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Living Waters
The fifth annual Living Waters Family Camp will be held July 6-9 near Paisley,
Ontario. This year’s theme is: “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.”
(Joshua 24:15)
The Rev. Brad Heinrichs says: “This year’s theme is focusing on how we
can pass on a love for the truth of the Lord’s Word and for His Church to the
next generation. There are a number of questions many parents ponder about
how they can increase the chances that their children will freely choose to
embrace the things of religion that they hold precious. The Heavenly Doctrines
have lots to say about this process and we will explore these teachings and
hopefully come away with a powerful sense that the Lord can guide us in this
important work.”
The camp, on the Saugeen River, is called the Hidden Valley Christian
Camp, which can be explored at www.hvccamp.ca.
Scholarship aid is available from the General Church in Canada. For more
information please contact Brad Heinrichs at [email protected] or
519-748-5802.
gathering leaves
Gathering Leaves 2017, an annual retreat “promoting harmony among women
associated with various Swedenborgian organizations around the world,” will
meet September 21-24 at the Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Centre,
Puslinch, Ontario, Canada. (www.crieffhills.com)
Interested women are invited to join the Facebook group – Gathering
Leaves Swedenborgian – to keep abreast of announcements. Registration and
further information is available on the website: http://gatheringleaves.weebly.
com/
The theme for the retreat is “Crystal Clear Expressions of Faith Through
the Creative and Healing Arts,” with presentations and workshops organized
around the theme.
Organizers state: “We acknowledge our common beliefs, explore our
differences, develop respect for one another’s contributions, create a healing
atmosphere and celebrate our spiritual sisterhood. We promote charity and
goodwill, so we might say, ‘No matter what form her doctrine and external
form of worship take, this is my sister; I observe that she worships the Lord
and is a good woman.’
“Please join us at the Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Centre. This is a
wonderful opportunity to meet up with friends old and new and to learn new
things.”
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