At summer camp it is impossible to not experience the transformative love of God. From first thing in the morning as we raise our voices in praise to the quiet devotion conversations in the cabin as the sun goes down, each day is filled and overflowing with the joy of the Lord. The growth at camp happens at every level. One child will grow emotionally, learning to navigate new friendships. Another will grow physically, being challenged by a ropes course. Another child will grow spiritually, learning that they are loved and forgiven for the first time. Campers, staff, parents, volunteers, …
Rev. Betty Angelini, Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, Pittsburgh Presbytery
Imagine your church filled with children and youth joyfully singing, laughing and sharing-not just during a week in the summer but throughout the year. Imagine youth and young adults sharing in the leadership responsibilities of such activities. These children, youth and young adults are from your church and from your community, eager to come and be in relationship with caring individuals who share the love of Jesus. This image and the vibrancy that comes with it can be more than just a dream. This vitality is happening in churches …
Going on retreat, a practice modeled by Jesus himself (Mark 6:45–46), has long been a cornerstone of Christian faith formation. A retreat provides an intentional time apart to experience a new awareness of the presence of God. It encourages an unhurried pace conducive to rest and relaxation, which allows one to return to daily life renewed for the high call of discipleship. Retreats are great for youth, families, and adult groups, as well as for organizations and sessions.
A good retreat is well organized. This retreat planner guide from Menucha Conference Center near Portland, Oregon can be adapted for …
Download this editable Word version of Presbyterian Women's first-quarter 2015 newsletter for PW leaders.
The PW quarterly newsletter highlights recent news from Presbyterian Women at the churchwide level. Find reports from PW groups about Together in Action Days, news about the 2015 Churchwide Gathering, information about upcoming celebrations, an order form for Birthday Offering materials, fliers and more. This issue is dated February–April 2015 and reflects news reported through January 31, 2015.
Note: This resource is also distributed as a print piece, mailed with enclosures. This download includes electronic copies of some of the inserts.
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This Word document version is the text-only version of the 2015 Tread Lightly for Lent daily calendar. (If you are looking for the nicely designed pdf version of the 2015 Tread Lightly for Lent calendar, with graphics and calendar layout, click here.) This daily calendar is a quick and easy way to stay mindful of all God's creation throughout the season of Lent. As we slow down, reflect, take on spiritual disciplines, and give up distractions during the season of Lent, what parts of God's creation call our attention, remind us of God, or invite us to become more deeply …
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