The 103rd Annual God’s Holiness Grove Camp Meeting will be held July 24-31, 2022, at the Central PA Wesleyan Campground near New Columbia. This will be the first full week of camp meeting since the pandemic, and a lot of stuff is in the works for this year’s programming. Some important elements:
There will be a pre-camp opening concert. It will be a hymn sing led by Rod Murphy at Pickett Hall, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.
There are two speakers for this year’s camp meeting’s evening services (and morning adult bible studies. They include:
- Dr. Anita Eastlack (Sunday through Wednesday). She recently finished a 6-year national role as Executive Director of Church Multiplication and Discipleship at the international headquarters of The Wesleyan Church. She is currently the director of Discipleship and Multiplication for the Northeast District of The Wesleyan Church and also lead pastor of CrossPoint Wesleyan Church Bethlehem, Pa. She has 40 years of church leadership in a variety of roles under her belt. Her husband, Dr. Karl, is district superintendent for the Northeast District (including the eastern half of Pennsylvania). She has “three amazing children and four precious grandchildren.” During family camp, she will share encouragement to “Christian and seeker alike as we face difficult times in our culture.” Morning Bible studies will be interactive. “I encourage everyone to bring a Bible or download a Bible app in your phone.”
- Dr. Mark O. Wilson (Friday through Sunday). “I am an Associate Professor of Christian Ministry at Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina. Before coming to SWU, I pastored at Hayward Wesleyan Church, a thriving congregation in northern Wisconsin, for 26 years. I’ve authored two books and serve as the South Carolina District Ambassador as well as the denominational Evangelism Catalyst. I hold a doctorate in transformational preaching from Wesley Seminary. My wife, Cathy and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary next month. We have five grown children, four grandchildren and another due the first week of August. I preach frequently at camps, conferences, and churches. The theme of my preaching is heart renewal and joy of living in the overflow of holy love. I use humor and inspirational storytelling to make my point.”
The Rev. Ryan Brosious and his wife, Amanda, will be returning to lead worship during camp meeting’s evening services. Ryan and Amanda have a son and two daughters – Elijah (14), Elliot (12), and Eden (3). Ryan graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2007, and has served in various pastoral roles across the country since graduation. He has served the last 14 years at Christ Wesleyan Church in Milton, PA, as the Worship Arts Pastor, and is currently transitioning to an Executive Pastor role there. He also directs Christ Wesleyan Theatre Productions offering some of the area’s highest quality theatrical shows which are open to the community. Amanda,
also an IWU graduate, spent 10 years as the music teacher at Meadowbrook Christian School, and the last three years as the worship leader at Christ Wesleyan’s Sunbury Campus. They love serving in ministry together. Ryan also serves on the board of directors for the Central PA Wesleyan Campground.
Adult bible studies will be held at 10 a.m. each morning at Pickett Hall (except for Sundays, where they will be at the tabernacle). Evening services start at 7 p.m. each night except Sundays, when they begin at 5:30 p.m. More details on scheduling can be found in our brochure: Campmeeting Brochure 2022 (2)
This year’s children’s ministry will again be led by Robin Kratzer, the children’s director for Port Ann Wesleyan Church.
The theme for the week will be the “Armor of God.” Students will be studying Ephesians 6 to see how “we can equip ourselves with God’s armor to faithfully follow Jesus.” There will be crafts and songs during morning times together. Important notes for the week:
- Sunday July 24 10-10:45 a.m. Belt of Truth
- Monday July 25 10-11:30 a.m. Breastplate of Righteousness
- After Glow following the evening service: Swim Night until 9:45 p.m.
- Tuesday July 26 10-11:30 a.m. Shoes of Peace
- After Glow following the evening service: Game Night in the Rec Room until 9:30 p.m., bring your favorite card or board game
- Wednesday July 27 10-11:30 a.m. Shield of Faith
- Bike Rodeo at 2 p.m., location to be determined
- Thursday July 28 10-11:30 p.m. Helmet of Salvation
- Friday July 29 10-11 p.m. Sword of the Spirit
- 11-11:30 a.m. practice in the Worship Center
- 7 p.m. kids will be sharing songs, Bible verses, and the Armor of God in the evening service
- 8:45 p.m. Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt at Pickett Hall/softball field followed by ice cream party for the kids and their families in the pavilion
- Saturday July 30 10-11:30 a.m. Prayer
- Sunday July 31 10-10:45 a.m. The Full Armor of God
If you have any kids ministry questions for family camp, you can email Robin Kratzer at [email protected]
This year’s youth ministry will again by led by John and Michelle Zaktansky, who are the youth directors at Port Ann Wesleyan Church. Ricky Murphy will again be leading the morning time of worship.
Lessons this year come from a new series called “Parting Words,” learning important life lessons from some of the bible’s most influential characters as they address the next generation.
Download a PDF of the week’s youth schedule here: youth schedule 2022
- Sunday, July 24
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Pickett Hall Parting Words introduction
- 5:30 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
- 8 p.m. Manhunt & board games Worship Center
- Monday, July 25
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Worship Center Responsibility to forgive (Luke 23/Acts 7)
- 2 p.m. Songwriting workshop Worship Center Berge Family
- 7 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
- 9 p.m. Campfire, stories & smores Lakeside Weather permitting
- Tuesday, July 26
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Worship Center Reality of God (Job 12:7-12)
- 1 p.m. Bracelet weaving workshop Pickett Hall Brooke Shockey (optional, must register)
- 2 p.m. Bubble Ball soccer tournament Volleyball court
- 7 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
- 9 p.m. Youth swim/volleyball Pool/volleyball
- Wednesday, July 27
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Worship Center Mistakes & redemption (Psalm 51)
- 2 p.m. Improv comedy workshop Worship Center Chris Rowe
- 7 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
- 9 p.m. Movie night Worship Center
- Thursday, July 28
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Worship Center Value in the suffering (2 Timothy)
- 2 p.m. Campwide cook-off Volleyball court
- 7 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
- 9 p.m. Murder and board games Worship Center
- Friday, July 29
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Worship Center Who you hang with (Judges 14-16)
- 2 p.m. Balloon launch & Color wars Fields beyond Worship Center
- 7 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
- 9 p.m. Top-secret late-week activity Worship center
- Saturday, July 30
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Worship Center Making the critical choice (Joshua 24)
- 2 p.m. Top-secret late-week activity To be announced
- 7 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
- 9 p.m. Youth swim/volleyball Pool/volleyball
- Sunday, July 31
- 10 a.m. Youth prayer, worship & lesson Pickett Hall Ultimate show & tell (great commission)
- 5:30 p.m. Evening camp-wide service Worship Center
Meals will again be available at Pickett Hall lunches and suppers throughout the week. Lunches will be sandwich type meals such as hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled ham and cheese sandwiches. Pricing for these is not yet available. Suppers will be $9 each for adults and $4.50 for kids ages 6-12 and free for those 5 and under (pre-registration by the day before is appreciated) and will include the following:
- Monday (July 25): Spaghetti and meatballs
- Tuesday (July 26): Pork and sauerkraut
- Wednesday (July 27): Meatloaf and macaroni & cheese
- Thursday (July 28): Chicken pot pie
- Friday (July 29): Ham and baked potatoes
- Saturday (July 30): Turkey with potato stuffing
Lunches on each of the Sundays are still being discussed at this time. More info will be shared in this post as it becomes available. Milkshakes will be available Monday through Saturday after the evening services. Costs and more details are pending.
Missions day will be Thursday during the week, with Jim Pickett being our guest missionary speaker for Thursday night’s service. More details will be available during camp.
The What-Not Shop will again be open this year under the leadership of Dianne Rebuck and will feature a wide variety of items for different ages, from snacks, toys and campground merchandise to various camping and fishing gear.
According to Dianne: “We have added a few new things this year for kids and also will have candy bars and an assortment of ice cream treats.” What-Not Shop hours will be available at camp, but usually include non-Sunday afternoons and evenings after the service for a short period of time.
As was offered last year, an Escape Room experience will be available this summer during the week, offered again by Beth Gruber. This is held at the old camp office (cabin next to the What-Not Shop) and open to all ages during daily down time. Pre-registration is encouraged to streamline scheduling. Donations toward supplies welcome but not necessary.
A new option this year, Brooke Wagner Shockey will offer a Custom Bracelet Weaving Workshop at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pickett Hall. This experience is open to adults, teens and older kids. Pre-registration during camp meeting is required. Donations toward supplies is welcome but not necessary.
The annual camp business meeting will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Pickett Hall.
This year’s event brochure is available here: Campmeeting Brochure 2022 (2)
A promo video for family camp that can be shared out is available YouTube: