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A letter from our Pastor-in-charge
Rev. Brad Heinrichs
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Jacob's Creek Camp is held at Laurelville Mennonite Church
Camp in the mountains of western Pennsylvania about fifty miles
south-east of Pittsburgh. The stream which runs through it is called
Jacob's Creek.
The spirit and general program
at Jacob's Creek provides a camp for all ages combining a
family vacation with an emphasis on the doctrines of the New Church.
This
year's theme:
Prayer
"Regarded in itself, prayer is talking to God..." AC 2535
"Lord, teach us to pray." Luke 11:1
About the Program:
- Our emphasis during the structured program is on doctrinal
instruction and reflection.
- Our program includes adult lectures and discussions, and a
fully planned children's program.
- Youth are grouped by age, and their program runs
concurrently with the adult program. Sessions include discussions
centered around stories from the Word, projects, and other activities.
We also provide pre-school and nursery programs.
- We have family worship two times a day, morning and evening.
- There is ample unscheduled time in the afternoons to allow
for swimming, sports, games, hiking, spontaneous group discussions,
etc. There are evening programs for everyone. In the past this
included: campfire singing, relay races, a talent show, an ice cream
social, and even a live band.
- There is an opportunity to partake of the Holy Supper on
Friday evening.
Facilities
The Laurelville Church Center
offers a variety of housing options with sizable
and comfortable rooms. Recreation facilities include a pool, a baseball
diamond, courts for tennis, volleyball, and basketball, hiking trails,
and a new recreation hall for rainy days. Meals are provided by the
Laurelville staff. The camp has beautiful indoor and outdoor worship
facilities.
Adult
presentations offered twice
The morning sessions will be offered twice so that those assisting with
the children's program will be able to participate. The
same presentation will be given once earlier and again
later in the morning, thus freeing up volunteers needed to continue the
quality of our children's and teens' programs.
Some
Things to Consider:
- Reduced rates are available this year. We are hoping
to make Jacob's Creek Camp available to a wider circle of
families. See the registration materials for more
informationi.
- All rooms in the Guesthouse and Solarhouse are
modern and air-conditioned with private baths. Extra mattresses can be
added to rooms
to accommodate larger families.
- Rooms will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
- Parents must accept responsibility for all children under
their care.
- Because of limited staffing, all parents will be asked to
help with a
portion of the children's activities.
- Special dietary needs can be met in most cases. Calling
Laurelville camp directly with your questions works best. Blake
Messman will also be happy to help with concerns.
- Special health concerns (i.e. allergies) should be noted
when registering.
- If you would like another family to receive a brochure,
please call or email Jamie or Julie Uber at 412-782-2710 or
[email protected]
- Since this is a family camp, alcohol is prohibited. This is
also the Laurel Church Center's policy.
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