To Be a Hero: Living Like Jesus

To "Be a Hero" for God means recognizing a need, realizing that something can be done to address that need, and taking the risk to act. Each day campers will hear a story of a biblical hero who followed God in a brave and amazing way. God's heroes act in ways big and small as they welcome, befriend, and include others, as they give, rejoice, and share the good news. Campers and staff will learn that they can live like Jesus in simple ways, with everyday things as ordinary people. Campers will leave camp ready to use their couorage and faith to "Be a Hero" for God.

"Be a Hero" is the tenth title in the New Earth: Christian Resources for the Outdoors series. This curriculum is developed by New Earth Publishers, an ecumenical publishing partnership, in cooperation with the Committee on Outdoor Ministry of the National Council of Churches of Christ.

Campers will receive daily Bible studies during the morning by qualified sisters and brothers from our churches. Our Bible Study leaders have a range of personal faith experiences that will guide their preparation in presenting these studies to our campers.

The Rev. Jose Gonzalez (Retreat Chaplain) and Rev. Victor Aloyo, Jr. will provide studies for the counselors and staff throughout the week and serve as a resource for our Bible study leaders.

2010 promises to be Amazing!

Accion Presbiteriana is gearing up for yet another year of amazing experiences at the Presbyterian Center in Holmes, NY. From Saturday August 14-21, 2010 more than fifty campers, 12 counselors, administrators, kitchen staff and day care participants will enjoy the picturesque views provided by God. This year's theme is entitled: "Be a Hero for Jesus!"

The retreat is for children and youth ages 10-17. The cost will be $185.00 where campers will experience three meals a day, receive morning Bible studies, participate in organized group activities, involve themselves in creative evening worship venues, and basically have a great time for seven days and six nights.

Campers must complete an application with attached medical forms. These applications have been mailed to our Presbyterian churches in New York and New Jersey. We need to receive these applications and completed medical forms immediately to plan the program and order the appropriate amount of food.

Applications/medical forms need to be submitted to the churches and sent to Accion Presbiteriana with a church check for the total amount of campers coming from that church. For more information please contact:

Rev. Victor Aloyo, Jr.

Retreat Administrator

victor.aloyo@ptsem.edu

or

Ms. Carmen Rodriguez

Treasurer

cirodriguez2472@hotmail.com