By Jocelyn Van Heest, Children’s Ministry Director
The last few years, Hope Church has supported a summer camp inviting children from the community to come together to learn about peace, practice peacemaking and conflict resolution, and to find ways to spread peace with our neighbors near and far. This year the camp, called “Explore a Path of Peace,” will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Holland June 22 to 26.
As this camp has developed, we have strived to include and encourage a diverse group of children. The camp is for children entering first through sixth grades, with opportunities for older children to become assistants. The program will be from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. at no cost to participants. The morning session includes music, games, and crafts, including making and walking a labyrinth, that will help us will help us be peacemakers and experience peace.
Optional afternoon sessions, for a small fee, including lunch and an adventure are still under consideration. Information will be available in the Gathering Area and sent to families. Interested in being part of this experience? Any questions? Contact Jocelyn Van Heest at jvanheest@hopechurchrca.org.
Campers and leaders had a wonderful camp last summer as we learned together how to make a difference in the world by making peaceful changes in our own lives and sharing those skills with others. Please save the date and invite your friends.