Alpine experienced new growth under Jay ’ s guidance . Valley schools were invited up the hill so that inner-city kids could experience God ’ s creation as displayed at Alpine through the developing nature program under Doris Bowers . Facilities grew – the building next to the pool had burned down years before , but was rebuilt to meet the needs of the increasing population of campers and staff . However , the greatest joy for Jay and his wife , Mary , was building relationships among the camp staff .

Jay took the beauty and strength of staff relationships and formed traveling groups to reach churches within the Covenant family and beyond . During these fundraising outreaches , Jay developed his testimony of faith and salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus . Jay threw in some basketball

Jay Carty

stories and found that people were entertained , blessed and challenged . Thus , Jay ’ s next career as an author and public speaker was developed at Alpine .

If Jay were writing this letter , he would thank so many of you who helped make the work of these precious years possible . He would appreciate all of you who took the ball and ran with it ( dribbling of course , because if you run with the ball , that ’ s traveling ). Jay passed away in May 2017 . Peace to his memory .

touched his heart . As

Ralph Johnson

a family , Ralph , his wife Barbara , and his sons , Dennis and Chuck , attended many family camps , dating back to the 1960s , and the boys were regular youth camp attendees . Ralph even encouraged Chuck to serve on a summer staff in 1971 .

After a career in banking and finance , Ralph retired and continued to contribute as a board member . Following Barbara ’ s death , Ralph accepted the opportunity to serve as Interim Executive Director during 1994 and 1995 , using his administrative experience to help the Conference Center bridge the gap between the directorships of Ray Warren and Stan White . He continued to be a strong supporter of Alpine after he moved to The Samarkand in Santa Barbara with his second wife , Marilyn ( who was also a longtime Alpine participant ), and together they attended the 50th anniversary rededication service in 2007 . Ralph died in January , 2016 . Peace to his memory .

When Jim was 30 , a young woman of the church , sensing the leading of the Holy Spirit , asked Jim “ How are things between you and the Lord ?” This most direct and simple question led to the crowning event of Jim ’ s spiritual life : his recognition of Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord in 1947 . He became a quiet witness of God ’ s grace , and later on a helper and encourager .

In 1951 , Jim married June Cattron . They were a great team in youth and church leadership in the Covenant Church , even though they had no children themselves . Working together , they were instrumental in helping to found Alpine Camp and Conference Center , to which he freely gave of his administrative talents in the early days . He continued to be a champion of Alpine in several roles : as a counselor , board member , volunteer , donor , and most importantly , faithful prayer warrior .

Prior to his death , Jim identified three things that were pivotal in his spiritual life :

1 . his conversion ,

2 . his work on the founding of Alpine , and

3 . the establishment of CHET , the Hispanic Center for Theological Studies , located in Compton , CA .

There was nothing that thrilled Jim more than to have his experience and administrative talents used by God for His glory .

Jim , at the age of 100 , joined his Savior on October 25 , 2017 . Jim wants to leave this question with you today , “ How are things between you and the Lord ?”

Jim Stayboldt as a young camp counselor

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