Growing for Gospel Impact

Coming Summer 2025 Phase 2a — Building 5 New Cabins*

Click Here for a recap on our current phase.

Join us in the mission to grow God’s Kingdom.

Rendering of the proposed new cabins

A word from our Director:

A few years ago my son AJ and I hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail (don’t get too impressed, it was only about 14 miles). Part of the trail we hiked was very rocky as it climbed steeply up the side of the mountain. To make sure that we stayed on the trail, there were cairns (small towers of rocks) placed at strategic points to mark the right path and keep us from straying off the trail.

As Woodcrest continues on this exciting journey of following God’s lead, we may not have physical cairns to mark the way, but we have God’s promises and presence to keep us on the right path.

Currently, we are maxed out during our summer camps. We served over 2,000 campers this past summer with waiting lists for every week of camp. We have hosted a growing number of school field trips using our limited cabins and bunkhouses. We also offer our Truth Summits—weekend retreats for teens serious about digging deeper into God’s Word. Additionally, we are receiving calls from groups looking for a retreat space that we cannot accommodate with our current facilities.

* The first five cabins have been ordered from Lancaster Log Cabins. We are still awaiting final approval from East Cocalico Township for the development plan. Please pray that our plans would be approved and we would find favor in the eyes of our local authorities and that they would catch the vision for the value of this project.

Phase 2

With the completion of our new shower house in the spring of 2023, we are moving onto Phase 2 of our Mission 4:12 Initiative. This phase will replace our existing summer only bunkhouses with 10 beautiful Lancaster Log Cabins. The new cabins will allow us to do year-round programming and retreats. Phase 2 is estimated to be over $1.6 million.

Each cabin will sleep 12-14 guests giving us an additional 120-140 beds that can be used all year long. Our current winter retreats are limited to only 24 campers. Additionally, we will be able to rent them to churches for youth retreats and more. The cabins will have a single restroom, large porch, changing stalls, and storage areas. Because they are Lancaster Log Cabins, they will fit beautifully into our natural setting while providing modern comfort and accessibility. Phase 2 will easily double our current ministry potential.

Please consider how you can help us reach this ambitious goal. Thank you for your continued support of Woodcrest and joining us in building for Kingdom impact. Other ways to support Woodcrest include joining our prayer team or volunteering in various ways on camp. It is a joy to partner with others in the mission to see young people come to their Creator as their heavenly Father through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Financial Gifts may be mailed to:

Woodcrest Retreat
225 Woodcrest Dr.
Ephrata, PA 17522

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All contributions are tax-deductible and receipts will be issued.

Other Ways to give:

Gifts-In-Kind
Woodcrest can benefit from the donation of tangible items such as vehicles, property, furniture, or other items of value. It may be something that we need or something that we can sell for cash.

Planned Giving/ Bequests
For more information, contact the office.

Woodcrest is a 501(c)(3) ministry. Each gift will receive a receipt and a letter of sincere thanks for partnering with us to further God’s kingdom. Our Tax ID # is available upon request.