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St. Paul Journey | May 20, 2011
Outdoor joys growing at Camp Shalom
SUMMERTIME Sunday, May 29 Summer Sunday worship schedule begins: 8, 9:20 & 11 a.m. Sunday, June 5 Outdoor worship, 11 a.m. JuneFest, 12:15 p.m. Saturday, June 11 Faith Club, 9-10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 26 New members received, 11 a.m. July 9-13 Youth mission trip to Arkansas Sunday, July 31 Jazz Sunday, 9:20 & 11 a.m. ‘Nuts about Nets’ begins Sunday, Aug. 7 Hunger Relief Day Sunday, Aug. 14 New pastors’ first Sunday Blessing of the backpacks
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Growing is the springtime word to describe Camp Shalom, our partner ministry with youth and kids. New buildings are rising, new programs are taking root, and new wildlife is hatching at the outdoor center near Maquoketa, Iowa. A new shower house for the Village campers is under construction, replacing the original facility. Dan and Duane Iossi are laboring to get it ready in time for the summer season. Hans Schneckloth and John Schneckloth helped build a new Outpost cabin named Locust. With this addition, the new adventure-based Outpost II program is ready to grow. The summer season, which begins June 5, also includes a new minicamp session for older elementary youth. New residents have made their home at Camp Shalom. A nesting pair of bald eagles now live in a tree across the river from
the Charis House. The lookout clearing along the Maquoketa River is the perfect spot to peer into the nest. Camp personnel are eagerly awaiting the arrival of chicks. Summer registration is strong, according to Pastor Eric Elkin, camp director. Openings still exist for each age group. The heart and soul of this outdoor ministry is its staff: young people who bring their hearts for kids. Included in the summer staff are 10 grounded in St. Paul congregation: Rachel Evans Lindsay Lovaas Jenny Fyfe Zach Tomesch Kara Hartman Molly Wells Kristin Jorgensen April Wiess Annie Kuttler Brandon Yoder Founded by St. Paul and now operating independently, Camp Shalom serves kids who are entering grades 2-12. Discover more: www.CampShalomIA.org
Childcare provided on Sunday mornings Children are happily at home at St. Paul — in worship and in bright spaces lovingly designed for them. On Sunday mornings as needed, our childcare staff provides attentive and consistent care for families with infants and young children through preschool age. Teresa Whitbeck leads our childcare staff. Two nursery rooms, on the main level of the education wing, are thoughtfully equipped with small children in mind.
Look for the Kids’ Corner just off the Library Commons on the main level.
Help yourself to a silent pager, then relax into worship or learning. The pager will vibrate silently if you’re needed. Parents can slip between the Sanctuary and childcare area to bring a child into worship for the second half of the service (including the children’s message and communion), or to drop off a restless child. Children are always welcome in worship. Few things strengthen the faith journey for families with children like Christian worship. The sights and sounds, the togetherness with other worshipers, introduce even the smallest child to the joys of living with God. Joanna Roland, 326-3547 ext. 219, joanna@stpaulqc.org