Some Highlights from ‘Jeremiah Stones’ VBS

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More than 200 kids from kindergarten through 6th grade embarked on a 5-night archeological expedition at the Hershey Free Church from July 17 to 21. This post includes a photo gallery of highlights from their adventures.

Where Every Answer Is the Correct One

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The PLACE Questionnaire, which is used in Equip2Serve’s “Discover Your Purpose” workshops, can reveal why and how God uses vastly different people to do his work. Read this post by Audrie Z. Schaller to learn more.

Mortality, Eternity and Elephants

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The offering collected at Vacation Bible School will go toward purchasing medical supplies for the ministry of Dr. Jon and Melissa Eager in Tanzania. Recent events have given Jon reason to reflect on life and death as he provides medical services among the Sandawe people. Read this post to learn more.

Student Ministries Seeks Disciple Makers

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Pastor David is looking for men and women who feel called to enter into the lives of students and work intentionally to encourage and guide their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Pool Party for Home Away from Home

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China, Egypt, Russia, Japan, Georgia … these are a few of the nationalities represented at the Home Away from Home Pool Party on July 9. Adults and kids had a great time in the pool and playing group games. There was plenty of food for everyone, including some recipes from other countries. Click “Continue” to see a photo album.

‘Go Wild with Dad’ Caving Photo Gallery

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Thirty-seven dads, kids and teens explored the Carnegie Cave (also known as the “Blood and Guts” Trail) near Shippensburg on July 2. This photo gallery shows some highlights from their adventure.

Register Now for Camp Orchard Hill

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All 3rd- to 5th-graders are invited to come to Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas, Pa., for a week of incredible fun from July 24 to 30. To register, fill out the form in this post and then follow the link to the camp website to complete registration.

Single Impact 2011 Rafting & Cycling Retreat

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Single Impact’s annual camping retreat to Ohiopyle, Pa., in late June featured great teaching from Pastor Dave Hyatt combined with thrilling whitewater rafting, biking and hiking. This group of happy campers (above) confirms our annual gains in the survival rate!  

‘Go Wild with Dad’ Handgun Training Photo Gallery

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The first ‘Go Wild with Dad’ event of summer 2011 was Handgun Training at the Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association on June 18. About 40 dads, kids and teens learned to shoot various types of guns from qualified firearms instructors. This post includes a gallery of photos from the event.

‘Go Wild with Dad’ This Summer!

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Men, give Mom a morning off and take your kids or grandkids on half-day adventures in the great outdoors! The activities planned for the rest of the summer are listed in this post.