District Youth Retreat 2017:The Elizabeth River District Youth Retreat will be March 10-12, 2017 at Rockbridge Retreat Center.
Click here to download the flyer and registration form. |
Youth meet every 2nd Monday of the month 7:00—8:30 p.m. at Oak Grove UMC (472 N. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake) If you have questions about what’s going on, you may email The Elizabeth River District Youth Coordinator, Betsy Parsons at ElizabethRiverDYC@gmail.com |
CAMP OCCOHANNOCK - Great opportunities for campers and Camp Counselors. This camp is located on the Eastern Shore, about 1 1/2 hours from Virginia Beach. Go to their website for more information, www.ootbay.org.
Get to Know Michael Henry,
Director of Camp Occohannock on the Bay:
I have been a part of Camp OOTB for 17 years. I attended as a camper, worked as a summer counselor, served as the summer program coordinator, and now I am blessed to be the director. Before becoming director, I was a high school music teacher for four years and while in college I was a percussion instructor for two high school marching bands. I have played in many praise and worship bands over the years and still do locally on the Eastern Shore. I am happily married to my wife Alison, whom I met at camp and together we have a beautiful baby boy, Isaiah.
I understand that children and youth need something to grab their attention and challenge them. That's why we offer a wide variety of programming for a large range of age groups. Not only do we offer great camps, but we are one of the most affordable camps in the region. We know times are hard for many and our goal is to give your children a great week of summer doing things they want to do without breaking the bank.
Camping ministries have the power to change lives, strengthen faith, or meet God for the first time. We have seen OOTB campers gain hope, a sense of belonging, fast acceptance, and purpose. Our counselors give each camper love, care, encouragement, and, most of all, Christian role models to follow.
I could go on, but I encourage you to send your child to a camp that is surrounded by God’s nature and saturated in God’s love. Contact us through email, office phone, or visit our website, Facebook page, or come and visit the camp if you have questions.
The first Bible scripture that our campers will learn this year talks about showing up, and when we just show up and put our fears, doubts, and excuses behind us and let God lead us, then things start to just fall into place. I know it is hard to say yes to something new, but I would love for you to say yes to our camp and become part of our ever-growing family.
Sincerely, Michael Henry
757-442-7836 ootbay@verizon.net www.ootbay.org www.facebook.com/ootbay
Director of Camp Occohannock on the Bay:
I have been a part of Camp OOTB for 17 years. I attended as a camper, worked as a summer counselor, served as the summer program coordinator, and now I am blessed to be the director. Before becoming director, I was a high school music teacher for four years and while in college I was a percussion instructor for two high school marching bands. I have played in many praise and worship bands over the years and still do locally on the Eastern Shore. I am happily married to my wife Alison, whom I met at camp and together we have a beautiful baby boy, Isaiah.
I understand that children and youth need something to grab their attention and challenge them. That's why we offer a wide variety of programming for a large range of age groups. Not only do we offer great camps, but we are one of the most affordable camps in the region. We know times are hard for many and our goal is to give your children a great week of summer doing things they want to do without breaking the bank.
Camping ministries have the power to change lives, strengthen faith, or meet God for the first time. We have seen OOTB campers gain hope, a sense of belonging, fast acceptance, and purpose. Our counselors give each camper love, care, encouragement, and, most of all, Christian role models to follow.
I could go on, but I encourage you to send your child to a camp that is surrounded by God’s nature and saturated in God’s love. Contact us through email, office phone, or visit our website, Facebook page, or come and visit the camp if you have questions.
The first Bible scripture that our campers will learn this year talks about showing up, and when we just show up and put our fears, doubts, and excuses behind us and let God lead us, then things start to just fall into place. I know it is hard to say yes to something new, but I would love for you to say yes to our camp and become part of our ever-growing family.
Sincerely, Michael Henry
757-442-7836 ootbay@verizon.net www.ootbay.org www.facebook.com/ootbay
