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Imperial Valley Holiness Camp kicks off July 18th in Imperial with concert (conversation with Carla Taylor)

Imperial, Ne – It’s almost time for the annual Imperial Valley Holiness Camp held every summer in the area since 1911, and since 1950 just 3 miles east of Imperial. The 10-day camp kicks off on Thursday, July 18 downtown Imperial with a Gospel Concert featuring Mark Umfleet. Umfleet won the 2021 Male Vocalist of the Year award from the Country Gospel Music Association. The concert will be on the 700 block of Broadway in Imperial, starting at 7pm MDT and is free to attend.

Mark Umfleet is also the Evangelist at this years IVHC. He and his wife Dori live in Forsyth, Montana where he pastors The Point and he and Dori operate the WeeCare Child Care, a ministry within their church. The Umfleet’s are joined at Imperial Valley Holiness Camp this July by Marcus A. Whitworth Sr. who will be leading worship each day, Children’s Workers Kris Mustion and Kathy Weintz and Missionary Krista Landaas who serves the Native Americans in the southwestern United States.

New to this years Camp is a Vacation Bible School intended for kids Preschool-5^th grade from the greater Imperial area as well as kids staying at the campgrounds. The Bible School will run Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 from 8:30am MDT until 11:30am. Carla Taylor, current President of Imperial Valley Holiness Camp says if there is interest in children needing a ride from town (Imperial) out to the campgrounds, that the Camp will provide accommodations for those kids. During the Vacation Bible School, titled “Farm Fresh Faith”, Taylor says “we’re gonna pour into your kids and love on them, we’re gonna sing songs about Jesus, have lessons, crafts, snacks and spend some some with them learning about Jesus.” Carla says if you have questions about transportation or anything else, to call or text her at 308-352-6501.

The entire region is invited out for any of the days of the camp meetings, below is the daily schedule along with the Sunday schedule which is slightly different.

 

Weekday Schedule

8:30am – Prayer Meeting

10:30am – Morning Service

12pm – Lunch

1:30pm – Adult Bible Study, afternoon activities for children and youth

5pm – Supper

6pm – Harmony Hour (Special Music)

7pm – Evening Service

9pm – Youth Afterglow

SUNDAY Schedule for July 21 & 28

8:30am – Prayer Meeting

9:30am – Sunday School for all ages

10:30am – Worship Service

12pm – Lunch

2pm – Afternoon Service

5pm – Supper

6pm – Harmony Hour (Special Music)

7pm – Evening Service

 

The Camp meetings are interdenominational and will run the evening of Thursday, July 18-Sunday evening, July 28 this year. All are invited to attend. Over the 100-plus years of the Holiness camp in all of its locations, people have come from Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota and other states to hear the Word. Taylor says the Camps mission is to “spend time in God’s word, developing lasting relationships with Christian friends, then take the Word of God home to share with others.”

Carla Taylor says the Imperial Valley Holiness Camp is looking for a camper or RV that they could borrow or rent during the camp meetings for their youth minister who does an early 4am zoom meeting part of her ministry. If anyone reading from the area has a small camper or RV they’d be willing to either donate or rent for the 10 days they can reach out to Taylor at 308-352-6501.

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, July 2nd recap

North Platte Post    

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on July 2nd and different agendas were discussed amongst the council.

On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with City Council member Ty Lucas about the different topics from the council meeting.  If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the July 2nd, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below. If you would like to watch the meeting, click here.     

(Audio) 87th Annual Sutherland Rodeo kicking off next week

North Platte Post 

Sutherland, Neb. - The 87th Annual Sutherland Rodeo is July 3rd - July 4th but events will begin on June 29th and run through July 4th. The community is preparing for another year of exciting events that everyone of all ages can enjoy. The golf tournament is June 29th,, and the rodeos are July 3rd - July 4th starting at 7:00pm. Rodeo admission is Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5, 5 and under are free. 

Earlier in the week the POST Derek Beck had the chance to talk with Janet Mueller about the rodeo and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below. Also below is a graphic of events. 

 

(Audio) 2024 Junior Ambassador Classic Two-Day Golf Tournament tees off July 30th - July 31st

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - the 2024 Junior Ambassador Classic Two-Day Golf Tournament will hit the links July 30th - July 31st in North Platte. The event is hosted by the North Platte Ambassadors. The two-day tournament features players aged 7-18 as they hit the links. The tournament is considered one of the best in the state from a competitive standpoint, but also for a player playing in their first ever tournament. 

The two-day format looks like this: 

Day 1 

Tuesday, July 30th @ River's Edge Golf Course OR optional Instructional Clinic 

Day 2 

Wednesday, July 31st @ Lake Maloney Golf Course 

The cost to participate in the tournament is $30 for 9-hole entry and $40 for 18-hole entry. Registration is open until July 24th. 

Earlier in the week, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Ty Lucas about the junior golf tournament. If you would like to learn a more Indepth, check out the podcast below. To also learn more, click here. 

(Audio) Lake McConaughy Area Outdoor Report for week of June 24th

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy, including a fishing report and camping sites that are available. Enjoy the update.

(Audio) Connection Homeless Shelter June conversation

North Platte Post   

The Connection Homeless Shelter is still looking for landlords to help with the HUD joint housing agreement. Also, the shelter wants to make everyone aware that the shelter will go in a heat advisory emergency protocol. Lastly, the shelter is looking for volunteers to help in many ways. 

Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Ashely Lewis, to check out their conversation, check out the podcast below. 

Ogallala Regional Arts Center free concert

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way weekly chat

North Platte Post

Post Sports Director Paxton Gordon had to chance to chat with Haven Smith about what's been going on at the United Way. The 2023-2024 campaign goal is nearing an end. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) Larry Kuhlman night set for June 25th

North Platte Post

Larry Kuhlman night is set for June 25th for American Legion baseball and POST Sports Director Paxton Gordon had the chance to learn more about the event. To learn more about the Larry Kuhlman night, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, June 18th recap

North Platte Post    

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on June 18th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included the purchase of two new garbage trucks, negotiate contracts with Rice Lake West and an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for repair to the Willow Bridge. 

On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting.  If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the June 18th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below. If you would like to watch the meeting, click here.