Happy Campers
Everyone wants to be in a place where they can use their gifts to increase God’s kingdom. One family found their place at The Oakes Holiday Centre in Sheffield, England.
Utilizing a beautifully transformed 500-year-old Georgian manor house, The Oakes is a Christian camp is dedicated to presenting the gospel, discipling young believers, and giving campers a great experience.
With around 84% of children and young people in England having no church contact, The Oakes is meeting a need in a culture and that has almost totally abandoned God. The Oakes provides a quality camp experience that meets the recreational and spiritual needs of the community.
The Oakes Holiday Center reaches out to the kids of Sheffield, where more than 2,000 young people enjoy an action-packed holiday each year while exploring the Christian message in an engaging way. The majority of people there under the age of 18 don’t attend church or have any church background, so The Oakes program helps explain the significance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The prayer and goal is for many young people to respond to their need for God.
Luke and Daisy Holland serve through GlobalGrace Fellowship at The Oakes. Luke grew up in a Christian family in England, and he was greatly influenced in his faith by attending Christian camps. Traveling to America and Africa to work at various camps, Luke developed a passion for youth work in his own country. He joined The Oakes in 2004 and is now the Network and Media Manager.
Daisy was raised in California, and went on a mission trip to The Oakes in the summer of 2001, and returned each year as a camp counselor. In 2006, Daisy joined The Oakes full-time as the Program Manager. Daisy and Luke were married in 2008 and live in Sheffield with their 3 young children.
God is using the Hollands’ gifts and talents to serve Him in a unique way. They feel The Oakes is where God desires them to be. They are definitely Happy Campers!
There are ongoing opportunities for volunteers to serve at the Oakes. Watch Daisy’s update.