficult year for many. Despite it all, if we look hard enough we can still find reasons to be joyful and celebrate. Here are a few of the things we are celebrating… Our Residents are Growing...
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Pray Hard Because Prayer Changes Things I shared last month that Eagle Village remembers, honors, and frankly stands in awe of the life and legacy of her founder Kermit Hainley. Kermit was a strong leader, a gifted communicator, and a powerful prayer warrior....
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Download the June Prayer Calendar Here. Leaving a Legacy Kermit Hainley, Eagle Village Founder, finished his battle with cancer on May 16th, 2020. The life he lived was an amazing and powerful example of what it looks like to live for God, follow in...
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Kermit Hainley September 04, 1933 – May 16, 2020 With heavy hearts we want to share that Kermit Hainley, the Founder of Eagle Village, finished his battle with cancer on May 16, 2020. Though Kermit’s legacy continues to live on each day through his family...
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Click here to download your copy of May’s prayer calendar! Calls and Answers… Things are different. Things have changed. Do I even need to say that? You already knew that, right? Life today is different for us here at Eagle Village, and for...
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What do we know about the future, today? Eagle Village is a place where the lives of kids and families are changed. Eagle Village is a place where kids find home. We believe that, now more than ever, God is with us. At Eagle Village, God has a long history of...
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What will we do when Jesus calls? Jesus stands at the tomb of Lazarus. Lazarus died four days ago; his family and friends have gathered to grieve, as Jesus speaks into the darkness of the tomb: “Lazarus, come out.” Inside the tomb, Lazarus opens his eyes. Sits...
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What does it take to change? Many of the residents at Eagle Village, and all of the staff at Eagle Village have had the opportunity to experience the Ropes Course. At twenty-four feet in the air, just standing still feels like a challenge to most people, and yet the...
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How do we respond to the Good News? As 2019 comes to a close and 2020 begins, we remember one more time the story of Christmas and the difference that can be made on our lives by the Good News of that great story. At the final Chapel Service of 2019, we...
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Hello from Pastor Chris… The end of 2019 is almost here, and here at Eagle Village we are excited to see what God has in store! We continue to see God at work at Eagle Village, and we anticipate great things in the upcoming year. Pray with me through the...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Thank you for your continued support of Eagle Village. You help make Eagle Village who she is and make her one of the most remarkable organizations in the state of Michigan! As an organization we want to make sure that we never forget to be...
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“Where is your faith?” Jesus asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” (Luke 8:25 NIV) Dear Prayer Partners, It was on what was apparently an ordinary, peaceful...
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Show your support for the kids of Eagle Village and have a little fun at the same time by joining our Charity Golf Scramble on Friday, September 13th at the Cadillac Country Club! Golf 18 holes with cart and enjoy dinner for $125 per person or $500 for a whole team. ...
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Dear friends, This week I watched as one of our campers wrestled with the idea of someone caring for him. He wants to know if I will still care about him even if he uses foul language. I will. He wants to know if I still care about him even if he gets angry. I do. He...
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Download Your Prayer Calendar Now! “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12 NIV) Dear Prayer Partners, Over the past...
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Today, our youth, staff and the teachers of Lighthouse Charter Academy were able to celebrate a huge milestone. The day started off far from ordinary, with another Michigan snow day, and all of our events pushed back. By the afternoon we were able to come together...
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Download Your Prayer Calendar Now! Dear Prayer Partners, I have this wrinkled slip of yellow paper on my desk. It is cut around the edge with those funny scissors my own children used to use that left a patterned cut… not a straight line. Written on the...
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The newest gym updates for Eagle Village have been completed! Recently, we were able to update the gym that our kids use everyday! With the addition of the lines on our court, we have been able to play full games of basketball and volleyball. Every day at lunch the...
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Download Your Prayer Calendar Now! Dear Prayer Partners, Change is inevitable. It’s just a part of life. I am reminded of this reality now, more than any other time of year. Looking at the close of 2018 and at the beginning of a new year, I am reminded that...
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It is offficially here, the end of our #50storiesfor50years! Thanks so much to those of you that have followed along as we have celebrated 50 years of helping kids and families. If you want to catch up on stories you may have missed click here. Below, our President...
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The Owen and Vivian Stafford Challenge for Eagle Village! Owen and Vivian Stafford of Midland have offered a Challenge Grant to encourage year-end support of Eagle Village. They will match gifts given between December 10th to December 31st dollar for dollar, up to...
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Download Your Prayer Calendar Now! Dear Prayer Partners, It’s been a snowy November here in Northern Michigan. It seems that just as things get melty or the dirty bits from the road starts to show through, we get a coating of new, fresh snow. It’s a...
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Cyber Monday, Black Friday we’ve all heard of these holiday shopping phenomenons. But, have your heard about #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated the Tuesday after...
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Download the Prayer Calendar Here Dear Prayer Partners, Just the other day one of our residents was overheard talking with a guest at a community event. She and several others were there to serve refreshments, share in conversation with those in...
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Is your church looking for a local way to go on mission? A partnership with Eagle Village will change the lives of our kids AND your members. Contact us for more information and watch this video to learn about this powerful opportunity!
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Download Your Prayer Calendar Now! Dear Prayer Partners, Autumn is not often regarded as a season of New Life, spring typically claims that title. But here at Eagle Village, as leaves turn and temperatures drop, we are focusing intently on the New Life that is...
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Download the September Prayer Calendar Now! Dear Prayer Partners, Do you remember the old game Rock, Paper, Scissors? During August and September in chapel, our messages are themed around these simple items, and I thought they could offer us a guide to help us...
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Download August’s Prayer Calendar Here! Dear Prayer Partners, It seems odd to say it, but summer is fast coming to a close here at Eagle Village. There are many victories we are celebrating as we reflect on this season. In our specialized summer camp programs...
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Show your support for the kids of Eagle Village by joining our Charity Golf Scramble on September 14th at the Cadillac Country Club. Golf 18 holes with cart and enjoy dinner for $125 per person or $500 for a whole team. Registration begins at 11am with a shotgun...
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Download the prayer calendar for July now! Dear Prayer Partners, “Wow! It’s a miracle isn’t it!?” These were the words of Eagle Village’s founder, Kermit Hainley, at our 50th Anniversary Celebration last week. And as we look around, we know it’s true....
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Check out the highlights from Founders Day 2018!
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The first 50 years of Eagle Village are in the books. For 5 decades we have been focused on helping the kids and families of Michigan and we have no plans to stop. Please join us on June 23 as we celebrate the past and look forward to the next 50 years....
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You are invited! Please join us in celebrating 50 years of helping kids and families at our Founders Day Program & Picnic! Saturday, June 23 On the campus of Eagle Village 5044 175th Avenue Hersey, MI 49639 Registration begins at 10am Please RSVP to Barb at...
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Download the May 2018 Prayer Calendar Now! Dear Prayer Partners, “Jesus lubs me dis nnn nooooo… forthuu Bible ellls me sooo….” It seems it’s as hard for me to spell it out as it is for our two-year-old foster child to sing that familiar...
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“If you had the option to change a child’s life, would you do it?” That’s the question posed by our founders, Kermit and Jean Hainley, in our video today. The truth is, the kids we serve need support and services to heal from generations of...
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Download the Prayer Calendar Now Dear Prayer Partners, Our residents love to pray. I am reminded of this fact often, and I am encouraged by the Eagle Village residents who are eager to talk to God. This week Pastor Eric and I had the privilege of...
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The Spring 2018 Newsletter is here. Download your copy now!
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Download the March Prayer Calendar Now! Dear Friends, Last week in chapel, we finished our series studying the Gospel of John. As we studied through, we were reminded that the Word of God is alive! We were reminded that the Word of God can live in us, and transform...
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Download our February Prayer Calendar Here! Dear Prayer Partners, This month, it’s my honor to introduce the newest member of our Spiritual Life team here at Eagle Village. I hope you will join me in welcoming and praying for Pastor Chris DeMerell as he...
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It can be hard to know how to make a difference. In a world with so many needs, where do you start? How do you help, especially if your time is limited? At Eagle Village, we know of a few ways just one person can make a big impact. Pick one of these to try, or, if...
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Download January’s Prayer Calendar here Dear Prayer Partners, “Pastor Eric, can I have a new Bible please? Mine tore in half.” I chuckled a bit at the thought of it, and then asked her how it had happened. “Oh,” she told me, “It’s just getting worn out...
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In 2018 Eagle Village will celebrate 50 years of helping kids and families. Please fill out the form below to get on our special mailing list for information on the 50th Celebration events happening throughout the year! Name* First Last Agency (if applicable)Email*...
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Eagle Village exists for the kids we serve. We realized, though, we could serve others too, using the resources we already have. With that idea in mind, our Eagle Village Retreats were born- giving us a chance to offer opportunities for the community like our Stay...
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Download the December 2017 Prayer Calendar here Dear Prayer Partners, John Newton, who penned the words to Amazing Grace almost three hundred years ago, was a troubled youth himself. His mother died when he was six and his father was a merchant sailor,...
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Download the November Prayer Calendar here. Dear Prayer Partners, A couple months back I told you about our commitment to pray for the youth here at Eagle Village during their last time at Chapel. These have been powerful times, but recently there has been a...
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The Fall 2017 Newsletter is now available for download! Get your copy now.
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Download the October Prayer Calendar now! Dear Prayer Partners, What is something good that God has done for you lately? It’s a question I pose often to our students and staff, and one that I often stop to answer myself… but it’s not always easy to do. I believe that...
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As we near our 50th year anniversary, we want to touch base with those whose lives have been touched by Eagle Village in some way. Eagle Village will celebrate its 50th year of helping kids and families in 2018. We want to touch base with those whose lives have been...
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Dear Prayer Partners, My ministry of 17 years has almost always been among transient populations—people who come and go at a faster rate than the broader population. For many years I served college students on campus, figuring we had on average less than 3 years with...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Well, summer is officially here. The pool is open. Camps are happening. Kids are out of school. Staff are finding time to get away with their families for precious time together. It’s a season we all cherish, and carries with it many reasons to...
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Dear Prayer Partners, Earlier this week I had the opportunity to interview a past resident at Eagle Village… not a tell-me-about-yourself interview, but an actual job interview! After completing his first year of college, Eli came back with a desire to serve on our...
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Summer Camp can be an amazing experience! How many people can make a long list of great memories around a campfire, in a canoe, out on the trails, or laughing with friends? Going away for Summer Camp can feel like magic. Away from parents! Tons of fun! And...
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Dear Prayer Partners, One of my great joys in ministry here at Eagle Village is to be able to care for and invest in the lives of our staff. Through many avenues, God has brought people who love Him and have a servant’s heart here to be a blessing to the youth and...
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We are always thankful for our volunteers. Right now we have a kind church group committed to handling the Christmas presents for all of our kids come December. Another group of ladies has been making new curtains for our kids’ bedrooms. A Kiwanis Club has...
