Jesus often went away -- to the wilderness, the mountain top, the garden -- to pray. We also seek renewal with the Holy through camping and retreats.
Teens are invited to Winnebago Presbytery’s Youth Camp, Oct 29th – Nov 1st Invite a friend and join us for a great camping trip to Rosholt!
WHAT: Camping for All the Saints! Games, fun, friends, food, faith, music with Hans Peterson and All Hallows Eve (Halloween)!
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 29th (after dinner) -- Saturday afternoon, Nov 1st
WHO: This event is for all youth ages 6th through 12th grade.
HOW MUCH:The cost will be $50.
- Bond on the ride over! Plan to leave Shawano on Wednesday after school.
- Spend three nights at the Lion's Camp in Rosholt, WI (near Stevens Point). Play and worship together.
- Participate in a Mission Project, ropes course, hiking…as a group.
- Bring your instruments and jam with special musical guest: Hans Peterson of Dakota Road Music.
Registration forms will be available from the Winnebago Presbytery office
Contact Pastor Susan for details.
Young people, kindergarten through high school, can head to some great camps this summer. Through Winnebago Presbytery, we participate in camping programs through Pilgrim Center and Moon Beach Camps. Contact the our program director, Nancy Siewert, or church office for registration or scholarship information.
Our Women's Retreat promises to be a great weekend of creativity and spirituality with painter and pastor, Rev. Tricia Matthew. We will gather Friday evening through Saturday afternoon at Imago Dei Camp on Cloverleaf Lakes, September 26-27, 2008. Invite your mom, daughter, friend, neighbor and join us for a fabulous retreat!
Synod School 2008 - Coloring Outside the Lines
Date: July 27 - August 1, 2008
Location: Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa
Theme: Coloring Outside the Lines
Synod School 2008 is about, “Coloring Outside the Lines,” a look at how the church might move beyond timidity and try new things. Scott Nesbitt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, Iowa, will be this year's convocation speaker. A Bible study and theology teacher at Synod School, the Rev. Nesbitt holds a doctorate in historical theology. Nesbitt will “challenge us to become like little children who can paint a picture with bold colors and call it beautiful even though almost every boundary has been completely disregarded,” according to promotional materials.
The week-long event is described in this year's brochure as “a special learning and personal enrichment experience for all ages.” The brochure notes, “The week is designed for laity and clergy, individuals and families. Classes and activities are available for adults, youth and children – some separately, some are intergenerational – to stretch the mind and nurture the soul.”
As one individual noted after last summer’s Synod School, “I didn’t know Presbyterians could gather together and have fun.” Another described Synod School as “an unexpected spiritual awakening – wow!”
In July 2007, Synod School drew 618 participants – a record number.
You can find the brochure for Synod School 2008 by clicking here.
