The annual Bloys Camp Meeting commenced on August 2, welcoming worshipers of all denominations for five days of worship and fellowship in the Davis Mountains of West Texas. Founded in 1890 by Rev. W.B. Bloys, the camp has grown from its humble beginnings, where 48 attendees slept in tents and wagons, to a significant event that now draws around 2,500 participants.
The Bloys Campmeeting Association, incorporated in 1902 by Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, and Presbyterian families, continues to uphold its tradition of gathering each August. Many attendees are fourth and fifth-generation participants, with some having attended for 60 or 70 consecutive years.
2024 Schedule of Events:
Daily Activities:
- Bible Study: 9:00 a.m.
- Worship Services: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
- Prayer Meetings: Women at 4:00 p.m. in the Tabernacle; Men at 5:00 p.m. under the Prayer Tree.
- Choir Rehearsals: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday; 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday.
- Youth Programs: 10:00-11:00 a.m. daily and 8:00 p.m. nightly in designated locations.
Special Events:
- Grounds Committee Meeting: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Merrill Camp.
- Memorial Service: Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
- Old Timer’s Recognition: Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
- Youth Service: Monday at 8:00 p.m. in the Tabernacle.
- Talent Show: Monday night in the Youth Nabertacle.
- Annual Business Meeting: Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Tabernacle.
Children and Youth Programs:
- Mommy & Me: 3-year-olds (10:10-10:50 a.m. at Means/Evans)
- 4 and 5-year-olds: Mabel Bloys
- Grades 1 and 2: Memorial Tabernacle
- Grades 3, 4, and 5: Medley/Mitchell
- Grades 6, 7, and 8: Chapel in the Rocks
- High School and College: Nabertacle
Speakers and Music:
- Presbyterian: Clint Regen
- Baptist: Deron Spoo
- Methodist: Carl Rohlfs
- Christian: Renee Hoke
- Music Coordinator & Organist: Amy Pummill Stewart
- Song Leader: Tim Yoder
- Pianist: Sallie Pummill Pollack
President’s Message: In a letter to members, President DA Harral emphasized the importance of the gathering, highlighting recent improvements, including a new caretaker’s house and expanded water storage capacity. “Every day is Sunday when you are attending Bloys,” Harral wrote, encouraging attendance and offering assistance at 432-290-1914.
The Bloys Camp Meeting remains a cherished tradition, bringing together families and individuals for a time of spiritual renewal and community bonding amidst the scenic backdrop of the Davis Mountains.
For more information, visit Bloys Camp Meeting.
