Jeannie (Chapman) Shrum

I am a child of God, a wife to Jonathan, a mother to Hunter, Austin, and Brooke, a grandmother to Skyler, Athena, and Mason. I came to camp in 1985 and God gave me a forever family as well as saving my soul. I have been a snack bar worker, summer staff, cook, house parent, and currently am working in office as an Administration Assistant for my mother, Mrs. Ermeda.

When and how did you first get involved with Lighthouse Christian Camp?
1985

Where are you originally from?
Smithville, TN

What is your current involvement at Lighthouse?
Administration Assistant

What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I enjoy creating things! (T-shirts, Mugs, and Photography)

Who inspires you to be better?
My parents! (Bro. Ben & Mrs. Ermeda)

How many siblings do you have and where do you fall in the order?
Youngest of 3. Brothers- Justin & Sloan Chapman

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Israel- Bethlehem (Jesus Birth place), Nazareth (Jesus grew up), Galilee (Jesus began his ministry)

What do you like most about Lighthouse?
God’s presence

What is your favorite restaurant?
312 Pizza Company

How have you been blessed by Lighthouse?
I was given my Family! Bro. Ben & Mrs. Ermeda adopted me after I attended camp with my foster family- Julia Bowman.

What is the best advice you have ever received?
God’s Mercy is BIGGER than any of your mistakes! (Lamentations 3:22-23)

What three words or phrases come to mind when you think of Lighthouse?
Home, Blessed, & Love