A Vision for Mennonite Camping
Mennonite Camping Association (MCA) claims the overall statement of Vision: Healing and Hope adopted by the Mennonite Church in the US and Canada. This vision states:
"God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that God's healing and hope flow through us to the world." Member camps give expression to this vision by leading their camp and church communities on a journey of transformation through:
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"God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that God's healing and hope flow through us to the world." |
Seeking God's Face in Creation
In a world often detached from nature and from spiritual reality, our camping and retreat ministries offer a way to reconnect with the created order and invite us to experience God through:
- Prayer, solitude and worship
- Scripture study and reflection
- Outdoor discovery and play
Receiving God's Love in Christ
Our camping and retreat ministries offer well-rounded experiences of Christian community through:
- A loving circle of acceptance and healing that supports growth in faith
- A place where gospel is both heard and seen
- A sense of belonging that invites personal commitment to Jesus Christ and discipleship
- An opportunity to recognize and express gifts
Radiating God's Spirit in the World
As a place where the power of the Holy Spirit is seen and known, camps and retreat centers offer inspiration for faithful, creative ministry in God's world, enabling participants, staff and volunteers to:
Therefore, we are committed to provide programs and places for people to meet God face to face, to put the complexities of life into perspective, to make choices and commitments and to leave with renewed energy and vision.
- Be peacemakers, servants and witnesses of God's love
- Be caretakers of the earth, God's garden
- Be a visionary who, from a creative distance, call the church to faithful living.
- Live in harmony with God, nature, each other and the world beyond our camp or retreat center
Therefore, we are committed to provide programs and places for people to meet God face to face, to put the complexities of life into perspective, to make choices and commitments and to leave with renewed energy and vision.