You’re invited to an awesome celebration of United Methodist Camp/Retreat Ministry. “This Is Our Story” is a perfect theme for the final gathering of U.M. Camp/Retreat Leaders in this century! Encourage all of your staff and key volunteers to attend this premier training and spiritual renewal event sponsored on your behalf by the National Camp/Retreat Committee and General Board of Discipleship. Epworth-by-the-Sea ranks as one of the most beautiful settings ever to host us. And St. Simon’s Island places us in direct contact with our Wesleyan heritage, since John Wesley spent time here while living out his ministry.
	We are blessed to have outstanding plenary leaders to help us explore the heart of our ministry and encourage us to discern new opportunities for the future. Preaching Vance Ross, one of the denomination’s most dynamic preachers Heather Murray Elkins, gifted theologian and Academic Associate Dean of Drew University Theological School Bible Study & Life Implications Mariellen Sawada, engaging and passionate spiritual leader with a strong camp/retreat background Music and Worship M. Anne Burnette Hook, powerful practitioner of faith formation through worship and music, currently on staff at the General Board of Discipleship Keynote Presentations David Lowes Watson, well-known Wesleyan scholar, writer, and expert on covenant discipleship groups Nina Reeves, accomplished storyteller and top leader in our field Bishop Peter Weaver, vocal and personally involved advocate of the power of camps and retreats In addition to the unparalleled opportunity to learn informally from your peers across the country, there will be dozens of learning seminars and workshops, such as: The Role of Camping & Retreat Ministry for the Future Telling a Story Leading Mission & Visioning Sessions Finding, Training, & Supporting Volunteers Recreational Ministries for All Ages Creating Safe Environments R.A.G. on Your Job–Be a Success Adventure Programming Peace Camp Building Staff Morale Center Maintenance Dancing with Tree Computer Applications Strength for the Journey Food Service The Power of Humor Fundraising for Outdoor Ministries New Director Training Hearing God through the Word For your entertainment & renewal– The Quimby Family will introduce you to local black history through provocative indigenous music and storytelling. Curt Cloninger, the one-man theater, will move you to see and feel the good news of God in fresh and creative ways. A “Georgian Boil” will delight your tastebuds. Local Island History & Attractions will pique your interest. Registration/program fee: $160 Cost for lodging & meals: $111-$215/person for entire event, depending on the style of accommodations you choose. Watch for the descriptive brochure coming to you later this year. Contact Susan Hay or Kevin Witt at the NCRG99 Office: (615) 340-7134 or email: NCRG99@gbod.org, if your brochure fails to arrive or if you need other assistance. Come and invite your colleagues and friends in camp/retreat ministry! It is a powerful, renewing experience!
	Continue on pages .... 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 Archived Memo's .....Summer 1997 Published by the National Camp & Outdoor Retreat Committee & the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church P.O. Box 840, Nashville, TN 37202-0840 • Phone: (615) 340-7176 • Fax: (615) 340-7565