Pittsburgh District Church of the Nazarene

FAMILY CAMP 2012

The following poem was written anonymously and left on the bulletin board in the tabernacle during the 2009 Family Camp:

     Memories of Mt. Chestnut Camp

On these grounds, I first heard His voice
speak to me and call me to Himself
And I was sanctified.
(In the Grove)

On these grounds, I first knew the difference
He makes in my soul
And I knew His peace.
(In Dorm 2)

On these grounds, I first received a scripture
promise from God
And His Word was personally relevant.
(In the Shower House)

On these grounds, I first learned to trust Him
with personal concerns
And realized Jesus was--is--the answer.
(On the road by the dorms)

On these grounds, I first learned to respond to
the enemy with thanksgiving to God
And knew the faithfulness of His forgiveness.
(Under the green tent)

On these grounds, I first ventured out of my
safe little box
And discovered His adventure.
(Walking the east entrance road)

On these grounds, I first chose to serve God
without emotional motivation
And began to learn that love is a choice.
(In the pavilion)
--Anonymous

Join us at the Mt. Chestnut Nazarene Retreat and Conference Center for the 2012 Family Camp on July 29-August 5. The Center is located at 177 North Road, Butler, PA (Mt. Chestnut Village, US 422, near Morraine State Park and Lake Arthur).

Family Camp is a week-long event with guest preachers, special music, and age-appropriate services and activities for teens and children each morning and evening. In the afternoons, spend time with your family by relaxing in the Grove, playing basketball in the gym, swimming in the pool, and playing on the playground. In addition, there are many area attractions such as golf, Lake Arthur, Morraine State Park, and Living Treasures Zoo. 

Come for a day or come for the entire time. A variety of lodging is available, including motel-like dorm rooms to RV lots. Reservations are usually taken after January 1, but please call the Pittsburgh District Office (724-287-5867) for details. FOOD....Food is important! And you can eat to your heart's content at the Dining Hall Buffet (all meals).

For 2012, our guest preachers are Dr. Harold Graves, President of Nazarene Bible College(Sunday through Wednesday) and Rev. Gene Wells, DS of the Kentucky District (Thursday through Sunday). Our special music will be by Vance and Jeannie Sharp. Our Bible Teacher is to be determined.
         
    

 
        

   

Tentative Sunday Schedule:
Bible Teaching -- 9:30am
Worship -- 10:45am; 3pm; 6:30pm
*Children Services during most worship times

Tentative Weekday Schedule:
Early Prayer -- 7:30am
Bible Teaching -- 9am
Teen Services -- 11am
Worship -- 11am, 7pm
*Children Services during most worship times

[Nursery for infants through 3 years old will open 15 minutes prior to each service]

2012 Children's Services

Children Services are available for both pre-schoolers and elementary age children. Children's Director, Sharon Hunt, invites all the children who are on the grounds and those who drive in with their families to be part of this fun-filled, Christ-centered ministry.

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Tentative Special Events during Family Camp 2012 include:

Sunday, July 29     


Monday, July 30

Tuesday, July 31
     Corn Roast -- following evening service (Free, sponsored by Mt. Chestnut Retreat Center)

Wednesday, August 1
     NewStart/ReStart Presentation -- 7pm

Thursday, August 2 (Youth Night)
     Teens Share in Evening Service -- 7pm

Friday, August 3 (Children's Night)
Adult vs. Youth Softball Game -- 1pm (tentative)
Children participate in Evening Service -- 7pm
     
Saturday, August 4
     Annual Motorcycle Run -- 1pm (tentative)

Sunday, August 5
     Recognition of Locally Licensed Ministers - 6:30pm
     Closing Services

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ATTENTION WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS: In the future, all workers and volunteers must submit a Child Abuse Clearance Report and a Criminal Record Check Report. The cost to you is $10 each. Please download both forms, complete them and submit them to the appropriate authority with your payment. When you receive your reports, please send a copy of each to the Pittsburgh District Church of the Nazarene, 177 North Road, Butler, PA 16001. These reports will be kept in a confidential file available to the District superintendent, District NMI president, District SDMI chair, District NYI president, Mt. Chestnut Nazarene Center executive director and the District Family Camp director--all of whom have responsibility for staffing district events.

FORMS:
CY113 - PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE Form (PDF File)
SP4-164 CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK Form (PDF File)

For information on renting rooms or RV lots, please call the Pittsburgh District office at 724-287-5867.
To view or download the 2012 RV Park Rules and Costs, click the following: 2010 RV Park Rules and Rates (unchanged from last year)

Family Camp Guidelines are available by clicking the following link: Family Camp Guidelines.

To Download a Schedule Grid of Events for Family Camp, click the following link: (Available approximately two weeks prior to Family Camp)