Summer Bible Camp Program
Offered At Brethren Retreat
Rick Miller, Executive Director of
the Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana
Lake, announced at a press conference
on April 19, that a new opportunity
will be available for LaGrange County
families, from financially stressed
households. These families will be able
to participate in the Brethren Retreat’s
summer Bible camp programs, called
“Camp Shipshewana,” free of charge.
Miller stated, “This is a direct
response to a newspaper article,
published back in December of 2011,
stating that LaGrange County has the
highest poverty rate of all Northeastern Indiana Counties.” The camp will
provide many family values such as:
exploring self-discovery, building lifelong relationships, creating precious
memories, guidance from positive role
models, leadership development opportunities, gaining self-esteem and spiritual growth. This program is called,
“Treasures in the Field.” The name was
derived from a verse in The Bible, Matthew 13:44, “The kingdom of heaven is
like treasure hidden in a field. Where a
man found it, he hid it again, and then
in his joy went a nd sold all he had and
bought that field.” Miller went on to
say, “We believe that as a valuable and
distinctive outdoor ministry, we can
help many LaGrange County families
escape a world of distractions.” A financially stressed household experiences
numerous obstacles for developing
healthy relationships. Therefore, the
Brethren Retreat invites any LaGrange
County resident, whose income level is
below $22,314 (based on a household
of four) to attend Camp Shipshewana
for free in 2012.
College-age staff will lead activities. Campers will be lead by the staff
in numerous camp-related activities,
to help the campers grow spiritually as
well as, develop friendships.
Miller went on to say, “We believe
that “Treasures in the Field” will meet
a need in LaGrange County as we
pursue our mission to foster healthy
relationships.” He concluded by saying, “I’m a life that is changed by the
impact of Camp Shipshewana.”
For further information, you may
contact The Brethren Retreat at 260768-4519 or by visiting www.campshipshewana.org.
2012 Relay for Life
of LaGrange County IN
June 23-24, 2012 • 9am – 9am
at Lakeland High School
Relay for Life is a life-changing event
that gives everyone in the LaGrange
County area a chance to celebrate
the lives of people who have battled
cancer, remember loved ones lost,
and fight back against the disease. It
provides funding to support programs
and research of the American Cancer
Society.
Event Schedule
If you want to join us or know a survivor, call
Suzanne for more information at 269-503-3810.
Would your business like to be a sponsor of the LaGrange County Relay for Life?
Contact Melanie for more information at 854-4349 or [email protected].
Celebrate - The Survivors Lap • Shortly after Opening Ceremony at 9am Saturday, June 23.
Remember - The Luminaria Ceremony • Approximately 10pm on Saturday, June 23.
Fight Back - The Fight Back Ceremony • Afternoon on Saturday, June 23.
Hope – The Closing Ceremony • 8am on Sunday, June 24.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser • New this year! Open to the public, Sunday 5:30-8am.
Each hour, we will have a different activity relating to our event theme for this year - Board Games.
We will have live bands, food, and plenty of entertainment to keep you motivated for the full 24 hours!
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