which will be available later in September 2017.
GCED honored attendees for their years of volunteer service to General
Church Sunday schools, with special recognition going to Lyn Perry from San
Diego for her 41 years of teaching Sunday school.
In wrapping up one participant said, “I now have much more confidence
in initiating and giving energy to a teen Sunday school program.” Another
shared, “This helped give me ideas, focus and a sense of mission for our
Sunday school program.” Finally, “I am returning home with renewed vision
and encouragement.”
GCED welcomes questions and comments at [email protected].
family summer camps
Jacob’s Creek
The Jacob’s Creek Family Camp is celebrating its 25 th anniversary this year,
July 23-26 at the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center in Mt. Pleasant,
Pennsylvania, about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh. The theme of the camp is
“Behold, I make all things new.”
The program will include:
• Adult lectures and discussions
• A fully planned children’s program
• Morning and evening family worship
• Lots of recreation, including swimming, sports, hiking, campfire
singing and a talent show
Last year the camp hosted 180 people, with ages ranging from two weeks
to 89 years -- plus 50 between the ages of 14 and 24. One camper said, “This
camp is a little slice of heaven.” A college student said, “I’m definitely coming
back next year – and I’m bringing my mother!”
The Rev. Matthew Genzlinger, pastor of the Concord New Church in
Massachusetts, will be the Family Camp Pastor. Joining him on the pastoral
staff will be the Rev. Brett Buick, Kempton, Pennsylvania; the Rev. Brad
Heinrichs, pastor of the Caryndale New Church in Kitchener, Ontario,
Canada; and the Rev. Derrick Lumsden, pastor of the Sower’s Chapel in
Sarver, Pennsylvania.
Returning as camp directors are Blake and Paul Messman, and Jamie
and Julie Uber.
To learn more and for registration please visit the Jacob’s Creek Family
Website: www.jacobscreekcamp.alotspace.com or “friend” the camp at www.
facebook.com/JacobsCreekFamilyCamp. Inquiries may also be directed to Julie
Uber: [email protected] or 412-782-2710.
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