DAVIS—The 2024 assembly of Indian Falls Creek (IFC) has concluded, seeing 246 recorded decisions made between July 28 and Aug. 4. These included 88 professions of faith, 56 recommitments, 10 dedications to ministry, 6 decisions to be Baptized, 47 Baptisms and 86 special prayers.

The IFC website, at this link, provides extensive information about the camp and its history.

The week began on a somber note with Cope being informed that Oklahoma Baptists Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Fisher, who was scheduled to the IFC camp pastor and speaker, was not able to be with them due to an emergency. Fisher experienced a  serious automobile accident on July 28 that prevented him from being part of IFC.

Oklahoma Baptists Native American Ministry Partner Emerson Falls moderated the program and also led times of intercessory prayer for Fisher, who has a long road to recovery. Falls announced that IFC leaders will invite Fisher to speak at the 2025 IFC event.

IFC 2024’s theme was “The Whole Measure of the Fullness of Christ,” based on Ephesians 4:11-13, “So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

Despite the heat, campers of all ages gathered to participate in activities ranging from footraces to basketball, volleyball, kayaking and more. IFC provided morning classes for preschool, children, and youth, along with breakout sessions for young adults and adults.

IFC’s annual blood drive event saw many donations of blood and bone marrow. The drive itself became a time of worship that brought the community together. To pass the time, those in attendance began singing tribal hymns and worship songs, sharing testimonies, preaching and praying for the evening service. This impromptu time of worship began at 12:30 pm and ended close to 6 pm.

“Our Health Directors Jade Vann and Joyce Hansen work very hard to encourage the campers to donate,” said Cope. “On Tuesday afternoon I went to check on the numbers and when I walked into the room, I was amazed at the number of people filling every seat in the room.”

Victor Cope, IFC executive director, speaking at evening service.

“Indian Falls Creek remains in prayer for brother Todd and his family,” said Cope.

The IFC Board of Directors is comprised of over 70 volunteer workers, who plan and enact camp each summer. IFC’s organization works hard to ensure individuals from tribes can attend the camp, offering partial scholarships for teen and adult campers and full scholarships for small children. Additionally, many have dedicated their lives to reaching out and serving their home communities or in special ministries while at camp.

IFC places an emphasis on being a family camp, meaning families can all enjoy the camp experience regardless of age.

For more information about IFC, visit indianfallscreek.org.