Upcoming Events of Penshurst Anglican Church
2012 PAC "We are family" Church Camp
2012 "We are Family" Church Camp
PAC "WE ARE FAMILY" Church Camp
Friday, 23 to Sunday, 25 March, 2012
Culture Conversations – unearthing our baggage and our jewels !
Our teaching sessions will explore our cultures, Chinese and Australian, and how these cultural values shape our lives, whether we are aware of them or not. Bart and Aisen will draw us in to thinking about how these compare with Biblical values, and what a truly Christ-centred culture might look like.
In our discussion groups, and for some activities, we will share in 'family' groups, and each group will have a translator, so that we can share our stories and get to know each other better.
He/she who has an ear (that's all of us, right?) let him/her hear! We will learn and practice how to really listen to each other in these groups, slowing down our conversations so we can really hear, and be heard.
Chill Time : There will be time to relax, and talk, or just explore our surroundings.
Fun Time! Fun activities include a creative art session, using collage, paints and crayons to explore some of our feelings and thoughts inspired by our stories, led by an experienced art therapist, Jo Sullivan.
Something to take home – Art to Heart - Jo will also paint small prophetic watercolour paintings of images God gives her for the people she prays for. These pictures are always encouraging and insightful, so don't miss out! Jo will have a space set up for this all weekend, so visit her when you have time.
Games Night! We will have a games night, focusing on board games, including a giant Jenga, which is fun for all ages to play.
Creative crafts corner The creative ones among us can bring, show and work on their crafts, such as knitting, patchwork, etc.
Legoland ! There’ll be a Lego centre for the junior (and not so junior ) creatives!
Cafe – with real espresso! Skilled baristas will serve authentic espresso coffee, hot chocolate and tea .
Adventure! - On Saturday afternoon look forward to an easy hike to the Three Sisters, on well marked paths, or down to the bottom of the valley for the adventurous, returning by the steepest railway in the world (additional cost).
WHERE?
“Hartley” is a brand new conference centre with ensuites, part of the Katoomba Conference Centre, set in quiet bushland, next to Blue Mountains National Park, surrounded by bushwalking tracks and amazing views.
Address: 20 Ficus St, Katoomba.
WHEN?
Arrive Friday, 23 March, from 7:00pm, after dinner
Leave Sunday, 25 March, 2:30pm, after lunch.
Weather? A bit colder than Sydney - days average 20 degrees, nights average 13 degrees.
What is provided?
Rooms are heated and carpeted, with ensuites.
Beds have pillows and one doona. If you feel the cold, you may want to bring an extra blanket or doona.
Wireless internet access throughout site
All meals, morning and afternoon teas, supper
What to bring?
open heart
warm clothes, perhaps a raincoat / umbrella
pillow case; sleeping bag or sheets; towel; toiletries
a photo of you as a baby
a photo of you as you are now