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Giving Children and Families Hope and a Home
Imagine a place where children with disabilities experience the joy of summer camp, where they are celebrated, supported, and given the chance to shine. That place is Camp Hawkins, a special needs camp run by Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries. Located in Mount Airy and Baxley, Georgia, Camp Hawkins offers an unforgettable experience for campers and volunteers alike, where love and service intersect to create life changing moments.
“I’ve been reading my Bible more, going through my devotions more, and praying more than I ever have,” Mariyah said. “If I could give anyone any advice I would tell them to continue to always grow closer to God.”
“Coming here and being in this program has been one of the best opportunities that I've been given personally,” Destinee says. “I've had a chance to get to know myself with the space that me and my family have been provided and it has been life changing. This place is a safe haven for me, and I wouldn't trade it for anything else.”
“Since being here, I feel like I have been able to express myself better and I've been given many more opportunities than anywhere else I've ever been,” Kali said. “This whole experience has shown me how to mature and how to let go of a lot of things from the past.”
“Coming to GBCH&FM has been an eye opener for me spiritually seeing so many people come alongside me and knowing that I’m not alone on this journey,” Xavier said. “I was in a lot of negative situations in life before I came here and never took the time to pray but now, I see how important it is and that God has a bigger plan for my life.”
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Elizabeth’s story serves as a source of encouragement to all who find themselves facing adversity, reminding them that even in the darkest of nights, the dawn of a new day awaits, radiant with the promise of God's unfailing love and boundless mercy.
Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries is excited to announce the appointment of our new Senior Chaplain, Byron Smith.
“Our mission is to provide a nurturing, structured, and safe environment that fosters a sense of trustworthiness which is key in building rapport with our residents,” Sara explains. “I believe that children have a need to belong and if that need is not fulfilled in a positive way, they often resort to misbehavior. We understand the necessity of expressing God’s unconditional love to youth with challenging behaviors. Our goal is to accept them as they are, welcome them, and let change happen organically with time.”