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Campfires

Campfires can refer to two things: 1) actual campfires, or 2) a category of Program and Communications. Campfires (Communications) Campfires (Communications) are Bible-based devotions and meditations that can be shared anywhere, but are best around a campfire — or read or watched as if you were at a campfire. These themes, thoughts, and media are…

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Discipleship & Leadership Development

Discipleship & Leadership Development is life-on-life practice to grow believers to be like Jesus and to live advancing the Kingdom by their gifts, so young and old alike are fully empowered to serve Christ at Camp, in the city, and beyond. Discipleship & Leadership Development is one of Camp’s Initiatives: four major area of focus…

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Homecoming Festival

Homecoming Festival is an open invitation end-of-Summer celebration welcoming all Camp constituents. Details about the event are published on the Homecoming Page along with a form for registration. Related Blog Posts Related Threads Related threads are tagged Homecoming.

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Initiatives

Initiatives are major areas of focus derived from Camp Deerpark’s Mission and Values. Current Initiatives Prayer, Word & Worship Prayer, Word, & Worship are the center of Jesus-based practice and the root of vibrant Christian community and transformational living, creating experiences that flow from the Triune God’s presence which focus our work and launch us…

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Mercy Space

Mercy Space or «Mercy» is the first position on The Journey Map, though it is often «hidden» in that it’s something a person or group must do to create space for spiritual journey before others even arrive to walk together. Mercy Space is created in the hear and life of a disciple-maker before any disciple…

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Program

Program at Camp Deerpark refers to events, efforts, and Initiatives to develop people, build relationships, and advance the Mission in which Camp provides the structure and leadership solely or in partnership with others. This differs from Camp’s Hosting activities where we provide facilities and support services for others to carry out their programming. All Program-related…

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Stewardship

Stewardship is the acknowledgement and practice that everything belongs to God, and as his children in fellowship with Him and following the model of the Son, we are empowered to sustainably use all that is entrusted to us for the good of all He loves. Stewardship is one of Camp’s Initiatives: four major area of…

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The Journey Map

The Journey Map is an allegorical framework for Discipleship-Through-Mission that helps groups and individuals: The Three Lands Seven Positions The Map includes seven positions and two transition zones. The Land of Belonging The Land of Becoming The Land of Believing Versions The Minecraft Version: This version was created as a collaborative project by children and…

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Woodcutting

Woodcutting refers to a traditional Program where youth and adult Volunteer Groups cut, haul, split, and stack Firewood for heating purposes in the Fall and Winter. The target amount of wood is 40+ cords. Mercersburg Mennonite, Bowmansville Mennonite, and Conestoga Mennonite typically participate. Related Threads Related Threads use with Woodcutting tag.

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