Campground cleanup, improvement projects gear up for 2019 season

A variety of improvements are underway at the Central Pennsylvania Wesleyan Campground ahead of this summer’s 100th annual God’s Holiness Grove Campmeeting. Perhaps the most notable project is the addition of bathrooms at the Pickett Hall complex, which began in the fall thanks to a successful Heritage weekend fundraising campaign and to the help of …

Additional singers, instrumentalists sought for special 2019 camp meeting program

The 100th annual God’s Holiness Grove Camp Meeting will occur this summer, from July 21-28, at the Central Pennsylvania Wesleyan Campground near New Columbia, and a committee has been working to develop a special program to mark the milestone event. Among the growing list of speakers (Dr. Harry Wood and Dr. Joanne Lyons among them), …

Facts and photos from a successful 2018 Heritage weekend at camp

The Central PA Wesleyan Campground and Conference Center’s 2018 Heritage weekend was another huge success, thanks to everyone who helped chip in. It was organized again this year by Ken and Peggy Lenig, with numerous helpers throughout the event. On Friday night, a hayride was offered with nearly 30 people enjoying the 45-minute ride throughout …

Numerous activities on tap for Central PA Wesleyan Camp Heritage Weekend (Sept. 28-29)

Our Heritage Weekend is fast approaching, with festivities planned for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29. The heritage banquet is slated for 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening with Rod and Ricky Murphy set to share their music and a benefit auction planned afterward. Reservations for the banquet must be received by Saturday, September 22. On Friday, Sept. 28, …

Hymn sing, ice cream social, Sunday service and chicken barbecue on tap for holiday weekend

The Central PA Wesleyan Campground has a variety of events planned throughout Labor Day Weekend. On Friday, Aug. 31, there will be a hymn sing at 7 p.m. followed by an ice cream social. On Saturday, Sept. 1, a chicken barbecue will be held on the campground to benefit the addition of a restroom in Pickett …

Camp Meeting 2018 photos: An illustrated look back at the worship, fellowship and fun

There were plenty of cool things to see and do at the 99th annual God’s Holiness Camp Meeting. Here are a slew of images from the week of activities. If you have more photos we can add, please submit them here. There are some more images and videos soon to be added from the youth …

Camp Meeting 2018: Review and photos from Sunday, July 29

The 99th Annual God’s Holiness Camp Meeting closed out its week with a beautiful day of weather and services for all ages — culminating in a powerful evening program provided by the Rev. Arlie Davis along with musical ministry from the Rev. Ryan Brosious. Rev. Davis’ sermon on suffering provided ample encouragement for those who …

Camp Meeting 2018: Review and photos from Saturday, July 28

Activities for Camp Meeting 2018 hit the final weekend with a slew of events centered around worship, fellowship and fun. The Rev. Stephen Smith led a special morning worship for adults including an annointing program. The children continued their ice cream-based exploration of the Bible. The Rev. Donald Grant shared a youth lesson on the …

Camp Meeting 2018: Review and photos from Friday, July 27

The Friday evening service included performances from the kids ministry and youth ministry participants and leaders and was the first of three night-time services featuring the Rev. Arlie Davis as the evangelist. He will return for Saturday’s 7pm service and Sunday’s 5:30 pm wrap up program. The youth also enjoyed an active across-camp competition called …

Camp Meeting 2018: Review and photos from Thursday, July 26

Thursday was missions day at Camp Meeting, capped off with the inspiring stories shared by the Christ Wesleyan mission team that less than a week ago returned from serving in the volcano ravaged Guatemala. It was apparent throughout the team’s sharing just how much God was instrumental in helping use the members to greatly impact …