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Bulletin Announcement: CAMP DOWNTOWN: June 24-28, 2013, 9am-4pm The Downtown Ministerium is again sponsoring a Vacation Bible School program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Youth in seventh through twelfth grade are invited to participate as “youth counselors.” Camp Downtown 2013 will be at First Lutheran Church (615 Grant Street). This summer’s theme is “Parables on Parade.” Each day, campers will explore the parables that Jesus told his disciples, enjoy lunch at one of the downtown churches and explore our city through an afternoon excursion. There will also be plenty of time for splashing in our city fountains and making new friends. Registration forms are available from your church office. The suggested donation is $40 for the first camper, $30 for the second camper, $20 for the third camper and $10 for the fourth camper from each family. Questions? Contact Cora Weiland, the Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry at First Lutheran Church, at 412-877-7124 or [email protected]. Newsletter Article: “PARABLES ON PARADE” AT CAMP DOWNTOWN THIS SUMMER This June, children, youth, and adults from the downtown churches will come together for Camp Downtown, the Downtown Pittsburgh Ministerium’s annual Vacation Bible School program celebrating all our city has to offer. Our 2013 theme is “Parables on Parade.” Through games, crafts, music, and snacks, we will explore the various parables Jesus told his disciples. We will share lunch together at one of the downtown churches each day. And every afternoon, we will explore Downtown Pittsburgh through excursions or service learning opportunities. Of course, there will be plenty of time for splashing in the fountains and making new friends. The camp will take place Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children entering kindergarten through grade 6 are invited to participate as campers, and youth in grades 7 through 12 may serve as counselors. This year, Camp Downtown will be at First Lutheran Church (615 Grant Street). The suggested donation is $40 for the first camper, $30 for the second camper, $20 for the third camper and $10 for the fourth camper from each family. This includes five days of lunch and snacks, a t-shirt, and all excursions. Registration forms for campers, youth counselors and adult volunteers are available from your church office. Questions about the program? Contact Cora Weiland, the Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry at First Lutheran Church, at 412-877-7124 or [email protected]. Adults are also invited to participate; the camp’s success depends on our crew of dedicated, creative adult volunteers. If you can spend the week with us (or if you can help for a day, a morning, or an afternoon) we would love to have you! Please complete the Youth Counselor & Adult Volunteer Registration Form or speak with Cora Weiland if you are interested in taking part. Camp Downtown is supported by Smithfield United Church of Christ, First Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Epiphany Catholic Church, St. Mary of Mercy, and Trinity Cathedral. Together, learning more about our diversity and finding common ground, we live out Jesus’ prayer that “they may all be one.”

Camp Downtown The Downtown Ministerium Vacation Bible School Program

for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Youth in grades 7–12 are invited to serve as camp counselors.

June 24-28, 2013 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

At First Lutheran Church 615 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh 412-471-8125 www.flcpittsburgh.org

This year’s theme:

Each day, we will explore the parables that Jesus told his disciples,

enjoy lunch at one of the downtown churches

and explore our city through an afternoon excursion.

Suggested donation is $40 for the first camper, $30 for the second, $20 for the third and $10 for the fourth.

Cost includes t-shirt, any fees for afternoon excursions and daily lunch and snacks.

Scholarships are available for cases of financial need.

Please direct questions to Cora Weiland, the Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry at First Lutheran Church, at 412-877-7124 or [email protected].

Registrations are due no later than June 2.




June 24-28, 2013 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM






Suggested donation is $40 for the first camper, $30 for the second, $20 for the third and $10 for the fourth.

Cost includes t-shirt, any fees for afternoon excursions and daily lunch and snacks.



Registrations are due no later than June 2.




June 24-28, 2013 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM






Suggested donation is $40 for the first camper, $30 for the second camper, $20 for the third camper and $10 for the fourth camper in each family.

Cost includes t-shirt, any fees for afternoon excursions and daily lunch and snacks. Scholarships are available for cases of financial need.


Registrations are due no later than June 2, 2013.



June 24-28, 2013 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

At First Lutheran Church


Each day, campers will explore the parables that Jesus told his disciples, enjoy lunch at one of the

downtown churches and explore our city through an afternoon excursion. Further details, including drop-off & pick-up procedures, permission slips and medical release forms, will be emailed after the registration is received. Please note: Youth in grades 7-12 are again invited to serve as youth counselors, this year at no cost. There is a separate registration form for youth counselors and any adult volunteers who would like to help with Camp Downtown.

Please complete the registration form below and return it to First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, no later than June 2, 2013. (Please note the earlier date.) Registration is limited to 40 campers this year.

CAMPER REGISTRATION FORM

Family Name __________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ Phone # ______________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________ Camper Name _____________________________________________________ Grade (Fall ’13) _________ T-shirt Size* _____ Camper Name _____________________________________________________ Grade (Fall ’13) _________ T-shirt Size* _____ Camper Name _____________________________________________________ Grade (Fall ’13) _________ T-shirt Size* _____ Camper Name _____________________________________________________ Grade (Fall ’13) _________ T-shirt Size* _____ *Sizes available are child small, child medium, child large, adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult XL, and adult XXL.

Suggested donation is $40 for the first camper, $30 for the second, $20 for the third and $10 for the fourth from each family. Cost includes t-shirt, any fees for afternoon excursions and daily lunch and snacks.


Amount paid: ________________

Please direct any questions about the program to Cora Weiland, the Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry at First Lutheran Church, at 412-877-7124 or [email protected].

Camp Downtown The Downtown Ministerium Vacation Bible School Program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to serve as youth counselors. Adult volunteers are needed to provide a safe and enjoyable and week for all participants.

June 24-28, 2013

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

At First Lutheran Church


Each day, we will explore the parables that Jesus told his disciples, enjoy lunch at one of the downtown

churches and explore our city through an afternoon excursion. Further details, including drop-off & pick-up procedures, permission slips and medical release forms for youth counselors, will be emailed after the registration form below is received. Youth counselors must complete a permission slip and medical release form in order to participate. Please direct any questions to Cora Weiland, the Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry at First Lutheran Church, at 412-877-7124 or [email protected].

Please complete the registration form below and return it to First Lutheran Church: 615 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, by June 2.

YOUTH COUNSELOR AND ADULT VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM

Name ________________________________________________ T-shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL Phone # ______________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________ CIRCLE ONE: Youth Counselor OR Adult Volunteer Youth Counselor Grade (Fall ’13) ______ Please indicate your availability during the week of Camp. Check morning, afternoon or both on the days you are available:

Please indicate any of the activities you would like to do during Camp: _____Early Arrival Activities _____ Morning Drop-Off _____ Daily Registration _____Helping to lead a learning station _____ Working with campers in learning stations _____ Afternoon Excursions _____ Set-up or Tear-down _____ Meal/Snack Prep _____ Afternoon Pick-Up _____ Any Please note: There is no registration fee for youth counselors and adult volunteers. However, if you would like to make a donation to offset the cost of the t-shirt, afternoon excursions and daily lunch and snacks, you may enclose one (payable to First Lutheran Church) with this form.

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Morning (8:30 AM—11:30 AM)

Afternoon (11:00 AM-4:00 PM)

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