HAPPENINGS

AT THE

SONSHINE PLACE

CELEBRATING

75 YEARS- 1933 TO 2008

Volume 3                                                                                                                          February, 2008

This is an outreach of the Outdoor Ministry Commission to help all the churches in Penn Central Conference become knowledgeable about our camp ministry .It will be published monthly and distributed to all the churches in this format making it easier for the churches to include it in their Sunday bulletin.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT CAMP

FEBRUARY TO MAY

MEN'S RETREAT

MEN BUILDING FAITH WEEKEND

FEBRUARY 29 to MARCH 2

Utilizing materials from the Fellowship of Carpenters -Apprentices Manuel, "Rules of the Trade, " will work together to construct lives faithful to the design of the Master Carpenter, Jesus Christ. Fellowship of Carpenters is an exciting men's program that invites men to look over their world, seek the guidance of scripture, benefit from the experience of others, and build Christian vocation in the very structure of their day to day living.

The retreat is open to men of every age. Rev. David J. Holden, the UCC's Minister to Men, will be the leader and encourages participants to invite a friend, "Many hands make light work!"

To help Hartman Center to be good stewards of our resources, please give a two week notice for our Food Manager, Linda Karschner to secure the best prices for your meals.

WHEN: Friday evening, with registration at 7:30 until after lunch on Sunday.

WHERE: The Hartman Center, 5725 Old U. S. Highway 322 Milroy, PA

COST: $65 .00, includes food, lodging, program.

For more information, contact Hartman Center at 7176672431

REGISTRATION AND FEE DUE NOW.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

MARCH 7 TO. MARCH 9

Pastors with their Confirmation classes come to Hartman Center for a retreat to learn more about their faith and how the UCC denomination is structured. It begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday after a worship service. Reservations should be made by February 18.

EARTH MY WORKSHOP

APRIL 23

Since Earth Day is actually April 22 but that is Primary Election Day, Hartman Center will celebrate it on the next day. Mark your calendars now! Harold Karschner is preparing the program which will be from 10 to 2. The cost will be $20 and lunch will be provided. Registration should be made by April 9. A complete agenda will be published in March.

SPRING WORK WEEKEND

APRIL 24 TO 27

Another date to remember in April is the Spring Work Weekend. Harold Karschner has many projects lined up. All the helpers will be kept busy. Registration for this event should be no later than April 10. This will give Harold an opportunity to have all the equipment need

SPRING FLING OPEN HOUSE

MAY 3-10:00am TO 2pm

Guided tours of the facilities. Delicious lunch served in our dining hall. If you've never been to camp, now is your chance to see what you've been missing. If you are a Hartman Center camping veteran, bring some friends so they can see why you love it so much! Same day registration incentives will be offered! Check out the website for registration information and camp schedule. Hope to see you there!

INFORMA TION FOR EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE HARTMAN CENTER WEB SITE.

 It is accessible at www.pccucc.org  and click on Hartman Center from the left side index.

ADVOCATES FOR HARTMAN CENTER

A letter has been sent to all churches through their pastors with the hope that they will give consideration to finding someone in their congregation to be an ADVOCATE. The Commission has an old list of ADVOCATES but there have been changes. Pastors received it in their February mailing. This person would take the burden of what is happening at Hartman Center off him. The ADVOCATE would be the contact person and take care of presenting the material to the congregation as well as registering interested members.