WORSHIP EXPLOSION: In Everything Give God Praise!

The Bible is full of powerful images of water: creating, dividing, destroying, and washing. Lake Westminster has been an amazing place where one can experience the tranquility and peace of an Amazing God who creates to bless! We wish to celebrate 34 years of ministry by praising God with you at this special place. Let's give thanks for all God's blessings we have received, are receiving, and will continue to claim!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

10:00 a.m.

The Lodge

Presbyterian Center in Holmes, NY

60 Denton Lake Road

Holmes, NY

Staff Orientation is a Key Component

The staff who will serve as counselors, study leaders, and kitchen staff will have their orientation on July 24th at the San Andres Presbyterian Church located on 351 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY from 12pm - 3pm and on July 31st at the Presbyterian Church of The Redeemer located on 435 Etna Street, Brooklyn, NY from 12pm - 3pm. The Retreat Planning Team is committed in providing a comprehensive overview of our Safety Plan and the Department of Health required camping guidelines. Jose R. Santos, our camp director will conduct the first gathering while Nick Aponte, our Assistant Director will organize the second gathering on July 31st.

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