Fall Edition....................................September 2016 Outer space The Kingdom The Movies Super Heroes The Old West Inside: -Summer Fun! -Messages from staff -Early Bird Registration
The Greater Story Celebrating 70 years at CCWNY This has been such a wonderful theme as we have been celebrating this significant milestone. Many times this summer I told our staff and campers that they are a part of the greater Camp Cherith story. Just as each person is special and significant to God, so they are special to us at Camp Cherith. It s amazing to see each summer how God works through this ministry. Nothing brought this home for me better than seeing the all the friends that attended our CILT graduation and 70th reunion weekend. On Friday night former cilt grads lined the path to light the way for the campers and class of 2016. It was a delight to see 6 of our campers graduate from the program (see page 4). On Saturday and Sunday the 70th anniversary reunion continued with hiking, crafts, games, a cookout and other camp activities. Saturday evening there was a campfire by the lake complete with songfest and testimonies. Hearing from that multi-generational group gathered there (spanning back from the 1950 &60 s) was so meaningful to me. As the current director I was so blessed to hear testimonies about how God has worked in the lives of these folks and how coming back to CCWNY was like coming home. I am reminded of God s faithfulness in the past, present and future. Psalm 89:1 says; I will sing of the LORD s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I pray that Camp Cherith of Western New York will continue to do this for many years to come! Rufous This summer, my dream came true: I was able to bring my 9 year-old for her first week at the camp that meant so much to me growing up. Sharing the people and place that I love deeply was exciting. She was able to be in her own cabin group while I worked in the kitchen and taught outdoor skills. We got to have fun climbing the oak tree together: I need to work out so I can keep up with her next time! I pray that God will continue to use Camp Cherith to grow our family personally and spiritually. Indigo (Christine Martin) Are you doing Morning Watch at home? You can sign up with Keys for Kids to receive a free daily e-mail devotional or get monthly booklets. www.cbhministries.org/home.php OR join the Truth Chasers Club free online Bible lessons with response go to: www.cefonline.com
Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a great year so far. Keep living for Jesus every single day. It is not always easy, but true freedom comes when we surrender ourselves to Him. Love, Barny. Always remember the joy of gutter Sundaes and Jesus! Bob Remember it s always ok to be That Girl, you ve been called to be different than the rest of the world! Pteri Remember to spend time in God's word. It helps you get to know God and is filled with the hope of God's promises :) Love you all! -Jay "Remember that God s work doesn't end when camp does! The bug bites may end, you may not see some friends for a year, but God is still there right by your side. '...be content with what you have, for God has said never will I leave you, never will I forsake you' Heb 13:5. Enjoy life away from camp and enjoy how God s work never stops. Love, Kori" "Just like we try new things at camp, don't be afraid to try new things at home!" Swift "Remember that God will always love you and you have no need to fear anything. Nixx Remember to take some time to soak in God s creation during the school year! See you soon! Cedar "All of creation is praising God with its majesty, and it makes me want to talk about science (even in the trees) because it shows just how cool our Creator is. Song
Campers in Leadership Training Congratulations 2016 Graduates CILT grads left to right:: Grace Elliot, Gabby Arrow, Stephanie Willow, Rachel Hazel, Max Nixx, Tessa Harper As we celebrated our 70th Anniversary it was very special to have 6 graduates join our multigenerational former graduates. CILT is a program that prepares campers to be leaders, both in and outside of camp. Many staff surrounded these campers as they journeyed through CILT, guiding them and helping them develop their gifts and skills. At the Friday night campfire on July 22, campers, staff, family, and former CILT graduates gathered to help them celebrate their completion of the program. We look forward to seeing the awesome path God has in store for each of them! A Message from ROO... Once upon a time, at a beautiful place named Camp Cherith, many children had a wonderful summer. Games were played, songs were song, the Border Explorer was hiked, and most importantly, people learned about Jesus... This is how our story of summer 2016 would begin. I hope you had a great summer and time at camp. I know I did! As I reflect on our summer and our summer theme The Greater Story, I feel so blessed to have been able to be a part of God's greater story at CCWNY this year. I hope you all do too. Whether you joined us in outer space, the kingdom, enjoying the movies, hearing from superheroes, or looking for gold in the old west, we hope you made many memories. Mostly, we hope you know you have a large piece in God's greater story... The story of God's Kingdom! I pray that you can all be "confident in this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6). We love you and hope you have a great year! Roo
Summer Theme song: Never Once By Matt Redman Standing on this mountaintop Looking just how far we've come Knowing that for every step You were with us New Nature Shelter and supplies We held our third annual 5K and Family Fun Day on September 3, 2016 in order to raise funds for the Nature program. This year, we are planning to relocate our nature collection from the back of the tuck building to a new shelter of it s own. This will give campers an even greater nature experience. We will be fundraising throughout the year. Kneeling on this battle ground Seeing just how much You've done Knowing every victory Was Your power in us Scars and struggles on the way But with joy our hearts can say Yes, our hearts can say Never once did we ever walk alone Never once did You leave us on our own Kneeling on this battle ground Seeing just how much You've done Knowing every victory Was Your power in us Our Second Annual 5k and Family day in 2015 raised funds for ARCHERY Scars and struggles on the way But with joy our hearts can say Yes, our hearts can say Never once did we ever walk alone Never once did You leave us on our own Every step we are breathing in Your grace Evermore we'll be breathing out Your praise Our First Annual 5k and Family day in 2014 raised funds for ADVENTURE TREE CLIMBING Thank you for your support! The Greater Story Theme Verse: Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it out to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
Activities Games and Free time! Friends Singing and campfires
Camp Cherith of WNY 9534 Short Tract Road Hunt, New York 14846 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID BUFFALO, N.Y. PERMIT NO. 3479 Camp Cherith is the camping ministry of Pioneer Clubs www.campcherithwny.org When: Saturday, September 24 at 5p.m. Where: Camp Cherith of WNY Reserve your spot now! Great food (catered dinner) fun and fellowship! Get your tickets ($20pp or $140/ table of 8) at www.campcherithwny.org Take a walk down memory lane as we see camp friends, listen to music, enjoy photos and a program! Casual/dress attire. Adventure Tree Climbing On Weekends this fall! September 17, 2016 or ask about another date Come to camp and climb as a family or with a group, if interested in setting up a time-contact Alicia Stradley at ccwnytree@gmail.com or (716)604-5815 to sign up! Hey Campers, Remember our border explorer challenge? Results are in! In honor of our 70th anniversary, Barny decided to donate 70 cents every time the Border Explorer trail was hiked this summer. We hiked it 363 times, and so he is donating $257 (rounding to the nearest 7). If you'd like to join him in donating, you can donate on our website! Campcherithwny.org