As we come to the end of our fifth week of camp, I still find myself amazed at the level of excitement our staff has for each group of young people who enter our gates for a week of fun, fellowship and worship! I have watched children say goodbye to parents as they faced their FIRST night away from family and friends. I have observed other children and youth who are returning for their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of camp! Camp is a powerful time in the life of any young person, including our counselors. Camp is an opportunity for Christian community to be lived out with new relationships formed - with peers, couneslors and God, their creator.
I have been blessed to spend this summer on staff as the Summer Assistant Director and look forward to our remaining weeks of welcoming children into the arms of a loving, creative and dynamic staff in GOD'S SANCTUARY!!!!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
FW: Hey Y'all...
Hey, y'all,
I wanted to share with you all a fantastic camp opportunity that my children are really looking forward to this summer. Katherine and Michael are attending Camp Cherokee which is the Cherokee Presbytery of Northwest Georgia's Summer Camp retreat facility. (You don’t have to be Presbyterian to attend.) It is a 5 night 6 day sleep away camp and the retreat center is located on 100 acres on the shores of Lake Alatoona.
Katherine went last year and Michael is attending this year for the first time. He saw how much fun Kat had and can't wait to go. Its like youth group/vbs all week long!! I wanted to tell all of y'all about it, because although they will see some of their church friends, they would love for their school friends to know about this, too.
Read the description below and check out the website. Ask me any questions about it and I'll be happy to talk to you. Kat and Michael are registered for Discovery the week of July 6-11.
If enough people are interested, the director, Kelly Howington can come to my house to hold an information meeting which promises to be an amazing time.
Talk to you soon.
Nancy Mangiante
“Cherokee Retreat Center and all of it's staff seek to create opportunities for Christian growth while living in a caring, safe, fun Christian community and environment. With God's guidance, we seek to play a positive role in nurturing children, youth and adult's faith in Jesus Christ, through creative Bible study, worship, interacting with creation, encouraging self-awareness and sensitivity towards others.”
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Hey Y'all...
Hey, y'all,
I wanted to share with you all a fantastic camp opportunity that my children are really looking forward to this summer. Katherine and Michael are attending Camp Cherokee which is the Cherokee Presbytery of Northwest Georgia's Summer Camp retreat facility. (You don’t have to be Presbyterian to attend.) It is a 5 night 6 day sleep away camp and the retreat center is located on 100 acres on the shores of Lake Alatoona.
Katherine went last year and Michael is attending this year for the first time. He saw how much fun Kat had and can't wait to go. Its like youth group/vbs all week long!! I wanted to tell all of y'all about it, because although they will see some of their church friends, they would love for their school friends to know about this, too.
Read the description below and check out the website. Ask me any questions about it and I'll be happy to talk to you. Kat and Michael are registered for Discovery the week of July 6-11.
If enough people are interested, the director, Kelly Howington can come to my house to hold an information meeting which promises to be an amazing time.
Talk to you soon.
Nancy Mangiante
“Cherokee Retreat Center and all of it's staff seek to create opportunities for Christian growth while living in a caring, safe, fun Christian community and environment. With God's guidance, we seek to play a positive role in nurturing children, youth and adult's faith in Jesus Christ, through creative Bible study, worship, interacting with creation, encouraging self-awareness and sensitivity towards others.”
Summer Is Just Around The Corner!
the summer program at Cherokee Retreat Center, but summer planning and
preparation are well underway for this summer's program. Brochures and
registration forms are currently being disbursed among the congregations of
Cherokee Presbytery, and with them Cherokee Retreat Center is sending out a
plea for help. As is tradition, volunteers play a vital role in the life of
the camp. Both adult volunteers and Counselors In Training are needed to
help fulfill the mission of Camp Cherokee. We are especially looking for
anyone with skills in such areas as craft making, outdoor living, games
leadership, singing and silliness! If you or someone you know are willing
to serve in this unique and memorable mission opportunity, please contact
the Cherokee Presbytery office as soon as possible. Please contact Kelly
Howington, Cherokee Retreat Center/Summer Camp Director either by phone:
(770) 386-6280 or by email at HYPERLINK
"mailto:cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net"cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net.
Remember, this year you can register online at HYPERLINK
"http://www.cherokeeretretcenter.com/"www.cherokeeretretcenter.com so
register today!
Shalom,
Kelly Howington
Director- Cherokee Retreat Center/Camp Cherokee
HYPERLINK
"http://www.cherokeeretreatcenter.com/"www.cherokeeretreatcenter.com
HYPERLINK
"mailto:cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net"cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net
Cell: 770-608-3564
Presbytery: 770-382-6280
Fax: 770-382-7804
"...each is given a bag of tools, a shapeless mass a book of rules, and each
must make, ere life is flown, a stumbling block.....or stepping stone..."
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Monday, May 05, 2008
Challenge Camp & Sr. High Connection
come out and take part in Camp Cherokee's awesome games, hiking, boating,
swimming, Bible Study, nature study, crafts, singing and fun! Nurture your
creative spirit! Take time to play! Strengthen your relationships with
others and with God in this spirit- filled week that just might change your
life! And if you are more of an adrenaline junkie, we've planned a special
outdoor experience for those who are ready for a challenge! Past Challenge
Camps have included such activities as horseback riding, whitewater rafting,
and breathtaking hikes in the wilderness. While this week begins and ends at
Cherokee Retreat Center, every day in between is full of exciting fun, great
fellowship, tent camping and outdoor cooking. Join us this summer for an
all-new line up of Challenge/Wilderness experiences that will not only get
your adrenaline pumping, but also serve as an unforgettable reminder of the
beauty and power of God's creation. While these sessions are just around the
corner, there is still room for your budding adult. For more information on
these life changing sessions, please contact the Cherokee Retreat Center
Director, Kelly Howington at the Cherokee Presbytery office: (770) 382-6280
or by email at HYPERLINK
"mailto:cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net"cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net.
Remember you can also register online today and save your child's spot
immediately at HYPERLINK
"http://www.cherokeeretreatcenter.com/"www.cherokeeretreatcenter.com !
Shalom,
Kelly Howington
Director- Cherokee Retreat Center/Camp Cherokee
HYPERLINK
"http://www.cherokeeretreatcenter.com/"www.cherokeeretreatcenter.com
HYPERLINK
"mailto:cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net"cherokeeretreat@bellsouth.net
Cell: 770-608-3564
Presbytery: 770-382-6280
Fax: 770-382-7804
"...each is given a bag of tools, a shapeless mass a book of rules, and each
must make, ere life is flown, a stumbling block.....or stepping stone..."
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Sunday, May 04, 2008
Summer Camp
Cherokee Retreat Center is in the midst of a wonderful transformation and I am grateful for all who are helping with that transformation. I have always had a love for Cherokee Retreat Center and camp ministry and hope the excitement continues to bring people and churches to the center to see what we are about.
Summer camp is just around the corner and we hope everyone will continue to encourage as many young people as possible to sign up for a session or two. I am excited to be a part of the Culture Camp session that will be June 4-7th and is for children who are internationally adopted. This is our 8th summer to partner with Cherokee Retreat Center for this amazing camp and we are always looking for more camp registrations. We are also in partnership with Holt International, Lutheran Services of Georgia, and Families First - all leaders in the field of international adoption.
Come join us!!
Cheryl
Summer camp is just around the corner and we hope everyone will continue to encourage as many young people as possible to sign up for a session or two. I am excited to be a part of the Culture Camp session that will be June 4-7th and is for children who are internationally adopted. This is our 8th summer to partner with Cherokee Retreat Center for this amazing camp and we are always looking for more camp registrations. We are also in partnership with Holt International, Lutheran Services of Georgia, and Families First - all leaders in the field of international adoption.
Come join us!!
Cheryl
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
AMAZING PHOTOS!
Kelly,
AMAZING PHOTOS!! I can't even believe it is the same place, you must be so pleased. What an answer to prayer! Looking forward to our work weekend out there!
Lisa Marie - Haygood - Sixes Road PCUSA
FW: What a difference a week makes...
Hey Kelly,
What a wonderful newsletter! Just wanted you to send Jessica Gamble a
note that Westminster certainly was affected by the fruits of her labors and
that she should certainly feel satisfied. (She wrote if she affected one
person she would be truly satisfied) Tell her that has certainly been
accomplished. We enjoyed the retreat at Camp Cherokee so much this past
weekend. The Lodge was beautiful! And the weather was perfect! Thanks for
working us in. Anita, Joe, Brad Barris, and myself inspected the cabins
before we left on Saturday and I hope Joe will let you know that we would
like to adopt the Red Cabin (if you are looking at the pavillion, it is the
first cabin on the right.) Joe is in charge of this so I'll let him tell
you. Tee Hee. Thanks again for your hospitality. Camp Cherokee is such a
wonderful blessing to our Presbytery. Thank you for your hard work!
What a wonderful newsletter! Just wanted you to send Jessica Gamble a
note that Westminster certainly was affected by the fruits of her labors and
that she should certainly feel satisfied. (She wrote if she affected one
person she would be truly satisfied) Tell her that has certainly been
accomplished. We enjoyed the retreat at Camp Cherokee so much this past
weekend. The Lodge was beautiful! And the weather was perfect! Thanks for
working us in. Anita, Joe, Brad Barris, and myself inspected the cabins
before we left on Saturday and I hope Joe will let you know that we would
like to adopt the Red Cabin (if you are looking at the pavillion, it is the
first cabin on the right.) Joe is in charge of this so I'll let him tell
you. Tee Hee. Thanks again for your hospitality. Camp Cherokee is such a
wonderful blessing to our Presbytery. Thank you for your hard work!
Susan Henley - Westminster PCUSA
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7:26 AM
FPC Cartersville Kudos
Hey Kelly,
Thanks so much for all you & Andy did to help us with our weekend retreat! Everyone had a fantastic time, and didn't want to go home! The new families especially loved seeing the camp are excited about returning. I'm sure you will be hearing from Sherylann's homeschool group, she is especially excited about bringing her son, Cavett, and his friends to do some hiking there.
Thanks again!
Ellen Sanders - FPC Cartersville
If We Affect One Person...
As I headed up to Cherokee Retreat Center, I was ready to spread Christ’s light. We had a lot to get done. We gave a woderful place a renewel. I will always hold Cherokee close to my heart, because I know our work will effect hundreds of kids coming for a wonderful time at camp. I cannot wait to see the effect of all our hard work. If we affect one person, I will be truly sastisfied.
-thanks, Jessica Gamble
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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Shalom,
Kelly Howington
Director- Cherokee Retreat Center/Camp Cherokee
Cell: 770-608-3564
Presbytery: 770-382-6280
Fax: 770-382-7804
"...each is given a bag of tools, a shapeless mass a book of rules, and each must make, ere life is flown, a stumbling block.....or stepping stone..."
Monday, April 14, 2008
Mission Field CRC
I am now totally exhausted, but at the same time in awe and inspired. Last week, FPC Marietta chose to change their mission trip destination from New Orleans to Cherokee Retreat Center. While talking to Dan Valentine and Debbie Peterson about the details, it was as if I were in a dream world. For over three years I have been working hard to get the ministry at Cherokee Retreat Center in the lime light of Cherokee Presbytery and in the last few weeks it seems that finally all our hard work has begun to pay off. Marietta came out and did some fantastic work, Sixes road is planning on coming out to revamp the challenge course, PW recently gathered and gave a heap of decor items, Westminster is planning to adopt a cabin....the list goes on. It would seem that our churches are waking up to the fact that this ministry simply cannot work without the body of faith's participation and sense of ownership.
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