$19.99. It is a perfect Christmas gift.
living waters camp
The Living Waters Camp in Paisley, Ontario, Canada, in July was hailed in
its fifth year as “the best ever.” There were 83 attendees, including 17 new
participants, hailing from as far away as Kamloops, British Columbia, and
ranging from two months to 80-plus.
The theme was from Joshua 24:15: “As for me and my house, we will serve
the Lord.” The Rev. Brad Heinrichs said the focus was on “how we can pass
on a love for the truth of the Lord’s Word and for His Church to the next
generation.” As Naomi Reid reflected in New Church Canadian: “A thought
that occurred to me as I was enjoying seeing the children play and interact
with each other, wouldn’t it be wonderful if these children want to bring their
own families back when they are grown and married someday? Eventually this
camp could be bursting at the seams!”
Also serving the camp were the Revs. Jared Buss and Nathan Cole. Each
minister took turns leading worship, doctrinal classes and discussions.
Next year’s camp is set for July 5-8.
update on seniors residence in kempton
Kempton New Church Home, Inc., which is associated with, but independent
of, the Kempton New Church, is establishing a residential, independent-living
facility for senior members of the growing Kempton New Church congregation
and, following them, members of the New Church from other places as well.
The facility is being crafted within the walls of a re-purposed, fairly modern
elementary-school building. The design of the apartments and upgrades to the
building’s infrastructure are in process, and it is hoped a few of the units will
be ready by the end of 2018 for those who are waiting to live there.
Only a lack of funding stands in the way. If you are moved to help launch
this important use, feel free to contact Tom Kerr, president of Kempton New
Church Home, Inc., for details at [email protected], (610) 756-4376, or P.O.
Box 162, Kempton, PA 19529.
mars program
The Master’s of Arts in Religious Studies (MARS program) was instituted by
Bryn Athyn College in 1996 to provide advanced education for lay people in
New Church thought and scholarship. In its two decades it has graduated 40
students with more on the way.
For each student the program culminates in a thesis with a New Church
focus. This research is vital for the students and the Church. It is building a
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