Once upon a time, in the dazzling state of Maine, known as ME by the cool kids, a scruffy bunch of daring youngsters were well-known for their wild kayaking adventures. Maine, with its colossal mountains, dense forests and whispering waterfalls, was their ultimate playground. This wasn't just the land of lobsters and lighthouses; oh no! This was the land of the Kayaking Kiddos, led by their fearless friend, Captain Ducktail. Captain Ducktail, with his belly full of laughter and a beard that rivaled Santa's, was a sight to behold. Every time he paddled, it seemed like he was trying to outrun his unruly beard that streamed behind him like a comet’s tail! He was as much a part of Maine as the stunning Penobscot Bay, moose sightings, or the famous wild blueberries. The Kayaking Kiddos, loyal followers of Captain Ducktail, were as unique as the state they lived in. They had wild hearts, big smiles and well-worn life jackets. Their laughter echoed across the lakes as they battled the waves, their kayaks bobbing like enthusiastic sea otters. Each Kiddo claimed to have seen the legendary Maine Mermaid while kayaking...though they also claimed to have seen Captain Ducktail's beard take flight one windy afternoon. These young adventurers spent their days paddling around the islands that dotted Maine's coast like sprinkles on an ice-cream sundae. Every time they hit the water, they’d shout, "Paddle on, ME!" And every time, Maine would reply in the only way it knew how - with a gust of fresh sea breeze, the scent of pine, and the promise of another great adventure. Oh, Maine and the Kayaking Kiddos! What a team they made!
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IN 2001, THE LORD BEGAN TO MOVE IN ORDER TO MAKE A DREAM BECOME REALITY. AN OPPORTUNITY AROSE FOR A MINISTRY TO PURCHASE A PARTICULAR PIECE OF LAND OWNED BY THE DUPONT CORPORATION. THIS FORMER DUPONT POWDER PLANT SAT ON APPROXIMATELY 1,200 ACRES OF LAND NEAR GARDENDALE, ALABAMA. IN SPITE OF SKEPTICISM FROM PEOPLE, GOD HAD PLANS FOR THIS LAND. IN 2008, THE MINISTRY WAS BLESSED WITH THE FULL 1,200 ACRES OF LAND AND IT IS NOW KNOWN AS CORNERSTONE RANCH. At Cornerstone Ranch, God was faithful and true to His purpose. Starting in 2001, He began to move and create an opportunity for a dream to become a reality. The Dupont Corporation owned a former powder plant which sat on 1,200 acres of land near Gardendale, Alabama. Despite people's skepticism, God had His own plan for the property. In 2008, the ministry was blessed with the full 1,200 acres and with God's grace, the dream became a reality. Cornerstone Ranch stands as a testament to God's faithfulness and grace.
Camp Cedar has proudly upheld the values of camp and community that its founders established 66 years ago. Bill and Sheila Hacker, along with Henry Hacker and Henry Lesser, opened the original camp in 1954 with just 37 kids. Over the years, they built up the camp facilities with a true labor of love. Now, Camp Cedar is a thriving camp with 270 boys ages 8-15 enjoying the summer together. Camp Cedar is the perfect size, offering all the options of a larger camp while still being able to individualize each camper’s experience. Taking a walk to the campfire, visitors can witness the values of camp and community that have been proudly upheld since the camp’s inception. The dedication of Bill and Sheila Hacker, Henry Hacker, and Henry Lesser has created a lasting legacy that continues to enrich the lives of campers each summer.