Campfire Notes Penn-York Camp and Retreat Center Oct - 2017

Thanks to ALL for a Successful Benefit Auction! It was a busy day on September 2for our 36th Annual Benefit Auction. The day began with a 5K run & walk at 7:00 a.m. followed by a delicious Break-fast Buffet, prepared by our incredible kitchen staff. The Auction followed at 9 a.m., and a scrumptious Chicken Barbecue was available for lunch. The Alpine Center was bursting with an abundance of fantastic donations. Quilts, wood products, maple syrup, canned goods, and other treasures deco-rated the building. Our Women’s Auxiliary served at the food tables, full of Amish donuts, whoopie pies, special cheese, and pickled eggs. The Flea Market was full of activity for the entire day.

The generous hearts of the bidders and the abundant volunteers, who assembled to support the ministry of Penn-York Camp, made the day a memorable one. God’s goodness and provision are worthy of our praise! Addition-ally, we are thankful for the remarkable auctioneer, Tim Kaltenbach Sr. and Family, and the Auction Committee, under the capable leader-ship of Jay Janssen. It was a magnificent day!

2017 Summer Camp—Journey with Jesus Hello! Julie here, I just want to praise God for all the work that we saw Him do this summer at PYC. Reflecting back on the summer it is hard to explain what happens at camp other than that God uses camp for His glory. God’s will is done at camp. I saw God continually go before the staff and myself to provide for what we needed, with extra blessings too. I know that we see, hear, and are in a lot of hopelessness and brokenness in our valley; we sometimes wonder, “Is God working?” I want you to know that yes, God is active and present! He is moving and working. I saw it. I see it. I was a part of it this summer. He is near and is

at work: at PYC, in your town, in your home. He wants us to be a part of it. He invites us to love our neighbors. He invites us to invest ourselves in others. Love is a choice. He wants us to join in His work. Will we? Will we ask God to give us His heart? To love the people, He loves? Penn York is a special place where we see campers and staff come from different stages of life and find a haven. They come and listen to God's voice. We see people who find hope in their hopelessness. Freedom from their bondage. There was a camper who came to camp who had a heavy burden. When she talked with her counselor and with God she was finally freed of it. The staff around her saw an immediate change in her. Burdens can hold us down and captive, but she was finally able to start living freely like God wanted. There were multiple campers this summer who came to me excited and told me that they started a relationship with Jesus while they were at camp. There is nothing more encouraging to know! That is why we support Penn York. It’s exciting to be a part of reaching the lives of young people. We praise God and give Him all the glory for all the things we saw Him do this summer. Thanks so much for your part. We were so encouraged by your prayers supporting us!

Penn-York Camp Auction

Julie Brubaker Summer Program Director

Admission is Free! November 4th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Vendors Needed Please contact our office at 814-848-9811

Quilting Retreat with Mim and Amy Nov. 10—12

Register online at pennyork.com under events or call the office at 814-848-9811

Deer Hunters

Retreat November 26 – 29

Call 814-848-9811 for a

brochure Or visit pennyork.com for

more information

Upcoming PYC Events

Attention All Hunters! Save the Date for the annual Game Dinner.

November 25

Load your plate with a variety of wild game to taste. The an-nual Game Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. in the PYC Gym. The special speaker is Clint Pearsall, who will be speaking at 7:00 p.m. followed by door prizes at 8:00 p.m. Program by Ulysses Area Ministerium Funds raised go to Penn-York Camp

Memorial Weekend Family Camp

May 25-28

Waterslide, challenge course, hiking, canoeing, campfires, activities for

everyone. Free Ice Cream Social on Sunday

Register Online at Pennyork.com

Chicken BBQ May 26

1/4 chicken meal $5.00 1/2 chicken meal $8.00

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

July 1-6 Friendship 1 (8-10 yrs.) July 1-6 Explorer 1 (11-14 yrs.) July 5-6 Mini Camp (6-8 yrs.) July 2-6 Day Camp 1 (5-7 yrs.) July 8-13 Pioneer 1 (11-13 yrs.) July 8-13 Explorer 2 (13-18 yrs.) July 9-13 Day Camp 2 (8-10 yrs.) July 15-20 Teen Camp (14-18 yrs.) July 15-20 Teen Art Camp (14-18 yrs.)

July 22-27 Friendship 2 (8-10 yrs.) July 22-27 Explorer 3 (11-14 yrs. July23-27 Day Camp 3 (5-7 yrs.) July 29 -Aug. 3 Pioneer 2 (11-13 yrs.) July 29- Aug. 3 Middle School Art Camp (11-13 yrs.) July 29-Aug 3 Day camp 4 (8-10 yrs.)

PYC Members Meeting October 24 7:00 p.m.

In the Dining Hall

Family Snow Days Jan. 15& Feb. 19

FREE winter fun at Penn-York from 1-4 p.m.! Enjoy our twin tubing hills, cross-country skiing, build a snow-man or have a family snow ball competition. There will be a campfire to warm and relax by. Visit the Camp Store to purchase hot cocoa and other gift items. Grab a Summer Camp Brochure in the Alpine & regis-ter for Summer Camp to receive an early bird discount!

Valentine’s Banquet 2018

February 10th

Dinner and a Date

Valentine’s Banquet 2018

Feb. 10th

Dinner and A Date

Penn-York Camp Challenge Course offers pro-

grams to build group unity, promote trust and

group cooperation while increasing personal confi-

dence and pushing physical limits. The program is

run by Jed Gehman our Challenge Course Director.

The programs are designed for: Families, Clubs,

Sports Teams, Schools, Corporate Businesses, Lead-

ership Teams, Youth Groups, Organizations, Profes-

sional Agencies, Ministry Teams, YOU

Penn-York Camp Free Open House Sunday, May 20

2-5 p.m.

Swimming 2:00-4:00 Boating 2:30-3:30 Water Slide 3:30-4:30

Zipline 2:00-4:30 (10 years old & older)

All the above must have adult supervision Camp Store Open 2:30-4:30

Free hot dogs and drink 4:00-5:00 Register for Summer Camp & get a $10.00 discount. This is a great event for 1st time summer campers to check out

our Camp.

Penn-York Camp is in need of the following donations:

Gas kitchen stove (No wider than 30”)

Trim Saw for pruning trees All Items must be new or like new condition

Dehumidifiers

Air conditioners

Our challenge course has been very busy this fall. A special appreciation to all those facilitators that were able to help! God is Great!

Penn-York Camp can always use volunteers.

Please consider giving time to a ministry that has

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Camp Fire Notes

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The Latest Prayer Force Update Hello “But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Acts 6:4 Thank you for continuing to faithfully support camp thru prayer. As I look back over this past month I am amazed at the way God has answered our prayers. Answered Prayers:

The challenge course groups this past month went well. I had a good time with each group. Corning Area Bible Club had another good couple weeks with their campers. The Auction went very well under the leadership of Jay Janssen. I was a little worried because there

seemed to be less items than usual, and then there were noticeably less people who came out. But God is faithful, as always, and the income was about average. It was a great day.

Our office position has been filled by Crissie Koester. She has been working here now for about two weeks. We are extremely grateful to have her, and she is doing great.

Charis has been doing a very good job as our housekeeper. We are very blessed to have her here. Current Prayer Needs:

Please continue to pray for Kyrie Schrock. Her condition continues to worsen. She needs a miracle. Please contact Marlin directly with your questions concerning this prayer request.

Pray for Marlin and Cathy as they support Kyrie and run the camp. Pray for Crissie as she continues to train in our office and learn what all will be required of her. Pray for the “Headwaters Fire Conference.” This is a revival conference that is being headed up by

Wayne Lehman and Tim Demster. It will be happening on October 11-14th. Pray for many hearts to be changed, and for a revival in our area.

There are many maintenance issues to be taken care of and a lot of winterization that is coming up. Please pray for strength for the maintenance staff. Dennis, Sandy, and myself.

I have several Challenge Course Groups yet this year. Pray that they go well, and that I can find staff to help me. I have lost several of my reliable facilitators to new jobs.

Thank you for praying. Sincerely, Jed Gehman jed@pennyork.com

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