Reception

Sumo Olympics!!

Rehearsal Practice;   BoatRide in the city;    Rehearsal Dinner

Saturday Festivities

Camp Hebron - Mountainview Lake (at the Campground)

Wedding Day

Wedding

Camp Hebron - Aframe

Camp Hebron

Amazing Adventure Race

Our Wedding

For longer than most guys get to experience it, I enjoyed the bachelor life well into my mid-to-late 30s.&nbsp; Travel, school and ministry kept me busy, and content.&nbsp; I lived with the notion that if a guy had a truck, a dog, and a microwave (and I had all three)...what more&nbsp;did he need?&nbsp; But that sentiment slowly began to give&nbsp;way to a desire for companionship&nbsp;and a realization in other ways that&nbsp;"it is not good for man to be alone."

Online dating was not my preferred method.&nbsp; I'm not sure that it's anybody's.&nbsp; But I also knew it could be valuable in cutting through the clutter, and the reality was I just didn't know anyone with whom&nbsp;I wanted to spend the rest of my life.



I wanted someone local - within the Harrisburg area - but also someone who loved to travel, and in particular, had some international experience.&nbsp; I preferred that she be from the area, or at least that her family be somewhat local, so that if we ever lived abroad, when we came home we wouldn't need to shuttle between two locations to visit family.&nbsp; Of course, she needed to be 100% devoted to the Lord.&nbsp; It would be great if she was involved in some form of ministry, or at the very least, had a heart for it.&nbsp; I was looking for someone who was physically affectionate, responsive, had a heart for hospitality, and&nbsp;who could navigate both urban and wooded landscapes.&nbsp; And of course, someone who was easy on the&nbsp;eyes.&nbsp; Kendra is all of that...and more.

I didn't immediately try to connect with her, though.&nbsp; I think I felt she was too pretty and there was&nbsp;too much of an age difference (8&nbsp;years, and&nbsp;she was looking for someone younger than me).&nbsp; But eventually I reached out.&nbsp; Out&nbsp;of the&nbsp;500-some matches I accrued in time, she was&nbsp;the only one I ever asked out.

His Version

My role at camp working in Program can feel like I'm in&nbsp;the&nbsp;'public eye' of guests.&nbsp; As such, the topic of my marital status comes up regularly.&nbsp; Had I received a dollar every time I heard "why aren't you snatched up yet" or "you look so natural with children" I think I could have a nice chunk of change to go towards the wedding!&nbsp;&nbsp;I never had an answer.&nbsp; I did all the things most Mennonites do where they meet their significant other with no mate coming out of it (worked at a Christian summer camp - 3 actually!!; did a discipleship mission program ("y.e.s. means no"); and no MRS degree from Christian college).&nbsp; The Lord has been so good to me but this was one area I really struggled to pray about and hear direction from the Lord.&nbsp; He definitely&nbsp;helped me with&nbsp;contentment, great friends&nbsp;and enjoying the freedoms of being a bachelorette -&nbsp;as I pined for a spouse.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks to a unique birthday gift from mom one year I begrudgingly agreed to try e-harmony.&nbsp; Hated it!&nbsp; But sometimes the Lord uses the most unlikely means to provide what you think you need with what you actually need.&nbsp; I could write a book, well at least a memoir, of romances that did not hit the mark.&nbsp; So when this scholarly, middle-aged, handsome,&nbsp;balding guy with the deep brown eyes came along and then STAYED&nbsp;around and I was good with him being around, I really didn't know what to do, how to act or how to feel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two qualities I knew I needed in a life partner were patience and humility&nbsp;(check & check). Add on&nbsp;a good listener, good hygiene,&nbsp;a heart tuned to the Lord in a way I respect and learn from, shared values, and differences that make life interesting... in a word:&nbsp;Greg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her Version 

Our Story

Details

Sam is a friend and colleague of Greg's&nbsp;at&nbsp;Nyack College.&nbsp; He&nbsp;has also been an informal&nbsp;personal&nbsp;pastor, and source of much counsel, encouragement, and support.&nbsp; He and his wife have recently planted a Korean church in New York.

Sam Lim

Olivia Neff

Kendra first met Mike when she applied to work on Summer Staff at Camp Hebron as a 17 year old Staff-in-training.&nbsp; He's been a role model in leadership, adventure, and&nbsp;ministry ever since.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mike Ford

Mitchell Neff

Elizabeth Neff

Kendal Martin

Eli Neff

Kinley Martin

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

<a href="http://www.camphebron.org/lodging-overview">Lodging Options at Camp Hebron</a> Lodging is reserved for the&nbsp;Beeman-Martin Wedding&nbsp;at Camp Hebron in Sylvan View Retreat Center for 1 or 2 nights (recommended donation:&nbsp;$50/night).&nbsp; Call the Camp Office and ask for Millie to reserve a room.&nbsp; Reservation deadline:&nbsp;Oct 17&nbsp;th, 5:00 pm.&nbsp; Feeling adventurous?&nbsp; Contact the office or visit our website to&nbsp;book a campsite.

The main entrance to the camp is on the RIGHT, come in the driveway, go over the speed bump and you should see the tent in the yard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Parking attendants will help you find parking.&nbsp; If you want to extend your stay (come Friday or Saturday&nbsp;night, or not rush home Sunday) you can book a hotel-style room for a suggested donation of $50/night.&nbsp; Or feeling more adventurous, book a site at the campground.&nbsp; For Room Reservations: contact Connie For Campground Reservations: go to the website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.camphebron.org/campground/">http://www.camphebron.org/camp...</a>

Feeling even&nbsp;more adventurous?&nbsp; Like, really, really adventurous?&nbsp;&nbsp;“Visit the Doyle.”&nbsp;&nbsp;That’s the word passed among hikers as they traverse the Appalachian Trail. The Doyle Hotel, “on the square” in the small Perry County town of Duncannon, is one of many places on the trail that is a must-stop for hikers, but the Doyle’s been around a lot longer than the trail itself. The Doyle Hotel is old, the building is tired, but it’s a local legend. Rub elbows with the local crowd as well as the hikers. <a href="https://theburgnews.com/business/hiker-heaven-break-bed-chunk-history-await-weary-doyle-hotel">Article from a Harrisburg news publication</a>

We have not blocked any rooms here - and actually, do&nbsp;not recommend staying here -&nbsp;but think it would be hilarious if someone did&nbsp;& reported back to us!

Doyle Hotel

Travel

Up for some competition?&nbsp; Gather a team of 2-6 and go on an adventure, seeing sights special to Greg &&nbsp;Kendra, testing your knowledge of them &&nbsp;their story and enjoying our favorite place on earth - central PA!

Amazing Adventure Race/Scavenger Hunt

Things to Do

Do you have a registry?

Your presence at our wedding&nbsp;(and throughout our marriage!)&nbsp;is all we are asking for.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, we realize some of you will desire to bless us beyond that.&nbsp;&nbsp; Check out the TONEH&nbsp;&nbsp;(Totally-Optional-Not-Expected-Humbled) options below.

House Fund

Greg has been&nbsp;plugging away&nbsp;on fixing up his house in Harrisburg for 5 yrs.&nbsp; While acceptable&nbsp;for a bachelor, it needs more work to be wife-ready by October.&nbsp; The plan right now is to split the house into two living spaces (up &&nbsp;down)&nbsp;and have a housemate.&nbsp; &nbsp;-Gift Cards:&nbsp;&nbsp;Home Depot (Greg's "go-to"), Lowe's, Ikea, Target, etc. -Labor of Love:&nbsp; painting, trim, plumbing, electrical work, flooring, kitchen installation, re-doing the sunroom, building a screened in porch at the camp trailer

Honeymoon Fund

Help us start our lives as a married couple off to a relaxing start.&nbsp; We're so excited for our first trip together!&nbsp; Details are still coming together but we plan to continue the city/woods theme... visiting a cabin in the woods to de-stress after the wedding and then travel to a US city neither of us has been to yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash, checks or gift cards to eat out come in handy.

Are children welcome?

Yes, we're inviting you as a family!&nbsp; Please keep in mind&nbsp;there is&nbsp;no&nbsp;babysitting but we will have a coloring/craft table and a wagon ride at the reception.&nbsp; If you prefer to use our wedding as a date night with no kids, that's ok, too.&nbsp;

Tell me more about lodging options.

You are welcome to stay at Camp Hebron!&nbsp;&nbsp;Sylvan View rooms have 3 beds and sleep up to 4 (queen, twin & trundle).&nbsp; Each room has a private bathroom.&nbsp; Linens/towels are provided.&nbsp;&nbsp;The natural surrounding&nbsp;camp property is beautiful!!&nbsp; You'll need to bring toiletries.&nbsp; Not provided:&nbsp; blow dryer or TV or alarm clock. Note that cell phone service is limited (hot spots in the lounge or outside) and wifi&nbsp;can be&nbsp;spotty.&nbsp; You can reserve a room for either 1 or 2 nights.&nbsp;&nbsp;Suggested minimum&nbsp;donation is $50/night/room.&nbsp; Contact the camp office (ask for&nbsp;Connie) to make your reservation.The Campground has set prices (~$25/night).

Tips in a successful RSVP experience

RSVPing

Please enter each person from your family who will be attending individually. Please include an email address - we'll send last minute event details the week of the wedding. If you realize you can't make it please change your RSVP&nbsp;ASAP as this affects our orders on food, size of the tent, etc.&nbsp; Thanks. Leave a brief message also and we'll include those in our wedding photo album.

What is this "Amazing Adventure"?

What is the "Amazing Adventure"?

UPDATE!!The Amazing Race has moved to Sunday, as part of the reception activities.&nbsp; We're sad not to share the Harrisburg component with you in person this weekend&nbsp;but we'll give you a great tour if you come visit us!&nbsp;&nbsp;We'll have folks who want to participate&nbsp;gather and form&nbsp;teams&nbsp;of&nbsp;4-6&nbsp;(this can be done at the start of the race)&nbsp;and go on an adventure all over the camp's grounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;You'll&nbsp;see&nbsp;sights special to Greg &&nbsp;Kendra, solve clues/puzzles&nbsp;testing your knowledge of them &&nbsp;their story and enjoying one of our&nbsp;favorite places&nbsp;- central PA! 

With the wedding date change we decided to simplify the Race and have it be at a central location.&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope this will encourage more participation and fun.&nbsp; We're planning the race to take about an hour.&nbsp;

You'll be given a challenge/activity to complete as a team.&nbsp; Upon completion you'll be given a clue to the next location.&nbsp; The last team(s) to arrive at the final spot of a round will be eliminated&nbsp;(but still needed to help staff the second round).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Things that will be helpful per team:
 -smart phone to send pictures via text
 -shoes that can get muddy
 -a competitive and fun spirit
-paper/pen
 -change of clothes after race&nbsp;to freshen&nbsp;up & stay warm

Kendra & Greg

Kendra & Greg

Photos