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March 2013 wpaumc.org
Catch the Spirit at Camp!
Each summer, a few thousand children and youth pack their gear and head for one of our three Western PA Conference camps---Camp Allegheny, Jumonville and Wesley Woods. They may be looking for fun or adventure, but they’ll find much more. Time spent at a Christian camp is transformational for many. They connect with Jesus. We are all called to pass our faith on to others. Sending a child to one of our camps is a wonderful way to get the process started or build on a foundation of spiritual development. Many congregations value our camping ministry so much that they go to great lengths to give children and youth an opportunity to experience camp. Some pay part or all of the cost for children in their church. They raise funds for camperships or help youth raise money to go. Other congregations go the extra mile and provide funds for children and youth in their community or partner with another church to help kids go to camp. Encourage your children, grandchildren or others you know to go to camp. The three camps offer a wide variety of programs for children and youth of all ages-– sports, arts, adventure, horse and pony, Mommy and Me, etc. You can check out what’s offered at each camp and register at wpaumc.org/camping. This year for the first time, campers register with the camp they want to attend, rather than through a central Conference Camping Office. Financial aid that formerly was available through the Camping Office will also be administered by the individual camps. “The decentralization makes it possible for campers’ families to deal with just one office from registration through the time spent at camp,” said Jessica Gamache, Conference camping coordinator. Jessica works with congregations on campership fundraising ideas. Contact her at [email protected] or 800-8863382, ext. 231 to learn about the Sister Church program, Clean Closets for Camp, or other ways to connect kids with camp.
---Jackie Campbell
Bible Study and Prayer
Join United Methodists throughout Western Pennsylvania in studying these Bible passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and praying for these congregations and leaders. March 4 - march 10, 2013 Fourth Sunday in Lent --purple One great Hour of sharing Read: Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Pray for: ✟ Haven Heights UMC, Pittsburgh Dist., Elizabeth G. Murphy, pastor ✟ Fredonia and Big Bend UMCs, Franklin Dist., John V. King, pastor ✟ Zion UMC, Butler Dist., Robert H. Wilson, pastor ✟ Edinboro UMC, Erie-Meadville Dist., Lisa A Grant, pastor ✟ Summit Chapel and Mineral Point UMCs, Johnstown Dist., John H. Weaver, pastor ✟ Greater Oil City UM Ministry, Franklin Dist., Bruce Davis, pastor; Thomas Phillips, associate
march 11 - March 17, 2013 Fifth Sunday in Lent --Purple Read: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8 Pray for: ✟ Homestead Park UMC, Pittsburgh Dist., Charles G. Jack, pastor ✟ Concord UMC, Butler Dist., Bradley K. Neel, pastor; Thomas M. Kennedy, associate ✟ Franklin Memorial and Wesley UMCs, Connellsville Dist., David D. Ealy, pastor ✟ Wattsburg and Phillipsville UMCs, Erie-Meadville Dist., Russell D. Hixson, pastor ✟ Nixon UMC, Bruce K. Merritt, pastor ✟ Hickory Square and Mt. Nebo UMCs, Connellsville Dist., Roy W. Butt, pastor
March 18 - march 24, 2013 Palm/Passion Sunday--red or purple Read: Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Pray for: ✟ Kittanning: First UMC, Indiana Dist., Allyn L. Ricketts, pastor ✟ Clarendon: Trinity and Tiona UMCs, Kane Dist., Martin P. Reynolds, pastor ✟ Coalport: First UMC, Johnstown Dist., Paul G. Fields, pastor ✟ Charter Oak UMC, Greensburg Dist., Christian Whitehead, pastor; Donna Gabler, associate ✟ Sewickley UMC, Pittsburgh Dist., Russell W. Shuluga, pastor ✟ Eldersville UMC, Washington Dist., James R. Sands, pastor
march 25 - March 31, 2013 easter sunday--white Read: Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, John 20:1-18 Pray for: ✟ Scottdale: Trinity UMC, Connellsville Dist., Stephen C . Moore, pastor ✟ Tarrs Charge, Greensburg Dist., Ralph A. Mostoller, pastor ✟ Dayton and Smicksburg UMCs, Indiana Dist., Dennis J . Howard, pastor ✟ Marienville and Greenwood UMCs, Kane Dist., Daniel G. Richter, pastor ✟ Glassport/Clairton First/Elrama UMCs, Washington Dist., Harold J . Dangel, Jr. ✟ Lottsville and Sugar Grove UMCs, Kane Dist., Robert M. Howles, pastor
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March 2013 wpaumc.org
Catch the Spirit at Camp!
Each summer, a few thousand children and youth pack their gear and head for one of our three Western PA Conference camps---Camp Allegheny, Jumonville and Wesley Woods. They may be looking for fun or adventure, but they’ll find much more. Time spent at a Christian camp is transformational for many. They connect with Jesus. We are all called to pass our faith on to others. Sending a child to one of our camps is a wonderful way to get the process started or build on a foundation of spiritual development. Many congregations value our camping ministry so much that they go to great lengths to give children and youth an opportunity to experience camp. Some pay part or all of the cost for children in their church. They raise funds for camperships or help youth raise money to go. Other congregations go the extra mile and provide funds for children and youth in their community or partner with another church to help kids go to camp. Encourage your children, grandchildren or others you know to go to camp. The three camps offer a wide variety of programs for children and youth of all ages-– sports, arts, adventure, horse and pony, Mommy and Me, etc. You can check out what’s offered at each camp and register at wpaumc.org/camping. This year for the first time, campers register with the camp they want to attend, rather than through a central Conference Camping Office. Financial aid that formerly was available through the Camping Office will also be administered by the individual camps. “The decentralization makes it possible for campers’ families to deal with just one office from registration through the time spent at camp,” said Jessica Gamache, Conference camping coordinator. Jessica works with congregations on campership fundraising ideas. Contact her at [email protected] or 800-8863382, ext. 231 to learn about the Sister Church program, Clean Closets for Camp, or other ways to connect kids with camp.
---Jackie Campbell
Bible Study and Prayer
Join United Methodists throughout Western Pennsylvania in studying these Bible passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and praying for these congregations and leaders. March 4 - march 10, 2013 Fourth Sunday in Lent --purple One great Hour of sharing Read: Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Pray for: ✟ Haven Heights UMC, Pittsburgh Dist., Elizabeth G. Murphy, pastor ✟ Fredonia and Big Bend UMCs, Franklin Dist., John V. King, pastor ✟ Zion UMC, Butler Dist., Robert H. Wilson, pastor ✟ Edinboro UMC, Erie-Meadville Dist., Lisa A Grant, pastor ✟ Summit Chapel and Mineral Point UMCs, Johnstown Dist., John H. Weaver, pastor ✟ Greater Oil City UM Ministry, Franklin Dist., Bruce Davis, pastor; Thomas Phillips, associate
march 11 - March 17, 2013 Fifth Sunday in Lent --Purple Read: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8 Pray for: ✟ Homestead Park UMC, Pittsburgh Dist., Charles G. Jack, pastor ✟ Concord UMC, Butler Dist., Bradley K. Neel, pastor; Thomas M. Kennedy, associate ✟ Franklin Memorial and Wesley UMCs, Connellsville Dist., David D. Ealy, pastor ✟ Wattsburg and Phillipsville UMCs, Erie-Meadville Dist., Russell D. Hixson, pastor ✟ Nixon UMC, Bruce K. Merritt, pastor ✟ Hickory Square and Mt. Nebo UMCs, Connellsville Dist., Roy W. Butt, pastor
March 18 - march 24, 2013 Palm/Passion Sunday--red or purple Read: Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Pray for: ✟ Kittanning: First UMC, Indiana Dist., Allyn L. Ricketts, pastor ✟ Clarendon: Trinity and Tiona UMCs, Kane Dist., Martin P. Reynolds, pastor ✟ Coalport: First UMC, Johnstown Dist., Paul G. Fields, pastor ✟ Charter Oak UMC, Greensburg Dist., Christian Whitehead, pastor; Donna Gabler, associate ✟ Sewickley UMC, Pittsburgh Dist., Russell W. Shuluga, pastor ✟ Eldersville UMC, Washington Dist., James R. Sands, pastor
march 25 - March 31, 2013 easter sunday--white Read: Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, John 20:1-18 Pray for: ✟ Scottdale: Trinity UMC, Connellsville Dist., Stephen C . Moore, pastor ✟ Tarrs Charge, Greensburg Dist., Ralph A. Mostoller, pastor ✟ Dayton and Smicksburg UMCs, Indiana Dist., Dennis J . Howard, pastor ✟ Marienville and Greenwood UMCs, Kane Dist., Daniel G. Richter, pastor ✟ Glassport/Clairton First/Elrama UMCs, Washington Dist., Harold J . Dangel, Jr. ✟ Lottsville and Sugar Grove UMCs, Kane Dist., Robert M. Howles, pastor
