By Berwyn Oltman
The 8th Annual Family Peace Camp in Atlantic Southeast District was
held at Ithiel Camp and Retreat Center in central Florida on Aug. 29-31.
The theme for the event, which was held just a few miles from Disney
World, was “Living in the Magic Kin-dom.”
Guest leader David Radcliff, director of the New Community Project,
helped the inter-generational group explore the kind of theme park Jesus
might have envisioned, filled with exciting rides toward justice,
simplicity, and love. The 35 youth and adult campers were challenged to
work for environmental sustainability and to witness for global justice
in a roller coaster world.
Worship leadership was provided by Karen Neff, Dawn Ziegler, Stephen
Horrell, and Jean Lersch. A session was led by story-teller/illustrator
Diana Jo Rosanno. Larry Bolinger, former missionary to Nigeria, spoke
about how the faith of the Christians is helping them face the violence
in their nation. Sue Smith reported about the “Ecumenical Advocacy Days”
in Washington, D.C.
Recreational activities were led by Mike Neff and Marcus Harden, both
on the camp staff. Eileen Callejas guided campers in crafting greeting
cards to be given to lonely residents of nursing homes. A variety show
on Saturday evening provided an opportunity for children, youth, and
adults to share their talents.
The Family Peace Camp was sponsored by Camp Ithiel and the Action for
Peace Team of the Atlantic Southeast District of the Church of the
Brethren. Merle Crouse, a member of that team, was the dean for the
camp.
-- This report was prepared by Berwyn Oltman.
Source: 9/9/2014 Newsline
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