2021 SGM Annual Report

Through Various Seasons and
Chapters in Sunshine’s Story God
has Faithfully Led and Provided
S
unshine has always held a deep CONVICTION that each person is created in the image
of God with inherent worth and dignity. This conviction has been put to the test
time and again, but perhaps one of the most notable times was during the 1960’s Civil
Rights era. Since 1944 Sunshine had rented a campground in Pembine, WI in order to
provide summer camp ministry and experiences for youth from the city.
As racial tensions grew in the late 1950’s and 60’s it became increasingly obvious that
our youth were not welcomed in the area. Sunshine made the decision to leave this camp and
purchase a camp in Union, MI. They would go on to run this camp for the next 40+ years. Fighting
for racial equity and justice will always remain a core conviction for Sunshine. We have not
always led perfectly, but we remain steadfast in our desire to work towards justice as a reflection
of God’s Kingdom.
A group of Sunshine youth play in the water
at camp in Union, MI in the early 1990’s.
Later this camp would be sold in order to
purchase the current Sunshine buildings
in Woodlawn. Though we no longer own a
campground, we still value summer experiences
through sending our youth to Kids
Across America, YoungLife, and running our
own daycamps in the city.
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A group from Sunshine relaxes by the lake at camp Sun-Chi-Win in Pembine,
WI in 1950.