Providence: The History of Summit Grove

Summit Grove Camp is so beautiful, like an oasis, like Heaven. —A Vietnamese Pastor from California Nestled in a forest within the town of New Freedom, Pennsylvania sits the camp of Summit Grove. Weathering over 200 years of American History, it has withstood the test of time. From the Civil War to the present day War on Terror, horse and buggy to train and car, kerosene to electric heat, pony express to the Internet—the camp has maintained an anchor deeply embedded in the Word of God. Over the centuries, many Christians have made their way to this unassuming piece of land—some renowned for their preaching, and others just simple folk looking for a good word and encouragement from the Lord. Here, in the book of Providence, you’ll find chapters on postcards and memories (to name a few), where you can traverse generations and read the very thoughts of these people as they experienced the camp of Summit Grove. Some other highlights include: •John and Providence Lowe (The Seed Planters) •The Underground Railroad •The History of the Camp Meeting •The Camp and the Civil War •Famous Circuit Riders/Preachers •The Tabernacle and Its Bell •Amanda Berry Smith (Famous Evangelist) •And much more! This is a history rich in the telling and Donna spreads it out like butter on homemade warm bread. You will enjoy consuming it. The snippets of personal stories along with the pictorial record, paint a canvas through time and make it easy to visualize the journey that hundreds of thousands have made. As you read through Providence, may your heart be touched by an ever Providential God who is always looking out for the best for His children.