It is with both gratitude and sadness that we announce that this will be Jess Knoll’s final season as Camp Arcadia’s Assistant Director.
After prayerful and thoughtful consideration with her husband Mitch, Jess has decided that her next right step is to transition out of her current role here at Camp Arcadia and into a part-time secretary position at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia. This was a difficult decision to make, but will allow for more time together as a family.
We are grateful for Jess’ 9 years of service to Camp’s ministry – the structure, systems, energy and enthusiasm she has brought to her role and to the Camp community. We give thanks to God for Jess’ heart for ministry and her dedication to serving our staff and helping them grow personally, professionally and spiritually. Jess, Mitch and Malachi look forward to continued connection to Camp Arcadia and already anticipate new ways to serve and participate in the Camp community for years to come.
“When I reflect on my time on full time staff at Camp Arcadia, I am filled with immense gratitude for the gift of sharing in this Camp community. During my time at Camp, I’ve seen lots of growth and change – not only at Camp, but in my own life and family, as well. I will always be grateful for this opportunity and sharing these seasons of life with the Camp community.
Mitch, Malachi and I are excited for this next chapter for Camp and for the new and different ways our family will be able to continue to engage in the Camp community.”
Jess Knoll
Jess will serve in her role full time until the end of Family Week 9, then transition to working part time in her role until the end of the season, while starting her part-time work with church. She will finish her service to Camp at the end of this season. We will begin the hiring process for her role this fall. If you are interested in the position or know someone who would be a good fit for this role, please reach out to Executive Director, Chip May.
“It is incredible to look back at how God has used Jess’ gifts to bless the Camp Arcadia family over her nine years. I am forever grateful for how she helped us navigate the COVID years, her dedication to serving our seasonal staff, and how her faith informed everything she did as our program director and then as assistant director. I will dearly miss her, but know that she has created a foundation for the next individual we hire to be successful. I also look forward to the ways she will be involved in Camp’s ministry in the years to come.”
Chip May
Again, we are thankful for Jess and all she has dedicated to Camp’s ministry, and we look forward to a new season of partnership with the Knoll family starting this fall. Thank you for your prayers for the Knoll family and for the search for Camp’s next Assistant Director as we navigate this transition.
10 Responses
Jess, your contributions to Camp have been invaluable. I’m so thankful you will still be in the Arcadia community. God continues to bless us through you and your family!
The Holy Spirit has a way of providing the right person, at the right place, at the right time! Jess you have been a dynamic blessing to Arcadia! God bless you and your family as the Spirit places you in a different place for service in God’s Kingdom.
Jess, you will leave a Jess-sized hole at camp Arcadia but God will use you in mighty ways in the future! I’m so glad I’ll see you this summer. God’s blessings to you and your family.
Jess, I remember when you started at camp and was introduced at a board meeting. (And you were from my hometown too) Each year you have grown in your many positions at Camp Arcadia. I am saddened that we have once again lost another asset from LCA’s full time staff! Thanks for all you have done for the betterment of all in our Camp Arcadia Community.
Jess, I remember when you started at camp and was introduced at a board meeting. (And you were from my hometown too) Each year you have grown in your many positions at Camp Arcadia. I am saddened that we have once again lost another asset from LCA’s full time staff! Thanks for all you have done for the betterment of our Camp Arcadia Community.
Jess, although I only would see you at Women’s Retreats, the impression you always left me with as I drove away from deeply satisfying weekends at Camp was “Jess is truly a gift to Camp Arcadia and to those she serves”. Your positive attitude, joy in serving and extremely capable, and loving servant heart was reflected in everything you impacted. You will be missed! All the best to you in your new chapter of life in service to Trinity Lutheran Church, Arcadia.
Jess
The Taylor family will surely miss you and your sacrificial ministry to our family and especially Bethany. You are the reason she so loves Arcadia! Your special kindness and the way you have found ways to include her means everything to us !! We don’t usually get to come every year , but this summer we plan to see you. So glad we won’t miss your last full time season. Wishing the best for your sweet family.
With our love and thanks !
Bethany ,Steve and Karen
Jess, you have been a huge blessing to Camp Arcadia. Your servant heart, amazing smile, and boundless energy never ceased to touch our hearts.
We are delighted that your family will be staying in Arcadia and love the photo showing you, Mitch and Malachi walking toward Camp. You have served us with passion and excellence and we look forward to those same gifts to be used at Trinity.
Meant Jess her 1st year at Camp and have seen her grow in so many ways, 1st as Camp director and then as a wife and a joyous mother. Enjoy as you take next steps! Warmly, Carl and Beth DeMeritt
Jess – wow 9 years flew by so fast. Thanks for all your contributions to Camp over that time. You will be greatly missed.
Jane and I especially enjoyed working with you in the final weeks of the season.
We hope to work with you one more time this October.
Best Wishes as you start a new journey!
Jane and Charlie Brown