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THE GIFTS OF CAMP
Trying to explain the impact of summer camp borders on overwhelming, as there are so many things that camp provides and there is no end to the ways people experience God at camp. I have been blessed enough to experience all three camps under Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio, and they have each had their own astonishing impacts on the person I am today.
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As a child, I camped at Lutheran Memorial Camp (LMC) several summers. Those weeks at LMC gave me a real sense of the magnitude of early mentorship and role models. I remember my cabin leaders being the sweetest young women I had ever met. I wanted nothing more than to become those cabin leaders from the upside-down messy bun that one wore to the passion for the Gospel and for camp that they all had.
During confirmation, I went to Camp Mowana for a week with other students from POP and took a rather roundabout way to find my lesson there. I am not the most graceful person; however, that week took my occasional clumsiness to an entirely new level. Over the course of the week, I managed to trip and fall every single day, usually on flat ground. This may not sound like a record to boast about, but I am proud to say that for every time I fell, I got right back up and went on my way. Falling can be painful and embarrassing, but through quick repetition I was able to learn to get back up and how to let others help me up.
These were both incredibly important lessons among many others, but my love of camp began at Camp Luther. Over the past 17 years of camping and working at Camp Luther, I have learned so much about family and something I still continue to see at camp, both the families we come from and the family we all share in Christ.
These are only a few of the lessons I have learned from participating in outdoor ministry. I would encourage any of you who are considering sending your children to camp or coming to family camp, to pray in discernment and reach out with questions about the experience. There are many people in the POP family who can share the gifts they have brought back from camp.
Blessings and Renewal,
Sarah Moore
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This summer, children from Prince of Peace are invited to spend an awesome week of summer at Camp Mowana in Mansfield, OH from Sunday, July 16 through Friday, July 21. We think that camp is so important that we send along caring adults from POP (Mary Ellen Helms, Sara Harris, and Pastor Lecia) to help with this independent step in your child’s life.
Save $200 by using the code POP200 – where Prince of Peace will chip in $100 from the 20/20 Vision Campaign and LOMO will give $100 towards new campers’ costs. When registering, choose which tier of pricing fits your family’s budget. There is always additional financial assistance available from Prince of Peace – just contact Mary Ellen or one of the pastors for more information.
Register and Learn more about camp online (www.lomocamps.org) or from one of our camp connectors. To sign up, go online and then click “register now” to get to their online registration form. If you have any issues registering, contact Mary Ellen Helms (MEHelms@popluther.org) or call LOMO at 1-800-431-5666.
If you’re interested in Family Camp at Camp Luther on Lake Erie, there are other Prince of Peace families camping week 2, 5, and 8! Contact Laura Moore for more information about Family Camp (lauramoore@fuse.net).
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BE PART OF THIS YEAR'S RESURRECTION PROJECT
SUPPORT FUTURE LEADERS
Place your donations (memo: HELP) in the weekly offering
This year, Prince of Peace is raising funds to provide a University scholarship through the Haitian Education & Leadership Program (HELP). The HELP program equips the brightest students in Haiti to be leaders within their communities. Supporting a HELP Scholar costs $9,000 a year. Through our efforts, we hope to raise enough support to provide at least a
one-year scholarship to a deserving student.
DONATE ITEMS FOR 115 HYGIENE KITS FOR JUNE VBS CAMP IN HAITI
Place in donation boxes in the Gathering Space coat area
Wash cloth 6 oz., toothpaste
Hand towel, toothbrush
Antibacterial soap bar, nail clippers
Wide tooth comb, deodorant
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HOLY LAND: UP CLOSE
This evening at 7:00 pm, Pastor Jonathan will lead a time of sharing and exploring the rich history of the Holy Land and the ongoing struggle for peace and reconciliation among its inhabitants with stories and images of his recent trip to Israel.
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This Sunday, drop off begins for the Rummage Sale! A few notes about donations:
1. Large Item Pick Up
Sunday, April 30
Do you have large items that you need help getting to church for the rummage sale? We will make arrangements to pick-up large items on Sunday afternoon at your home. Please have all items gathered in one area (garage if possible!) and we will have a crew of students and an adult load them into trucks and vans to carry them to church.
Contact Jeff McCrory at jeffreydeanmccrory@gmail.com or call / text him at (513)403-1227 to request a pick up (please request by Friday). We offer pick ups on the afternoon of Sunday, April 30.
2. Donation Guidelines
We really appreciate your donations! However, did you know that if we do not sell an item and St. Vincent DePaul will not accept it, we have to pay to dispose of large items that won’t fit in our dumpster? Please keep that in mind when considering donations.
We cannot take media centers, carpets, metal office furniture, mattresses, computer equipment (10 years and older), tvs (15 years and older), or upholstered furniture in poor condition (we will accept light wear and tear).
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