Camp Luz
Women’s Retreat
Camp Luz will host its annual Women’s Retreat Sept. 13-15. The featured speaker will be Jeanne Zimmerly Jantzi, the superintendent of Central Christian School. See the event brochure for details. To register online, go to https://www.campluz.com/womens-retreat.html.
Men’s Retreat features Dick Barrett
More than 50 men from about 10 different congregations gathered for the annual Camp Luz Men’s Retreat on April 5-7. While some of the men have been attending this retreat for years, there were a good number of younger men also in attendance, which was very encouraging to see. Dick Barrett, Conference minister for the Ohio Conference, provided the input…
Camp Luz seeks summer staff
Camp Luz is hiring summer staff for its 2019 summer programs. Anyone 16 or older can apply. Major needs include lifeguards and male counselors, but a variety of positions are still available. Summer staff members receive a weekly salary and college age staff may also be eligible for a matching staff scholarship. More information and applications can be found on the summer staff page…
Retreats to feature Dr. Don Bartlette
Dr. Don Bartlette will be the featured speaker at two retreats at Camp Luz in February. He will speak at both the Youth Retreat on Feb. 1-3 and the Junior High Retreat on Feb. 15-17. For more details, please see the retreat brochures below: 2019 Camp Luz Youth Retreat Brochure 2019 Camp Luz Jr. High Retreat Brochure
Camp Luz seeks program director
Camp Luz is in search of a qualified individual to serve year-round as program director. This position is critical to the ongoing mission of Camp Luz. Details and qualifications can be found in the job description. Interested candidates should send their resume and three references to Camp Director Andrew Michaels at Andrew@campluz.com no later than Jan. 2. 2019 Camp Luz Program Director…
Camp Luz seeks office administrator
Camp Luz is in search of a qualified individual to serve year-round as guest group coordinator and office administrator. This position is critical to support the ongoing mission of Camp Luz. Details and qualifications can be found in the job description. Interested candidates should send their resume and three references to Camp Director Andrew Michaels at Andrew@campluz.com no later than Friday, Dec.…
Father-Son Retreat
Kevin Himes, pastor of Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron, will be the featured speaker at the 2019 Father-Son Retreat at Camp Luz April 26-27. He will speak on the theme “The ACTS of Prayer.” To register online, go to www.campluz.com. Registration is due April 22. 2019 Father-Son Retreat Brochure
Mother-Daughter Retreat
Camp Luz will hold its annual Mother-Daughter Retreat April 12-13. Vicki Conn, director of the nonprofit ministry Love INC of Greater Holmes County, will be the featured speaker. She will speak on the theme “Stand Firm,” based on I Corinthians 16:13. To register online, go to www.campluz.com. Registration is due by April 8. 2019 Mother-Daughter Retreat
Men’s Retreat
Dick Barrett, conference minister for the Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA, will be the featured speaker at the annual Men’s Retreat at Camp Luz April 5-7, 2019. He will be speaking on the theme “Be Strong and Courageous,” focusing on the story of Joshua in the Old Testament. To register online, go to www.campluz.com. Registration is due April 1.…
Sept. 17 is registration deadline for ‘Reviving Hope’
Sept. 17 is the deadline to register for “Reviving Hope,” a suicide prevention training event sponsored by Camp Luz. The workshop will be held at Central Christian School in Kidron on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration fee, which also covers the cost of lunch, is $15 per person. For more information or to register, go…
Junior High Retreat
Camp Luz will host its annual Junior High Retreat Feb. 15-17, 2019. The featured speaker will be Don Bartlette. See the 2019 Camp Luz Jr. High Retreat Brochure for details. Register at www.campluz.com by Feb. 11.
Youth Retreat
Camp Luz will host a Youth Retreat for high school-age youth Feb. 1-3, 2019. The featured speaker will be Don Bartlette. See the 2019 Camp Luz Youth Retreat Brochure for details. Register at www.campluz.com by Jan. 28.
Women’s Retreat
Camp Luz will host its annual Women’s Retreat Nov. 9-11. The featured speaker will be Akeia Haddox-Rossiter. See www.campluz.com for more information.
‘Reviving Hope’ to focus on suicide prevention
Camp Luz is sponsoring “Reviving Hope,” a suicide prevention training event on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event will be held at Central Christian School in Kidron from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jay Trainer, a member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and founder of Infuzion, will be the presenter. The registration fee for this event is $15 per…
Reviving Hope — A Suicide Prevention Training
Camp Luz is sponsoring “Reviving Hope,” a suicide prevention training event on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event will be held at Central Christian School in Kidron from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jay Trainer, a member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and founder of Infuzion, will be the presenter. The registration fee for this event is $15 per…
Hispanics of Ohio churches to celebrate the 15th year of Hispanic Encounters
By Haroldo Nunes The 15th year of Hispanic Family Encounters will take place at Camp Luz, Kidron, Ohio, during the weekend of June 15-17. This year we will have a celebration of 15 years (called “quinceañera” in Spanish). Hispanics from various Ohio Mennonite churches will come together for the celebration. The topic for the weekend is “The security of the…
Mother-Daughter Retreat
Camp Luz will hold a Mother-Daughter Retreat April 13-14 featuring speaker Julie Longacre. See www.campluz.com for details. 2018 Mother-Daughter Retreat Brochure
Jr. High Retreat
Camp Luz in Kidron will hold its annual Jr. High Retreat Feb. 16-18 with speaker Glenn Nofziger. This retreat has been rescheduled from January due to inclement weather. For details, see the retreat brochure or the Camp Luz website: www.campluz.com.
Quilting the memories of time
Ohio Mennonite Women celebrate together Photos by Willie Stoltzfus and Heidi Childs By Willie Stoltzfus Quilts were the theme of the Time of Celebration during Women’s Retreat on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Camp Luz — a time of celebration and closure for the Ohio Mennonite Women (OMW) as an organization. The Camp Luz chapel was decorated with various…
Camp Luz to host Jr. High Retreat
Glenn Nofziger, associate pastor at Martins Creek Mennonite Church, will be the featured speaker at the Jr. High Retreat at Camp Luz Jan. 12-14. The theme for the retreat will be “Rooted,” based on Colossians 2:6-7. The retreat will begin with check-in at 7 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Cost of the retreat is $90 per…
Time of celebration planned for Ohio Mennonite Women
Ohio Mennonite Women will hold a time of celebration during the Women’s Retreat at Camp Luz on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Camp Luz chapel. The Ohio Mennonite Women organization will be disbanding, and this celebration is planned as a time to remember, tell stories and celebrate the accomplishments of Ohio Mennonite Women. All…
Ohio Mennonite Women Executive Board decides to dissolve the organization
July 29, 2017 Dear Ohio Mennonite Women, The Ohio Mennonite Women have been meeting for many years, to accomplish its primary mission and vision: “To minister to the women of Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA, by resourcing women’s groups and individual women, as we nurture our life in Christ, study the Bible, utilize our gifts, hear each other, and…
Father-Son Retreat
Camp Luz will hold a Father-Son Retreat April 27-28 with guest speakers Jim and Isaac Bartholomew. See the Camp Luz website for details: www.campluz.com. 2018 Father-Son Retreat Brochure
Men’s Retreat
Camp Luz will hold its annual Men’s Retreat April 6-8. Moses Rumano will be the featured speaker. See the Camp Luz website for details: www.campluz.com. 2018 Men’s Retreat Brochure
Jr. High Retreat
This event has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The Junior High Retreat will take place Feb. 16-18 at Camp Luz. See the camp website for details: www.campluz.com.
Youth Retreat
Camp Luz will hold its annual Youth Retreat Nov. 10-12. See the Camp Luz website for more details: www.campluz.com.
Hispanic Retreat focuses on peace
By Raul Tadeo On the weekend of June 16-18, Hispanic families came together at Camp Luz in Kidron, including 42 children, and 102 youth and adults. Families came from churches of western Ohio, Salem Mennonite Church of Wooster and Iglesia Christiana of Columbus, Ohio. Local Hispanics appreciated getting acquainted with Hispanic Mennonites from other Ohio churches. Meal times were the…