Katie Ervin – Camp Volunteer/Cosmetologist

My name is Katie Ervin, I belong to New Home Missionary Baptist Church here in Smithville, Tennessee. I coordinate mission activities in my church. We have a passion for helping people and spreading Gods word!  For my career, I work as a cosmetologist in Mt. Juliet. I specialize in wedding updos and nails.
I enjoy crafting and baking on the weekends. Right now, I’m working on perfecting homemade pasta noodles and sourdough bread!

When and how did you first get involved with Lighthouse Christian Camp?
2019, our church helped clean cabins.

Where are you originally from?
Florida

What is your current involvement at Lighthouse?
Volunteer – in summer of 2023 I helped in the kitchen

What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a passion for homemaking.

Who inspires you to be better?
My husband

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Italy, the food and simpler living.

What do you like most about Lighthouse?
The dedication the volunteers/workers have towards their ministry.

How did you come to know Jesus?
When I was around 18, I realized I was a sinner, in need of a savior. That’s when I truly experienced the goodness of God moving through me.

How have you been blessed by Lighthouse?
Seeing everyone’s dedication to the ministry and spreading the gospel!

What is the best advice you have ever received?
Give your heart to God and He will show you through difficult times.

What three words or phrases come to mind when you think of Lighthouse?
Caring, dedication and trusting