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“Go Into All the World and Preach the Good News to All Creation” (Mark 16:15)
July/August 2015 (Published since 2005)
Camp Duffield Shares
The Love Of God
Through His Creation
By Rick Kern
If the Garden of Eden existed today, there’s
a very real possibility that the Lord might have
relocated it from the Middle East to the 137acre swathe of paradise better known as Camp
Duffield. Nestled well off the beaten path, the
breathtaking facility is tucked into a picturesque panorama in scenic Delevan, New York,
and is available for camping, conferences, and
retreats.
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An Interview With Dr. Michael G. Scales,
President Of Nyack College
By Susan LeDoux
Finding the right college can be daunting for
anyone. That’s why The Good News was interested in learning more about Nyack College
and Alliance Theological Seminary, a Christian
college with campuses in both Manhattan and
Nyack, New York. We interviewed Nyack’s
12th President, Dr. Michael G. Scales, Ed.D.
Dr. Scales brought extensive experience to
his appointment as President of Nyack College
in 2007. He had served as Executive Vice President and Vice President for Advancement and
Enrollment, and had worked as a consultant
for 50 colleges and university presidents. From
those perspectives, Scales determined that Nyack College had the “most compelling story in
higher education.” That seemed like a powerful
conclusion, so we asked Dr. Scales to elaborate.
Photo by Camp Duffield
The camp was originally located in Allegany State Park and known as the “Allegany
Conferences,” until 1938 when its name was
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Asbury Camp & Retreat
Center - The Right Place
For The Genuine Christian
Hospitality!
By Pat Shea
Remember the children’s story about the
little blonde girl who drove three bears crazy
while she tried to find a place (not to mention
a chair, a bed and delicious food) that was
“just right?” For individuals, church groups
and families searching for a retreat center or
summer camp with all the amenities that is not
too big or too small, Asbury Camp & Retreat
Center may be just the right fit.
But first, a little history is necessary to establish the context of Scales’ response. Nyack’s
founder, Dr. A.B. Simpson, was a Presbyterian
pastor in New York City in the 1880’s. When
his flock objected to the immigrants he brought
into the church, Simpson declared he was not
interested in being a “respectable Christian,”
but wanted to be a radical follower of Jesus. As
part of the 19th century American missionary
movement, he set out to form an interdenomi-
Located on the shores of Silver Lake in
Western New York, Asbury Camp & Retreat
Center is a non-profit retreat and conference
facility that is open year round.
Mail to:
Dr. Michael G. Scales, President of Nyack College.
national alliance with others devoted to serving
unreached peoples. A first step was to found the
Missionary Training Institute, the first Bible
College in North America and forerunner of the
current Nyack College.
While Simpson formed the original Mission-
ary Training Institute in 1887, the Christian Alliance (an interdenominational fellowship of
Christians seeking a deeper Christian life) and
the Evangelical Missionary Alliance merged to
form The Christian and Missionary Alliance. At
first, it was to be a support group for all evanContinued on page A6
Global Outreach Mission Doers Of The Word Actions
Speak Even Louder Than Bible Studies
By Rick Kern
The headlines resemble walls closing in,
packaging the unthinkable in trendy clichés
that are splashed across newspapers, televisions, radios, and computers. With an apocalyptic zeal, every living room in the nation is
bombarded by escalating atrocities at the hands
of terrorists, political corruption and turmoil,
intensifying war, tens of thousands of displaced
people suffering, rampant starvation, the unmitigated proliferation of fatal diseases, moral
anarchy legislated in the name of freedom, and
on it goes as subtle as quicksand…
And yet, marketing this madness does more
than sell newscasts. While journalists are gearing up to go to work, scrutinizing current affairs, Pulitzer Prizes, and sweeps week, there
are those who see it trending differently. A case
in point would be Dr. Brian Albrecht, President
of Global Outreach Mission (GOM). To see
this headline-laden world with its endemic savagery, staggering need, and catastrophic crises
through his eyes, is to see the sheer unstoppable
love and grace of God in action.
David Riddell, director for Asbury
Camp & Retreat Center.
Photo by Nyack College
GOM is a missionary juggernaut passionately committed to the Great Commission with a
gritty, albeit unassuming determination, that in
God’s good judgment might just inspire a 29th
Chapter of Acts someday. The 70-plus year-old
organization was launched in Toronto, Ontario
(Canada) in 1943 and opened across the border
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Dr. Albrecht and his team coordinate efforts in some 57 countries and help support
the labors of a whopping 550 missionaries.
in Buffalo, New York one year later. Initially
christened as the “European Evangelistic Crusade,” it was established by James Stewart, a
Scotsman with a passion for souls and a burden
for Europe in the wake of the Second World
War. In 1970, Dr. James Blackwood took the
group’s helm and changed its name to Global
Outreach Mission, reflecting a new focus that
reached beyond Europe to the rest of the world.
Today, Dr. Albrecht and his team coordinate efforts in some 57 countries and help support the
Christian Camps and
Retreats
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“For God so loved the world that
he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life.”
JOHN 3:16
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acts.” (Psalm 105:1-2)
Southern Gospel NY Brings Christians Together
To Hear Southern Gospel Music
By Pat Shea
Bob and Joyce Spamer don’t just whistle
while they work, as gospel music concert promoters for Southern Gospel NY, they sing,
dance, and even clap too. According to its website, SGNY “… helps bring Christians together
to hear southern Gospel Music and testimonies
that encourage others to spread the Word of
God to the lost.”
So how do two people come up with an idea
to become gospel music concert promoters
without ever having done it before? Like so
many things do in life, it began with a dream.
In 2011, Joyce and Bob met and began dating
and often enjoyed attending gospel music concerts together. Bob, an avid collector of gospel
music, happened to remark to Joyce one evening that it had always been a dream of his to be
a concert promoter of Southern Gospel groups.
Joyce, a true go-getter, wasted no time in turning that dream into a total reality.
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“I’ve always been in event planning and
hospitality so I just started calling a couple of
groups that we knew and before long we were
in the promotion business,” laughed Joyce.
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Initially, the couple booked two gospel concerts, one that was held that year in April and
one that was held in October at First Bible Baptist Church in Hilton, NY, the couple’s church
at the time.
Photo by SGNY
Bob and Joyce Spamer with Southern Gospel legend Ed O’Neil (center), singer
with the Dixie Melody Boys for over 50 years.
to feel comfortable attending the concerts so
having the performances at the auditorium instead of in a church was sort of like having it on
neutral ground.”
As word got out to musical groups about
SGNY ministry and the Spamers, the couple
began to work with more musical groups and
changed the venue from their church to Roberts
Wesleyan College auditorium located in Rochester in order to accommodate more people.
As they continued to grow their ministry, the
couple married. Working together, the Spamers
contacted other local churches in the area and
soon four churches on the Westside of Rochester and one on the Eastside of Rochester agreed
to let SGNY use their facilities. “It’s been great
to see how God has brought together all denominations to fellowship and hear good Christian
music,” stated Joyce. “No matter what denomination a person is we encourage them to come
and join us. Often they come back and usually
bring other people along with them.”
“The auditorium helped promote the concerts
which really made it easier for us,” explained
Bob. “We wanted people of all denominations
Instead of two concerts a year, the Spamers
now plan approximately one concert a month as
well as bus trips to other gospel music venues.
“God gave us a mission to give people a place
that they could go to and have a good time, so
we did it,” laughed Bob.
Despite their busy schedules, Bob and Joyce
manage the ministry with a sense of humor.
“We’re supposed to be officially retired,” joked
Bob, “But Joyce hasn’t retired yet from working fulltime at SGNY.”
But like Joyce, Bob is also a “non-retired retiree,” working part time not only for the ministry, but he also owns and operates a small business. “It’s really Joyce who keeps everything
up and running,” explains Bob.
Joyce does manage to juggle a million tasks
for the ministry every day, all with a smile,
whether it’s securing concert venues, booking groups, creating newsletters, sending out
emails or updating the SGNY website with the
latest concert information and articles. It’s important to both Bob and Joyce that the website
offers as much information as possible to help
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Christian Community Church Of East Williamson
- Running To The Battle, Bringing Their “A-Game”
To The Devil’s Doorstep
By Rick Kern
[email protected]
The stone hurled at Goliath of Gath wasn’t
very big and neither was the young shepherdboy who went up against him. Yet the boy and
his stone took out a gargantuan, nine-plus-foot
seasoned warrior who stood against his God
and his God’s people. David may have been a
youth, but he had his priorities and faith in the
right place at the right time. He boldly got in the
colossal Philistine champion’s face declaring,
“You come against me with sword and spear
and javelin, but I come against you in the name
of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies
of Israel, whom you have defied’” (1 Samuel
17:45).
With some 80 to 100 people in attendance on
a typical Sunday, Christian Community Church
of East Williamson is not very big either, arguably a bit short of mega-church status. However, what the steadily growing fellowship lacks
in numbers, it more than makes up for in boldness, daringness, and effectiveness under the
passionate leadership of Pastor Tony Goddard.
Moved by love for God and people, Goddard is a boots-on-the-ground minister whose
vision and spiritual valor has him leading the
charge in “…the name of the Lord Almighty”
without thinking twice. He could have taken
his playbook from David, “We don’t run from
stuff, we run to it,” says the clergyman. “A lot
of churches don’t even acknowledge the reality
of the spiritual battle!”
The 46 year-old father of three has been married 17 years and graduated from Elim Bible
Institute in 2004. He has been in ministry for
many years, however, and has a resume that
embraces numerous denominations including
American Baptist, Free Methodist, and Assemblies of God. Additionally, Christian Community Church (CCC), where he has served as
Senior Pastor for seven years, is affiliated with
Elim Fellowship, and living proof that a local
church will assume the characteristics of its
leadership.
Among the more high-profile outreaches
CCC has brought to the community, is their annual Bible Prophecy Conference. Scheduled in
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Pastor Tony Goddard
November each year, the epic event brings in
celebrated experts that are able to evaluate the
trends of today’s history and apply end times
prophecy to them. “Things are really ramping
up fast, globally,” Goddard observes, “We want
to make people aware about what the Bible says
about our times.” Well attended since they began two years ago, the 2015 conference is slated to take place this November 6-7 and again
promises to attract insightful speakers who understand the times.
rity and are dropping their guard, but this is no
time to kick back and rest on our laurels.”
Not given to backing down from what he feels
the Lord is leading him to do, while it grieves
his heart to hear such disparaging words from
a fellow minister, it’s onward and upward for
him and CCC. “I’m just trying to get people to
love the Bible and do what it says,” he declares
resolutely. It’s a pretty simple philosophy and
one that has Pastor Tony out in front of his flock
running to the battle with them close behind.
Interestingly, though the conference has enjoyed much favor with local clergy, it has not
been embraced by his colleagues as readily as
Pastor Tony had hoped or expected it to be.
“I’ve had people coming against me for wanting
to do a Bible prophecy conference,” he explains
quizzically. “One local pastor actually screamed
at me, ‘Everything you think you know about
this book is going to be proven to be wrong!’”
Not in Goddard’s mind, however, to him the
Bible Prophecy Conference, which has become
a CCC distinctive, is essential for Christians to
maintain an eternal perspective. “In a day and
age where there is less and less interest in what
the Bible says prophetically, we’ve never been
closer to the return of Christ than we are now,”
he observes. “People have a false sense of secu-
And according to Goddard, a battle it is!
Along with Assistant Pastor, Gordon Pike,
Goddard and Christian Community Church
spend plenty of time in the spiritual trenches as
it were. “We don’t go looking for it, it just happens and we deal with it,” he says. “We have
the authority to deal with this and our job as a
church is to get people free.” Among the fights
he brings to the Devil’s doorstep, is a ministry
of deliverance. “I don’t go looking for this,” he
explains again emphatically, “God brings it to
us and we try to help.”
“We don’t need some newfangled thing,” he
explains passionately, “that’s marketing and
I’m past it. God spoke to us and our priorities
are to love people, reach out, worship wholeheartedly, go to the streets, the prisons, and
door to door — and that’s what we do.” And
to do it, CCC puts legs on the love of God as
they reach to find lost causes and embrace
them with His reality. They have a food pantry,
help people pay the rent at times, and minister
to the homeless huddled in underground subways; bringing blankets, food, coats, Bibles,
and tracts. All in addition to conducting adoring
worship services and teaching parishioners how
to press in to God’s call on their lives and live
up to their light.
“If I had to summarize our church in one
word it would be ‘love,’” says Goddard, “love
without compromising the truth.” He continues,
“Everyone gets loved on — hugged. This ‘little
church’ is the most loving, sincere, non-clicky
fellowship…” With the kind of love, zeal, and
combat faith blossoming at Christian Community Church, it’s not likely to stay a “little
church” for very long. For more information
call (315) 589-9190 or visit their Website at
www.cccew.org.
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Upcoming Events in July, 2015
July 2, Tuesday
CAMPMEETING 2015. July 2rd thru the 5th. Patti
Dahl and Dee from Heartsong Singers as our main
speakers! Services start with the kick-off on Thursday night at 6:30pm and continuing Friday through
Sunday at 10:30am, 2:30pm, and 6:30pm everyday!
Free Camp Meeting; free camping; free food 4 times
a day; free horseback rides; bounce house, slip-nslide; volleyball or some other sport, camp fires and
Heavenly Worship. Plus Country Gospel music,
Miracles, Healings, Word of Knowledge, discerning of spirits, prophetic Word. 2910 Douglas Rd,
(Rt.13) Cortland, NY. 607-758-3928, 607-756-5770
or Check our Website for more information and directions at www.reigningone.net.
Fourth of July Family Camp - July 2-5. Affordable
family fun at camp! Meals, lodging and activities included in low price. Lots to do around the area as
well. www.hopevalleycamp.com for more details.
July 3, Wednesday
speakers! Services start with the kick-off on Thursday
night at 6:30pm and continuing Friday through Sunday
at 10:30am, 2:30pm, and 6:30pm everyday! Free Camp
Meeting; free camping; free food 4 times a day; free
horseback rides; bounce house, slip-n-slide; volleyball
or some other sport, camp fires and Heavenly Worship.
Plus Country Gospel music, Miracles, Healings, Word
of Knowledge, discerning of spirits, prophetic Word.
2910 Douglas Rd, (Rt.13) Cortland, NY. 607-7583928, 607-756-5770 or Check our Website for more
information and directions at www.reigningone.net.
Camp Hickory Hill Family Fireworks Weekend!
July 3-6 – Archery, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Campfires, Rest, Fireworks! Contact us at 716-628-8891 or
www.CampHickoryHill.org.
July 4, Thursday
The Needhams will be performing at Odosagih Bible Conference at 7:00pm on Sat, July 4. For more information, contact us at (716) 353-8555 or odosagih@
gmail.com. Visit us online at www.odosagih.org or
www.facebook.com/OdosagihBible.
July 5, Sunday
2015 Children’s Camp at Ontario Bible Camp in
OSWEGO, NY. Intermediate Camp (ages 11-13) July
5-10. Download Registration Brochure at www.ontariobible.com.
Camp Cherith WNY, overnight camp: July 5-August 8, 2015 at $299/ week or mini-camp Sun-Weds
$150 grades 2-5 (www.campcherithwny.org for more).
NEW tree climbing program: all campers will get to
try and outside groups are welcome to reserve a time.
Contact [email protected] to set up a time to
climb!
Rev. Marc Chamberlain from Genesis Bible
Church in Scio, NY will be speaking at Odosagih
Bible Conference Sun-Fri, July 5-10. For more information, contact us at (716) 353-8555 or odosagih@
Mike & Amy Briggs will offer special music SunFri, July 5-10. For more information, contact us at
(716) 353-8555 or [email protected]. Visit us
online at www.odosagih.org or www.facebook.com/
OdosagihBible.
July 6, Monday
Mekeel Academic and Arts Camp - Scotia, New
York. Students entering grades K-8. Academic enrichment, activities, and weekly field trip. NYS Registered. Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. July
6 – August 14. Registrations Before May 1, 2015, will
receive a $10.00 discount/week! Visit www.mekeel.
org, click on the post-it note.
3-in-1 Summer Camp @ Destiny Christian School
for 6-13 yr olds in Brighton! Music, Sports and Science, July 6 - August 14. 6 weeks of fun, learning and
growing, just $150/week. Includes camp shirt, lunch,
snacks and weekly field trips! Call 473-1680 x250 for
more information!
July 8, Wednesday
Camp Hickory Hill Father & Son Camps, July 8-11,
July 9-11, July 19-22, July 23-24! Enjoy camp together as Father & Son, Grandpa & Grandson, etc. Contact
us at 716-628-8891or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
Camp Hickory Hill Half-Week Programs! July
8-11, Half week… Half the cost… All the fun and
learning… Airsoft Rapid Fire, Nerf Gun, Builder,
Lego, Father and Son. Contact us at 716-628-8891or
July 9, Thursday
Business Men’s Fellowship. Oasis Luncheon –
11:45am-1:00pm. Radisson Riverside Hotel 120 E.
Main. Legend’s Restaurant - Downtown 14604. Message / Discussion / Networking. Contact Info – 585704-3980 Call or Text.
July 12, Sunday
OSWEGO, NY. Junior Camp (ages 8-11) July 1217. Download Registration Brochure at www.ontariobible.com.
Camp Hickory Hill Airsoft and Paintball Camps,
July 12-17, July 19-24 and July 26-31. Contact us at
716-628-8891or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
July 13, Monday
Everest VBS, July 13-17. 9am-12noon each day. Preschool to grade 6 are invited to join us! Registration
forms: www.pearcechurch.org. Pearce Church, 4322
Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514, 585-594-9488.
VBS. Journey Off The Map! July 13-17. 9am12noon each day. K to grade 6 are invited to join us!
Registration forms: www.colfc.org. Church of Love
Faith Center, 700 Exchange Street, Rochester, NY
14608, 585-454-3270.
Together Time: A Family Retreat at Asbury Camp
& Retreat Center, Silver Lake, NY. July 13-15,
2015. Join Asbury in creating family memories! Exciting activities will engage entire families; parents,
grandparents, aunts, uncles, children, nieces, and
nephews. Bible teaching and worship will bookend
fun activities such as tubing, kayaking, campfires,
Frisbee golf, fishing, swimming, and more. Housing
will be in one of our two main retreat lodges with
private or semi-private bathrooms. Call today at 585237-5262 or register online at www.asburyuny.org.
July 16, Thursday
Impact NOW Leadership Development Camp
equips high school students to be leaders in their
churches, schools & families. July 16–19 at Elim
Bible Institute and College, Lima, with practical
teaching, great worship and fun activities. More info
& register: www.elim.edu/impactnow or events@
elim.edu or 585-582-1230. Cost $65 by June 12 ($75
after), discounts for groups of 3 or more.
Sharing Hope at Asbury Camp & Retreat Center,
Silver Lake, NY. July 16-18, 2015. Come and practice Christian caring skills in bringing hope to the
sick and homebound. Hosted by Deacon Rebecca
Naber, serving Baker Memorial UMC in East Aurora,
NY, this retreat offers twelve hours of practical training and team formation for visitation development.
Focus will be on the United Methodist theology of
care but is open to all. Call today at 585-237-5262 or
register online at www.asburyuny.org.
July 18, Saturday
GOSPEL CONCERT. The Hyssongs are coming
to Spencerport Bible Church. July 18, 2015. 1948
N. Union St. Spencerport, NY 14559. 7:00 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance $15 at the door. Send return
self-addressed envelope with check of money order
to Southern Gospel NY 3250 Big Ridge Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559 or order on line at www.sgny.net.
July 19, Sunday
OSWEGO, NY. Teen Camp (ages 13-17) July 19-24.
Download Registration Brochure at www.ontariobible.com.
Camp Hickory Hill Father & Son Camps. July
19-22, July 23-24! Enjoy camp together as Father &
Son, Grandpa & Grandson, etc. Contact us at 716628-8891or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
July 19-24 and July 26-31. Contact us at 716-6288891or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
July 20, Monday
2015 Summer’s Best Two Weeks Camp. July 20-24
and July 20-31. A fun-filled, challenging, and engag-
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ing summer experience! Camp is designed for a variety of age, skill and developmental levels to enjoy a
sampling of sports, crafts, nature classes, team games,
music, and inspirational talks. SBTW is designed to
engage the whole child and provide tangible encouragement in the teachings of Jesus so that each camper
might be able to build their own foundation, not on
shifting sands, but on the Rock! Register at www.
limabaptist.org. Space is limited.
July 21, Tuesday
The Charles Finney School will hold an Open
House on Tuesday, July 21st from 7-8 p.m. at 2070
Five Mile Line Rd. in Penfield. Prospective families
are invited to take a school tour and get information
about admission. Call 585-387-3770 or visit www.
finneyschool.org for more information.
July 22, Wednesday
Canoe trips/ log cabin lodge trips specifically with
your church youth group anytime from July 22nd to
mid-October. ($15.25 everything included) Christian
Camping Services. Check out www.facebook.com/
christiancampingservices for albums of pics. 607-7766705. www.christiancampingservices.com.
July 25, Saturday
Joy Summer Fest. Free family fun. Bounce houses,
games, pony rides, free food, popcorn, snowcones,
uplifting music, clothing give-away and much more!
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from Noon to 3pm at Joy
Community Church, 890 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14609. More info: call 585-288-0030 or visit
www.joycc.info.
July 26, Sunday
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center. Silver Lake. July
26-29, Sunday-Wednesday. Asbury Express I, Ages
7-9 and Asbury Express II, Ages 10-12. “Power Up!”
- God gives us the Holy Spirit to guide our choices
and the courage to be brave enough to make a difference. Be strengthened in the Lord and have some fun
with activities like swimming, boating, campfires, and
more! Contact us at 585-237-5262 or [email protected]. www.asburyuny.org.
OSWEGO, NY. Intermediate/Teen Camp Discovery
Week (ages 11-17) July 26-31. For those campers who
are able to return to us for a second week! Download
Registration Brochure at www.ontariobible.com.
Enrichment Camp at Ontario Bible Camp. Intermediate/Teen Camp Enrichment Week (ages 11-17)
July 26-31. For returning intermediate and teen campers! Download Registration Brochure at www.ontariobible.com.
July 26-31. Contact us at 716-628-8891or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
New Creation Fellowship Academy. Saturday,
August 1, 2015 from 9AM – 5PM @ 3325 Genesee
St., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call (716) 632-6084
or visit www.ncfacademy.com for more information.
All proceeds to benefit New Creation Fellowship
Academy.
August 2, Sunday
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center. Silver Lake. August 2-5, Sunday-Wednesday. Asbury Express III,
Ages 13-18. “You are Never Alone”-Find the source
of community with other youth and bring to life
strength in the Holy Spirit as a follower of Christ.
Conquer personal challenges as you canoe across the
lake or tackle a high ropes course! Plenty of other
activities offered such as swimming, tubing, and archery. Contact us at 585-237-5262 or [email protected]. www.asburyuny.org.
Camp Hickory Hill Girls Alive Camps! August 2-7
and August 9-14. Girls Alive Camp, Horsemanship,
Baby Sitting, Worship Leading, Sports and Theater
Camp! Contact us at 716-628-8891 or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
Camp Hickory Hill Mother & Daughter Camps,
August 2-5 and August 5-7! Enjoy camp together as
Mother & Daughter, Grandma & Granddaughter, etc.
Contact us at 716-628-8891or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
August 3, Monday
KidShine: Performing Arts Day Camp at Browncroft Community Church. 3rd – 8th graders come
join the fun this summer at Browncroft Community
Church. August 3rd – 7th. Music, drama, dance, puppets, instruments, scenery painting and more. You
will learn new skills, make new friends and perform
a musical on Friday evening. Reserve your spot while
there are still openings. www.browncroft.org/kidShine. 2530 Browncroft Blvd Rochester, NY 14625.
(585) 586-0930.
August 4, Tuesday
House on Tuesday, August 4th from 7-8 p.m. at 2070
August 5, Wednesday
August 6, Thursday
July 28, Tuesday
Business Men’s Fellowship. Oasis Gathering –
6:30am – 7:30am. Passero Associates 242 West Main
St. Downtown Rochester 14614. Message / Discussion / Networking. Coffee – Bagels or Bring Your
Own. Contact Info – 585-704-3980 Call – Text.
Open House at New Creation Fellowship Academy.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325
Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call (716)
632-6084 or visit www.ncfacademy.com for more information.
Global Leadership Summit: August 6th &7th New
membership app for Michelle Corbani Satellite location at Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta Rd.
Call 585-392-5253 or www.lakeshorechurch.org. or
willowcreek.com/summit.
House on Tuesday, July 28th from 7-8 p.m. at 2070
August 7, Friday
membership app for Michelle Corbani Satellite loca-
Fundraiser! Food Truck Rodeo at the Rochester
Public Market! July 29. Enjoy live entertainment
while supporting the Open Door Mission’s food service programs. Details at www.OpenDoorMission.
com.
July 31, Friday
Camp Esther, New York State Right to Life’s intense
leadership training weekend for pro-life teens, will
take place in Utica, NY, from July 31- August 2nd.
For more information contact Alison at 518.434.1293
or [email protected]. Limited spaces available- register today! www.nysrighttolife.org.
Upcoming Events in August, 2015
August 1, Saturday
Fundraiser! Multi-family Neighborhood Sale at
@ 3325 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call
(716) 632-6084 or visit www.ncfacademy.com for
more information.
6th Annual GNOC Golf Classic to benefit the Gerhardt Neighborhood Outreach Center. A Center
with a Heart. Friday, August 7th, 2015. Webster East
Gold Course, Webster, NY. Register before August
1st (before 8/1 - save $10). Team of 4 - $300.00 or
$75.00 per/player. Dinner included. Contact: Chris
King. [email protected]. PH: (585)
319-9480.
August 19, Wednesday
August 8, Saturday
New Creation Fellowship Academy. Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 9AM – 5PM @ 3325 Genesee St.,
Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call (716) 632-6084 or
visit www.ncfacademy.com for more information. All
proceeds to benefit New Creation Fellowship Academy.
August 9, Sunday
August 11, Tuesday
August 15, Saturday
Bethel ROCFest 2015 taking place at Highland Bowl
on Saturday, August 15, 10am – 8pm. Hosted by
Bethel Christian Fellowship, 321 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. Fun, festivities and music for the
whole family, food, games, music, Kidz-tent & more.
Bring the whole family and spend the day. This is a
FREE event as a gift to the CITY OF ROCHESTER.
Open House at Joseph Business School. Wednesday,
August 19, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325 Genesee
St., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call (716) 631-8595 or
visit www.jbsbuffalo.com for more information.
August 23, Sunday
Lakeside Escape: Women’s Retreat-“Finding Balance” at Asbury Camp & Retreat Center, Silver
Lake, NY. August 23-25, 2015. Are you a woman being pulled in every direction? Are you trying to please
everyone? Using Kimberly Dunnam Reisman’s book,
The Christ-Centered Woman, we will help you keep
your relationship with God focused in the midst of
everyday living. Grow together with a friend or meet
a new one with discussion, worship, and fun activities
such as hiking, boating, and swimming. Call today at
585-237-5262 or register online at www.asburyuny.
org.
August 26, Wednesday
Public Market! August 26. Enjoy live entertainment
com.
August 29, Saturday
Hometown Hunger concert at Davis College. 7pm.
All proceeds benefit the newly launched BackPacks
for Kids community feeding program at Davis. For
more information, visit: www.davisny.edu.
August 17, Monday
Evening Vacation Bible School. August 17-21, 6:308:45 PM, Ages 4-12, Living Water Christian Fellowship, 1440 East Ridge Road, Rochester, (585) 3142445, www.livingwatercf.com.
August 18, Tuesday
Open House at New Creation Fellowship Academy. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM
Is Your Ministry Hosting a
Concert, Conference or
Special Christian Event?
Advertise your event in The Good News!
Let thousands know about it!
E-mail at [email protected]
or call (585) 271-4464 for rate information.
G.R.A.C.E.
July 29, Wednesday
July 29, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325 Genesee St.,
Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call (716) 631-8595 or visit
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tion at Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta Rd.
The Greater Rochester Area Christian Educators invite you to consider a
Christian School education for your child. Call or visit us today!
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Genesee Country Christian School
Rochester Christian School
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Greece Christian School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Destiny Christian School
Lima Christian School
The Charles Finney School
East Palmyra Christian School
Northstar Christian Academy
Webster Christian School
Kindergarten thru 5th
1777 Route 332
Farmington, N.Y. 14425
585-398-2218
www.ccfingerlakes.org
60 Holley St.
Brockport, NY. 14420
585-637-4540
www.cornerstonechristianacademy.us
Pre-School thru 11th
1876 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14620
585-473-1680
www.destinyschool.com
2023 East Palmyra Port Gibson Road
Palmyra, N.Y. 14522
315-597-4400
www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com
Preschool thru 8th
4120 Long Point Road
Geneseo, N.Y. 14454
585-243-9580
www.geneseecountrychristianschool.org
Preschool thru 8th
750 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY. 14612
585-723-1165
www.greecechristian.org
1574 Rochester Street
Lima, N.Y. 14485
585-624-3841
www.limachristian.org
Preschool thru 12th
332 Spencerport Road
585-429-5530
www.northstarchristian.info
God Bless you!
Preschool thru 8th
260 Embury Road
585-671-4910
www.rochesterchristianschool.org
Preschool – 8th.
158 East Avenue.
Hilton, N.Y. 14468.
585-392-4000.
www.stpaulhilton.org
2070 Five Mile Line Road
Penfield, N.Y. 14526
585-387-3770
www.finneyschool.org
Preschool thru 12th
675 Holt Road
Webster, N.Y. 14580
585-872-5150
www.webstercs.org
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An Interview With Dr. Michael G. Scales,
President Of Nyack College
Continued from page A1
gelicals devoted to serving God, but it eventually became a denomination. The Alliance
Theological Seminary at Nyack College is the
Christian and Missionary Alliance’s seminary in
the United States.
And so, it is Nyack’s DNA that Scales finds
so compelling. He believes the college has returned to its original purpose of reaching out to
all people.
“When I looked at the background of our
founder who said, ‘Our Master knew no color
line except the blood red cross,’ I realized this
was not a johnny-come-lately institution.”
Scales believes Nyack is a microcosm of our
world, with 50 nations and 30 languages represented on campus. White students make up only
a quarter of the student population, and this diversity is one of Nyack’s five intentional core
values.
He described the student body as a “salad
bowl,” where everyone’s traditions, culture, and
heritage are respected, even down to the food
service. “If we can’t make the Kingdom of God
work here, where can we?” he asked.
The Good News: Nyack offers a Writing Center to help students develop writing skills for
course work. How prepared for college do you
see students today?
Dr. Scales quickly pointed out that “preparedness has very little to do with intelligence,” and
that perhaps the smartest people in the country
are quarterbacks in the NFL. Yet they weren’t
necessarily prepared for college. He noted that
more than half of their students are eligible for
Pell grants due to lower family income, and research has shown economic status is an indicator of how well one is prepared and motivated
for college.
“In our country’s Christian circles, we have to
take seriously these people who will be leading
our country, so we do our best to develop preparedness.”
Photo by Nyack College
Dr. Scales believes Nyack is a microcosm of our world, with 50 nations and 30
languages represented on campus.
Nyack College has much to offer academically, and indeed, academic excellence is another
core value. Degree options include an Accelerated Degree Completion Program, 38 baccalaureate degree majors, the Alliance Theological
Seminary, masters’ degrees in organizational
leadership, business, mental health counseling,
and childhood education. Because the college
was founded to reach all peoples for Christ, its
Global Service-Learning offers the opportunity
to travel around the world and study topics such
as arts, history, music, Bible, theology, business,
social work, nursing and intercultural studies.
Being globally engaged is another core value.
“The mission that prompted Dr. Simpson to
long for Nyack to become a university was, and
is, a global mission. It is believed that the last
words spoken by our founder was a prayer for
graduates working in ministries worldwide.”
These core values work together and result
in two other core values: exalting Christ by be-
ing socially relevant and becoming personally
transformed.
The Good News: What would you say to
someone looking for a seminary?
Dr. Scales: Seminary students represent 80
different denominations. Alliance Theological
Seminary (ATS) has a large Masters of Divinity
program with 400 students, and their Doctor of
Ministry program has over 100.
“We want to be a support for all Christian
people. We try to have a big tent. We’re open to
any evangelical group that’s trying to build the
Kingdom of God.”
The Good News: As a college president today, what do you see as some of your greatest
challenges?
Dr. Scales acknowledged the pressure that
can lock a college into a business model, but
he feels a greater urgency to remain focused on
Nyack’s mission.
“We hire people who fit in with our mission;
the right people, the right place, the right time...
If you’re not careful, you get into a business
model.” He added that a college’s best hope
to sustain itself is adaptability. A college must
be sensitive to its environment, regulations, bureaucracy, and cost, but must never lose focus
of its mission. Photo by Nyack College
Seminary students represent 80 different denominations. Alliance Theological
Seminary (ATS) has a large Masters of Divinity program with 400 students, and
their Doctor of Ministry program has over 100.
Employment Opportunities
Operation Christmas Child is a dynamic, fast-paced ministry of
Samaritan’s Purse that transforms lives around the world through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Administrative Assistant Associate, Albany, New York
Temporary position from August- December. Responsible for supporting the Regional OCC Office using strong inter-personal
skills. Must be organized, detail oriented, as well as proficient in MS Office and data entry. Will prepare spreadsheets, mail
correspondence and assist in scheduling volunteers for Processing Center.
Church Relations Associate, New York
Temporary position from July-November. Builds relationships with local churches of various denominations. Preferred skill
set - exceptional phone skills and ability to focus on phone for long periods of time, proficiency with MS Office, detail-oriented
and organized, strong interpersonal skills.
Please visit www.samaritanspurse.org, click on the “Get Involved Tab” to locate our
employment listings, then complete your online application.
The Good News: What are your plans going
forward?
Dr. Scales would like to see the college become a university in New York State, which
means it has at least 3 doctoral programs. In addition to the Doctor of Ministry, they are working on a PhD on Ancient Judaism and Christian
Origins, and the other being a Doctor of Psychology.
“I want enough breadth in our institution so
our students can leave here and create self sustaining ministries, businesses, or anything that
would be of service so our students can be light
and salt around the globe.”
For more information call 800-33-NYACK or
visit www.nyack.edu.
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Summer Learning Tips For Parents
7. In the kitchen: Allow a child to help out by
measuring ingredients and reading recipes. Ask
more challenging questions such as how many
pints are in a quart and how to divide ingredients.
8. Move it: Attend summer music festivals
with your child and dance together. Sign up for
summer swimming lessons.
By Ralph Kerr
Summer months are often filled with sports
clinics, camps, library reading clubs, trips to a
swimming pool and family vacations for many
school aged children. But for other children,
summer break means extra time in front of the
television or computer screen.
Students who do little during the summer to
stimulate their minds can experience what is
known as “summer slide.” No, that is not an
injury or a contagious disease. It can be hurtful for a child’s academic progress however.
Summer slide is when children lose academic
skills, mostly in the areas of math and reading,
and then experience setbacks when they return
to school in the fall. Such setbacks can force
teachers to spend about four to six weeks at the
beginning of the schol year refreshing students
and bringing them back to where they were at
the end of the previous school year.
The US Department of Education has reported that students’ reading skill fall behind about
25 percent each summer. The average student
also loses about 2.6 months of grade-level
equivalency in math computation skills during
the summer. Research also shows children gain
weight more rapidly during summer break.
What can parents do?
1. Read: Parents should read to their child every day. Children improve more quickly when
an adult asks questions about the material and
makes the child re-read difficult passages.
9. As a family: Plan and cook meals together,
share family traditions/customs, or tell stories
and reflect upon fun times.
Dr. Ralph Kerr, President of the
Teaching and Learning Institute.
2. On the road: Play “I Spy” with road signs
for numbers, colors and shapes. Ask older children to estimate and calulate the travel time to
a destination.
3. Get outdoors: Take children to parks and
trails for walks or to ride bicycles, or plant a
garden or flowers together.
4. In your community: Take trips to the museum or other cultural amenities during free admission days. Take children to the court house
to see what happens inside a court room.
5. At the ballpark: Attend a Genesee Rapids
Baseball game. (See the details in an advertisement) Teach young fans how to calulate staistics such as RBIs or ERA.
6. Volunteer: Ask a friend or relative to host a
child at his or her workplace for a day, or pick
up litter or volunteer at a soup kitchen or senior
center.
10. Get prepared: Establish a school-night
routine a couple of weeks before school starts
that includes earlier bedtimes.
Teenagers might be encouraged to take a part
time job in order to make him or her more responsible and help understand what it’s like to
have a job and earn their own money.
Parents be prepared when your child says,
“I’m bored!” Keep this article in a handy place
and offer some suggestions. Not only will they
take away the boredom they will help your child
enjoy their summer more.
(Many of these Tips for Parents were provided
by the Iowa Parent Information Resource Center, www.iowaparents.org)
If you are interested in more information
about TLI please contact us at 585-567-2080
or on the web at www.teachingandlearninginstitute.org.
The Salvation Army Of Greater Rochester
Receives National Award
Project Bundle Up helps keep children warm during the winter
(Rochester, NY) - The Salvation Army of
Greater Rochester was recently honored with a
“Make A Difference Day” Award for its Project
Bundle Up initiative. Project Bundle Up is The
Salvation Army’s annual program that pairs 300
children in need with volunteers who help them
shop for a new winter coat.
Major Judy Hart, the Divisional Director of
Shared Ministry of the Finger Lakes Region,
and Lynn Mulvey, Director of Development
of The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester,
accepted the award on May 6 in Washington,
D.C., courtesy of the “Make a Difference Day”
organizers USA Today, Points of Light and
Newman’s Own. Thirteen individuals and organizations from across the country were similarly honored. All awardees received a $10,000
check to further their good work.
Last year’s Project Bundle Up took place
on Oct. 25 as The Salvation Army of Greater
Rochester, along with millions of volunteers
across the nation, united with a common mission, to improve the lives of others, on “Make A
Difference Day.”
“Many of the children participating in Project
Bundle Up have never owned a new coat before,” shared Major Judy. “The children get a
new coat that they have personally selected, and
they experience the compassion and generosity
of the community through their interaction with
volunteers and staff.”
Photo by Michael J. Colella, USA Today
Major Judy Hart, the Divisional Director of Shared Ministry of the Finger Lakes
Region, second from left, accepting a $10,000 check on May 6 in Washington, D.C
for recognition of The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester’s Project Bundle Up
initiative and “Make A Difference Day.”
This year’s Project Bundle Up will take place
on Oct. 24.
Visit www.RochesterSalvationArmy.org or
call (585) 987-9500 x 2312 to learn how you
can help others in our community.
Houghton Professors Honored As Project
NExT Fellows
(Houghton, NY) - Houghton College’s Dr.
Jason Bintz, assistant professor of mathematics, and Dr. Brandon Bate, interim professor of
mathematics, have been selected as 2015-2016
Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching)
Fellows.
Project NExT is a national professional development program of the Mathematical Association of America for new or recent Ph.D.s in the
mathematical sciences. It began in 1994 with
major funding provided by the ExxonMobil
Foundation and the Dolciani-Halloran Foundation.
“I am so grateful to have been selected as a
Project NExT Fellow and for the college’s support of my participation,” commented Bintz.
“Through this great program, I will collaborate
to develop pedagogical approaches that will
best serve our students at Houghton.”
As part of the yearlong program, fellows attend a three-day Project NExT Workshop in
Washington, D.C., a one-day workshop and the
MAA Mathfest in Washington, D.C., and special events at the Joint Mathematics Meetings
in Seattle, Washington.
Bate commented, “I feel blessed to have been
accepted as a Project NExT Fellow. Project
NExT will provide me with the opportunity to
better connect with the larger community of
mathematics educators, and with it, an opportunity to cooperatively explore effective, innovative ways to improve undergraduate mathematics education.”
Houghton College is a liberal arts institution
that challenges students to academic excellence - in the context of a relevant Christian
community - and empowers them to enrich the
world. The college of 1,000 students is located
in Western New York, just 65 miles from Buffalo
and Rochester. For more information, please
visit www.houghton.edu.
New York Collegiate Baseball League
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Baseball
July 1, Rochester Ridgemen vs Genesee Rapids, 7pm
Houghton College
July 3, Genesee Rapids vs Rochester Ridgemen, 4pm
Webster Town Park
July 4, Niagara Power vs Genesee Rapids, 7pm
Houghton College
July 17 & 18, Genesee Rapids vs Niagara Power 7pm,
Sal Maglie Stadium
July 19, Niagara Power vs Genesee Rapids 2pm,
Houghton College
July 20, Niagara Power vs Genesee Rapids 10am,
Houghton College
July 21, Rochester Ridgemen vs Genesee Rapids 7pm,
Houghton College
July 22, Genesee Rapids vs Rochester Ridgemen 7pm,
Webster Town Park
Email [email protected] for more information.
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Announcements - Classes - Seminars - Workshops
To advertise in the next issue, e-mail at [email protected] or call (585) 271-4464 for rate information.
with activities like swimming, boating, campfires,
and more! Contact us at 585-237-5262 or [email protected]. www.asburyuny.org.
Ages 13-18. “You are Never Alone”-Find the source
of community with other youth and bring to life
strength in the Holy Spirit as a follower of Christ.
Conquer personal challenges as you canoe across the
lake or tackle a high ropes course! Plenty of other
activities offered such as swimming, tubing, and archery. Contact us at 585-237-5262 or [email protected]. www.asburyuny.org.
Attention Youth Leaders and Pastors! With more
the 20 years of youth ministry experience, Jeff Crosby would love to speak at your next camp, retreat,
conference, or youth event. Go to www.Jeff-Crosby.
com to check out what others are saying about Jeff’s
ministry and to schedule him for your next event.
ATTENTION COLLEGE BASEBALL PLAYERS. The Genesee Rapids Baseball team which
plays games at Houghton College in the New York
Collegiate Baseball League during the summer is
recruiting players. For more information visit www.
geneseerapidsbaseball.com.
For more information contact Alison at 518.434.1293
or [email protected]. Limited spaces available- register today! www.nysrighttolife.org.
8:45 PM, Ages 4-12, Living Water Christian Fellowship, 1440 East Ridge Road, Rochester, (585) 3142445, www.livingwatercf.com.
CANOE TRIPS specifically for your youth group
or church group down the Seneca-Cayuga Canal
with a log cabin lodge overnight with meals - $15.25
per person. Late summer & fall dates through midOctober still open. Christian Camping Services, Bath,
NY. 607-776-6705. Albums of pics @ www.facebook.
com/christiancampingservices.
[email protected].
Everest VBS, July 13-17, 9am-12noon each day. Kids
in preschool-6th grade are invited to join us! Registration forms available at www.pearcechurch.org. Pearce
Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514.
Camp Hickory Hill Courageous Seminars! The
WNY Iron Sharpens Iron team is ready to come to
your church to facilitate a Courageous Fathering Seminar, to reinforce what the movie stirred in all of us.
Contact us at 716-628-8891 or [email protected].
“Captain Dave’s Boat Cruises For Special Kids” Is
now booking free boat cruises and fishing trips aboard
the 33 ft. yacht “God Speed” for the summer of 2015.
Cruises and fishing trips are available for needy, sick,
handicapped, special needs and single parent children and their families. www.captaindavescruises.org
https://youtu.be/XUNLTc7ExQo.
Celebrate Recovery: Safe place for people with
hurts, habits and hang-ups to meet. Fridays 6:45pm
– 8:30pm Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta
Rd. Call 585-392-5253 for more info or www.lakeshorechurch.org.
Awesome Bible Exploration! Bible Study, Every
Wednesday, 7:00pm; Liberty Temple Ministries, 144
Reynolds St., Rochester, NY. All are welcome! You
don’t want to miss these opportunities to learn. For
additional information, 585.464.8467.
Celebrate Recovery. Mondays, 6:30-9 PM, Elim
Gospel Church. 1679 Dalton Rd., Lima, NY. Youth
Room. This ministry brings the healing power of Jesus to those looking for freedom from hurts, habits, or
hang-ups. Email [email protected]
or call 585-781-0877 for more information.
Belize, Central America: Short-term mission opportunities, July 10-July 29. After two weeks of
combined dental/chiropractic outreach ministry, the
team will debrief and return to Buffalo via Toronto.
For more information go to http://missiongo.org/getinvolved/short-term-detail/belize--dental-and-childevangelism.
Christian Women on the Move for Jesus: Meeting
3rd Saturday each month, 2:00 p.m., 1775 Clifford
Ave. Meeting to encourage women to provide them
with practical help and turn their hearts and thoughts
toward Jesus Christ. For more information, visit our
website at www.faith-christian-center.org or call 585288-7857.
Bible Study at First Baptist Church of East Rochester. Every Wednesday, 1 PM. 119 W. Elm St., E.
Rochester. 585-586-5287.
City Church FUSION Life Night: Every Thursday
night at 7 pm. Nursery available and Classes for kids
ages 5 and up! TAG YOUTH for Grades 9-12. See you
Thursday. For more call 585 343 6895. www.thecitychurch.com.
Bible Study at John Knox Presbyterian Church
every 1st and 3rd Thursday evening. 7PM. 3233 West
Ridge Rd. Rochester. Study is on “Seeing Christ in
the Old and New Testaments.”
(Rt.13) Cortland, NY. 607-758-3928, 607-756-5770
Camp Esther, New York State Right to Life’s intense
leadership training weekend for pro-life teens, will
take place in Utica, NY, from July 31- August 2nd.
City Church Sunday Services: Sunday 8:30 am &
10 am, 210 East Main St, Batavia, NY 14020, We do
life Together, Everyone is Welcome, For more call 585
343 6895. www.thecitychurch.com.
Davis College, Distance Online Learning – Choose
from over 60+ courses. Fully accredited and completely online! One-Year Bible, One-Year TESL, and
Associates Degree. Register Now! www.davisny.edu.
Destiny Christian School & Preschool is now accepting applications for preschool, elementary and
secondary teachers for Fall 2015. Please submit a
resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Duffield Christian Camp and Retreat Center, Delevan. Announcing 2015 Events: July 4-11 Challenge
Camp for Developmentally Disabled Adults. July
12-18: Chipmunks, Science, and Music Camp (1st8thgraders) July 19-25: Night Owls (9th-12th graders). August 9-15: Single Parent and Blended Families. Facility is available for retreat groups year round.
Visit www.campduffield.net for more information.
FALL & WINTER RETREATS FOR YOUTH
GROUPS. Christian Camping Services. 2 night, 6
meal retreats for your youth group at Bath, NY missionary owned log cabin lodge for $12 person. The
3 areas I offer to take care of are the speaking, the
food & the activities. Bryan Schoeffler 607-776-6705.
www.christiancampingservices.com
[email protected].
Fireworks on the Lake. Enjoy a picnic by the lake,
play a round of mini-golf, watch the sunset and then
be dazzled by fireworks over gorgeous Lake Ontario!
Fireworks begin at 10pm visit www.NiagaraShores.
org/Events for details & rain dates. Call today to reserve a FREE picnic table!
membership app for Michelle Corbani Satellite location at Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta Rd.
Greece Christian School, located at 750 Long Pond
Road, is in its 33rd year of providing a quality education for the Christian community. Now is the time to
enroll in our Preschool thru 8th grade program for the
2015-16 school year. We would love to share with you
the value a GCS education could be for your child and
family. Please call Sharon at the school office at 7231165 for more information or to arrange a visit.
Grief Care Group meets first and third Tuesday of
each month at 6:30pm. Caring support for those experiencing loss. Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road,
North Chili, NY 14514, www.pearcechurch.org.
GODQUEST Silent Retreat. September 18-20th
(women only). The Abbey of Genesee. 3016 River
Rd. Piffard, NY 14533. (near Geneseo). Contact Mary
Hargarther at 585-723-1400.
GOSPEL CONCERT. The Hyssongs are coming
to Spencerport Bible Church. July 18, 2015. 1948
N. Union St. Spencerport, NY 14559. 7:00 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance $15 at the door. Send return
self-addressed envelope with check of money order
to Southern Gospel NY 3250 Big Ridge Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559 or order on line at www.sgny.net.
GOSPEL CONCERT. The Jonathans United
Methodist Church of North Chili. September 11,
2015. 2200 Westside Drive Rochester, New York
14624. 7:00 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance $15 at
the door. Send return self-addressed envelope with
check of money order to Southern Gospel NY 3250
Big Ridge Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559 or order on
line at www.sgny.net.
ble Institute and College, Lima, with practical teaching, great worship and fun activities. More info &
register: www.elim.edu/impactnow or events@elim.
edu or 585-582-1230. Cost $65 by June 12 ($75 after), discounts for groups of 3 or more.
India - Pastor Training & Child Outreach – Short
Term Trip: July 10-July 29. The team members
will be provided opportunity to participate in pastor training, English as a second language outreach,
and children’s ministry among a children’s home. For
more information: http://missiongo.org/get-involved/
short-term-detail/pastor-training-and-child-outreach-india-1.
International short-term mission trips: individual
or group short term mission trips can be arranged
through global outreach mission to over 50 countries
on schedules that meet your personal needs, with a
wide range of ministries from evangelism to medical
services: For more information: http://missiongo.org/
get-involved/.
Joseph Business School. The mission of the Joseph
Business School is to train Believers (those who have
been called to entrepreneurship) in the practical aspects of starting and growing a business using biblical principles. Our goal is to produce entrepreneurs
who will receive God’s direction and use their businesses to transform their communities, nations and
the world. Learn how to apply biblical principles to
businesses. Classes start Saturday, October 10, 2015.
3325 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call
(716) 631-8595 or visit www.jbsbuffalo.com for more
information.
Journey of Hope Cancer Support Group meets
the last Wednesday each month, 6:30pm. Come for a
time of encouragement. Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo
Road, North Chili, NY 14514, www.pearcechurch.
org.
Kids’ Gym for Preschoolers: Most Wednesdays
from 10-11am at Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road,
North Chili, NY 14514, 585-594-9488, www.pearcechurch.org.
Lake Front RV/Tent Sites. Escape the daily routine
and refresh with family and friends! Fully equipped
RV hookups, pet friendly, and central location to explore WNY and Canada! We offer a clean, comfortable, and safe campground with attractions for the
whole family. Visit www.NiagaraShores.org/rv-andtent-camping.
Lakeshore MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers:
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month from 9:3011:30 at Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta
Lighthouse Christian Camp. Announcing 2015
Event Dates: Family Camp, July 4-11. Keen Kamp
(50+), July 26-31. Pre-Keen Weekend (empty-nesters), July 31- Aug 2. Getaway Camp, August 8-14.
Fall Festival, October 10-12. Regular camping season
is May- October. For reservations and more information, 716-795-3216 or www.lighthousechristiancamp.
org.
York. Students entering grades K-8. Academic enrichment, activities, and weekly field trip. NYS Registered. Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM July 6
– August 14. Registrations Before May 1, 2015, will
receive a $10.00 discount/week! Visit www.mekeel.
org, click on the post-it note.
Group fitness classes for your church, worksite,
organization, or special event. Pilates, Aerobics,
Senior Exercise, Zumba, Hula Hoop, Line Dancing,
and more. Contact Victory Fitness, (585) 370-2480 or
http://www.VictoryWorkout.com for more info.
Ministry Opportunity. Joseph’s House is looking
for volunteers for 2015 RAFFLE. This year our
generous donors have provided us with a beautiful 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ! We are very excited
about the possible funds we may raise to continue and
enhance the opportunities we are providing our moms
and children. This is where our past volunteers and
new will come in to play! Please contact us at [email protected] or at 315-701-4981, for any questions
you may have. http://josephshouseforwomen.org.
His Thousand Hills Christian Camp and Retreat
Center. Just 2 hours due South of Rochester, NY in
the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania. Come and soak
in His Presence! 570-724-2366, www.HisThousandHills.org.
Morning Moms: Most Fridays from 9:30-11:15am.
Child care available for children in kindergarten and
younger. Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North
Chili, NY 14514, 585-594-9488, www.pearcechurch.
org.
New Beginning Church International will meet Fridays 7 PM Bible Study; Sunday Worship Services at
1 PM at 3233 Ridge Rd West. We meet in the John
Knox Presbyterian Church. Please contact us at: 585
429 6919 or visit our website: www.nbcintlenter.com.
Hope Valley Camp. Overnight Co-ed camp Ages 7
to 16. 7/12-19 & 19-24. 8/2-7 & 9-14. $199 per week.
All Day Camp Ages 3-8. 7/6 - 8/21. $149 per week
(add. kids $125/week). Facility is available for retreat
groups year round at affordable rates. Activities include: Hiking, fishing, boating, slip’n’slide, archery,
arts & crafts, outdoor living, group games and lots
more fun! (585) 683-4907. www.hopevalleycamp.
com.
churches, schools & families. July 16–19 at Elim Bi-
Elim Bible Institute & College is now accredited!
Earn an AAS degree while you grow in God! 1, 2 and
3 year programs. To apply or for more info: www.
elim.edu, [email protected], 585-582-1230.
Evening Vacation Bible School. August 17-21, 6:30-
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New Creation Fellowship Academy. The mission of
NCF Academy is to prepare each student spiritually,
academically, socially, and physically so that they fulfill the purpose of God in their lives, becoming successful leaders of tomorrow. Classes start Tuesday,
September 8, 2015. 3325 Genesee St, Cheektowaga,
NY 14225. Call (716) 632-6084 or visit www.nc-
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Niagara Shores Retreats and Camp. A ministry of
Global Outreach Mission, Inc., 1670 Hopkins Rd.
Getzville, NY 140968, 716-688-5048, www.missiongo.org, e-mail: [email protected].
New Christian Book Just Published! In His Way by
Rebecca Duvall. A story of the trials and triumphs that
come with being married to a Law Enforcement Officer and coming to faith. Supportive friends share with
Duvall the need to turn to God for guidance and help.
To find more about Duvall and her book visit at http://
inhisway.net/book/ Order your copy at http://www.
amazon.com/Rebecca-Duvall/e/B00MOKOYBU.
New Christian Book Just Published! Get Ready by
Robert C. Harris. Get Ready displays an in-depth
look at prophecy theories that teach a total at-once
redemption, whether it be the Pre-Trib Rapture or Second Coming Only Teachings. To order visit at www.
GetReadyinfo.com or at www.amazon.com.
New Christian Book Just Published! A Nation Under
Judgment by Richard Capriola. This book examines
social policies from a Scriptural point of view rather
than a political agenda. It challenges readers to examine what it means to be One Nation Under God. www.
anationunderjudgment.com. To order go to http://amazon.com/dp/B00NF0ML36.
New Christian Book Just Published! A KING and his
CAMEL, a Bible-based novel by Judy Voss, follows
her TWO BOYS from BETHLEHEM. Visit www.judyvoss.com and www.amazon.com for more info.
New Christian Book Just Published! The Bible Can
Be Proven by Vince Latorre. This book gives you
solid answers to skeptic’s challenges to the reliability and divine inspiration of the Bible! To order your
copy go to http://www.thebiblecanbeproven.com. To
contact the author call 315-492-6039 or email to [email protected].
New Christian Book Just Published! Miracle On
Snowbird Lake by Stan Bednarz. Based on true facts
of a missing person case award winning author Stan
Bednarz writes the gripping story of a Pastor’s relentless search for his missing daughter. With a fractured
faith and a fading hope, a boundless love must find
a way. Find how far love goes. Available on www.
Amazon.com, www.christianbook.com and at www.
stanbednarzstories.com.
Nyack College. New York’s Christian College.
College – Seminary – Graduate Schools. Christian
Higher Education Since 1882. An accredited college
that stresses the importance of learning and faith. A
college that has a highly qualified and God-honoring
faculty. A college that will serve you to fulfill God’s
calling for you. Degree Options: Accelerated Degree
Completion Program; Bachelors Degrees (38 majors);
Alliance Theological Seminary; Master Degree Programs in: Organizational Leadership (MSOL), Business Administration (MBA) , Mental Health Counseling (MA), Childhood Education (MED) and TESOL
(MA). 1 South Boulevard. Nyack, NY 10960. (800)
33-NYACK. www.nyack.edu.
Oak Life - A new concept in SHARED LIVING for
Christian Believers. For more information, please
write or e-mail Holly Delavan c/o St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. P.O. Box 476, Nedrow, NY 13120. Syracuse area. [email protected].
July 29, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325 Genesee St.,
Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call (716) 631-8595 or visit
www.jbsbuffalo.com for more information.
August 19, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325 Genesee
632-6084 or visit www.ncfacademy.com for more
information.
site www.stanbednarzstories.com you will receive
a personal signed copy with a bookmark and Stan’s
heartfelt thanks.
book.com/christiancampingservices. Bryan Schoeffler 607-776-6705. www.christiancampingservices.
com.
Pastoral Instruction: Every Friday, 7:00pm; Liberty Temple Ministries, 144 Reynolds St., Rochester,
NY; 585.464.8467. All are welcome!
Summer Sport Camps now registering – Houghton College is offering five premier athletic camps,
including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, field
hockey, and equestrian. Overnight and day camper
options, beginner to advanced. www.houghtonsummercamps.com.
Youth Ministry Speaker. Jeff Crosby serves all of
your youth ministry speaking and training needs:
Camps, retreats, conferences, youth leader training,
evangelistic outreaches, evangelism training, parent
seminars, church consulting, pulpit supply. Passionate. Humorous. Insightful. Challenging. Schedule
Jeff for your next event at Email: [email protected] or Website: www.jeff-crosby.com.
PEARCE 4 KIDS SUMMER CAMP: Pearce 4
Kids Summer Camp is an eight-week summer program (June 29-August 21, 2015) for school-aged
children going into Kindergarten through 12-yearolds. Campers will go on a new adventure each week.
Activities include field trips, music, drama, snacks,
and more, all corresponding with the week’s theme.
Registration begins in later this year. For additional
information or to schedule a tour of the facility and
program, call 594-1833 or visit www.pearce4kids.
org.
Pro-Life Questions? Please contact Rochester Area
Right To Life at 675 Ling Road, Suite 3, Rochester,
NY 14612 or e-mail at [email protected]
or by phone 585-621-4690. Visit at www.righttoliferoch.org.
Project Free Breakfast: Children Ages 5-12 yrs.
enjoy a FREE LIGHT BREAKFAST every Sunday
morning at 9:30am, Liberty Temple Ministries, 144
Reynolds St., Rochester, NY; (585) 464-8467.
Raising Generations Today Conference for
Mom’s. Bringing the Generations Together. Featured
Artist Concert with Ellie Holcomb. www.raisinggenerationstoday.com. Key-Note Speakers and Workshops for every season of motherhood. October 22nd
- 24th, 2015.
Registration for Camps at Lighthouse Christian
Camp Now Open. It’s time to register for camp!
Join us for Family Camp, Getaway Camp, or Keen
Kamp along the shores of Lake Ontario this summer
by registering by email, phone, mail, or online. Find
registration forms and more information at www.
lighthousecamp.org, or call 716-795-3216.
Retreat Housing and Conference Facilities Available. Have your church retreat, leadership conference, or family reunion at Lighthouse Christian
Camp this summer or fall! All types of rental housing
and food service available. Meet in our beautiful new
Lighthouse Commons. Visit www.lighthousecamp.
org or call 716-795-3216 for more information.
RETREATS FOR YOUTH GROUPS. Christian
Camping Services. 2 night, 6 meal retreats for your
youth group at Bath, NY missionary owned log cabin
lodge for $12 person. The 3 areas I offer to take care
of are the speaking, the food & the activities. Bryan
Schoeffler 607-776-6705. www.christiancampingservices.com.
bryan@christiancampingservices.
com.
Scotland - Church Plant Friendship Evangelism:
Short-term Trip; July 10-July 29. After pre-departure orientation and training near Buffalo, NY, the
team will fly from Toronto to Scotland. For more
information:
http://missiongo.org/get-involved/
short-term-detail/scotland--church-plant-friendshipevangelism.
Single Parents Bible Study & Fellowship. 2nd Saturday of every month from 1-3pm, at Browncroft
Community Church, 2530 Browncroft Blvd, Rochester NY. Children’s program is included. Visit www.
space4god.org or call 585-899-9808.
South East Asia - ESL Outreach. July 10-July 29.
Short Term Trip: This team will partner with fulltime GOM workers in the region by helping with the
instruction of English as a second language. http://
missiongo.org/get-involved/short-term-detail/southeast-asia--esl-outreach.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325
Stan Bednarz, the award winning author of the
book Miracle on Snowbird Lake has partnered
with Royal Family Kids to donate 100% of his book
sales via his website www.stanbednarzstories.com
to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused children. Sometimes the greatest miracles come from the
heart. Be a part of making miracles happen in the life
of a child who needs to know there is an anchor of
hope. If the book is purchased through Stan’s Web-
(Houghton, NY) - During the last two weeks,
middle-school students from rural schools in
Western New York visited Houghton College
through the Kids2College program, which attempts to bring early college awareness and a
college-going culture to area communities.
Kids2College is a federally funded grant administered by the Commission on Independent
Colleges and Universities, which focuses on
teaching students about the positive impact of
college and how their interests and skills can
be transformed into a promising and fulfilling
future. The Kids2College curriculum and the
campus visit serves to help sixth graders become aware of options beyond high school and
see postsecondary education as a real possibility.
During the campus visit, sixth graders from
Cuba-Rushford, Scio, Friendship, Belfast and
Wellsville school districts had an opportunity to
experience college life for a day. They learned
about living in campus housing; recreational
opportunities afforded to college students; different areas of study; and, of course, dining at
the college cafeteria.
that challenges students to academic excellence - in the context of a relevant Christian
in Western New York, just 65 miles from Buffalo
and Rochester. For more information, please
visit www.houghton.edu.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325
632-6084 or visit www.ncfacademy.com for more information.
Over 250 Local Sixth Graders Visit Houghton
College
Summer Ministry Opportunities for college-age
men and women in positions of programming and
counseling for our 7 weeks of residential/wilderness
camp programming. June 22 - Aug 8th. Consider
sharing your life and love for Christ with children and
youth in our camp community setting. Mandaville
Camp & Retreat Center, Winthrop NY. (315) 3284581. [email protected] / www.campmandaville.org.
Summer Schedule at Pearce: June 21-September 6.
Worship services on Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays
at 10am. Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North
Chili, NY 14514, 585-594-9488, www.pearcechurch.
org.
Summer staff positions available. Camp Cherith
of WNY is currently taking applications for a Boy’s
Director, girls’ and boys’ counselors (for campers
between ages 7-17). Employment is available for 7
weeks from June 23-August 9, 2015. For more information and applications go to www.campcherithwny.
org/apply.
Sunday Nights. Join us Sunday Nights by the Lake
and enjoy great preaching and music! Services begin
at 6:30 p.m. and free child care is available. Come
early and bring a picnic or enjoy a game of mini-golf!
For a list of speakers visit www.NiagaraShores.org/
Events.
Sunday Series “First Comes Love, Then Comes
Marriage”. Sunday Services 9 & 11a.m. : at Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta Rd. Call 585392-5253 for more info or www.lakeshorechurch.org.
Teen Mom & Pregnancy Support Group: “New
Life” Tuesdays evenings 6-7:30 p.m. Dinner provided; group provides friendship, encouragement. Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta Rd. Call 585392-5253 for more info or www.lakeshorechurch.org.
The Fig Tree Bookstore has new hours! Located at
1326 N. Winton Rd, Rochester NY, we’re now open
Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 5 and Thursdays
from 3 to 7. Come in to learn more about the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, find interesting gifts,
music, books and more. 585-288-0670, www.figtreebookstore.com.
Tough Questions for CHRISTIANS (in the book of
Romans): Thursday nights 6:45 p.m. 5/7, 5/21, 6/4,
6/11. At Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta
Uganda - Youth HIV Outreach. July 10-July 29.
Short term trip: Team members will be equipped so
that, each morning, they can mentor a select group of
Ugandan young people in leadership training principles. http://missiongo.org/get-involved/short-termdetail/youth-hiv-outreach--uganda-1.
Greece Christian
School
Herbert E. Parker, Th.D., Principal
585-723-1165
Preschool thru 8th. 750 Long Pond Road.
www.GreeceChristian.org
VBS. Journey Off The Map! July 13-17. 9am12noon each day. K to grade 6 are invited to join us!
Registration forms: www.colfc.org. Church of Love
Faith Center, 700 Exchange Street, Rochester, NY
14608, 585-454-3270.
Youth Group Camping Trips. Christian Camping
Services. Offering youth groups 2-5 day summer tent
camping trips to a lake with waterskiing, tubing and
canoeing for app. $20 per day including equipment &
meals. 607-776-6705. [email protected], www.christiancampingservices.com.
Youth Group Tent Camping Trips specifically
for your youth group of up to 40 or so, complete
with meals, water-skiing, tubing, canoeing, services,
campfires, & swimming for about. July & August.
About $20 a day/person for 2-5 day outings. Christian
Camping Services. For pictures check out www.face-
3 year old Pre-k through 8th grade.
“building up since 1917”
260 Embury Road, Rochester 14625
585-671-4910.
www.rochesterchristianschool.org
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Southern Gospel NY
Brings Christians
Together To Hear
Southern Gospel Music
people understand exactly what constitutes
Southern Gospel music.
“I think people get confused when we say
Southern Gospel music,” stated Bob. “It
doesn’t mean Gospel music or songs necessarily from the south; it means trios, or quartets and family groups that were always popular in the south. These people still sing the old
time Gospel hymns; you know the ones that
you don’t get to hear too much any more because a lot of churches have gone to contemporary music? That’s music that tells a story.
It has a message in it because the message is
from the Gospel,” explained Bob.
It’s the hope of both Bob and Joyce that
through their efforts, people will come to
enjoy Gospel music as much as they have
through the years. “We know a lot of great
people in the music industry now and many
of them have become our friends,” explained
Bob. “It’s been a blessing not only to listen
to the music of groups like the Skyline Boys
or the Blackwood Brothers, but it’s also been
a blessing to sit down and talk to them too.”
Southern Gospel NY will be hosting the
musical group, Hyssong, at the Spencerport
Bible Church, 1948 North Union Street in
Spencerport, NY on July 18 at 7 p.m. The
Jonathans will be playing at the United Methodist Church of North Chili, 2200 Westside
Drive in Rochester on September 11 at 7 pm.
On October 23, 4One Quartet will be playing at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at
4115 Dewey Avenue in Rochester at 7 p.m.
All tickets for concerts are $12 in advance
or $15 at the door and can be purchased by
sending a check or money order with a self
addressed stamped envelope to SGNY, 3250
Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559.
For more information on upcoming concerts and the Gospel groups or view the recent
SBNY newsletter or make a prayer request,
visit www.sgny.net.
An insightful, yet enjoyable book on
end-times
Following in the literary train of Left Behind
and the Harbinger.
Now available at Amazon.com, Kindel.com
Alpha and Omega stores in Penfield and Greece,
NY
For autographed copies, go to:
www.lifeconquerors.com home page and order
with a credit card.
A Nation Under
Judgment
Challenges readers to examine what it
means to be One Nation Under God and
reviews our nation’s social policies from
God’s point of view rather than a political
agenda.
www.amazon.com/dp/B00NF0ML36
In His Way
by Rebecca Duvall
A story of the trials and triumphs that
come with being married to a Law
Enforcement Officer and coming to faith.
Supportive friends share with Duvall the
need to turn to God for guidance and help.
www.InHisWay.net
An Interview With Rebecca Duvall, Author
Of In His Way
By Susan LeDoux
with my son Michael, right before she passed
away from breast cancer.
Some stories need telling, and Rebecca Duvall’s is one of them.
The Good News: Have you had the opportunity to tell your book’s story in public?
Rebecca Duvall: I’ve had a few opportunities to share bits and pieces of my book with
different groups at church. I’ve done a radio
interview with Martha Smally at Plank Eyed
Saint on Blogtalkradio. I’ve also done a television interview with Barb Marshall of Love Your
Life Ministries.
Like so many women, divorced and with two
children, Duvall meets and marries the man of
her dreams. Her hero is just that; first a paramedic, then a Deputy Sherriff, and now a Law
Enforcement Chaplain. But also like so many
people once without faith, Duvall tried to carry
the world on her shoulders. She became a “volunteeraholic,” to her husband’s “workaholic,”
and the two grew apart as they chased their
separate dreams.
Things were about to change for the Duvalls.
Several other moms at her children’s school invited her to join their prayer group, Moms in
Touch. Just as she was beginning to discover
more about God, her world crashed when she
learned of her husband’s affair. Later, serious
health issues forced her husband to retire from
active deputy duty. This time, rather than leave
another marriage, Duvall stayed, having a new
faith in God and support from his followers. Indeed, as she moved “in his way,” her marriage
healed and her husband is now healthy enough
to work as a Chaplain for Law Enforcement.
It was during this tumultuous period that Duvall felt the Lord calling her to tell her story.
The Good News: How did you begin the book
amid all that turmoil, when you had no idea
how things would evolve for you and your
family?
Rebecca Duvall: Since I had no idea how
things would unfold, I decided to focus on
where I wanted my story to begin, so I thought
of a good starting point would be when my husband and I met.
The Good News: You write about support
from God and his followers, especially the
prayer group Moms in Touch. Can you share
your feelings about Christians reaching out
to those who are in difficulty, and why you
responded to the invitation extended by these
women?
Rebecca Duvall: I think I responded to these
women when they invited me to the prayer
group because I had already gotten to know
them through volunteering at our children’s
school. We had a commonality, wanting to help
our children and their school. When I found out
they were Christians, I was surprised because
they hadn’t tried to shove God down my throat.
At the time, I thought it was a Christian’s job
to tell others they needed God because they
were sinful. Now I think it’s a Christian’s job
to treat others with love, grace, and mercy and
not to judge, but help whenever possible, however possible. I believe this will look different
for each of us because God calls us to help in
different ways.
The Good News: You were married in 2001
and baptized in 2009. Can you share how God
led you through those eight years to faith in
him?
Rebecca Duvall: In the first three to four
years of our marriage, I thought everything
was perfect... Over the next few years my husband and I grew apart. We no longer seemed to
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The Good News: How long did it take to
write In His Way and are you currently working on another book?
Rebecca Duvall: About three years, and I am
not currently working on another book, but I
am tossing around the idea of creating a Bible
study to go with the book; something that will
point others to God and help them to see how
God is working in their lives by pointing them
to scripture.
Rebecca Duvall
have anything in common. During the 2007/08
school year, while the Moms in Touch prayer
group was praying for me, God began to reveal
the reality of my life to me and how empty it
was. He helped me see and admit how lonely
I was.
The Good News: Based on the experiences
in your book, what advice would you give your
daughters about marriage?
Rebecca Duvall: It takes two to make a marriage work and it takes two to let if fail. Be patient and, most importantly, talk to one another.
Share your feelings, dreams, and fears. Invite
God into your marriage. Let him
be your
guide and counselor.
The Good News: Please take this opportunity to share whatever is on your heart with
our readers.
Rebecca Duvall: Wherever you are in life,
God is there with you, even if you don’t acknowledge or believe in him. He loves you and
wants what’s best for you. He’s waiting for you
to seek him, so he can change your life, make
you new. Your life won’t always be easy. There
will be many trials, but you could walk through
your trials with a peace only God can bring. I
hope to see you in this life, or heaven, someday
and hear how God changed your life!
In His Way is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle eBook at www.amazon.com/
author/rebeccaduvall.
The Good News: You have
a website and blog (www.inhisway.net/blog). Do you ever
wonder what to write in your
blog?
Rebecca Duvall: I often
wonder what to write or
share on my blog. However, I pray about it regularly
and trust God will reveal
what it is he wishes me
to share… God has faithfully given me words
to write, but not on a
weekly basis.
The Good News:
There is an exquisite quilt featured on
your book and website. Who made it?
Rebecca Duvall:
My daughter Ashley was the photographer of the
quilt. My mother
Sharon
made
the quilt when
I was pregnant
Christian Author Wins Literary Award For “A Nation
Under Judgment”
(Katy, TX) - Richard Capriola’s book “A Nation
Under Judgment” received a Reviewers Choice
Award from Readers Views. The award was presented
for the book’s contribution to relationships and spirituality.
Capriola’s book explores our nation’s social policies from a Scriptural rather than a political point of
view.
“A Nation Under Judgment” examines social policies such as hunger, poverty, income equality, marriage, and the environment. It also includes a chapter
on how campaign contributions rather than the Bible
influence lawmakers in shaping national policies.
“As we enter into another national political campaign and election cycle it’s important that every
Christian examine these issues from a Scriptural
rather than a political point of view” Capriola said.
“Looking at our nation’s policies from God’s point of
view rather than a political agenda will help Christian voters hold office seekers accountable for their
positions which too often are opposite from God’s
point of view.” Christian book reviews of “A Nation
Under Judgment” have been impressive. Heather
Randall, CEO of Christian Woman Affiliate said the
book is “well researched and Scripturally based.”
Another Christian reviewer commented “Every
legislator, every believer, apologetic, preacher and
evangelist needs this resource on their shelves.”
Capriola believes many Christians believe our nation is moving away from God when constructing
national policies. “If we continue down this road are
we setting ourselves up for judgment?” he asks.
“A Nation Under Judgment” is available in ebook format for $2.99 at Amazon and www.BookBaby.com. Contact: Richard Capriola (217) 8169193 [email protected].
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Pastor Cooper Of Love Ministries Fellowship
Believes Every Christian Is Called To Ministry
By Susan LeDoux
(Houghton, NY) - Houghton College would
like to recognize local students who achieved
academic excellence by earning a place on
the President’s List, Dean’s Honor List, or
the Dean’s List at Houghton College for the
spring semester of 2015.
“Can you bring together a group that can attract others with love?”
That was the question God put on Lead Servant and Pastor James R. Cooper Sr.’s heart in
2006. Although at the time, straddling dual roles
as a Xerox employee and an ordained minister,
Cooper said “yes” to this question, and Love
Ministries Fellowship formed in 2011. The congregation settled into its permanent home last
year at 740 Marshall Rd. in Chili.
When approached about this article, Pastor
Cooper suggested The Good News meet some
of the congregation because the church “isn’t
about me, it’s about the people,” he said.
Eddie Hammonds Jr. and his wife Sherrie
Tanner Hammonds were seeking a particular
church home because Sherrie is of Muslim
background and often felt lost and alien in
Christian churches. She was seeking balance
as she tried to learn the difference between the
two faiths. The Hammonds felt welcomed the
first Sunday they visited, and Pastor Cooper’s
preaching style was just what Sherrie was looking for.
The Fellowship holds Bible study on Friday
evenings. It draws about 30 people, many not
even members of the church. After the main
discussion, Sherrie likes the small groups where
people share what the evening’s message meant
to them, “because God’s Word touches people
in different ways.”
Sherri grinned and said, “It’s like Goldilocks
and the 3 little bears. This church is just right!”
Shaquan Wiggins had been attending a large
church, where there was little chance for a pastor/member relationship, when his mother suggested Love Ministries Fellowship. Known and
appreciated by his pastor now, Shaquan runs the
sound board during worship. Arlene Brown learned hands on ministry at
Zion Hill Baptist Church as she visited the sick
and fed the hungry. But it was the teaching that
attracted her to Love Ministries Fellowship.
To earn the academic honor of the President’s List, Dean’s Honor List or the Dean’s
list, Houghton College students must meet
the following GPA requirements during their
semester of study: President’s list, GPA of a
perfect 4.0; Dean’s Honor List, GPA of 3.75 to
3.99; Dean’s List, GPA of 3.5 to 3.74.
President’s List includes: Sarabeth Paine,
Rexville; Bethany Rudolph, Painted Post.
Photo by Love Ministries Fellowship
Pastor James Cooper and members of Love Ministries Fellowship.
Toastmaster, but also as a Christian so she and
others can share the Gospel comfortably.
As Arlene talked about her ministry, Pastor
Cooper added that he believes everybody is
called to ministry; it is just a matter of what that
ministry is and how one uses it. He encourages
his congregation to serve wherever they find
their calling.
Drew Miltsch and Bob Ludwig are using their
talents to worship and serve God. Miltsch had
been playing piano at another church but attended Praise Night at Love Ministries in 2012.
He returned every Sunday thereafter because he
felt God was speaking to him and he had to be
there.
“Not that I wasn’t hearing from him outside,
but it was very clear on Sunday mornings.”
Bob Ludwig plays guitar and he first visited
the church to accompany Suwilanji, a female
vocalist from Zambia, Africa. When he returned
to promote another of her concerts, Pastor Cooper mimed strumming a guitar and suggested he
always bring his guitar to church.
“I brought it with me when I came back. The
love here is so intense and real... it’s what keeps
me here.”
When Danette Campbell-Bell and her husband, Maurice, opened their home to a Chinese international student, Danette felt called
to introduce the girl to Christ. Despite her past
negative experience with a church, she checked
the internet and discovered Love Ministries Fellowship. She walked in with trepidation, ready
to flee at any moment, but they took their seats
after receiving a warm greeting. That Sunday
she learned about Love Ministries’ outreach
to the people at the corner of Bay and Niagara
streets in the city. “Wow,” she thought, “this
church is actually doing something.”
Pastor James Cooper
Claiming the verse that tells us we can do all
things in Christ who strengthens us,
Arlene
is one of the church’s Word Ministers. Already
an outstanding Toastmaster (of Toastmasters
International) she mentors others in the art of
delivering sermons. Improving all aspects of
communication is not only her mission as a
Houghton College
Recognizes Students
on Honor Role
It all began a few years ago when a young
man had been murdered at that corner. Remix
Ministries stepped in to help them heal and
Love Ministries Fellowship soon joined them,
bringing food, love, clothes, prayer, and music.
“We don’t treat them like ‘those people,’”
Pastor Cooper said. He told of a young man
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who said he was ready to turn himself in to the
police, after Cooper talked and prayed with
him. Another man quietly pulled a knife from
his pocket and dropped it into a gutter.
“You think you’re doing something for others, but it has done wonders for us and our faith
walk. The crack house across the street is gone.
The people are respectful and talk to us,” Cooper said.
A friend invited Reander Hogue to Love
Ministries. “The teaching, the people loving
on me, touched my heart,” she said. Now she
passes that love on in her role as “gatekeeper”
(greeter).
Pastor Cooper spoke of Reander’s gift of
discernment; she is able to warn the church or
people of things that are coming, as well as give
direction. Drew Miltsch said seeing this in Reander was a huge growth experience for him. “I
didn’t understand prophecy but when I saw it...
I wasn’t such a skeptic.”
Pastor Cooper’s wife, Terri, leads the youth
ministry, which has three components. The first
was obvious as, downstairs, about 20 students,
K-12, were busy studying with volunteers from
the University of Rochester.
The second is creative dance, where children
perform on special occasions like New Years,
Christmas and Easter.
Finally, “College and Career” helps 7th to
12th graders prepare for life after high school –
whether in a trade or college.
By hearing stories from this close knit faith
family, it became clear that here the Word is
wonderfully preached, and learning takes place
on every level. People are loved, valued, and
empowered to be the people God created them
to be.
Dean’s Honor List includes: Krystina
Jones, Arcade; Ryan Bigham, Franklinville;
Lara Larsson, Franklinville; Hannah Messerschmidt, Holland; Micah Banks, Houghton;
Allyson Murphy, Houghton; John Nelson,
Houghton; Moeun Sun, Houghton; Emma
Webb, Houghton; Esther Webb, Houghton;
Jonathon Yuly, Houghton; Samuel Case,
Wellsville; Stephany Ellison, Whitesville.
Dean’s List includes: Elissa Carls, Angelica;
Luke Duttweiler, Angelica; Crystal Zuver,
Belfast; Evan Stern, Cattaraugus; Vanessa
Sweet, Cuba; Mary Cronin, Franklinville;
Brady Robinson, Friendship; Abigail Schmidt,
Holland; Morghan Mastin, Houghton; Bjorn
Webb, Houghton; Benjamin Yuly, Houghton;
Samuel Yuly, Houghton; Bethany Chesebro,
Olean; Ian Patrick, Olean; Dakota Rudolph,
Painted Post; Hannah Choate,
Wellsville;
Kirsten Hedstrom-Brady, Wellsville; Angel
Schoonover, Woodhull.
Houghton College is a liberal arts institution that challenges students to academic excellence - in the context of a relevant Christian
in Western New York, just 65 miles from Buffalo and Rochester. For more information,
please visit www.houghton.edu.
Miracle On Snowbird Lake
By Stan Bednarz
“Powerful and gripping, Stan Bednarz
keeps you turning pages with his vivid
portrayal of New York’s frigid north
country as he shines a bright light on
the best and worst the human spirit has
to offer.”
–NY Times bestselling author Tim Green
Available at www.Amazon.com
Biblical Fiction for all ages
by JUDY VOSS
An orphaned camel and a prince team
up on the edge of the Arabian Desert
years before they travel to Bethlehem in
search of the Messiah.
Available in paperback and e-book at
www.amazon.com
View all books by author at www.judyvoss.com
If you are looking for a loving church home,
visit any Sunday. Reander will make sure you
feel welcome, and you may just decide to stay
a while.
You can find Love Ministries Fellowship on
Facebook or visit online at www.loveministriesonline.com.
We are looking for Christian writers in your area to
help cover local Christian events, conduct
interviews with Pastors, Ministers and Christian
Business Owners.
If you have some experience in this type of writing and would like to
learn more about this writing opportunity please send us your resume,
samples of writing and references to
[email protected]
Get Ready
by Robert C. Harris
Get Ready displays an in-depth
look at prophecy theories that
teach a total at-once redemption, whether it be the Pre-trib
Rapture or Second Coming
Only Teachings.
To order visit at
www.GetReadyinfo.com
or at www.amazon.com.
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Pray for the National Day Of Prayer Initiative (NDPI)
Peace of
Held In Rochester In May
Jerusalem
By Susan LeDoux
PSALM 122:6
Whether it’s organizing Rochester’s National
Day of Prayer Initiative that occurred on May
7th or running a Bible club, for Bishop David
Singleton it’s all about raising Jesus high and
bringing others to Him.
On the Ark of Jesus Ministries’ 4th National Day of Prayer Initiative, over 600 people
circled City Hall, and then the County Office
Building, to lift our local officials in prayer. The
faithful asked for divine intercession for families, religion, government, education, business,
media, as well as arts and entertainment.
TEN COMMANDMENTS
Exodus 20: 3-17
1. You shall have no other gods before
Me.
2. You shall not make for yourself any
graven images.
3. You shall not take the name of the
LORD your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep
it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not lie.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s
things.
Hometown Hunger Concert
To Be Held At Davis College
On August 29
Submitted by Davis College
(Binghamton, NY) - What if you could help
two groups of people at the same time? Davis College, in Johnson City, NY, is fighting
Hometown Hunger while developing tomorrow’s leaders through the administering of
BackPacks for Kids.
BackPacks for Kids discretely provides
food-insecure children with a weekend supply of food during the school year. Eligibility
is determined by the school district, and the
neediest children within the public school
system are eligible. Each Friday, teachers discretely slip a sack of food into the students’
backpacks to take home. A typical weekend
supply bag contains the following: one jar of
peanut butter; tuna or chicken, two instant oatmeal breakfasts, one canned fruit, a vegetable,
a can of soup, a canned meal, a dried meal
such as macaroni and cheese, and two snacks.
Locally, the program began in 2013 with a
partnership between New Life Ministries, the
Union-Endicott School District and the Food
Bank of the Southern Tier. Together, these
Hometown Heroes have provided over 13,000
weekend rations.
To launch and fund the BackPacks for Kids
program at Davis, the college will host a
Hometown Hunger Concert on Saturday, August 29th featuring the band “When Oceans
Rise”. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the
concert begins at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10.
During the concert, a collection will be taken
for those who wish to contribute or sponsor a
child. A sponsorship of $125 supplies a needy
child with food for every weekend of the
school year. To purchase tickets, make donations, and sponsor a child visit www.davisny.
edu.
To volunteer a community group for a repack, or for more information on corporate
sponsorship or internships, please contact Professor Sheila Eldred at backpacks@davisny.
edu.
“God has been gracious,” Bishop Singleton
said about the diversity of the Body of Christ.
“This year the Catholic Church came on board
and translated our material into Spanish,” and
news of the event was carried on television and
radio.
“It is a national initiative and Rochester is
the epicenter.” With a broad smile, he told of
Apostle Arthur Wilson from Shreveport, Louisiana, who sent pictures and texts back home,
exclaiming “we gotta do this!”
Singleton believes as people come together
for the NDPI, they will build effective relationships and accomplish more, over time, working
together.
The Bishop is still building his team, which
meets Monday evenings, 6 p.m. at Ark of Jesus Ministries, and he welcomes anyone with
a heart for this ministry. Much work remains
to be done, as this will become a global initiative as well. “I’ve talked with people in Africa,
India, Russia, Philippines, and Germany who
have an interest in this.” For more information, call (585) 340-7027. In the same spirit of introducing Christ to others, Outreach Impact Saturday occurs annually
on the third Saturday in September. “On that
day, we are asking the Body of Christ globally
(in the city and towns) to come outside of their
worship facility, and be a conduit and presence
of the Love of the Father, right on their own
lawns.”
“Can you imagine if, just in Rochester, even
30% of the churches that name the Name of the
Lord Jesus Christ, all came out on this set day?”
he asked.
Photo by the Ark of Jesus Ministries
On the Ark of Jesus Ministries’ 4th National Day of Prayer Initiative, over 600
people circled City Hall, and then the County Office Building, to lift our local officials in prayer.
month at 9 a.m. A cross section of the community (elected officials, judges, community workers. etc) listens to five or eight guests take three
minutes to say who they are, what they offer,
and what they are looking for. This sharing and
networking has helped people and organizations “maximize in areas where previously minimized.” Over the last 14 years, the meetings
facilitated linkages across the greater Rochester
community, bringing resources where needed,
all the while enjoying a hearty breakfast. If interested, call (585) 235-2652.
Children and parents fall under the Ark of
Jesus Ministries umbrella as well. Its Help
Me Read Program at School #17 started in response to the poor graduation rates in the city.
With 65 volunteer tutors, this separate, not-forprofit program is primarily relational, because
sometimes students just need people who care
about them to listen to their problems. Then, using reading as the vehicle, the program fosters
critical thinking, rather than just memory and
recall. Children develop skills to navigate difficult situations and make good decisions. This
September, he plans to launch Help Me Soar for
grades 5 and up.
His enthusiasm spanning 30 years of pastoral
ministry, Bishop Singleton knows the value of
clergy learning from and supporting each other.
Ark of Jesus Ministries will host a Kingdom
Service Development Conference on August
12th through the 14th to help pastors and ministry leaders develop their calling. Call (585)
262-6420 to register.
Bishop Singleton welcomes volunteer tutors
who can give two hours between 9:30 AM and
3:30 PM, one day per week. Tutors have support
through an on-site coordinator plus a 90 minute
orientation session. Like most non-profits, the
program needs more funding.
Because effective parenting is vital, Singleton
plans to start TIPS Program (True Intervention
Purposefully Successful) this September. For
parents who may have struggled in school themselves, TIPS will teach them how to advocate
for their children and navigate the educational
system. Ark of Jesus Ministries will award $100
scholarships to four 6th graders, the money going into a trust for those college years ahead.
In order to encourage minority children to
enter the professions, the Ark’s Professionally
Speaking Program introduces older students
to multi-cultural professionals. In speaking directly with them they learn that they, too, can
reach any goal.
The Forbid Them Not Bible Club started with
five children. It now has 40 children who meet
after classes at School #17. This opportunity to
share God’s Word with young children offers an
alternative to what flows through television and
the internet.
“I believe what I do is supposed to succeed.”
Singleton is full of expectation, but does have
a wish list:
●People interested in being part of, or starting,
the Bible Club.
●Tutors
● People to join the National Day of Prayer
Initiative or Outreach Impact Sundays.
Along the same line, his church offers KAMI
(Kingdom Assignment Ministries International), that provides on-going insight, wisdom, and
prayer for pastors.
Uniting others in Kingdom work, the Ark’s
Celebration of Life Community Breakfast
Meetings occur on the 2nd Tuesday of the
Bishop David J. Singleton
Singleton believes, “We can take this city,
county, region, for Christ. But it will not happen by accident. It will only happen on purpose.
We’ve got to be willing to work together. Scripture says, ‘what-so-ever he does shall prosper.’
So the only thing that will prosper is what
you’re doing.”
(Houghton, NY) - Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, is proud to announce
that the Houghton College Chapter inducted
nine new members on April 23, 2015.
The nine inductees are Elixabeth Brace of
Westfield, Mass.;Samantha Emmart of Auburn,
N.Y.; Grace MacKay of Tonawanda, N.Y.; Hannah Makin of Altoona, Pa.; Casey Mauger of
Little Egg Harbor, N.J.; Maisie Pipher of Lowman, N.Y.; Ashley Popp of Cheektowaga, N.Y.;
Matthew Skillman of East Rochester, N.Y.; and
Samuel Yuly of Houghton, N.Y.
Psi Chi was founded on September 4, 1929,
during the Ninth International Congress of Psychology held at Yale University in New Haven,
Conn. The Honor Society’s stated purpose is to
encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence
in scholarship and to advance the science of
psychology.
Many of the Society’s members have gone
on to distinguished careers in psychology, including several presidents of the American
Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS); numerous
national and international award winners; and
various other renowned research psychologists,
authors, professors and practitioners.
Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of both
APA and APS. Psi Chi has grown over the past
75 years into one of the largest and most successful honor societies in the world with over
1,000 chapters located at college and university
campuses throughout the U.S. These chapters
not only recognize academic achievement by
granting membership but also sponsor programs and activities that augment and enhance
the regular curriculum, offer an outlet for service to the campus and the community at large,
and provide practical experience and fellowship
through affiliation with the chapter.
that challenges students to academic excellence
- in the context of a relevant Christian community - and empowers them to enrich the world.
The college of 1,000 students is located in Western New York, just 65 miles from Buffalo and
Rochester. www.houghton.edu.
Nine Houghton College Students Inducted Into National
Honor Society
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License Plate Freedom
In The US
with your Christian Attorney Mark F. Viencek
By Anne L. LeBlanc
Law Offices of Mark F. Viencek
290 Linden Oaks, Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 419-8075 or Toll free 1-866-33voice
Investment Losses May Be Recoverable
Most people do not realize that investment
losses may be recoverable. A group of
individuals, for instance, used the same
stockbroker. Each lost a very significant
amount of money in the stock market. For
almost six years, none of these individuals
had any inkling they had a legal claim to
recover the money they lost. Fortunately,
their new stockbroker recommended they
contact me just a few months before the six
year mark had passed. I say “fortunately”
because a six year “eligibility rule” applied
to these claims. I was able to help recover
a considerable portion of the money each
person lost.
Like most people, these individuals
assumed their losses were simply the result of
a declining stock market. In fact, their losses
came during one of the biggest declines in
the stock market ever. What they did not
realize, however, is that stock brokers, money
managers, investment advisors, etc. are held
to certain standards and have certain duties.
Failure to adhere to these standards and carry
out these duties entitles the investor harmed
by the misconduct to bring a legal claim to
recover investment losses.
Common areas of investment misconduct
are: Unsuitable Investments – your broker
recommends investments that are not
suitable for you given your age, financial
situation, risk tolerance, etc. Example: you’re
65, retired, and the money the broker is
investing is all you have; nonetheless, your
broker invests you in speculative stocks.
Unauthorized Trading – your broker
buys or sells investments without your
prior consent. Churning – your broker is
“churning” your account when the broker
makes an excessive number of trades and
the trades generate sales commissions for
the broker. Over-concentration – your
account is overly concentrated in one or
a limited number of investments. Overconcentration violates one of the most
fundamental biblical rules of investing
– diversification. Ecclesiastes 11:1-2.
Conflicts of Interest/Breach of Fiduciary
Duty – a professional investing your
money owes you undivided loyalty and
cannot recommend any investments in
which the professional has a conflict of
interest. Example: I have seen financial
institutions (e.g., banks, trust companies)
recommend investments they own (e.g.,
their own mutual fund) or derive a benefit
from, despite the fact that the investment is
not in the investor’s best interests. Margin
Improprieties – your broker buys stock on
“margin” (i.e., borrows the money to pay
for the stock) without your permission.
Negligence/Failure to Supervise – your
broker/brokerage house is careless in
managing or supervising your account.
Example: you experience a major negative
change in your financial circumstances and
your broker fails to adjust your investments
accordingly. Omission of Facts – your
broker fails to disclose material (important)
information concerning an investment.
Investment misconduct is not limited
to stocks and stockbrokers but involves
all types of investments (mutual funds,
options, etc.) and all investment advisors
and money managers. Between 3200 and
8900 securities arbitration claims are filed
each year. I believe significantly more
claims exist; it’s just that people are largely
unaware of their rights.
If someone has experienced a large
investment loss it would be prudent to
consult with an attorney experienced in
these matters. Also, of particular interest
to the readers of this paper is the fact that
a heightened duty of care exists when a
professional is investing money for a church,
ministry, or nonprofit organization. Losses
in these accounts should be scrutinized
very closely.
About the Author: Christian attorney Mark F.
Viencek has over 20 years experience. He has
developed a reputation as a voice people trust
and a first point of contact for those looking
for advice, direction, and the highest level of
representation possible.
You can visit his website at www.trustedvoice.
net, and can reach him at (585) 419-8075, toll
free at 1-866-33voice, or via e-mail at mark@
trustedvoice.net.
All articles that have appeared in Legal
Corner are available on Mark’s website.
How often have you smiled at the vanity
plate of the car in front of you? Or sighed?
Other entertainment at the wheel includes the
special NYS license plates supporting fishing,
unions, the Army National Guard, the Buffalo
Bills and any of a host of other possibilities.
However, you will not see a license plate advocating for adoptions that shows two smiling
children, with the words “Choose Life.” New
York State will not allow such a plate.
A ruling of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the New York State position. It
said that many people would see the plates as
“patently offensive” and the judges were concerned that the plates might “engender violent
discourse among drivers.”
A dissenting judge, Debra Ann Livingston,
said that speech is no longer free when a government official decides who may and may not
speak. She also pointed out that some of the
currently approved specialty plates, such as
those supporting unions, are also controversial.
The suit was brought against the state of
New York by the Children First Foundation
after New York rejected their “Choose Life”
plate. Alliance Defending Freedom, which
represented the foundation, sees this as a chilling effect on free speech, especially on college
campuses.
A case in Texas similar to this one is currently being considered by the Supreme Court.
Therefore, things still could change in New
York.
If we can be of assistance on a pro-life issue, including providing referrals for help for
women with problem pregnancies, please contact Rochester Area Right to Life by mail at
our office 675 Ling Road, Suite 3, Rochester,
NY 14612 or by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone (585) 621-4690. You are
welcome to visit our website www.righttoliferoch.org.
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Church and Ministry Directory
To advertise your church or ministry, contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or call
(585) 271-4464 for rate information.
Christ Community Church
Pastor Bruce Plummer
Sunday Worship Services:
Faith Temple Apostolic Church
Pastor Bishop Jerry McCullough
Co-Pastor Evangelist Maggie McCullough
Sunday School: 9:00am,
Morning Worship: 10:30am.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm.
141 Arnett Blvd.
Rochester, NY
(585) 235-6814
9:00am – 10:30am
11:00am – 12:30pm
(585) 381-1250
www.alphaandomegabookstore.com
Angels of Mercy
692 N. Winton Rd. Rochester, NY.
585-730-4556
Through our coordinated efforts and our faith in God, we help
women experience healing in their lives so they can begin
anew - ready to spread their wings and fly.
“They will soar on wings likes eagles.” Isaiah 40:31.
www.angelsofmercyny.org
Ark of Jesus
Ministries
Bishop David J. Singleton, Pastor
506 Jay St. Rochester, NY 14611
Sunday Service: 9 a.m.
Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.
36 Coleman Creek Road. Brockport, NY
585-637-3979
[email protected]
www.cccbrockport.org
Christian Community
Church of East Williamson
Pastor Tony Goddard
5042 Ridge Rd. East Williamson, NY 14589
Sunday School 10:00am.
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am.
Tuesday Night midweek service 7:00pm.
(315) 589-9190. www.cccew.org.
Church of Love Faith Center
Bishop Gregory L. & Pastor Myra Parris
700 Exchange Street,
Rochester NY. 14610
585-454-3270
Sunday Worship 9AM & 11AM
Wednesday Bible Study 6:45PM
www.colfc.org
Faith Christian
Center
Changing the Ghetto to a Garden
Dr. John Walker, Pastor
1797 CLIFFORD AVE.
ROCHESTER, NY 14609
585-288-7857 – Call for Transportation
Enjoying God and Sharing the Joy
Services:
Sunday: 11am-1pm
(Nursery and Children’s Classes)
Wednesday Prayer: 6pm
Thursday Night Bible Study: 7pm-9pm
Focuses on life applications of the Bible
www.faith-christian-center.org
First Baptist Church of East
Rochester
Christ’s Light in East Rochester
since 1901
119 W. Elm St., E. Rochester
Phone:
(585) 262-6420
Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM
Bible Study: Tues 7 PM, Thurs 10
AM
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.firstbaptister.com
585-586-5287
Rev. Harry Williamson, Pastor
www.ArkOfJesusMinistries.org
John Knox
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Charles M. Roberts, Pastor
3233 West Ridge Road, Greece
(585) 225-6533
Sunday School 8:45am
Sunday Worship Service 10:00am
www.jkpchurch.org
Joseph’s House for
Women
A loving home for women facing an
unplanned pregnancy.
Email: [email protected]
315-288-0319. www.jhfw.org
Facebook: JosephsHouseSyr.
Joy Community
Church
Pastor James Laughlin
890 North Goodman St. Rochester
Sunday Worship Services: 9am and 11am.
585-288-0863
Visit online at www.joycc.info
Community Lutheran
Ministry
Deaconess Maggie Harris
942 Joseph Ave. Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 338-2420
Bridge Builders
Ministries
Phil Harlow, Sr. Pastor & Ruby Harlow, Pastor
1787 Norton St.
Rochester, NY 14609
Sunday Service: 9:30am. (585) 342-0288
E-mail: [email protected]
Pastor Matthew Sassano
1099 Route 21 (West Main St.). Hornell, NY 14843.
607-698-5033. E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.freshstartchurchnow.com
Creative Word Ministries
500 Main Street | East Rochester, NY 14445
Phone 585-385-0450 | www.koinoniafellowship.com
Preaching and teaching the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ,
to the glory of God the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit...
Come worship with us!
Rev. Sylvia R. Evans, Founder-Director
Bible Teacher, Conference/Retreat Speaker
Missionary-at-large
Taking the “Creative Word” to the World
SERVICE TIMES
Sunday: Intercessory Prayer, 7:30 A.M., during services
Services, 8:15, 10:00, 11:45 A.M.
585-582-2130. [email protected].
www.creativeword.us.
Wednesday: Bible Study, 7:00 P.M.
HEAVENLY MINISTRY
Brighton Presbyterian Church
Women’s Motorcycle Ministry
Pastor Timothy Luddy
1775 East Ave.
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 473-5876
Rev. Jennifer Lapp,
President and Founder.
[email protected], 716-220-6272.
Bonnie Chandler, Vice President.
[email protected], 716-432-6459.
www.brightonpresby.org
www.WomenStandingUnited.org
Sunday Worship Service: 9:30am
Liberty Temple
Ministries COGIC
BUSINESS MEN’S
FELLOWSHIP USA
Pastor Charles G. Simmons, Sr.
144 Reynolds St. Rochester NY 14608
Sun. School: 10am
Sunday Worship Services: 11:30am & 7:30pm
Wed. Bible Study at 7:30pm
Rochester Chapter
(Monthly), Marketplace Prayer / Share-(1st
Thu.), Senior’s Fellowship Luncheon-(2nd Mon.),
Marketplace Breakfast / Luncheon-(3rd Thu.).
[email protected]
Visit online www.bmfusa.com
(585) 464-8467. E-Mail: [email protected]
www.libertytempleministries.org
Faith Chapel of Churchville
Pastor Dave Branch
A church for TODAY... preparing you
for TOMORROW!
Sunday Worship Service at 10:00am
125 Bromley Road, Churchville.
(585) 293-2336
http://faithchapelofchurchville.com
Henrietta Church of the First Born
Pastor Ronald M. & First Lady
Terri E. Poles
769 Erie Station Road.
West Henrietta, NY 14586.
585-334-3602
Sunday School 9am.
Sunday Worship Service 10am.
Bible Study: Wednesday 6:30pm.
Come as you are!
Faith Temple
(in Brighton)
1876 Elmwood Avenue.
Rochester, NY 14620.
(585) 473-1680
For service times and upcoming events,
visit us at www.faithtemple.net
MorningStar Church
‘Let’s do life together’
Pastor Gary Pfeiffer
10:00am Sunday Morning Worship
@ John Knox Presbyterian Church.
Fellowship Hall. 3233 Ridge Rd. W.
Greece, NY. 585-748-6089.
www.morningstarcfc.org
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River of Faith
Christian Church
Rev. Charles L. Rivers/ Sr. Pastor.
1565 E. Delavan Ave. Cheektowaga,
NY 14215. 888-244-7963
www.riveroffaithchristianchurch.com
Messianic Congregation
Petah Tikvah
New Testament Christian
Church of Greece
Messianic Rav Rick
Chaimberlin
Jim Crowley, Pastor
Laurie Bolton, Co-Pastor
Sunday Service: 10am.
349 North Ave. Rochester, NY 14626.
(585) 723-1400 E-mail: [email protected]
www.ntcc-greece.org
Rick Chaimberlin with
his wife Miriam
www.PetahTikvah.com
Worship Service:
Saturdays, 6:30 PM
Meeting at:
Victory Community Church
1619 Manitou Road
Rochester NY 14626
(585) 225-4090
SOUTHERN GOSPEL NY
Bringing Southern Gospel Music
groups to the area to encourage
and bring Christians together for
fellowship with other believers.
Sunday Services: 8:30am and 10:30am
(Sunday school classes available).
Wednesday evening midweek services for the whole family, 7pm.
At the Charles Finney School, 2070 Five Mile Line Rd, Penfield.
585-670-6244
Visit www.oasis-cf.net
Retreats Sept-June, yours or ours.
Director - Ron Uhlman
Contact us at 716-353-8555 or
[email protected]
Visit online www.odosagih.org
Shepherding Groups – Teen Group
Men’s and Women’s Groups
Pastor Samme Palermo
Summer family camp on Lime Lake in Machias NY
An Apostolic and Prophetic family of
believers worshiping God and receiving
equipping, impartation and anointing to
boldly declare the Kingdom of God.
Lisa Fess –Teacher/Pastor
Kacey Hauck - Pastor
Al Hauck - Lead Minister/Prophet
For Shabbat Services time
and location call at
(585) 475-1188
Oasis Christian
Fellowship
Odosagih Bible Conference
& Retreat Center
Service Times: Sunday 11:00 AM.
Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 PM.
Friday Prayer & Praise at 7:00 PM.
Shepherd’s
Heart Christian
Fellowship
585-329-3840
Visit at www.SGNY.net
Minister Al Hauck
www.shcfellowship.org
Pregnancy Care Center
Pregnancy Tests & Referral for
Limited Ultrasound At No Cost
(315) 789-0708
551 Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456
[email protected]
www.imightbepregnant.com
Reigning Miracle
Ministry, Inc.
Houghton College Elects
President Mullen To Four
More Years
The “King’s” College
2910 Douglas Rd. Cortland, NY 13045
607-756-5770. 607-758-3928
www.reigningone.org
Rhema Life
Community Church
Rev. Sandra C. Felder, Senior Pastor
Service Information:
Worship: Sunday: 10:00am
Healing Service every 4th Sunday
40 West Avenue Rochester, New York 14611
585-328-7152
Sandy-Ann D. Robs - Ministry Leader
P.O. Box 701, Penfield NY, 14526
585-899-9808. [email protected]
www.space4god.org
The Hyssongs Will Perform In Rochester
On July 18
(Houghton, NY) - The Houghton College
Board of Trustees formally elected President
Shirley Mullen to a new four-year term during
a Board meeting held at the college’s campus
this past May 15 and 16. The new term will
begin June 1 and run through May 31, 2019.
“Our deep appreciation to President Mullen, the administration, faculty and staff as
you are present and working daily to provide
the unique experience to students that is the
hallmark of Houghton College,” said Bobbie
Strand, chair for the Board of Trustees, in a
campus-wide memo.
By Joyce Spamer
Are you looking for a place to go for an evening full of Gospel fellowship? Well, we have
the right place for you! On July 18, 2015 at 7:00
PM, Southern Gospel NY will be bringing to the
Rochester Area a family called Hyssongs.
Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong travel fulltime as the award-winning Hyssongs. Their energetic family ministry combines family vocal
harmony, humor and brass instruments (Trumpet and trombone) to delight audiences with
their Christ-centered message, shared through
the powerful medium of music. The family’s
classical music background, along with the family’s harmony and specific chord structures, lend
them a unique sound that has made quite an impact on audiences.
The group has been singing together as a family for more than 18 years. In that time the Hyssongs have received many accolades for their
quality, inspirational Southern Gospel sound.
The group was awarded Top New Trio at the
2014 Singing News Fan Awards. They have also
consistently placed songs on Southern Gospel
Top 40 charts, such as the 2013 single “Oh What
A Name” and “Is It Just Me”. In 2014 their song
“God’s In Control” was #24 and “I Was Blind,
But Now I See” is #17 for the month of November on the Singing News Chart. The Hyssongs
were on the cover story in an issue of Christian
Voice Magazine in 2012 and have been featured
in Singing News Magazine several times. The
group has also been featured on Paul Heil’s “The
Gospel Greats” radio program.
The Hyssongs perform at more than 250
events each year throughout the United States
and Canada. They minister in churches, auditoriums and on Gospel singing cruises, as well as on
television and radio. The Hyssongs have had the
opportunity to sing on the main stage at the Na-
President Shirley Mullen
Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong travel full-time as the award-winning Hyssongs.
tional Quartet Convention, perform annually at
Dollywood and at Renfro Valley’s All-Night
Sing. Through Compassion International, the
group has also been privileged to sing in El
Salvador, Central America.
This past Mother’s Day, The Hyssongs released Makayla’s Heart: Moment By Moment,
a book which chronicles their journey through
heartaches and triumphs.
On July 19, 2008, at 4:44 a.m., the Hyssongs
celebrated the birth of Makayla, Richard and
his wife Kelly’s newborn. That excitement
quickly changed to horror three days later.
The doctors discovered twenty-plus tumors in
Makayla’s heart with one blocking 75 percent
of the blood flow. When she was thirteen days
old, masses of brain tumors were found. They
were told their precious baby probably would
not survive, and if she did, she would not walk,
talk, or ever be like other children.
Dell Hyssong relates, “Everyone who has
heard about Makayla wanted us to put her story
in writing. Her miraculous life has emboldened
many to remain strong in their faith and gives
hope to those going through difficult situations.
As I wrote her story along with co-author Holly
Weiss, my prayer was that many lives would
change as a result of reading our story. We also
wanted to give readers a glimpse of what goes
on behind the scenes of our itinerant ministry.
Our family is just like everyone else’s: we hurt,
laugh, and cry, but know that no matter what
comes our way, God is always in control.”
Don’t miss out on a great time of fellowship
with The Hyssongs.
They will be at Spencerport Bible Church
1948 N. Union Street in Spencerport, New
York 14559.
Tickets are only $12 in advance and $15 at
the Door. You may purchase by going on line
to www.sgny.net, call 585-329-3840 or send
a return self-addressed envelope along with
a check or money order to SGNY 3250 Big
Ridge Road Spencerport, New York 14559.
The Board is made up of 32 trustees and
meets, on average, three times per academic
year.
The Board welcomed members of the president’s cabinet and representatives from all
areas of the campus community to join in its
business sessions and discussions dealing with
enrollment, finance, planning for a campaign,
and plans for the future. The Board joins the
president, administration, faculty, staff, and
students in the creative thinking, planning, and
actions required to equip Houghton College to
carry out its historic mission.
Mullen has served as president of Houghton College for nine years and was featured
in 2012 in Christianity Today’s October issue
as one of the “50 Women You Should Know.”
More recently, Mullen was honored by Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I–Olean) as a 2015
Woman of Distinction.
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Devotional Corner
Are You in the Right
Relationship with
Your Creator?
Steps To Salvation
1. You Must Repent
You must repent of your sin and admit to God
that you are a sinner. The Bible says: “... that
they should repent and turn to God, and do
works meet for repentance.”
(Acts 26:20)
2. You Must Believe
You must believe with all your heart that Jesus
Christ is the Son of God, that He died on the
cross to save you and was resurrected. “...
While we were still sinners, Christ died for
us.” (Romans 5:8)
3. You Must Ask
You must pray and ask our Lord Jesus Christ
to forgive your sins and save you from an
eternity in hell.“ ...With the mouth confession
is made unto salvation.”
(Romans 10:10)
4. You Must Receive
You must pray and tell the Lord that you wish
to receive the wonderful gift of eternal life.
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of
God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our
Lord.”(Romans 6:23)
5. Turn in faith to Jesus Christ
Turn in faith to Jesus Christ by praying a
prayer like this:
“My Heavenly Father,
I come to You admitting that I am a
sinner. I ask your forgiveness. I believe
that Your Son, Jesus, died for my sins
and was resurrected on the third day.
I repent in my sins and give my life to
Jesus. I receive Jesus as my Savior and
ask you to give me eternal life.
Amen.”
with Pastor Ray Viola
Koinonia Fellowship
500 Main St. East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 385-0450 www.KoinoniaFellowship.com
What’s Missing?
Jesus Christ was under no delusions in His
understanding of the world system. “And this
is the condemnation, that light has come into
the world, and men loved darkness rather than
light, because their deeds were evil.” (John
3:19). “‘The world cannot hate you; but Me
it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works
thereof are evil.’ ” (John 7:7) The apostle John
wrote, “And we know that we are of God, and
the whole world lieth in wickedness.” (1 John
5:19) Because the very nature of this world is
contrary to the will and purposes of God, James
wrote to the church these words of warning:
“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not
that the friendship of the world is enmity with
God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of
the world is the enemy of God.” (James 4:4)
What is missing in the world that causes it to
be identified in these graphic terms? The Lord
Jesus Christ dwelling in the hearts of mankind.
When Jesus comes to dwell in the life of a per-
son, he or she will become what Jesus calls
“the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13). Salt in
the days of the Bible was used to preserve food
to keep it from rotting. It was used as medicine
to curb infection. It was even used at times as
a means of paying Roman soldiers. Salt was a
very important commodity in those days. Because you and I have access to salt so easily,
the words of Jesus may not have the same impact upon us that it did upon His listeners who
heard Him speak those words at that time. The
world that we live in is just as rotten as was
the world in Jesus’ days, or perhaps even to a
greater degree now with the constant barrage
of moral filth via the internet and other forms
of technology.
But God so loves the people of this world
that He sent His Son Jesus to die for their sin
(John 3:16-18), and He sprinkles His bride, the
Church, into their lives to make an impact for
Him. Impact? Indeed! When you add salt to
your food, it enhances its flavor. When people
come into contact with a “salty” Christian, they
may indeed persecute us and say all kinds of
nasty stuff (Matthew 5:10-12), but when they
see us doing the things that God tells us to, there
will be those who will glorify our heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16).
Loving Jesus supremely is the key to being a
salty Christian (Matthew 22:36, 37). Setting The
Lord Jesus Christ apart in our hearts (1 Peter
3:15) is a decision that every saint must make
daily if he or she purposes to be the salt of the
earth. What is missing in this fallen world system? Salt. Beloved, wherever God in His divine
providence sprinkles you today, it is so that you
might bring Him glory in such a way that others
“may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in
all things” (Titus 2:10), and be drawn unto Him.
Pastor Ray
Joy Community Church Embraces New Pastors
By Susan LeDoux
Pastor James’ immediate goals are to clarify
the mission, reevaluate core values, look at processing discipleship, clarify lines of communication, and engage in leadership training.
When they met with Pastor Tony Martorana
and the elders of Joy Community Church,
James and Greta Loughlin knew immediately
that this congregation shared their heart and
vision for outreach. How they came to follow
Pastor Tony Martorana in Rochester’s Profetta
funeral-home-turned-church is part of the saga
of this spirit-filled faith community.
Going back to the late ‘70s and early ‘80s,
during the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Movement (akin to the Protestant Pentecostal
movement), a prayer meeting group formed.
Soon the group saw a need to incorporate as a
non-profit organization and, in 1982, in a do-
“I’m a ‘mobilizer.’ I love ‘mobilizing’ people
to effectiveness,” he said.
The church already has highly effective ministries. There’s the Joy Family Medicine walkin clinic, staffed by an administrator, MD, RNs,
and nurse practitioners, where anyone in need
can get medical care.
Pastor James and Greta Laughlin
nated church in Penfield the group became the
New Jerusalem Community Church, with Al
Gerhardt as pastor.
In 1986, Pastor Gerhardt and his flock decided to move to the city and purchased the
Profetta Funeral Home at 890 Goodman Street
North. The new “Joy Community Church”
later bought the building next door and transformed what was once a bar into the Gerhardt
Neighborhood Outreach Center.
In 2004, Tony Martorana followed Al Gerhardt as pastor at Joy and the congregation
continued to “enlarge their tent.”
Years earlier, Greta and James met while undergraduates at Elim Bible Institute, where Pastor Tony was then the international youth leader
alumnus. James began his work as an ordained
pastor in 1992, when he and Greta served a
church in Minnesota for over five years. When
they heard through a friend that Pastor Tony
was now moving on (to Tampa, Florida), they
began a dialogue with Joy Church in January of
2014. It wasn’t long before the trustees and the
congregation realized this joyful, enthusiastic
pastor duo would be perfect for their vision.
“What caught our eyes when we came (was)
the effectiveness of the church in the community and it resonated with us as leaders,” James
explained.
Reaching people in the city is what Joy Community Church has been about for over 20
years, he said. During the recently publicized
neighborhood walk, congregants of Joy and
other churches joined members of the Rochester Police Department, to knock on doors and
greet their city neighbors. The experience offered an opportunity to open dialogue and build
trust between the residents and the police.
They spoke, not only of their vision for the
city, but also of how the congregation has welcomed both of them as pastors. Greta described
a congregation, secure in its identity, which
possesses a strong core of committed individuals who are providing stability through this
transition period.
The church’s Place of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center is just that — a place of hope,
under the able direction of Kirsten Smith. Here,
women and girls can obtain counseling to help
them make Christ-centered decisions. The staff
will walk a girl through her pregnancy, give
crisis intervention care, make referrals to other
agencies, and help deal with associated problems such as sexually transmitted diseases. A
24-hour helpline is maintained by dedicated
volunteers. “It’s a revolving door,” Greta said,
“where they care for the whole person.”
The Bundles of Joy program provides free
clothing for infants and children, as well as cribs
and car seats.
The Hope Shop, led by Matt Delmege, provides bread, produce, canned and dry goods,
as well as adult clothing. They use the church’s
vans to pick up donated food, and also bring
people in for ministry or services.
The Laughlins are excited about the Cross
Cultural Youth Group, which is designed to
help city residents interact with people from Joy
Church. Pastor Cuevas Walker, as director, also
visits schools and mentors youth. This year, they
donated 144 backpacks to school children.
“This church is a unifying force in the community, because many churches catch the vision and want to help in various ways,” Greta
explained.
The James Place Addiction Program, a 12-step
Freedom in Christ program, helps people with
any form of addiction.
The Resource Room offers computer training,
life skills training, Bible study, and instruction
on cooking and home-making. James is excited
about the possibility of eventually offering a
GED program, and other resources such as assistance on resume and job applications, personal defense for women, and handgun safety
for children.
While Joy Community Church’s heart is in the
city, its reach extends to Haiti as the sole support
of an orphanage. This is a country where 40% of
children are enslaved in some way.
For more information, visit http://www.joycc.
info/.
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Christian Camps and Retreats
To advertise your Christian Camp or Retreat, e-mail us
at [email protected] or call (585) 271-4464 for rate information.
OSWEGO, NY. Intermediate Camp (ages 11-13) July
5-10. Download Registration Brochure at www.ontariobible.com.
Brigade Air Mission Aviation Adventure Camp
being held with: Mission Aviation Fellowship in
Cascade, ID, July 12 – 18. Camper parents register
online at: http://brigadeair.org/index.php?id=28.
OSWEGO, NY. Intermediate/Teen Camp Discovery
Week (ages 11-17) July 26-31. For those campers who
are able to return to us for a second week! Download
being held with: Camp Hickory Hill in Varysburg,
NY. July 19 – 24. Camper parents register online at:
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OSWEGO, NY. Teen Camp (ages 13-17) July 19-24,
July 12-17. Download Registration Brochure at www.
ontariobible.com.
OSWEGO, NY. Junior Camp (ages 8-11). Download
2015 Summer’s Best Two Weeks Camp. July 20-24
and July 20-31. A fun-filled, challenging, and engaging summer experience! Camp is designed for a variety of age, skill and developmental levels to enjoy a
sampling of sports, crafts, nature classes, team games,
music, and inspirational talks. SBTW is designed to
engage the whole child and provide tangible encouragement in the teachings of Jesus so that each camper
might be able to build their own foundation, not on
shifting sands, but on the Rock! Register at www.
limabaptist.org. Space is limited.
3-in-1 Summer Camp @ Destiny Christian School
for 6-13 yr olds in Brighton! Music, Sports and Science, July 6 - August 14. 6 weeks of fun, learning and
growing, just $150/week. Includes camp shirt, lunch,
snacks and weekly field trips! Call 473-1680 x250 for
more information!
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center. PO Box 218. (16
Lakeside Avenue). Silver Lake, NY 14549. 585-2375262. [email protected]. www.asburyuny.org.
with activities like swimming, boating, campfires, and
more! Contact us at 585-237-5262 or [email protected]. www.asburyuny.org.
Ages 13-18. “You are Never Alone”-Find the source of
community with other youth and bring to life strength
in the Holy Spirit as a follower of Christ. Conquer personal challenges as you canoe across the lake or tackle
a high ropes course! Plenty of other activities offered
such as swimming, tubing, and archery. Contact us at
[email protected]. www.asburyuny.org.
Brigade Air, Inc. Mission Aviation Adventure
Camps. Youth aviation camps near Buffalo, Albany
and NYC, more in ME, OH, NC, CA and ID. www.
brigadeair.org click on “Camps & Campers”. 520248-0980.
Brigade Air Mission Aviation Adventure Camps.
This is the time to register your 14-18 year-old campers. Camps in NY, NJ, ME, NC, OH, CA, and ID. Go
to: www.brigadeair.org and click on “Camps & Campers”.
Brigade Air Mission Aviation Adventure Camp being held with: DCS Flight Camp in Basking Ridge,
NJ. July 12 – 17. It’s only a 49 minute drive down
Interstate 287 South from the NY / NJ border. Camper
parents register online at: http://brigadeair.org/index.
php?id=28.
being held with: Baptist Park in Mapleton, ME, July
19 – 24. Camper parents register online at: http://brigadeair.org/index.php?id=28.
being held with: Sacandaga Bible Conference in
Broadalbin, NY, July 26 – August 1. Camper parents register online at: http://brigadeair.org/index.
php?id=28.
being held with: JAARS in Waxhaw, NC. August 3 7.Camper parents register online at: http://brigadeair.
org/index.php?id=28.
(Rt.13) Cortland, NY. 607-758-3928, 607-756-5770
CAMP-of-the-WOODS Christian Family Resort
and Conference Center. Located in the beautiful
Adirondack Mountains. Contact at (518) 548-4311
or visit online www.camp-of-the-woods.org
Camp Cherith WNY. Hunt, NY. 585-468-3850.
Traditional resident camp; boys and girls ages
7-17. Counselor-led daily Bible study, background
checked staff, wide variety of activities, ACA accredited. Great value! www.campcherithwny.org.
July 3-6 – Archery, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Campfires, Rest, Fireworks! Contact us at 716-628-8891 or
Camp Hickory Hill Father & Son Camps, July
8-11, July 9-11, July 19-22, July 23-24! Enjoy camp
together as Father & Son, Grandpa & Grandson, etc.
Camp Hickory Hill Half-Week Programs! July
8-11, Half week… Half the cost… All the fun and
learning… Airsoft Rapid Fire, Nerf Gun, Builder,
Lego, Father and Son. Contact us at 716-628-8891or
July 12-17, July 19-24 and July 26-31. Contact us at
Camp Hickory Hill Nerf Gun Camps! July 8-11 and
July 12-17 and July 26-31. Three days of missions,
battles, competitions and More. Contact us at 716628-8891or www.CampHickoryHill.org.
CANOE TRIPS specifically for your youth group
or church group down the Seneca-Cayuga Canal
with a log cabin lodge overnight with meals - $15.25
per person. Late summer & fall dates through midOctober still open. Christian Camping Services, Bath,
NY. 607-776-6705. Albums of pics @ www.facebook.
com/christiancampingservices
[email protected].
Camp Cherith WNY, overnight camp: July 5-August 8, 2015 at $299/ week or mini-camp Sun-Weds
$150 grades 2-5 (www.campcherithwny.orgfor
more). NEW tree climbing program: all campers will
get to try and outside groups are welcome to reserve
a time. Contact [email protected] to set up a
time to climb!
Camp Esther, New York State Right to Life’s intense leadership training weekend for pro-life teens,
will take place in Utica, NY, from July 31- August 2nd. For more information contact Alison at
518.434.1293 or [email protected]. Limited
spaces available- register today! www.nysrighttolife.
org.
Camp Hickory Hill Summer Camp! Sessions in
July for the guys and in August for the girls. Programs for those 8 years old and up. Contact us at
Camp Hickory Hill Courageous Seminars! The
WNY Iron Sharpens Iron team is ready to come to
your church to facilitate a Courageous Fathering
Seminar, to reinforce what the movie stirred in all
of us. Contact us at 716-628-8891 or [email protected].
Camp Hickory Hill Family Fireworks Weekend!
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center
Located on the Shores of Silver Lake in WNY,
Asbury is a Premier Center Perfect for:
Retreats, Daily Meetings, Holiday Banquets,
Family & Children’s Camp, Team-Building with our
Low Ropes Course, and Workshops.
Call us today or visit our website for more
information and to book your date!
585-237-5262
[email protected]
www.asburyuny.org
Hope Valley Camp
“Jesus wants to meet you here”
We are a Christian camping ministry
that gives hope to children from
broken homes and communities
while promoting a stronger
(585) 683-4907
relationship with Jesus Christ.
9470 Schmidt Rd. Dansville, NY 14437
www.hopevalleycamp.com
Camp Cherith
WNY
Hunt, NY. 585-468-3850
Traditional resident camp; boys and girls ages 7-17.
Counselor-led daily Bible study, background checked
staff, wide variety of activities, ACA accredited.
Great value!
www.campcherithwny.org
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CHRISTIAN CAMPING SERVICES. Not sponsoring events, but a ministry enabling churches for past
27 years to have church sponsored youth and adult
events including canoe trips, raft trips, tent camping
trips, and log cabin lodge retreats. Bryan Schoeffler,
Bath, NY. 607-776-6705, www.christiancampingservices.com. E-mail at [email protected].
Christian Summer Sport Camps Early-Bird Registration. Western New York’s premier Christian Summer Sport Camps. Basketball, Soccer, Equestrian,
Volleyball, Field Hockey, and Tennis. Houghton College’s Summer Sport Camps are for beginners to advanced. From grades 1 – 12. Early Bird Registration
Specials from now until the end of April. www.houghton.edu/camps.
Delta Lake Bible Conference Center. A four season
Summer’s Best 2 Weeks of
Irondequoit
2150 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617
585-338-7000 Bill Lydon Camp Director
Christian Sports Camp
Half Day: 4-6 yr. olds, 9-12:30
$50 for one week $90 for both
Full Day: 7-13, 9-4:30
$210 for both weeks
retreat and conference center with summer youth
camps. For more information, check out our website:
www.deltalake.org. 315-336-7210.
Duffield Christian Camp and Retreat Center,
Delevan. Facility is available for retreat groups year
round. Visit www.campduffield.net for more information.
Duffield Christian Camp and Retreat Center,
Delevan. Announcing 2015 Events: July 4-11 Challenge Camp for Developmentally Disabled Adults.
July 12-18: Chipmunks, Science, and Music Camp
(1st-8thgraders) July 19-25: Night Owls (9th-12th
graders). August 9-15: Single Parent and Blended
Families. Facility is available for retreat groups year
round. Visit www.campduffield.net for more information.
Enrichment Camp at Ontario Bible Camp. Intermediate/Teen Camp Enrichment Week (ages 1117) July 26-31. For returning intermediate and teen
campers! Download Registration Brochure at www.
ontariobible.com.
Evening Vacation Bible School. August 17-21,
6:30-8:45 PM, Ages 4-12, Living Water Christian
Fellowship, 1440 East Ridge Road, Rochester, (585)
314-2445, www.livingwatercf.com.
Everest VBS, July 13-17. 9am-12noon each day.
Preschool to grade 6 are invited to join us! Registration forms: www.pearcechurch.org. Pearce Church,
4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514, 585594-9488.
FALL & WINTER RETREATS FOR YOUTH
GROUPS. Christian Camping Services. 2 night, 6
meal retreats for your youth group at Bath, NY missionary owned log cabin lodge for $12 person. The 3
areas I offer to take care of are the speaking, the food
& the activities. Bryan Schoeffler 607-776-6705.
www.christiancampingservices.com [email protected].
Fourth of July Family Camp - July 2-5. Affordable
family fun at camp! Meals, lodging and activities included in low price. Lots to do around the area as
well. www.hopevalleycamp.com for more details.
Mandaville
Camp & Retreat Center
Year-round programming for all ages
Christian Camping in the North
Country
(315) 328-4581
Winthrop, NY
www.campmandaville.org
His Thousand Hills Christian Camp and Retreat
Center. Just 2 hours due South of Rochester, NY in
the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania. Come and soak
in His Presence! 570-724-2366, www.HisThousandHills.org.
Hope Valley Camp. An affordable co-ed Christian
residential camp for ages 7-17. Exciting, uplifting
and Bible teaching camp. 585-683-4907. Director -
Nathan. www.hopevalleycamp.com.
Hope Valley Camp. Overnight Co-ed camp Ages
7 to 16. 7/12-19 & 19-24. 8/2-7 & 9-14. $199 per
week. All Day Camp Ages 3-8. 7/6 - 8/21. $149 per
week (add. kids $125/week). Facility is available for
retreat groups year round at affordable rates. Activities include: Hiking, fishing, boating, slip’n’slide,
archery, arts & crafts, outdoor living, group games
and lots more fun! (585) 683-4907. www.hopevalleycamp.com.
churches, schools & families. July 16–19 at Elim
Bible Institute and College, Lima, with practical
teaching, great worship and fun activities. More info
& register: www.elim.edu/impactnow or events@
elim.edu or 585-582-1230. Cost $65 by June 12
($75 after), discounts for groups of 3 or more.
July is for Adventures! Summer Camp: Crafts,
Rockwall, Pool, Laughing, Canoeing, Camp Fires,
Mini-golf, Best Friends, Capture the flag … need
we say more? July 6-11 Senior High Camp. July 1318 Middle School Camp, July 19-25 Family Camp.
July 27-Aug. 1 Jr. Camp. Niagara Adventure Camp
(716) 778-8568. www.GOM-NiagaraBible.org.
KidShine: Performing Arts Day Camp at Browncroft Community Church. August 3rd – 7th for
grades 3rd – 8th. An amazing week of music, drama, dance, scenery painting and much more! 2530
Browncroft Blvd Rochester, NY 14625. (585) 5860930. www.browncroft.org/KidShine
KidShine: Performing Arts Day Camp at Browncroft Community Church. 3rd – 8th graders come
join the fun this summer at Browncroft Community
Church. August 3rd – 7th. Music, drama, dance,
puppets, instruments, scenery painting and more.
You will learn new skills, make new friends and
perform a musical on Friday evening. Reserve your
spot while there are still openings. www.browncroft.org/kidShine. 2530 Browncroft Blvd Rochester, NY 14625. (585) 586-0930.
Lakeside Escape: Women’s Retreat-“Finding
Balance” at Asbury Camp & Retreat Center, Silver Lake, NY. August 23-25, 2015. Are you a woman being pulled in every direction? Are you trying
to please everyone? Using Kimberly Dunnam Reisman’s book, The Christ-Centered Woman, we will
help you keep your relationship with God focused in
the midst of everyday living. Grow together with a
friend or meet a new one with discussion, worship,
and fun activities such as hiking, boating, and swimming. Call today at 585-237-5262 or register online
at www.asburyuny.org.
Lighthouse Christian Camp. Spiritual inspiration,
relaxation, recreation, and fellowship in a Christian
environment along Lake Ontario in Niagara County.
Campsites, cottages, and facilities available for families and groups. 716-795-3216, www.lighthousechristiancamp.org.
Lighthouse Christian Camp. Announcing 2015
Event Dates: Family Camp, July 4-11. Keen Kamp
(50+), July 26-31. Pre-Keen Weekend (empty-nesters), July 31- Aug 2. Getaway Camp, August 8-14.
Fall Festival, October 10-12. Regular camping season is May- October. For reservations and more information, 716-795-3216 or www.lighthousechristiancamp.org.
Log cabin lodge with space for 40 available for
youth retreats or adult retreats throughout the
fall, starting the weekend of September 4. Not a
“rental facility”, but cabin is available when I assist
your group with the food, speaking and activities.
Have a 2 night retreat with 6 meals for $12 per person total cost. Christian Camping Services. . Check
out www.facebook.com/christiancampingservices
for albums of pics. 607-776-6705. www.christiancampingservices.com.
Mandaville Camp & Retreat Center. St. Law. Co,
just north of Adirondack St. Park. 8 one – week long
co-ed resident summer camp sessions for ages 6-17.
July 6 - Aug 8th (315) 328-4581. www.campmandaville.org.
York. Students entering grades K-8. Academic enrichment, activities, and weekly field trip. NYS Registered.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM July 6 – August
14. www.mekeel.org.
York. Students entering grades K-8. Academic enrichment, activities, and weekly field trip. NYS Registered.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM July 6 – August
14. Registrations Before May 1, 2015, will receive a
$10.00 discount/week! Visit www.mekeel.org, click on
the post-it note.
Mike & Amy Briggs will offer special music Sun-Fri,
July 5-10. For more information, contact us at (716)
353-8555 or [email protected]. Visit us online at
www.odosagih.org or www.facebook.com/OdosagihBible.
Niagara Shores Retreats and Camp. A ministry of
Global Outreach Mission, Inc., 1670 Hopkins Rd.
Getzville, NY 140968, 716-688-5048, www.missiongo.org, e-mail:[email protected].
Odosagih Bible Conference & Retreat Center.
Summer family camp on Lime Lake in Machias NY.
Retreats Sept-June, yours or ours. Contact us at 716353-8555 or [email protected] Visit online www.
odosagih.org.
Ontario Bible Camp. 385 Lakeview Road. Oswego,
NY 13126. (315) 593-4684. “Preaching & Teaching
since 1921. Children’s Camps, Cabin Rentals and Retreats. Register online at www.ontariobible.com or visit
at www.facebook.com/OntarioBibleCamp.
PEARCE 4 KIDS SUMMER CAMP: Pearce 4 Kids
Summer Camp is an eight-week summer program
(June 29-August 21, 2015) for school-aged children
going into Kindergarten through 12-year-olds. Campers will go on a new adventure each week. Activities
include field trips, music, drama, snacks, and more, all
corresponding with the week’s theme. Registration begins in later this year. For additional information or to
schedule a tour of the facility and program, call 5941833 or visit www.pearce4kids.org.
Registration for Camps at Lighthouse Christian
Camp Now Open. It’s time to register for camp! Join
us for Family Camp, Getaway Camp, or Keen Kamp
along the shores of Lake Ontario this summer by registering by email, phone, mail, or online. Find registration forms and more information at www.lighthousecamp.org, or call 716-795-3216.
RETREATS FOR YOUTH GROUPS. Christian
Camping Services. 2 night, 6 meal retreats for your
youth group at Bath, NY missionary owned log cabin
for $12 person. The 3 areas I offer to take care of are
the speaking, the food & the activities. Bryan Schoeffler 607-776-6705. www.christiancampingservices.
com. [email protected].
Rev. Marc Chamberlain from Genesis Bible Church
in Scio, NY will be speaking at Odosagih Bible Conference Sun-Fri, July 5-10. For more information, contact
us at (716) 353-8555 or [email protected]. Visit us
online at www.odosagih.org or www.facebook.com/
OdosagihBible.
Sharing Hope at Asbury Camp & Retreat Center,
Silver Lake, NY. July 16-18, 2015. Come and practice
Christian caring skills in bringing hope to the sick and
homebound. Hosted by Deacon Rebecca Naber, serving Baker Memorial UMC in East Aurora, NY, this retreat offers twelve hours of practical training and team
formation for visitation development. Focus will be on
the United Methodist theology of care but is open to all.
Call today at 585-237-5262 or register online at www.
asburyuny.org.
Summer’s Best 2 Weeks of Irondequoit. Christian
Sports Camp. Half Day: 4-6 yr. olds, 9-12:30. $50 for
one week $90 for both. Full Day: 7-13, 9-4:30. $210
for both weeks. 2150 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY
14617. 585-338-7000. Bill Lydon - Camp Director.
Summer’s Best 2 Weeks of Irondequoit. Daily Bible
Study, arts/crafts, nature, Team Sports like Basketball,
Soccer, Street Hockey and Individual Sports like Archery, Swimming, and Track/Field events. for more
ATTENTION YOUTH LEADERS!
“The best value in youth ministry”
Served over 200 churches from NY & PA in the past 25 years
- Summer & Fall canal canoe trips w/ or w/out log cabin overnight $11-15 (inc. meals)
(some late summer & fall dates still available. Canoeing available through mid-Oct.)
- Summer 2-3 day log cabin based outing w/ canoeing & meals app. $20
- Log cabin 1 or 2 night fall or winter retreats $6-12 (inc. meals)
- Pulpit supply, youth speaker (35 years experience)
CHRISTIAN CAMPING SERVICES
Bryan Schoeffler at 607-776-6705
to discuss options
www.christiancampingservices.com
(for trip descriptions & options)
www.facebook.com/christiancampingservices
(for albums of trip pictures)
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information, prices, and applications you can call the
Camp Director, Bill Lydon at Vineyard Church of
Irondequoit, 585-338-7000 or find us on Facebook;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SummersBest/.
The Needhams will be performing at Odosagih Bible Conference at 7:00pm on Sat, July 4. For more information, contact us at (716) 353-8555 or odosagih@
Together Time: A Family Retreat at Asbury
Camp & Retreat Center, Silver Lake, NY. July
13-15, 2015. Join Asbury in creating family memories! Exciting activities will engage entire families; parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, children,
nieces, and nephews. Bible teaching and worship
will bookend fun activities such as tubing, kayaking, campfires, Frisbee golf, fishing, swimming, and
more. Housing will be in one of our two main retreat
lodges with private or semi-private bathrooms. Call
today at 585-237-5262 or register online at www.
asburyuny.org.
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spiritual growth and daily life.”
Nestled in the Township of Hopkinton, in the
foothills of New York’s Adirondack Mountains,
Mandaville Camp and Retreat Center sprawls on
a land of over 200 acres.
Even though the camp’s primary goal is
evangelism and discipleship, Emmett believes
that using God’s outdoor creation fits well into
their niche. After hunting season, Mandaville
offers a men’s game dinner, featuring all sorts
of mouthwatering specialty dishes. A guest
speaker, the Gospel message, along with various activities, help the men get to know each
other better.
Summer Sport Camps now registering – Houghton
College is offering five premier athletic camps, including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, field hockey,
and equestrian. Overnight and day camper options,
beginner to advanced. www.houghtonsummercamps.
com.
YMCA Camp Hough. A traditional co-ed Summer
Camp for youth ages 6-16 located on the shores of
Silver Lake. Focusing on Caring, Honesty, Respect,
Responsibility, Faith. Visit us at www.camphough.
org.
Youth group tent camping trips specifically for
your youth group of up to 40 or so, complete with
meals, water-skiing, tubing, canoeing, services,
campfires & swimming for about $20 a day/person
for 2-5 day outings. Christian Camping Services. For
pictures check out www.facebook.com/christiancampingservices Bryan Schoeffler 607-776-6705
www.christiancampingservices.com.
Ontario Bible Camp
385 Lakeview Road. Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 593-4684
“Preaching & Teaching since 1921
Children’s Camps, Cabin Rentals and Retreats
Register for camp online at
www.ontariobible.com or come see us on
www.facebook.com/OntarioBibleCamp
Camp Mandaville - Offering Bible-Based
Camping And Retreats
In an interview with The Good News, Camp Director, Bob Emmett, explained that Mandaville
is owned and operated by Bible Centered Ministries International, and began life in the 1950’s. A
church in Massena, NY had requested that BCM
send a missionary to work with children in the
North Country. Martha Mandaville answered the
call, and immediately set up a Bible club, release
time classes, and arranged youth rallies.
Another missionary couple, Herb and Phyllis
Spence, worked with Mandaville, and after Phyllis died, Herb carried on in her stead. In line with
BCM’s ministry of evangelism, discipleship,
leadership training, and teaching the Bible, the
Spence’s wanted to reach even more children.
They created a Christian camp for kids and a retreat center for adults in 1974, and named it after
Martha Mandaville.
Whether you’re six or sixty years old, Mandaville Camp and Retreat Center offers something
for everyone throughout the year. From January
through March, summer campers return for overnight retreats and winter fun.
Emmett finds these events are a great “way to
get summer campers back and follow through
with them, and see how they are doing in their
In the same vein, Mandaville hosts the Department of Environmental Conservation’s
bow hunter/trapper education course. Through
that DEC contact, the New York State Trapper Association came aboard, and sponsors its
annual week-end camp at Mandaville. These
events offer Emmett the opportunity to talk
about who they are and what they do; invite
people to take the available literature home, or
ask any questions they may have about Jesus.
challenged to step up and take on additional
responsibilities.”
After initially introducing this concept at
Mandaville, a new director for this program
tweaked it into an intense 3 week experience,
after which many “graduates” go on to become
counselors, or even camp program directors.
Teens develop leadership skills, and hone their
talents and spiritual gifts which they then plug
into their local churches.
* Exciting, Christ Centered Programs
• Guys in July
• Girls in August
Nerf Guns, Archery, Canoeing, Climbing Tower,
Airsoft, Paintball, Photography, Dance, etc.
* Retreats & Weekend Events: Sept - June
“It’s neat to see the fruit of that program in
www.CampHickoryHill.org
However, it’s the summer camp that buzzes
with activity for all age groups.
There is the Base Camp’s ‘Leadership
Mountain’ that grew out of Emmett’s own experience in the 1980’s, when he was program
director of a leadership training and development program at a Rhode Island camp.
“I remember it well. It was an opportunity
to work with teens who had gone through the
length of the camp experience and were at a
place where they could contribute, could be
Photo by Mandaville Camp
Bob Emmett with his family
Camp Hickory Hill
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KidShine Performing
Arts Day Camp To Be
Held On August 3-7
Submitted
Church
by
Browncroft
Community
(Rochester, NY) - Calling all kids 3rd
through 7th grades: You have an exciting
opportunity to experience a Performing Arts
Day Camp this summer. Browncroft Community Church, in Rochester, will be hosting the
KidShine Performing Arts Day Camp. This
is an amazing week of music, drama, dance,
puppets, instruments, scenery painting and
more. No previous performing arts experience is necessary, and there are no auditions,
campers are allowed to choose several things
they want to do in the final performance. The
result is an atmosphere of joy, teamwork
and encouragement where campers discover
their individual gifts and learn how to work
together towards a performance that is truly
amazing.
KidShine camps have received rave reviews from churches across the United States,
so this is a week you don’t want to miss! The
camp runs the week of August 3rd through
7th (grade entering in Fall of 2015) from 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday,
with a final performance at 7:00PM on Friday
evening. Cost: $175.
Campers will receive a t-shirt. Bring a lunch
daily; snacks provided. Registration is open!
Space is limited, so we encourage you to register now to take advantage of a discount and
ensure your spot in the camp.
For more information about the day camp,
go to www.browncroft.org/kidShine. Specific
questions can be directed to Kristen Beck at
585-586-0930 or email Kristen@browncroft.
org. Browncroft Community Church, 2530
Browncroft Blvd. Rochester, NY 14625.
You can also visit the KidShine’s website
at: www.kidshineonline.org.
Camp Duffield Shares The Love Of
God Through His Creation
changed to the “John R. Duffield Conferences”
to honor Reverend J.R. Duffield of Olean, New
York. The clergyman, who passed away the
previous year, had been a leader in creating the
conferences as a venue to minister to young
people. The youth programs continued at that
site until the late 1940s when a new property
was evaluated for development. Sensing God’s
leading, the governing Presbytery gave the
move a green light and the camp found itself
relocated and formally dedicated in October of
the following year, though it had actually been
in use the preceding summer.
Accordingly, Camp Duffield has been serving
campers of all ages, economic situations, and
backgrounds since 1950, enabling them to appreciate the sights and sounds of God’s beautiful creation. And to this day they continue the
tradition of providing a supportive Christian environment where imaginations, life skills, and a
sense of community are fostered. Their stated
mission is to know Jesus Christ and make Him
known through nurturing individual growth in
faith, strengthening family relationships, and
building communities of love, care, and
acceptance.
In late 2007 the camp was sold to Camp Duffield Inc., an offshoot group that began running
it in the summer of 2008. They are a nondenominational organization that is deeply sensitive to the convictions embraced by all Christian persuasions, and recognized as a 501(c)
3 non-profit business structure. Mrs. Mary
Owens, who sat on the board some five years
and was its president for three, explained that
because Camp Duffield is not affiliated with
or supported by a specific denomination, it has
instead garnered considerable support from the
love and commitment of former campers and
their families. “We have no base to draw from,”
Mrs. Owens explained. “People who began as
campers at Camp Duffield now volunteer and
CAMPMEETING 2015
July 2rd thru the 5th
FREE Camp!
Yes, it is Camp Meeting time again! Our 27th Year!
7 powerful, spirit filled, ministers flowing in the gifts of the
Holy Ghost under our big tent for 4 days! Wow! Patti Dahl
and Dee from Heartsong Singers as our main speakers!
Services start with the kick-off on Thursday night at 6:30pm
and continuing Friday through Sunday at 10:30am, 2:30pm,
and 6:30pm everyday!
Free Camp Meeting - Free Camping
Free Food 4 times a day
Camp Duffield has been serving campers of all ages, economic situations, and
backgrounds since 1950
support us. We really appreciate that connection
and want to keep it going through the generations.”
One former camper’s life was so touched
through their camping experiences that they recently gave a very large donation making it possible for the camp to offer a scholarship to anyone who wishes to attend. Additionally, though
capably running a facility as vast as Camp
Duffield demands quality, knowledgeable, and
hard-working staff, compliance with a number
of regulatory mandates, and just as much paperwork as footwork, they actually have just two
paid staffers. Owens is brimming with gratitude
as the excellence of the camping experience
rises to the excellence of its people. “There are
unbelievable man-hours put in to keep up the
camp,” she says. “We have volunteer medical
staff, cooks, and counselors, and even have an
engineer, geologist, and teachers. We’re blessed
with a lot of professional people and they come
from very different backgrounds from all over
Western New York.”
Mrs. Owens, whose background as a pediatric nurse and youth director make her perfectly
qualified to help lead Camp Duffield, notes that
theirs is one of the few camps that accepts people over 18 years-old. “We have a lot of return
campers,” she observes, “each kid has a place
to go where you can be accepted, everybody’s
accepted.”
Duffield’s attendance continues to consistently grow with some 50-60 younger kids during
the first week and 25-30 teens the second week,
and on it goes. “The kids want to keep coming,” says Owens, “we do quite a program and
really bring them into nature.” She continued,
“Watching animals on National Geographic is
great, but it’s not the same as interacting with
wildlife, animals, and even insects. They get to
actually experience living things — we even
make a terrarium every year and then take it
apart and let the creatures go.”
In addition to weekends or weeks that are
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available all year round for group rentals, Camp
Duffield offers several unique programs. For
example, they have a three day “Chipmunk”
program for first-timers, which requires a parent
to accompany their “rookie” camper, but allows
them all the prerogatives of a seasoned attendee.
It’s a fantastic introduction to the camping life!
They also have “Music Camp” for 3rd through
8th Graders. While including all the usual camp
activities such as campfires, swimming, and
lots of games, Music Camp is a matchless experience for those who love to sing, dance, and
perform.
The same age-group can also take advantage
of “Science and Nature Camp,” which provides
an exceptional opportunity to explore nature
through experiments and hands-on activities.
Whether it’s new campers discovering the
woods, learning about the pond from a frog’s
perspective, or studying the stars, creation is
viewed from a whole new perspective. Additionally, return science-campers can be found
dabbling in chemistry, geology, ecology, and
much more — days are spent learning about
God’s world through the eyes of a scientist
while, again, fitting in time for swimming, hiking, and singing.
Because teenagers seem to walk in two
worlds and embrace a completely alternate reality at times, Camp Duffield has created “Night
Owl Camp.” Affectionately known as a teenagers dream schedule because participants stay up
late and sleep in late, it includes all the standard
camp amenities but jump-starts the day with
late night games, hikes, and campfires.
Among the more novel formats and ministry
tools Camp Duffield has developed, is their
“Single Parent/Blended Family Camp.” Embracing all families with arms wide open wherever they may be on the single-parent journey,
the staff strives to offer love, hope, and acceptance through an exceptional camping experience geared to the unique challenges faced by
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CAMP-Of-The-WOODS Offers Year-Round Family
Fun In A Safe, Christian Environment
By Pat Shea
When is a camp more than just a camp? When
it is CAMP-of-the-WOODS, answers Steve
Tamm, vice president of operations and marketing for the Christian Family Resort and Conference Center in Speculator, New York.
“CAMP-of-the-WOODS is unlike any other
camp or conference center because we are a
year-round multi-faceted ministry that has five
different ministry arms: Summer Season, Conference Season, Tapawingo (an island camp for
girls), LIFT (Leaders in Further Training), and
our Missions Program,” stated Tamm. “Being
nestled away in the Southern Adirondacks allows for groups to get away from everything at
home and to be more in touch with what God is
trying to teach them.”
The resort and conference center’s mission is
to “present the Biblical truths of Jesus Christ,
to develop Christian leaders, to strengthen the
faith of individuals and families, and to promote
global evangelism.” Not to mention creating
wonderful memories that will last a lifetime for
attendees.
CAMP-of-the-WOODS was destined to become a spiritual resort. Founder, George “Pop”
Tibbitts wanted to create “a haven for spiritual
refreshment,” and purchased the property in
1900.
The facility operates during two distinct seasons: the summer season that runs from late
June through Labor Day and the resort’s conference season that runs from Labor Day through
Mid-June.
During the summer season, the resort hosts
10 one-week family focused vacations. During
these vacations internationally renowned Chris-
Houghton College Graduates
Class of 2015
(Houghton, NY) - On May 9, Houghton
College celebrated the graduation of the class
of 2015 along with family, friends, faculty,
staff, administrators, the board of trustees and
members of the Class of 1965. The morning
presented with a warm sun and a perfect light
breeze as 228 of the 244 graduates marched
across the campus quad towards Wesley Chapel led by the rhythmic marching sounds of
Andrew Hutton’s ’18 bagpipes. As these
graduates enter the commencement ceremony, they will be joining the ranks of the other
22,000-plus Houghton alumni throughout the
world.
President Shirley Mullen ’76 addressed the
crowd, “Commencement marks the occasion
when our graduates move to a new stage in
their journey of preparing to lead and labor effectively as agents of hope and transformation
in the church and in the world in this turbulent
21st century.”
Photo by CAMP-of-the-WOODS
During the resort’s last conference season over 8,000 attendees participated in a
host of retreats geared for families, couples, men, women and organizations.
tian speakers are brought in for adults to listen
to while their children concurrently go to ageappropriate Christian education (for grades kindergarten through senior year in high school).
But there’s more to the vacation than just education and speakers, there are activities planned
during the day, on-site and off-site, such as canoe trips, hikes, rock climbing, various competitions, weekly carnivals and much more.
“Given our long history,” explains Tamm,
“we are blessed to often have multi-generational families visit together at one time. It’s not
unusual for us to host families of two, three, or
even four generations here.”
During conference season the resort acts as a
venue for churches and Christian organizations
to hold various retreats and conferences. During
the resort’s last conference season over 8,000 attendees participated in a host of retreats geared
for families, couples, men, women and organizations. Groups as small as eight or as large as
800 can be accommodated at the facility, and
on most weekends the facility can host 150-350
attendees. During conference season, the designated groups utilize the resort and conference
center’s lodging, conference rooms, recreational options and dining facilities, but bring their
own speakers and plan their own events.
It is also during conference season the resort
hosts two of its most popular events: a New
Year’s Eve and Presidents’ Day retreat for families or individuals to come and enjoy the facilities. The New Year’s celebration at CAMP-ofthe-WOODS, offers families and individuals a
Christian alternative to celebrate the beginning
of the New Year. In addition to meaningful messages, there are fun activities including horsedrawn sleigh rides, snowshoe/cross-country ski
excursions, ice-skating, tubing, climbing wall,
basketball, volleyball, a family game room and
more! A highlight of the event is the resort’s
New Year’s Eve multi-course, buffet-style fine
dining.
The CAMP-in-the-WOODS annual Presidents’ Day Weekend offers meaningful fellowship, worship, and fun. Attendees can enjoy all
the wonderful activities offered during the New
Year’s celebration, plus snowshoeing, downhill
and cross-country skiing.
Photo by CAMP-of-the-WOODS
Tee-Pee-Deck at CAMP-in-the WOODS.
As part of their ministry, CAMP-in-the
WOODS also hosts Tapawingo, an island
camp for girls’ ages 9-17 aimed specifically
at the needs of young women. The mission of
This year’s commencement address was
given by Andy Crouch, author and executive editor of Christianity Today. “College
compresses a whole life into four very short
years. You are moving on; the time you have
had here is gone,” commented Crouch. “You
do know this is not your last graduation. This
is actually a rehearsal for the real graduation,
the real commencement, the real beginning…
live everything, discovering in your joys and
your loss, achievement and failures… keep
on doing the things you have learned, heard
and seen… and the God of peace will be with
you.”
The class gift of a living Christmas tree was
presented by Luke Lauer ’15 on behalf of the
class of 2015.
President Mullen then presented the Houghton Medal to Dr. Paul Pang, a 1964 Houghton
graduate.
President Mullen remarked that the Houghton Medal is presented at Commencement to
a person who “has lived the kind of life that
we as Houghton alumni are called to live in
the world.
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Camp Duffield Shares
The Love Of God
Through His Creation
single parents and blended families. “This
camp becomes a lifeline,” says Mrs. Owens.
“We bring in speakers that help single parent/
blended families deal with their unique challenges. Everyone truly becomes like a big family.”
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center - The Right
Place For The Genuine Christian Hospitality!
As part of the Upper New York Camp and
Retreat Ministries, which has six camp and
retreat centers throughout New York State, Asbury Camp is owned and operated by the Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, which is comprised of
over 900 churches in Upstate New York with
168,000 members.
“One of the hallmarks of Asbury is the
genuine Christian hospitality that we offer to
every individual that steps foot on the property,” stated David Riddell, director for Asbury
Camp & Retreat Center, and marketing coordinator for the UNY Camp & Retreat Ministries.
“Whether it’s a day meeting, an evening event,
an overnight retreat or a week-long program,
we believe in making every moment count for
each person.”
And finally, one of the most distinctive expressions of God’s love, is their “Challenge
Camp.” Designed expressly for developmentally disabled adults, Camp Duffield’s experienced staff provides an unrivaled camping
experience for mentally handicapped adults.
While centering on the usual camping pursuits,
the program for these very special people offers an unusual activity roster that includes
campfire sing-a-longs, swimming, fishing, bingo, theatre in the woods, crafts, camp Olympics, and a talent show. In short, it is a rare and
wonderful weeks’ worth of grand and unusual
experiences.
Asbury offers something for all ages and
groups of all sizes. Once thought of primarily as a summer camp, Asbury is proud of the
strides that it has made in the past few years
to partner with churches and organizations and
turn the facility into a premier retreat and conference center destination.
“In 2010, our board and leadership made a
strategic decision to power down our traditional summer camp program and instead focus on providing more spaces for our churches
and groups to host their meetings and retreats,”
stated Riddell. “That transition was a hard transition for families, but with camper numbers
declining over the previous decade by over 70
percent, we had to shift our focus.”
That shift to hosting more conferences and
retreats proved to be a wise one. In 2014, Asbury served over 135 different groups, over
5,000 people and over 13,000 plates of food.
Over 80 percent of the revenue generated
for the camp now comes from guest groups;
10 percent is generated from programs that
Asbury runs; and 10 percent is generated by
donations.
“They just steal your heart,” Owens says,
“the hard work and volunteers are just amazing.”
On top of the conventional summer camp
schedule, Camp Duffield also offers men’s and
women’s retreats as well as an alumni reunion
retreat.
“I believe that Camp Duffield is a very special place,” says Mrs. Owens. “It’s a place
where children can be children and families
can come together. People find a space that
takes them out of our hurried world.”
For more information visit www.campduffield.net or call (716) 877-0581.
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Despite the shift from being primarily a summer camp to being a retreat and conference
center, Riddell is quick to point out that the
care and consideration Asbury staff members
have always shown their guests has never faltered, it has only increased.
“One of the unique aspects of Asbury is that
we are small,” explained Riddell. “We are not
your run-of-the-mill-summer-camp, but we are
also not your [overly] large conference center
either. We typically host two-to-three small
groups of 20 – 25 guests at a time. This allows
us to focus on each group individually.”
To help prepare for guests, Asbury has a
guest services team that works hard in making sure that every group has a successful program. “We believe that this team is unique,”
explained Riddell. “We don’t simply book a
group initially and then talk with them when
they arrive on site. We remain in constant communication leading up to the retreat, and even
after, to ensure that everything was what they
had expected and needed.”
Sue Russell, the assistant director for As-
Photo by Asbury Camp & Retreat Center
David Riddell, director for Asbury Camp & Retreat Center with his wife and
daughter.
bury and a Deacon in the United Methodist
Church, works with local retreat facilitators to
develop unique programs that appeal to a wide
audience. Just a few of the retreats running for
Summer 2015 include: “Together Time, a family retreat” scheduled for July 13-15; “Reach
Out: Community Mission Experience,” scheduled for July 19-23; and the Asbury Express
summer camp programs scheduled for July 2629 for ages 7-9 and 10-12, and August 2-5 for
ages 13-19.
nine team members. In the summer months the
staff expands to include eight to 10 summer ministry team members that are comprised mainly
of college-age students.
Although Asbury is operated by the United
Methodist Church, all of the center’s programs
and events are open to the public.
There are also seven seasonal summer cabins,
ideal for summer camp programs, youth or college retreats. Each cabin has a bathroom inside
and offers dormitory bunk style accommodations with a total overnight sleeping capacity of
150.
“It is our hope to continue to develop new programs and events for individuals and groups to
strengthen their relationship with God through
a retreat experience,” stated Riddell. “That is
why Asbury works hard to provide unique experiences, whether it is a women’s retreat, family retreat or a specialty retreat like photography or a contemplative prayer retreat.”
The retreat programs are planned out approximately two years in advance and include a
wide variety of activities as well as lodging and
hearty meals. “Our staff strives to make each
meal delicious and in the summer months we
offer local produce options and serve a lot of
fresh and healthy options,” stated Riddell. “An
example for breakfast this past weekend included buckwheat blueberry pancakes and buttermilk pancakes, served with our fresh maple
syrup processed from our own maple trees on
the property, along with a fresh fruit salad with
honey and lime, oatmeal, yogurt and fresh berries. For dinner we served a roasted turkey with
red roasted mashed potatoes, homemade country style stuffing and honey glazed carrots and
chocolate cheesecake shooters for dessert!”
For guests with dietary needs or restrictions,
Asbury’s food service team and manager work
together with the guest to make sure their needs
are met throughout their stay. “We serve many
guests who are vegan, vegetarian, lactose/
dairy-free and gluten-free or have allergies,”
explained Riddell.
In addition to the food service team and guest
services team, Asbury has a year round staff of
In regards to lodging, Asbury offers two retreat
lodges that have motel-style accommodations
to sleep up to 70 guests, meeting rooms, WiFi throughout the facility, high-speed internet
access, flat screen televisions and audio/video
equipment.
Activities are plentiful at Ashbury. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the facility offers an
outdoor heated swimming pool, complete with
water activities such as a water slide, and basketball, and lounge furniture for guests to enjoy. Basketball, Soccer, 4 Square, Tetherball
and many other outdoor sport activities are also
available. For guests that enjoy the water, Asbury waterfront hosts a large sundeck that goes
out over Silver Lake, a favorite spot for worship,
bible study and meditation. There is also kayaking, canoeing, water tubing and fishing.
Looking toward the future, Riddell has plans
to create more spaces and places on the property
for guests to explore and enjoy nature. This summer, in addition to the outdoor gazebo and gardens, an outdoor prayer labyrinth will be added
for guests to enjoy.
“While we strive to have a premier retreat
facility we also want to offer opportunities for
guests to encounter God in new ways that they
may not have experienced before,” stated Riddell. “God has continued to bless our staff and
ministry in the work that we do. We have faced
many challenges over the past couple of years
in developing Asbury into a premier Christian
retreat center, and without God’s help, we would
have not been able to accomplish these great
things.”
For more information on Asbury Camp & Retreat Center or to view a complete listing of upcoming retreats, visit www.asburyuny.org.
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Financial Tips
with Rick Krempin, CFBS, CLTC
Certified Family Business Specialist
Certified in Long-Term Care
5 Circle Court
Rochester, New York 14617
Tel: 585-342-0519; Fax: 585-467-9575
Business Succession Planning: Prepare For Continued Success
Succession planning has a long history in
America. Back in 1787, the framers of the
U.S. Constitution foresaw the need to establish
a contingency plan in the event of a sitting
president’s death, disability, or resignation, and
thus the office of the vice president was born.
This time-tested succession plan helps preserve
leadership, provide stability, and ensure continued
governance.
Your company deserves the same security. All
business owners need to address continuation
because death is inevitable, disability is possible,
and retirement is desirable. On the occasion of
any of these events, a business succession plan
provides your co-owners, management team,
employees, and family members a blueprint for
continuing operations.
With a business succession plan, you can help
secure the future of your business, minimize estate
taxes, and maximize the wealth passed on to the
next generation. To be successful, you need to
examine your immediate, intermediate, and longterm goals for both your family and your business.
Developing an Exit Strategy
One of the first planning steps is deciding on
a successor. If you wish to keep ownership and
control of your business within your family, you
will need to assess your family members’ interests
and qualifications in light of your company’s
needs to determine who will participate and in
what capacity. Business owners often must decide
how to fairly compensate those who will work for
the company, as well as nonparticipating family
members.
If you expect unrelated parties to carry on
the business, you will need to meet with the
key people for in-depth discussions about the
company and its future. Communication is
essential. Everyone involved from family to
management should have a clear understanding of
the transition process and the time frame involved.
With a timeline in place, it is possible to finetune your plan based on the level of involvement
you wish to have in the company and the future
you envision for your business. Because it may
have taken years or decades for you to build
your company to its current level of success,
your successor will most likely need time to
get up to speed. To teach the next generation,
many owners foster mentoring relationships
that immerse successors in the day-to-day
operations.
Valuating Your Business
When you have a sense of direction for your
business, it’s time to develop the appropriate
tax and financial strategies for both the short
and long term. One important planning step
will be valuating your business—essentially
estimating the value of your company. There
are many valuation methods, and depending
on your situation, one technique may be more
appropriate than another.
The common goal for business owners who are
selling their businesses is to reach a valuation
that fairly compensates the owner for his or
her interest, while making the price attractive
to the potential buyer. Profit may be less of a
concern for owners who are passing a business
to children.
For income, estate, and gift tax purposes, the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is interested
in having the business fairly priced. This is
especially important if a related party is at the
other end of the transaction. When considering
valuations, the IRS generally looks at the nature
and history of the business, the economic
outlook for the business’s industry, how assets
and earnings are being valued, the existence
of intangible assets, and the selling price of
comparable businesses using, if possible,
industry formulas.
Consider Your Transfer Options
Owners have a variety of options to transfer
ownership, and the right strategy for you
depends on your specific situation, considering
factors such as your personal financial and
tax situation, your business’s current form of
ownership (sole proprietorship, partnership,
corporation, etc.), and the future owners (family,
employees, third party, etc.).
There are succession tools and techniques
that can help make passing the torch both
financially rewarding and tax efficient. Some
of the possibilities include selling the business
outright, making gifts of business interest over
time, establishing a family limited partnership
(FLP), creating a trust, or transferring ownership
to employees.
One planning tool for arranging the disposition
of an owner’s business interest is a buy-sell
agreement. This is a contract between two or
more parties, whereupon a triggering event such
as death, disability, or retirement, one party has
an obligation to buy an interest in the company
while the other party has an obligation to sell.
It obligates the owner’s estate to sell his or her
shares for a predetermined price to partners or
shareholders (a cross-purchase agreement), to the
business itself (an entity agreement), or to both
(a hybrid agreement).
Although a buy-sell agreement can help ensure
that your business will remain with your family
or business partners, it is essential that sufficient
funds are available to fulfill the commitments
of the agreement. There are a variety of options
for funding buy-sells, from employee stock
ownership plans (ESOPs) to life insurance, and
again, the best choice will depend on the parties
involved.
Successful continuation is a challenge for
small businesses. According to the Small
Business Administration (SBA, 2010 at http://
www.sba.gov/gopher/Business-Development/
Success-Series/Vol7/success.txt), 70% of familyrun businesses fail to survive in the second
generation. Only 15% succeed into the third
generation.
For scheduled departures such as retirement,
a succession plan can help ensure smooth
operations during the time of transition, as well
as facilitate the transfer of ownership. In times
of crisis, it can be the foundation for continued
success.
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and Life Insurance Professional. Securities
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PO Box 2365, Liverpool, NY 13089.
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585-342-0519. Rick is a CLTC (Certified in Long
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CAMP-Of-The-WOODS Offers Year-Round Family
Fun In A Safe, Christian Environment
Tapawingo is “to clearly and lovingly glorify,
communicate and uplift Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior through personal example, meaningful
activity, biblical direction and Christ-centered
relationships in a safe and friendly environment
that promotes fun, learning, growth and development.”
CAMP-of-the-WOODS is also committed to
‘developing Christian leaders’, through its LIFT
(Leaders In Further Training) program, an intense young adult discipleship program set in an
atmosphere conducive to the spiritual growth of
the believer.
The facility also supports 17 active missionaries and four retired missionaries along with numerous missions’ projects that spread the gospel
of Jesus Christ around the world.
To operate a resort and conference center of
this size takes 40 full-time staff members yearround, which expands to over 300 staff members
during the summer season, assisting over 700850 guests that arrive per week.
“Our best-kept secret is our incredible staff,
whether it’s during the summer season or the
conference season,” explained Tamm. “They
aim to serve in a Christ-like way.” Staff mem-
bers are often recruited from predominately
Christian colleges throughout North America,
as well as from other countries.
The resort’s main hotel-style building is
called Purdy Center, and it holds a fine dining
room with 58 rooms and an indoor swimming
pool. Other lodging and conference buildings
offered are the Zeitfuss Lodge, Zeitfuss II,
Buirkle Center, and Tibbitts Auditorium.
those who come to CAMP-in-the-WOODS
often return over and over again. “We’ve
had many people tell us they prefer going to
CAMP-in-the-WOODS over going to Disney,” laughed Tamm.
For more information on CAMP-of-theWOODS, visit www.camp-of-the-woods.org
or call (518) 548-4311.
CAMP-in-the-WOODS begins accepting
summer registrations online and via mail starting October 15. Registrations received between
October 15 and November 1 are processed
randomly starting November 1. Reservations
received after November 1 are processed in
the order received. Weekly reservations are accepted by telephone starting on December 1.
It is not necessary to send a registration form
for telephone reservations. Bookings for conference season retreats can be done at any time
of the year.
The cost for a week at CAMP-of-theWOODS in varies depending on factors like
how many people, which area of camp, how
long, etc. For one adult staying at camp for a
week in the summer costs can range anywhere
from $372 to $1000. But Tamm points out,
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Insurance Professional. Securities offered through IBN Financial
Services, Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC 8035 Oswego Road
PO Box 2365 Liverpool, NY 13089 315-652-4426.
Professional Guidance,
Financial Education, Focus
On Your Goals
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seeks to help her clients plan to maximize
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She strives to develop lifelong relationships, working with her clients to adjust their
financial strategy when life events, the economic environment, or regulatory changes
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She’s currently pursuing a Certified Financial
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Diana volunteers at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, The Digital Rochester,
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She is a member of the Greece Chamber of
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Grace Auto Repair & Transmission Center.
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AVS Law, PLLC. Arnis V. Sprancmanis, Attorney at Law PLLC. Rochester Office: 70
Linden Oaks, 3rd Floor Rochester, NY 14625.
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Bookstores
Alpha & Omega PARABLE Christian bookstore in Penfield. Books, Bibles, Music, DVDs,
Cards, Gifts, Jewelry, Church Supplies, Candles, Palms. Panorama Plaza. 1601 Penfield
Rd. (585) 381-1250. www.anobook.com.
Alpha & Omega PARABLE Christian
bookstore in Greece. Books, Bibles, Music,
DVDs, Cards, Gifts, Jewelry, Church Supplies, Candles, Palms. Stone Ridge Plaza.
1540 Ridge Rd. West. (585) 697-7693. www.
anobook.com.
The Fig Tree Bookstore, Messianic Bookstore - Judaica, Jewelry, Gifts, Books, Messianic CD’s and more. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12-5, Thursdays 3-7. 1326 N. Winton Rd,
Rochester NY 14609, 585-288-0670, www.
figtreebookstore.com.
Building
Barden Building Systems. Build your next
Building with Barden Building Systems. 800945-9400. www.BardenBuildingSystems.com.
Camps
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center. PO Box
218. (16 Lakeside Avenue). Silver Lake, NY
14549. 585-237-5262. [email protected].
www.asburyuny.org.
Brigade Air, Inc. Mission Aviation Adventure Camps. Youth aviation camps near
Buffalo, Albany and NYC, more in ME, OH,
NC, CA and ID. www.brigadeair.org click on
“Camps & Campers”. 520-248-0980.
CAMP-of-the-WOODS Christian Family
Resort and Conference Center. Located in
the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. (518)
548-4311 ext. 247. www.camp-of-the-woods.
org.
Camp Cherith WNY. Hunt, NY. 585-4683850. Traditional resident camp; boys and girls
ages 7-17. Counselor-led daily Bible study,
background checked staff, wide variety of activities, ACA accredited. Great value! www.
campcherithwny.org.
Camp Hickory Hill. Summer Camp Programs
for Boys in July & Girls in August; Family
Camps also available. Retreats & Weekend
Events Sept-June. More info at www.CampHickoryHill.org, 716-631-3498, [email protected].
Maranatha Plumbing
Cell: 585-738-9120
Residential. Commercial. Sewer & Drain Cleaning.
Water Heaters & Tankless W.H. Kitchen & Bath
Remodeling. Water power back up & sump pumps.
FREE ESTIMATES. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
Call Peter Fedorchuk at 585-738-9120.
Pager 585-783-0708.
Delta Lake Bible Conference Center. A four
season retreat and conference center with summer youth camps. For more information, check
out our website: www.deltalake.org. 315-3367210.
Duffield Christian Camp and Retreat Center, Delevan. Facility is available for retreat
groups year round. Visit www.campduffield.
net for more information.
His Thousand Hills Christian Camp and
Retreat Center. Just 2 hours due South of
Rochester, NY in the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania. Come and soak in His Presence! 570724-2366, www.HisThousandHills.org.
Hope Valley Camp. An affordable co-ed
Christian residential camp for ages 7-17. 585683-4907 Director - Nathan www.hopevalleycamp.com.
Lighthouse Christian Camp. Spiritual inspiration, relaxation, recreation, and fellowship in
a Christian environment along Lake Ontario in
Niagara County. Campsites, cottages, and facilities available for families and groups. 716795-3216, www.lighthousechristiancamp.org.
Mandaville Camp & Retreat Center. St.
Law. Co, just north of Adirondack St. Park. 8
one – week long co-ed resident summer camp
sessions for ages 6-17. July 6 - Aug 8th (315)
328-4581. www.campmandaville.org.
Niagara Shores Retreats and Camp. A ministry of Global Outreach Mission, Inc., 1670
Hopkins Rd. Getzville, NY 140968, 716-6885048, www.missiongo.org, e-mail: [email protected].
Odosagih Bible Conference & Retreat Center. Summer family camp on Lime Lake in
Machias NY. Retreats Sept-June, yours or ours.
Contact us at 716-353-8555 or [email protected]. Visit online www.odosagih.org.
Ontario Bible Camp. 385 Lakeview Road.
Oswego, NY 13126. (315) 343-6111. “Preaching & Teaching” since 1921. Resident Camps,
Retreats. Register online at www.ontariobible.
com or come see us on www.facebook.com/
OntarioBibleCamp.
Camping Trips
Christian Camping Services. Leading & coordinating summer camping trips specifically
for your church youth group at actual costs.
(You won’t believe you economically you can
have an event). Bryan Schoeffler 607-7766705. [email protected].
Canoe & Rafting Trips
CHRISTIAN CAMPING SERVICES. A
ministry enabling churches to have church
sponsored youth and adult events including canoe trips, raft trips, tent camping trips. Bryan
Schoeffler, Bath, NY. 607-776-6705, www.
christiancampingservices.com. [email protected].
Church Building
Barden Building Systems. Build your next
Building with Barden Building Systems. 800945-9400. www.BardenBuildingSystems.com.
Concerts
SOUTHERN GOSPEL NY brings Southern
Gospel Music groups to the area to encourage
and bring Christians together for fellowship
with other believers. Info at www.SGNY.NET.
585-329-3840.
Roberts Cultural Life Center – Celebrating
the Power of the Arts! 2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624 - for tickets or more info
– www.roberts.edu/clc or 888-222-1048.
Free towing on major repairs!
(585) 671-3470
722 Ridge Rd, at the Hatch Rd intersection in Webster
www.graceautorepair.com
- Full auto repair service on most makes and models,
both foreign and domestic.
- Automatic Transmission repair & rebuilding.
- Quality parts and brand name products.
- NYS Inspections / Oil changes.
Grace Auto Repair
& Transmission Center
Rd.
Webster
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Monday-Friday,
8 am to 5 pm, for a FREE
test drive or to schedule
a service appointment.
Mark Spencer, Owner
Education
Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI Inc.).
Looking for people of faith to consider running
for their local school board. PO Box 32, Houghton, NY 14744, 567-2080 www.whyrun.org.
Engineering
Passero Associates. Exceptional Service, Outstanding Solutions, Value-Oriented Planning,
Engineering, Architectural Design, Surveying,
Sustainability, Program Management, Construction Administration and Design-Build Services.
242 West Main Street, Suite 100 Rochester, NY
14614 (585) 325-1000. www.passero.com.
Financial Services
AXA Advisors - Diana Apostolova, Financial
Consultant. 175 Corporate Woods, Ste. 250,
Rochester, NY 14623. Office (585) 475-8460.
E-mail: [email protected].
www.dianaapostolova.com. www.axa.com.
Rick Krempin – CFBS, CLTC. Certified Family Business Specialist. Certified in Long-Term
Care. Insurance products are offered through
high quality insurance companies. Tel: 585-3420519; Fax: 585-467-9575. E-mail: fkrempin@
rochester.rr.com.
Fitness Center
Victory Fitness. A wide variety of group fitness
classes taught by certified Christian instructors.
14607. 585-370-2480. Group Fitness Classes –
Your Site or Ours. www.victoryworkout.com.
Gifts
ww.TrinityGiftStore.com sells quality Christian apparel, jewelry, and more. Our mission is
to provide the best quality Christian products
at a great value. Use code GN10 for a 10% discount on your order.
Graphic Design
Green Graphics Design, Inc. Cultivating
Market Success Through Graphic Design. Bob
Green - President. E-mail: rgreen07@rochester.
rr.com.
Gutters
RF Remodeling LLC. Need New Roof, Siding,
Windows, Gutters? Exceptional Service, HighQuality Work, and Affordable Price! Call (585)
727-1707 or visit http://www.rfremodeling.com.
Heating and Cooling
AV Enterprise. Air Conditioners, A/C Cleaning, Duct Cleaning, Furnace Cleaning, Heat
Pump, UV lights, Humidifiers, Gas / Electric
Furnace, Gas / Electric Water Heater, Media Air
Cleaners, Snow Plowing. Great prices! Call 585202-8587.
Home Improvement
AV Enterprise. Air Conditioners, A/C Cleaning, Duct Cleaning, Furnace Cleaning, Heat
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Pump, UV lights, Humidifiers, Gas / Electric
Furnace, Gas / Electric Water Heater, Media
Air Cleaners, Snow Plowing. Great prices! Call
585-202-8587. www.aventerprise.net.
(585) 727-1707 or visit http://www.rfremodeling.com.
14420. 585-637-4540. www.cornerstonechristianacademy.us.
Retreats
RF Remodeling LLC. Need New Roof, Siding, Windows, Gutters? Exceptional Service,
High-Quality Work, and Affordable Price! Call
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center. PO Box
218. (16 Lakeside Avenue). Silver Lake, NY
14549. 585-237-5262. [email protected].
www.asburyuny.org.
Davis College. 400 Riverside Drive. Johnson City, NY 13790. www.davisny.edu.
1.800.331.4137 toll-free, or 607.729.1581.
Music Lessons
MUSIC FOR YOU: Private piano, voice, and
flute lessons available in a well-established
studio: beginners through advanced levels,
children and adults, flexible scheduling, and
affordable. For more information: phone 585225-7027.
Pizza
Galleria Pizza. Eat in or Take out. Free Delivery. Also featuring Pasta Dinners, Specialty
Salads and Friday Fish Fry. Christian Owned
and Operated for over 14 years. 16 East Main
St. Reynolds Arcade. Rochester, NY. (585)
262-2222.
Plumbing
Maranatha Plumbing. Residential. Commercial. Sewer & Drain Cleaning. Water Heaters
& Tankless W.H. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling.
Water power back up & sump pumps. Call Peter Fedorchuk. Cell 585-738-9120. Pager 585783-0708.
Pregnancy Services
Joseph’s House for Women. A loving home
for women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Email: [email protected] or
call 315-288-0319. Website: www.jhfw.org
Facebook: JosephsHouseSyr.
Place of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center.
Corner of Bay and Goodman (916 North Goodman St. Rochester, NY), Just Walk In or Call
697-0003, FREE Pregnancy Tests, www.placeofhopeprc.com, Find us on Facebook!
Pregnancy Care Center of Finger Lakes.
Pregnancy Tests & Referral for Limited Ultrasound At No Cost. 551 Exchange St. Geneva,
NY. 14456. 315-789-0708 www.imightbepregnant.com E-mail: [email protected].
Pro-Life Organizations
Rochester Area Right to Life. 675 Ling Road,
Suite 3, Rochester, NY 14612. Phone (585)
621-4690. E-mail: [email protected]
Visit online at www.righttoliferoch.org.
Radio
Mars Hill Network. Streaming online at www.
MarsHillNetwork.org. 1-800-677-1881.
Remodeling
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling by Maranatha
Plumbing. Residential. Commercial. Sewer
& Drain Cleaning. Water Heaters & Tankless
W.H. Water power back up & sump pumps.
Call Peter Fedorchuk. Cell 585-738-9120. Pager 585-783-0708.
Delta Lake Bible Conference Center. A four
season retreat and conference center with summer youth camps. For more information, check
out our website: www.deltalake.org. 315-3367210.
Duffield Christian Camp and Retreat Center, Delevan. Facility is available for retreat
groups year round. Visit www.campduffield.net
for more information.
His Thousand Hills Christian Camp and Retreat Center. Just 2 hours due South of Rochester, NY in the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania.
Come and soak in His Presence! 570-724-2366,
www.HisThousandHills.org.
Hope Valley Camp. An affordable co-ed Christian residential camp for ages 7-17. 585-6834907 Director - Nathan www.hopevalleycamp.
com.
Mandaville Camp & Retreat Center. St. Law.
Co, just north of Adirondack St. Park. 8 one
– week long co-ed resident summer camp sessions for ages 6-17. July 6 - Aug 8th (315) 3284581. www.campmandaville.org.
Niagara Shores Retreats and Camp. A ministry of Global Outreach Mission, Inc., 1670
Hopkins Rd. Getzville, NY 140968, 716-6885048, www.missiongo.org, e-mail: [email protected].
Odosagih Bible Conference & Retreat Center. Summer family camp on Lime Lake in
Machias NY. Retreats Sept-June, yours or ours.
Contact us at 716-353-8555 or [email protected]. Visit online www.odosagih.org.
Ontario Bible Camp. 385 Lakeview Road.
Oswego, NY 13126. (315) 343-6111. “Preaching & Teaching” since 1921. Resident Camps,
Retreats. Register online at www.ontariobible.
com or come see us on www.facebook.com/OntarioBibleCamp.
Roofing
Schools, Colleges and Seminaries
Calvary Chapel Christian School. Kindergarten thru 5th. 1777 Route 332, Farmington, N.Y.
14425. 585-398-2218. www.ccfingerlakes.org.
Cornerstone Christian Academy. Kindergarten through 12th. 60 Holley St. Brockport, NY.
Are You a Christian
Business Owner?
Destiny Christian School. The Destiny School
is located in the Faith Temple church complex
at 1876 Elmwood Avenue in Brighton. For
more information call (585) 473-1680. Visit online at www.destinyschool.com.
East Palmyra Christian School. 2023 E. Palmyra-Port Gibson rd. Palmyra, 14522. Building a strong foundation from Preschool-high
school. 315-597-4400. www.EastPalmyraChristianSchool.com.
Elim Bible Institute and College. “Preparing
Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered leaders”
for over 90 years. Year in the Son, 2-year AAS
degree & 3-year practical ministry programs.
7245 College St, Lima, NY. 585-582-1230.
[email protected]. www.elim.edu.
Genesee Country Christian School. Preschool
thru 8th. 4120 Long Point Road. Geneseo, N.Y.
14454. 585-243-9580. www.geneseecountrychristianschool.org.
Greece Christian School. Herbert E. Parker,
Th.D., Principal. Preschool thru 8th. 750 Long
Pond Road. Rochester, N.Y. 14612. 585-7231165. www.greecechristian.org.
Houghton College. A top nationally ranked
Christian college of the liberal arts & sciences
located in Western New York. 1 Willard Ave.,
Houghton, NY 14895, 800-777-2556 www.
Houghton.edu.
Joseph Business School. The Place Where
Businesses are Born! 3325 Genesee Street.
Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Stephen Grant, Director. Ph. (716) 631-8595. www.jbsbuffalo.
com.
Lima Christian School. Kindergarten thru
12th. 1574 Rochester Street. Lima, N.Y. 14485.
585-624-3841. www.limachristian.org.
New Creation Fellowship Academy. Biblically-based and academically challenging curriculum. 3325 Genesee Street. Cheektowaga, NY
14225. Mike Ward, Principal. Ph. (716) 6326084. www.ncfacademy.com.
Northeastern Seminary @ Roberts Wesleyan College. 2265 Westside Dr. Rochester, NY
14624. (585) 594-6800 or 1-800-777-4792.
www.nes.edu.
Northstar Christian Academy. Preschool thru
12th. 332 Spencerport Road. Rochester, N.Y.
14606. 585-429-5530. www.northstarchristian.
info.
Nyack College. New York’s Christian College. College – Alliance Theological Seminary
– Graduate Schools. Christian Higher Education Since 1882. 1 South Boulevard Nyack, NY
10960. (800) 33-NYACK. www.nyack.edu.
Rochester Christian School. 3 year old Prek through 8th grade. “building up since 1917”
260 Embury Road, Rochester 14625, 585-6714910. www.rochesterchristianschool.org. Contact Laura Passero at [email protected].
St. Paul Lutheran School. Preschool – 8th.
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The Charles Finney School. K-12 grade. Prepares students spiritually, intellectually, and
socially in a Christian academic environment
focused on Real Faith, Real Education, Real Results. 585-387-3770, or visit www.finneyschool.
org.
The “King’s” College. Reigning Miracle
Ministry, Inc. 2910 Douglas Rd. Cortland, NY
13045. 607-756-5770. 607-758-3928 www.
reigningone.org.
Webster Christian School. Preschool thru
12th. 675 Holt Road. Webster, N.Y. 14580. 585872-5150. www.webstercs.org.
Siding
Snow plowing
AV Enterprise. Snow Plowing. Great prices!
Call 585-202-8587 www.aventerprise.net.
T-Shirts
CRAVE CLOTHES USA. High end, quality T-shirts, bulk quantities, low end pricing,
supporting
Cambodian
ministries.
[email protected]. Call for information and pricing at 585-374-6200. Great
for work teams, fund raising, affinity groups.
Websites
DL Church Websites. We are a Christian web
design firm that specializes in creating attractive, affordable websites for churches that are
easy to maintain. Visit www.dlchurchwebsites.
com or call 800-615-8606.
Windows
RF Remodeling LLC. Need New Roof, Siding,
Windows, Gutters? Exceptional Service, HighQuality Work, and Affordable Price! Call (585)
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Youth Group Camping Trips
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Camp Mandaville Offering Bible-Based
Camping And Retreats
the lives of these young people,” Emmett said.
Among the various on site camps, the Pioneer Boys Camp is one of Emmett’s favorites.
Boys from 5th to 8th grade, spend a week in
a wilderness area. They gain outdoor living
skills and complete projects, such as constructing Adirondack lean-tos, or building bridges
over creeks. Because they use real tools, three
to four staff members work closely with 10-12
campers.
This Summer, Niagara Shores Is All
About Making Connections!
By Tom Turley
Niagara Shores summer programming is organized to connect three aspects of ministry at
once. The Sunday Night Services offer Christians a time to gather, learn from pastors, and
worship God in fellowship. The Family Fireworks Nights lets the public see the campus,
meet new people, and see the love of Christ in
a causal atmosphere. Both of these programs
are family-friendly and are a great option for
parents and kids to kick back, relax, and enjoy
time together in a free and safe environment.
They’re also an opportunity to invite your
friends and neighbors for a fun-filled evening
this summer!
Connecting with other Christians
Sunday Night Services provide Christians
with an opportunity for fellowship with Christians who attend other churches. By doing this
Niagara Shores hopes to broaden the Church
body, as well as develop relationships and
community between local churches and congregations.
Photo by Mandaville Camp
First through third graders attend Primary
Summer Camp. It’s a shorter week, Monday
through Thursday, for these kids who are “supercharged, full of energy and just want to have
fun.” The camper to staff ratio is 3:1, as the
kids sleep in dorms and enjoy cookouts. When
asked if there were problems with homesickness, Emmett said the parents seem to have a
harder time leaving their children than children
missing home.
“We have to do more to keep them busy.
If done right, we will see them come back...
It’s fun to see the younger age group move up
through the ranks.”
Among the on site facilities, the Creation
Center evolved from a just having a tarp cover
to its current 24 by 32 foot structure. A local
taxidermist once donated specimens such as a
white-tailed deer, a turkey, beaver, and coyote
to the Center. “It’s like walking into a North
Country woods,” Emmett said. Campers study
the animals and note their observations. They
go on rambles to the near-by swamp, visit a
beaver lodge, and study how God’s creatures
do what they do.
It’s easy to hear Emmett’s enthusiasm as he
describes his life. Although he had never gone
to camp as a child, God redirected him when
he came to know Jesus at age 23. Always athletic, with a love for the outdoors, he applied
to a Christina Liberal Arts school in Rhode
Island to major in recreation. When he felt
God wanted him to help kids avoid some of
the traps he had fallen into, Emmett transferred
to Houghton College, narrowing his focus to
outdoor recreation. He met his wife when he
worked at a wilderness therapeutic camp in
North Carolina.
In February 2001, Mandaville faced closure
because the Spence’s, in their 80s, could no
longer manage the camp full time. The Emmetts were planning a mission trip to Sri Lanka
when BCM’s offered them the directorship of
the camp. They moved in a month later.
While Mandaville Camp is now going strong,
Emmett believes “the key to our effectiveness
is to come along side local, Bible-believing
churches,” although many are small and struggling.
To build relationships and show the value of
the camp and retreat experience, Emmett visits a church outside their immediate area once
a month. Over the next five years, they hope
to establish relationships with five to ten new
churches, and expand their reach to a 100 mile
radius.
For more information about Mandaville
Camp and Retreat Center, go to www.mandaville.org.
Photo by Niagara Shores
Niagara Shores Lake Front RV & Tent sites.
is to provide Christians with an opportunity
to minister to non-Christians in their lives by
developing meaningful friendships. A lot can
happen during a game of mini-golf!
Connecting to the Family
School might be out, but busy family schedules don’t stop. Summer time offers many
recreation-al activities, but few are as important and as special as family time. The simple
act of fishing, camping, or just sitting by a fire
completely unplugged and focused on each
other is one of the most wonderful life experiences. The staff at Niagara Shores loves to see
families connecting and having adventures together. Actually, a common theme of the summer programing is family: Family Fireworks
nights, A Vendor/Craft Fair with bounce house
and other games, Family Camp, Lake Front
RV and Tent camping, and even Sunday Night
services. Niagara Shores is all about connecting families to fun, fellowship, and ultimately
to the Lord.
Why are Connections Important?
Creating a place for fellowship and community is not only a biblical principal, but also a
response to a current issue in society. As society becomes more plugged in people become
less personally connected. This leaves many
individuals searching for a place to belong and
have authentic rela-tionships.
Connecting the Community
Summer time also provides an ideal time
for community outreach ministry since most
people are ready to unplug, unwind, and enjoy nature after a long winter. Niagara Shores’
location on Lake Ontario combined with the
local community’s fireworks programing gives
them the opportunity to reach an audience that
is usually hard to reach. During the fireworks,
when the hamlet is crowded, Niagara Shores
offers lake front seating as well as free family
activities before the fireworks start.
Come on out! Join us as we show the love of
Christ to everyone we meet.
The Family Fireworks nights are a great opportunity to invite friends, family, neighbors,
anyone to have fun and to see an example of
Christ love and Christian life. While on campus, they will have a chance to see other fun
programs as well as youth and family camps.
One of the goals of these weekly family nights
The Gospel offers eternal hope, but also
immediate hope and friendship. The Church
body pro-vides safety, love, encouragement,
and honest fun. The opportunity to belong and
develop au-thentic relationships in the Church
family is special and unique. Niagara Shores
desires to open the doors this summer to make
new connections within local churches, within
the community, and within families.
So What Are These Events?!
Join us Sunday nights by the Lake to enjoy
great preaching and music! Services begin at
6:30 PM. Free child care service is available.
Come early and bring a picnic or enjoy a
game of mini-golf! Stop in at the Chat ‘n Chew
Cafe for an ice cream or popcorn afterward!
July 5: Pastor Joe Payne, Hess Road Wesleyan Church
Patriotic Night with Patriotic Sing-Along
July 12: Ridgewood Bible Church with Drama
July 19: Army and Civilian Christian Jazz
Band
July 26: Christ Community Church Lockport
and Praise Band
August 2: Dr. Dino Pedrone of Davis College
and Piano-Rama with Carole Jonathan and
Friends
August 9: Hartland Bible Church and Praise
Team
August 16: Pastor George Grace of First Bible
Baptist Church, Hilton and Family Hymn Sing
August 23: Pastor David Emmons, Grace Bible
Church
August 30: Chicken BBQ @ 4:00 PM
($10.00 pre-order; $12.00 at the door)
Free King David Musical follows BBQ at 6:30
PM
FAMILY NIGHT & FIREWORKS
Enjoy a picnic by the lake, play a round of
mini-golf, watch the sunset and then be dazzled
by fireworks over gorgeous Lake Ontario!
July 10th & 23rd , August 13th & 27th September 6th
All Fireworks start at 10pm. For rain dates
visit www.NiagaraShores.org/events
Call today to reserve a FREE picnic table! Turn
it into a weekend getaway! We have Lake Front
RV and tent camping sites available! You’ll love
the excitement of our campus, the charm of shopping at the Olcott Beach Shops, picking fresh
fruit and vegetables, and some of the best fishing
in the country!
Vendor Fair Organized by the Pay It Forward
Charitable Organization of WNY. July 18th
10am - 4pm. Vendors/Craft Show. Basket Raffle.
Family Fun Day! Mini-Golf, Bounce-house,
Games, Etc.
Niagara Shores 6419 Lake Road, Appleton,
NY 14008. 716-778-8568 or email with questions: [email protected]. Get Connected To Us! www.NiagaraShores.org/Events.
Fa-cebook: Niagara Shores. Instagram:@NiagaraShores or better yet, stop by and see us!
Parker Jonathan To Perform In Rochester On September 11
By Joyce Spamer
A lot of you may remember Parker Jonathan
and if you don’t remember him you will want
to hear him in Concert on Friday night September 11, 2015.
Parker grow up in the Indiana reservation
of Tuscarora but now resides in Bremen, Ga.
Twenty years ago Kingsmen Quartet hired him
as their new member and he sang next to Tim
Surrett, Randy Miller and Ray Dean Reese.
He is now married to his beautiful wife Paula
and they now sing together in the group called
The Jonathan Trio.
You say “Trio”? Yes The Jonathan Trio consists of Parker, his wife and lead/tenor singer
Eric Dunson. Keyboardist Jacob Pitts and Eric’s brother Chris Dunson is sound engineer for
the group. Eric and Jacob both attend the same
church as the Jonathans and are also married
with families.
Parker says Paula sang with her twin sister
during the early 90’s but it was a total surprise
to him to learn of her vocal talent.
The Jonathan Trio
Together they embark on a musical journey
that is more than just great harmonies and
wonderful songs. The message in the songs
are what drive these four to sacrifice time from
home in spreading the good news. Parker says,
“It doesn’t matter if we sing on the largest concert stages or the biggest churches in the country. Our priority is that someone is encouraged
and blessed, and ultimately that someone
might come to know personally this Savior we
sing about.
First of all Parker would like to make it clear
that he is not back on the road full time. Their
trio venture is strictly a part-time, weekend
thing, which somewhat limits the travel op-
portunities.
Parker has worked in a television production
studio to driving tour buses for various artists. He
has driven for artists such as Carrie Underwood,
Wayne Newton and Jusas Priest. Experts tell us
that most people will have at least 10 different
careers in their lifetime. Parker realized it was
time to move on to another stage in his life. “Our
weekends are open for ministry opportunities
and right now that is where we feel God wants
us.” Paula Jonathan is also employed with an attorney in midtown Atlanta.
When Parker left the Kingsmen, which was actually Carolina Boys at that time, he says he was
burned out. “I disliked always having to feel like
we had to be better than the group that just came
off stage. It was tough what we had to follow
groups like the McKamey’s or the Dove Brothers
and many others.
SGNY is proud to bring The Jonathan Trio to
United Methodist in North Chili at 2200 Westside Drive Rochester, New York 14624. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM and tickets are only
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hardt Neighborhood Outreach Center. A Center
with a Heart. Friday, August 7th, 2015. Webster East
Gold Course, Webster, NY. Register before August
1st (before 8/1 - save $10). Team of 4 - $300.00 or
$75.00 per/player. Dinner included. Contact: Chris
King. [email protected]. PH: (585)
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Church Building for Rent
East Side of Rochester – Fully furnished 650 seat
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Decorating
Interior Decorating by Yvonne. Unhappy with the
way your home looks or feels? Need help staging your
home for a quick sale or an open house? I can help.
585-259-4035. [email protected].
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant Associate, Albany, New
York. Temporary position from August- December.
Responsible for supporting the Regional OCC Office
using strong inter-personal skills. Must be organized,
detail oriented, as well as proficient in MS Office and
data entry. Will prepare spreadsheets, mail correspondence and assist in scheduling volunteers for Processing Center. Please visit www.samaritanspurse.org,
click on the “Get Involved Tab” to locate our employment listings, then complete your online application.
Church Relations Associate, New York. Temporary
position from July-November. Builds relationships
with local churches of various denominations. Preferred skill set - exceptional phone skills and ability to
focus on phone for long periods of time, proficiency
with MS Office, detail-oriented and organized, strong
interpersonal skills. Please visit www.samaritanspurse.org, click on the “Get Involved Tab” to locate
our employment listings, then complete your online
application.
Fitness Classes
Group fitness classes for your church, worksite,
organization, or special event. Pilates, Aerobics,
Senior Exercise, Zumba, Hula Hoop, Line Dancing,
and more. Contact Victory Fitness, (585) 370-2480 or
http://www.VictoryWorkout.com for more info.
Fundraising
6th Annual GNOC Golf Classic to benefit the Ger-
Garage Sale
Open House at Joseph Business School. Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325
631-8595 or visit www.jbsbuffalo.com for more information.
Open House at New Creation Fellowship Academy. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @
3325 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call
more information.
Open House at New Creation Fellowship Academy. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM
@ 3325 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call
more information.
GARAGE SALE! August 5 – 8. Huge! Indoors!
Many donors, many donated items! 1754 Norton
Street (Annunciation Church), Rochester 14609, (between Culver and Waring). Open 10 – 6 W/Th/F, open
9 to 12 Saturday. Call Right to Life at 585-621-4690
for questions or to donate.
House on Tuesday, July 21st from 7-8 p.m. at 2070
Hair Removal
House on Tuesday, July 28th from 7-8 p.m. at 2070
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Destiny Christian School & Preschool is now accepting applications for preschool, elementary and
secondary teachers for Fall 2015. Please submit a
resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Ministry Opportunity
Ministry Opportunity. Joseph’s House is looking
for volunteers for 2015 RAFFLE. This year our
generous donors have provided us with a beautiful 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ! We are very excited
about the possible funds we may raise to continue and
enhance the opportunities we are providing our moms
and children. This is where our past volunteers and
new will come in to play! Please contact us at [email protected] or at 315-701-4981, for any questions
you may have. http://josephshouseforwomen.org.
Summer Ministry Opportunities for college-age
men and women in positions of programming and
counseling for our 7 weeks of residential/wilderness
camp programming. June 22 - Aug 8th. Consider
sharing your life and love for Christ with children and
youth in our camp community setting. Mandaville
Camp & Retreat Center, Winthrop NY. (315) 3284581. [email protected] / www.campmandaville.org.
Summer staff positions available. Camp Cherith
of WNY is currently taking applications for a Boy’s
Director, girls’ and boys’ counselors (for campers
between ages 7-17). Employment is available for 7
weeks from June 23-August 9, 2015. For more information and applications go to www.campcherithwny.
org/apply.
Open House
Open House at Joseph Business School. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 7PM – 8PM @ 3325 Genesee
Piano
Grand Piano, Kurtzmann, 5’ 8”, good condition, mahogany: free, you move: Phone 585-225-7027.
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COTTAGE for SALE: Lighthouse Christian
Camp (LHCC). Corner LOT, 1100 Sq.Ft. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (one up & one down). All new
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Houghton College Education Students Immerse Themselves Into
Buffalo’s Urban Public Schools
(Houghton, NY) - Houghton College students, in partnership with Urban Advocacy,
engaged in service-learning projects at four key
sites across the city of Buffalo, N.Y., on May
16, during their two-week immersion experience in the urban schools of Buffalo. Many of
these projects involved assisting ministries that
support refugees.
Each May, Houghton College sophomorelevel education students engage in the twoweek experience through a Mayterm course
called Teaching in Urban America taught by Dr.
Cathy Freytag, Associate Dean for Education at
Houghton College. During this time, students
devote eight days to assisting teachers in public
and charter schools in the heart of the city and
spend their evenings engaged in seminar discussions with professors, peers and urban educators on topics such as culture, race, poverty and
diversity.
“It was exciting for me to see just how much
this immersion experience in the city stretched
these future teachers. In just a few short days,
they were challenged to dissect their own biases
and preconceived notions about urban poverty,
diverse student populations and cultural differ-
ence,” commented Freytag. “Each student in
the course demonstrated a willingness and responsivity to be the kind of teacher, and community member, that will reach out and connect with each learner or neighbor right where
they are. Encountering difference has enhanced
these young teachers in remarkable ways!”
In recent years, Buffalo has drawn thousands
of refugees from across the globe, and numerous faith-based agencies have come to the aid of
these new immigrants. Houghton alumni Steve
and Ruth (Woolsey) Strand, who now serve
with Urban Advocacy, a ministry of the Western New York District of the Wesleyan Church,
helped to orchestrate the service opportunities
at four sites across the city.
At Vive La Casa, under the direction of Jericho Road Ministries, students learned about the
challenges faced by families seeking asylum
from persecution and oppression in their home
countries as they shared a meal with the residents and helped to clean and organize closets
and playrooms.
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Global Outreach Mission Doers Of The Word Actions Speak
Even Louder Than Bible Studies
labors of a whopping 550 missionaries.
“We believe in the sovereignty of the Holy
Spirit,” explains Albrecht, “rather than place people where we see there is a need; we have found
that the best way people can be used by God is
to help them go where they feel they are called
to.” With more than 30 years serving GOM, Dr.
Albrecht assumed its presidency in 2003 upon
Dr. Blackwood’s departure, and continues to help
expand its vision to connect Christians with their
calling.
Among their more recent pursuits is an effort to
plant churches throughout the United States and
Canada. To date the strategy has spawned several
new fellowships thriving throughout Pennsylvania, Florida, Kansas, and Western New York with
their number expected to increase as the Lord
leads. This First World thrust, with its domestic
investment, reflects Dr. Albrecht and GOM’s passion for America and Canada to be supported in
their unique call and role in the Great Commission. “The base is eroding,” observes Albrecht,
“and if we don’t strengthen the base, there won’t
be any missions.” Thus, in its two inaugural nations, both divinely gifted with unprecedented
abundance, GOM’s establishment of churches
dedicated to sending and supporting missionaries has become the fulcrum of the group’s latest
visionary thrust and missionary strategy.
Additionally, Global Outreach Mission has
merged with the Niagara Bible Conference, a 35
acre campground located in Olcott, New York.
And while the facility’s name is soon to become
Niagara Shores, its use as a ministry tool will
continue to grow as it is engaged for conferences,
discipleship programs, lodging missionaries, and
much more…
Global Outreach Mission’s expansion into its
home turf is really nothing more than the ministry
being true to itself and its calling. “We’ve always
Photo by Global Outreach Mission
With more than 30 years serving GOM, Dr. Albrecht assumed its presidency in
2003 upon Dr. Blackwood’s departure, and continues to help expand its vision to
connect Christians with their calling.
been into evangelism and church planting,”
observes Dr. Albrecht, it’s our basic spiritual
DNA.”
If there is an axis that GOM’s evangelistic world turns on, however, it is practical
altruistic endeavors that express the love of
God and make its message more than words.
“Humanitarian projects are the best ways to
open doors,” says Albrecht. Consequently,
the group has a long, storied history of constructing churches, housing, schools; they do
medical work in 10-15 countries, set up dental
clinics, and more…
And they do it all through people — vulnerable, loving, and committed Christian missionaries who become God’s hands that reach,
feet that go, and His voice that calls as they
pour themselves out to fulfill Christ’s mandate
to, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15).
Supporting short and long term projects,
GOM is getting the job done. “Believers in
Western New York have been a great help,”
says Albrecht. “They’ve traveled overseas,
done medical projects, helped with well projects, and trained kids in schools.” However,
the need is always there just as Jesus said it
would be, “The poor you always have with
you,” (Matthew 26:11). Consequently, GOM
is always looking for ways and resources to
help meet it. “We’re looking for partners,” Dr.
Albrecht explains, “for people to come along
side with us to get the Gospel out and plant
churches and help those who need help.”
GOM attracts and cultivates people and
projects with an eternal perspective, anchoring
their earthly efforts in an everlasting outcome.
And while they invest a substantial percentage of their material resources to meet human
need, they do so with their eye on the prize of a
heavenly return on that investment. It’s a twoedged sword that expresses love in a tangible
manner to serve others while doing so in a way
that points people to the ultimate expression of
God’s love — Christ dying for the salvation of
their souls.
“Statistics tell us that the average believer
here invests roughly 2.5 percent of their money for Christian purposes,” Albrecht notes.
“And with that 2.5 percent a lot of really important stuff happens.”
And that “stuff” is a big deal! Sometimes it
is the “stuff” found on GOM sponsored radio
broadcasts that reaches literally thousands of
people. Sometimes it’s the “stuff” found streaming from the eyes of tribal chiefs who have
heard the Gospel for the first time at the dedication of the GOM sponsored well standing in
the center of their village. They look on in awe
completely humbled that a group of men came
thousands of miles to give them a source of fresh
water in the name of Jesus, and then explain that
they can freely receive living water. Other times
it is the “stuff” taught in a village school freely
constructed for some 300 students but now making room for one thousand kids, eager to learn.
And whether it is the “stuff” necessary to set up
dental and medical clinics, dig wells, construct
schools, translate the Bible, or feed children, it
is the “stuff” of dreams for untold hungry hearts
and impoverished people that God loves.
Dr. Albrecht continues, “Suppose that 2.5 percent of Christian income donated for God’s work
was 10 percent; we would have four times the
impact around the world and magnify the reach
of the Gospel four times more than it is.”
For Brian Albrecht and the team at Global Outreach Mission, the Great Commission is more
than theology. It is a sacrificial, yet enriching
lifestyle that lives out the Lord’s dream to overcome the world’s nightmares. Building treasure
in heaven isn’t a poetic metaphor or spiritual
concept for GOM — it is a very present eternal
reality walked out in the love of God. “I enjoy
my work,” says Albrecht, “I enjoy seeing people
come to Christ. We want to do the best we can
with the time we have left to serve the Lord Jesus.”
For more information about Global Outreach
Mission, visit www.missiongo.org, or call their
office at (716) 688-5048.

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