April 2026 Newsletter

“OFTENTIMES THE DEATH OF ONE DREAM IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF ANOTHER”

Site of the old Miracle Building following its collapse in Eckerman, MI in March 2020

Site of the new Miracle Building in Allegan, MI in March 2026

Dear Partner,

Some executive staff members had some thoughts about our renovation work at HYC in an Instagram post from Hiawatha during a work party we had:

"It feels like the past six years since the Miracle Building fell, we've been in a holding pattern. And after a long flight the pilot finally says, 'we're preparing for landing'" — Sarah Andrews

"We need people to get involved in anyway they can. Whether donating your time, giving financially, getting campers involved. Just because you’re alumni, that doesn’t mean you’re done with Hiawatha. That means that you’ve experienced what God’s done in the past and you’re kind of responsible for keeping that going." — Jacob Hall

The "holding pattern" we've been in is coming to an end. But we need your continued help to make it all come together. God has provided in so many ways throughout this process, and I’m confident He'll see that we have all we need by June to make a safe landing. Please keep us in your prayers a s major construction projects continue through this month.

Sincerely,

Craig Walker