Capital Campaign
reaches $900,000.00
The capital campaign has reached 90% of the target of raising one
million dollars. This remarkable achievement has been made possible by
the grace of God and the generosity of individuals who are committed to
providing a camping experience for children and youth on Prince Edward
Island.
Like the apostle Paul, we must redouble our efforts to reach the goal
that has been set. Every dollar counts. Now is the opportunity for
every member of every congregation within PEI Presbytery to participate
in reaching the goal of redeveloping Camp Abby. Donations may be made
thorough your local church or made directly to the Capital Campaign,
Camp Abegweit C/O Voluntary Resource Centre, 81 Prince Street,
Charlottetown, PE., C1A 4R3.
Nine Camps Planned for the Summer 2008
PLAN TO BE AT CAMP ABEGWEIT IN 2008!
Celebrate God’s world with friends in a beautiful setting!
Staffing at Camp
Abegweit:
The great news is that Ken Sanderson and Ellen MacKinnon will be
returning to Camp Abby this summer as Director and Assistant Director.
Applications for positions of Coordinators and Counselors will be
received until Feb. 15. Application forms are available online at the
Camp web site or by contacting Krista Wood, P.O. Box 353, Kensington,
PE, C0B 1M0 or e-mail
kkjwood@pei.sympatico.ca.
New Lodge
Work on the new lodge is well underway. Pictures of the work are
available on the Camp web site. The Board plans to take possession of
the new building on June 1st. The dates for the official opening and
dedication have yet to be announced. The Lodge will be available next
fall and winter for meetings and conferences.
Annual Meeting
The Annual meeting for Camp Abegweit
will be held at Kensington United Church on Monday, Feb. 18, 7:00pm.
The Board is looking for new members. Carolyn Francis, Chair of the
Board would be pleased to receive nominations or applications to serve.
(
carolyn.francis@pei.sympatico.ca
or ph. 836-3296.
Congregations
are asked to receive a special offering on Camping Sunday to assist the
Camp with operational expenses. Craft supplies, food, sports equipment,
and curriculum supplies need to be purchased in order to get the camp
up and running. The Camp appreciates the manner in which congregations
have helped out in years past. Ideas for the Camping Sunday Service are
available on the United Church of Canada web site.
Camp Bursaries
The Board would like to develop a
fund for children in need to be able to attend camp. If you or
your church would be interested in
sponsoring a child to attend camp, please contact the Chair of the
Board, Carolyn Francis.
(Editor: Bob Lockhart; bob@spectrumsolutions.com)