Ontario Bethel Park Bible Camp Society 310 Fairway Rd. S., Box 45070 Kitchener, ON N2C 1X0 www.bethelpark.ca

EMAIL administration@bethelpark.ca

CELL 226-964-2275

July Newsletter 2021

INSIDE THIS EDITION

2021 Services – 1

Share Shack – 2

Treasury Notes – 2

More Information – 3

Board of Directors – 3

Did You Know? - 4

Connecting with God. Connecting with People.

We are required to follow Public Health Guidelines: Wear a MASK indoors in ALL public buildings

Social Distance | Hand Sanitize

Summer Sunday Services Beginning July 4 Sundays when there are no formal camp services guest

speakers will be ministering outdoors @ 10:00 AM

Heritage Camp Sunday, July 18 – 21 @ 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Family Camp Sunday, July 25 AM & PM – Pastor Tony Sawler Monday – Thursday, July 26-29 @ 10:00 AM

Pastor Paul Mittelstaedt Monday – Thursday, July 26-29 @ 10:00 AM

Children’s Program (Ages 5 – 11) Friday, July 30 – Family Time – No Services Saturday, July 31 @ 7:00 PM and Sunday, August 1

Pastor Garry Fess @ 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM Saturday, July 31 7:00 PM and Sunday, August 1

Children’s Program @ 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM NOTE: Nursery will not be available

Labour Day Weekend Saturday, September 4 @ 7:00 PM Sunday, September 5 @ 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Dr. Gerry Tonn

Thanksgiving Sunday, October 10

2021 Bethel Park Season

Greetings Bethel Park Family … Here we are in 2021, looking forward to our camp season, although it is still a modified version. After not being able to hold services last year, I think we are all ready, and looking forward to enjoying a camp experience once again. You will note throughout the newsletter that the provincial and local COVID guidelines are in place at any given time and will be adhered to, and we ask everyone to be respectful of them. We are grateful to our many volunteers and our students that have worked tirelessly to get the grounds ready for our camp season.

I would also like to thank Paul Mittelstaedt for his many years of service on the Board of Directors. We value Paul’s dedication to Bethel Park and are so grateful that he has agreed to be our speaker for the Monday to Thursday services during the week of Family Camp. Please extend your appreciation and your thanks to him when you see him at camp.

May God grant us wisdom and guide us as we move forward. Please be in prayer for this upcoming season.

Doris Bilitz, President

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Bethel Park is pleased to introduce a “share” shack to facilitate the exchange of and repurposing of gently used cabin items no longer needed.

Often cabins are being upgraded, overhauled or just refreshed. Rather than items sitting exposed to weather damage before being discarded, items might be a blessing to another cabin owner. Items can be anything from kitchen utensils, appliances, décor, furniture, window coverings, linens, etc. All items must be in good and reusable condition at the discretion of the organizing committee. Items not accepted are the responsibility of the cabin owner to properly dispose.

The “share” shack can be used by cabin owners to either give or receive items. Let us bless one another! Although there is no cost for the items, a donation can be made to Bethel Park in the secure donation box.

Hours of Operation: Saturdays from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Dorm #4

By Appointment: Contact Evelyn Spadzinski at 905-708-2583

Items will ONLY be accepted during hours of operation or by appointment.

DO NOT JUST LEAVE ITEMS

A few notes from the

Treasury … 1. The offering on Sunday morning of July 25

and August 1 will go to the Waste Management and Water Project unless the Bethel Park offering envelope shows an offering amount in two places.

2. The 2021 cabin taxes and fees are due Sunday, July 25. A treasury representative will be in the office at Bethel Park between 2 - 3 pm that day. Remember, if you are coming to the office to pay your fees, a mask is required.

3. A reminder to those cabin owners who paid their 2021 cabin taxes and fees by e-transfer – please send in your completed yellow form to bookkeeper@bethelpark.ca if you have not already done so.

4. A reminder to those cabin owners who have not yet paid their Waste Management cabin hook-up fee as well as their septic tank decommissioning fee, we appreciate you doing so as soon as possible.

E-Transfer E-transfers are now auto deposited, and no password is required. The e- transfer address is: bookkeeper@bethelpark.ca. In the message box indicate Camp-General, Capital-General or Waste Management. Donations with no message will go to Camp-General. For payments, indicate your cabin address in the message box and any other instructions.

Automatic Bank Withdrawal Contact Norma for further instructions at bookkeeper@bethelpark.ca.

Canada Helps You can donate to Bethel Park via Canada Helps. Go to the Bethel Park website and click DONATE on the home page. You can make your donation via credit/debit and PayPal. Canada Helps will issue you a receipt for your donation.

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Washrooms .. The public washrooms and showers are open.

Dining - ...... Takeout

Takeout meals will be available for both Heritage and Family Camp Heritage Camp Pricing

4 lunch special -- $43.00/person Individual lunches -- $12.00/person

Family Camp Pricing 5 lunch special -- $60.00/person 8 lunch special -- $100.00/person (note this is a correction) Individual lunches – $14.00/person

Canteen food available beginning at 7:00 pm each day

Tuck Shop ... Lots and lots of treats will be available for young and old at the tuck shop during Family Camp starting on Saturday evening. Check at the tuck shop for hours of operation.

Services - ... Outdoors

Heritage Services: These will be in the tabernacle. Registration, masks and social distancing will be required.

Primarily all other services are being planned to take place outdoors in compliance with COVID restrictions.

Bring your favourite lawn chair for services and remember to keep 6 feet away from other campers

A large tent has been erected in front of the tabernacle for weather protection for our ministry teams. Other times campers are welcome to seek shade under the tent for your takeout meals or a social visit while keeping with social distancing

COVID ....... Masks MUST be worn in all public buildings Social distance of 2 metres or 6 feet should be maintained at all times DO NOT shake hands or hug Be respectful of your fellow campers and their precaution views At all times Bethel Park makes every effort to follow government guidelines When participating in certain activities you may be asked to register by providing

your name and contact information

Board of Directors Doris Bilitz (President) Walter Nerling (Secretary) Helga Hintz Harald Drewitz (Treasurer) David Schuetzkowski (Director of Facilities) Stephen Hua Jim Wright (Spiritual Care) Arden Nerling Richard Feth Guenter Rittmeyer Frank Weresch Ron Baker

Administration: Ingrid Hook Bookkeeper: Norma Scherer administration@bethelpark.ca bookkeeper@bethelpark.ca

Special thanks to Paul Mittelstaedt for his many years of service as a Director.

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Cabin Numbers It is important that all cabins have their assigned number posted on the front of their cabins. This is important for emergencies or if someone is looking to find you. If your cabin does not have a number on it currently, please do so as soon as possible. All cabins must be numbered by the end of July 2021. In August Bethel Park will be placing numbers on all unnumbered cabins.

Bike Helmets Wearing a bike helmet in Ontario is compulsory for those under the age of 18. It is also a requirement of our Bethel

Park Insurance Company. Please ensure your children have a proper fitting helmet when they bike at Bethel Park.

Electric Cooking Stoves Please be advised, that the electrical system at camp was not designed to include electrical stoves in the individual cabins. The demand factor is too great for our system. Because of this, we request that cabin owners do not purchase and hook up electric stoves in their cabins. Please keep this in mind when you are renovating or looking to replace an existing stove.

Wood Burning Stoves For fire safety, cabins are not permitted to have wood burning stoves in their cabins.

Campfires Campfires are allowed in the designated campfire pit only and must be strictly supervised. There must

always be immediate access to a fire extinguisher or water. Permission to use the fire pit must be granted by the Director of Facilities or designate.

Provincial and local regulations with regards to fire bans will be strictly adhered to. The Director of Facilities or designate has the right to withdraw permission for any reason that may present a safety issue. Cabin Owners must notify the office if they currently have a chiminea or other type of outdoor fireplace. These outdoor appliances must be enclosed and located so as not to damage any buildings, hydro poles or trees. Proposed location of a new outdoor appliance must be reviewed with the Director of Facilities prior to use. All provincial and local regulations and fire bans must be observed. The Director of Facilities or designate reserves the right to ask a cabin owner to remove the appliance if it is thought to be unsafe.

Property Property is owned by Bethel Park Bible Camp Society. Cottage owners own their cottage or trailer, but not the property it is located on. Prior to any contemplated cottage renovation (decks, sheds, additions etc.), detailed plans must be submitted to the Office. The Office will direct the request to the Director of Facilities for approval. The County has allocated specific square footage and building restrictions, and as such a building permit may be required for the renovation. … Do not take independent action. If in doubt, refer questions to the Office for clarification prior to making changes.