Spring Updates....................................pg. 2
Summer Nurses Needed.......................pg. 3
Fall Benefit Auction Item Request.........pg. 5
15th Annual Golf Genefit........................pg. 6
Men on a Mission Work Crew from Mundy's Corner
May 2016
Sequanotes
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
New Centerville Parish - 2016 Somerset Bowling Champs!
Adventure Camp Avengers Float
in the 2015 July 4th Parade
No copycats…. just imitators!
This summer Sequanota will launch into
May 21 from 10 AM - 3 PM
our 69th year of faith formation with
Come & see what camp is all about! children, youth and adults. What a legacy!
Enjoy crafts, games, hikes, & campfire. Over the last three years, Sequanota has
made some critical improvements to
Free and includes lunch
enhance the camper experience. But what
All are welcome!
RSVP to the office (814) 629-6627 or really makes a difference is the small group
camping program that is our heritage.
online www.sequanota.com.
Campers explore the natural world and
experience activities with a small group of
similar aged peers. This intimate, hands-on
approach provides great opportunities for
kids to build relationships with new friends
and experiment in challenging activities
they have not tried before while under the
watchful supervision of trained staff.
This spring our early registrations for
summer camp doubled over last year. Over
half of our summer staff are returning to
help nurture this year’s campers. (You can
see who is coming back on page 3 inside.)
The summer the Bible study theme is
based on Ephesians 5:1-2. It has us diving
into what it means to be an imitator of God.
As Christians we are called to live in love as
Christ loved us. Come and explore God,
creation and play with us this summer! If
you are curious if camp might be right for
you or your loved one, join us for FREE
DAY AT CAMP on May 21 from 10 a.m to 3
p.m. It is a great way to see camp up close
and test the waters. See you at Camp this
summer!
THE JESUS WAY
Be imitators of God, as beloved children,
and live in love, as Christ loved us.
Ephesians 5:1-2
Spring Updates at Sequanota
We've had a busy spring at
Sequanota. Starting at the
beginning of March the pool
construction was in full swing!
A work crew has demolished
the 45+ year old filter system
and begun to bend rebar to
form the new holding tank.
Construction has been slowed
a bit, but we are working for
completion by June 5th. The
pool deck will also be
completely resurfaced by the
end of May.
The dining hall has also
received a few upgrades. A
new walk-in cooler and freezer
has been installed. We were
also able to purchase 17 new
lightweight round tables, 2
stainless steel work tables,
and 4 refrigerator & freezer
shelving units at an auction this
spring. This allowed us to
remove the old butcher block
work tables from the kitchen
and replace the remaining old,
heavy, dinged up round tables
for eating.
At the Bowersox Center, a
three phase, 125 kW generator
was donated. This gift will
enable Sequanota to keep
electricity for the refrigerators
and freezers and other life
supports systems in the event
of a power outage. Cosmetic
updates to the facility continue
as well. New floor tile has been
installed in the entryway and
public bathrooms.
Finally, the Men on a Mission
event was a very productive
weekend. There were 28 men
that donated over 250
volunteer hours in total! The
fruits of their labors included 44
trees cut down, debris burned
from 18 trees, 14 pickup truck
loads of split wood moved,
electricity reconnected to two
cabins, the wiring connected
for the cooler and freezer in the
dining hall, a new electrical box
installed at the pool, cement
steps moved into place at
cabin 5, kitchen appliances
moved, one garden plot rotatilled, and 35 post holes dug for
a fence around the new
garden.
The focus is now turning to
summer! The summer staff
has been hired and twice as
many
campers
were
registered by the early bird
deadline as there were last
year! There is still space
available but some weeks are
close to filling up, so have your
camper sign up today!
Leave a Legacy Gift to Sequanota
Are you considering making
a legacy gift to Sequanota?
One way we have received
legacy gifts for ministry is
through generous inclusion in
a will.
This can be accomplished
by adopting Sequanota as a
“child”, and including it in your
plans as you would your other
children or family.
For
example, let’s say a person
has two children, and plans to
divide their assets equally
between them. By “adopting”
Sequanota, you may include it
as the third child, and divide
accordingly.
As you consider this gift,
remember that many of your
assets never go through the
probate process and pass
through the terms of your will.
IRA’s, life insurance, annuities,
and other investments typically
are passed along according to
the beneficiaries named on the
policy. Since you want to
include Sequanota as a
beneficiary of your estate, the
best way to solidify your
intentions is to meet with a gift
planner who can look at all your
plans, and help all your assets
pass along to family and
charity
as
you
intend.
Sequanota offers the free
services of a gift planner
through its partnership with the
ELCA Foundation.
Pastor Liz Polanzke is
available to help complete your
plans for family and ministry.
Email:
[email protected]
The Men on A Mission crew breaks for lunch.
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Phone: 717-654-2334
Check out the 2016 Summer Staff!
Admin Staff:
Gill Benton, Pittsburgh, PA
Cathy Campbell, Newry, PA
Kayla Crist, York, PA
Jimmy Fogle, Altoona, PA
Emma Hammaker, Hollidaysburg, PA
Hanna Weimer, Richmond, VA
Speciality Staff:
Jimmy Hall, Silver Spring, MD
Kyle Hammaker, Hollidaysburg, PA
Victoria King, Derry, PA
Spencer Kisamore, Clearfield, PA
Katherine Orczeck, Roaring Springs, PA
Hanna Uschock, Indiana PA,
Aileen Weaver, Windber, PA
Erin Whyte, Johnstown, PA
Adult Day Workshop
May 12, 2016
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Lunch is provided
Cost: $10.00
Bishop Emeritus Pile will discuss
"Being church and the changing
world."
Bring a bible (any translation) and a
pen or pencil.
Dress comfortably.
Please register with the office by
calling (814) 629-6627 or email
contact @ sequanota.com.
Counseling Staff:
Nora Andrews, Chicago, IL
Josh Belsterling, Ebensburg, PA
Nathan Belsterling, Ebensburg, PA
Margaret Dunkleberger, Spring Mills, PA
Kaylyn Ebersole, Altoona, PA
Angie Meyers, Windber, PA
Blake Peese, Spring Mills, PA
Burton Peese, Spring Mills, PA
Alvaro Sanchez, Pozuelo de Alarcon, Spain
Kara Sease, Duncansville, PA
Heaven Wiley, Johnstown, PA
Calling all Nurses!
Would you like to experience summer
camp again? Sequanota is looking for
some awesome nurses to help out this
summer.
We are looking for a nurse that is able to
stay for a week (or part of a week),
providing care to Bethesda campers
(intellectually disabled, 18 years & older),
as well as some nurses willing to cover
Wednesday afternoons through end of
camp on Fridays (about 4pm
Wednesday through dinner on Fridays).
Nursing duties include passing
medications, providing first aid,
monitoring sick campers, and enjoying
all that camp has to offer. Orientation will
occur during staff training in June. For
more information and to decide if this is
the right opportunity for you, please
contact Sequanota nurse,
Gill Benton via email at
[email protected]
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Sequanota Wish List
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11x14 art canvases
12 x 12 scrapbook paper
Beads & good stretchy string
Construction paper
Superhero/pirate costumes-Adult sizes
Lawn games - cornhole, ladder golf,
croquet, badminton, ringtoss
10 hula hoops of various sizes
3 youth life jackets, 3 adult life jackets
1 canoe, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards
1 Tent (sleep 3-8 people)
8.5 x 11 white or colored office paper
8.5 x 11 white or colored cardstock
Full-size truck for snow plowing
Minivan to transport day camp staff
16' aluminum ladder
10 or 12 inch miter box
LED light bulbs
Radio for the shop
Assortment of drill bits good quality
7 1/4" circular saw
DeWalt/Milwaukee power tools
(in working condition)
Garden hose
Paint brushes
Paint rollers and roller tube covers
Good Sawhorses
Steam mop
Kitchen Aid counter top mixer
Robert and Sally Williams
Stacy and Paul Wheeler
Tom and Heidi Koppenhofer
William Martz
Rev. Brent and Ramona Book
David and Audrey Walker
The Law Office of Megan E. Will
Contributions up to $99
Founders' Fires Giving Club
2016 Contributions to the Annual Operating Fund
Founders:
$1000+
Herb & Marian Walker
Don & Jeanine Belsterling
Boyd & Ruby Shaw
Johnstown Conference
Trinity Lutheran, Somerset
Faith Lutheran, Somerset
Luther League:
$500 - $999
William Georg
Riggs Family Foundation
Zion Lutheran, Johnstown
Laurel Trinity, Jennerstown
St. Thomas, Hooversville
St. Luke, Rockwood
Messiah, New Centerville
Grace, State College
St. James, Bedford
Council Fire:
$250 - $499
Moxham Lutheran Church
Benscreek Lutheran Church
Curwensville Area Lutheran
Ministry
Roger and Cathy Larson
Janet Larson
Alan and Judy Larson
St. James, Huntingdon
Faith United, Houtzdale
TrinityLutheran , Bedford
Andrew Chamberlin
Nature Lodge:
$175 - $249
Rev. Nelson & Sandy Ilgenfritz
Michael and Marcia Satryan
Ruth and Harold Miller
Rev. Paula Schmitt
Todd and Gail Berkebile
Douglas Fonteyne
Sharon Baer
Outpost:
$100 - $174
St. Paul Lutheran, Stoystown
Rev. Greg and Barb Pile
Tom and Brenda Walker
St. Mark Lutheran, Pleasant Gap
Mt. Calvary Lutheran, Somerset
Rev. Bob and tyna Kaltenbaugh
Robert and Beth Belsterling
Laurel Hill Provisions, Inc.
Zion Lutheran Church
Gary and Amy Weimer
Brett and Gina Gross
Monica and Tim Knauss
Ray and Gretchen Cameron
Frederick and Kristine Klotz
Revs. David and Traci Bowman
Richard Strattan
Christ Lutheran, Buffalo Mills
Grace Lutheran, Bellwood
St. Matthew, Martinsburg
Thrivent Community-Loyalhanna
Ben and Marie Waltermire
Dale and Linda Romesberg
Dave and Theresa Shoemaker
Douglas and Mary Vogel
Dr. Rev.Bob and Caryl Swanson
Ed and Sue Vorhauer
Kirby and Susan Barclay
Larry Mazer & Rev. Susan Winger
Lois Miller
Peggy and Ernest Lichtenfels
Rev. Carl and Dawn Alexy
Rev. John and Gail Palko
Rev. Larry and Linda Hoover
Revs. Scott and Carol Custead
Robert and Rev. Linda Mc Elroy
Thomas
Megan and Ben Flower
Jon and Marsha Flower
Greg and Amy Will
John & Beth Pile
David and Dorene Friedline
Nick and Kathy Snitzer
Col. Terry and Susan Wagner
Ed and Syd Bowersox
Rev. Jeff and Jan Bassette
Jeanne Fleegle
Lynn McCormick
Patricia Savage & Roger Johnson
Bishop Michael and Karen Rhyne
Revs. Eleanor and Robert Abarno
Richard and Anna Adams
Stephen Zlato
Tom and Celine Horner
Sandy and Libby Ebersole
Carol and Sam Mc Clure
United Church of Christ, Garrett
Wessel & Company
David and Michele Finney
Charlotte Aungst
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Marlin and Jean Plymette
Rev. John and Barbara Timm
Dale Holsopple
Dawna and Harvey Horner
Friedens Lutheran Church
Beverly Bower
Florence Warfel
Harry and Sara Jean Penrod
Meredith & Elizabeth Dickinson
Ruth Pile
Lee and Kay Atkinson
Michael and Monica Massimo
Lawrence Bertino
Rev. Vernon and Carolyn Miller
Barry, Julia and Amanda
Gilchrist
Downingtown Area Education
Asso.
In Kind Contributions
Becky Lilja
Susan Barclay
Rev. Susan Winger
Dan Snyder
Nick Hunsberger
Samuel's, Rockwood
Errer Hill Farms
Kathy and Bob Reed
Homer R. Sleek & Sons, Inc.
University of Pitt, Johnstown
St. Davids Lutheran
Fall Benefit Auction
~ Donation of items request ~
Recently, we have made a push to auction a variety of
items in addition to the wonderful quilts and blankets
we receive. Because of many generous donations,
the fall auction again raised over $8,500 to help offset
the cost of summer camp for children and families.
This year our goal is $10,000! We are again looking
for unique and creative items to auction. The success
of the benefit auction is dependent upon many
generous donations. Be creative and donate an
auction item to the 2016 benefit auction! To help get
your creative juices flowing here are a few ideas ...
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Pool Time!
Winners of the Canadian Get-Away!
Tickets to sporting events
Pottery
Week/Weekend Get-a-ways
Golfing gift certificates
Wood workings
Pie-of-the-month
Date night basket
Winery Tour
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Theater tickets
Symphony tickets
Estate Planning packages
Ski/Snowboard lift tickets
Jewelry
1 hour personal massage
House cleaning services
Artwork
The possibilities are endless! We are excited to begin assembling this year's Benefit Auction
list. Please call or email the office if you have any questions or would like help assembling
an item.
Preparing dinner during cookout
Thrivent Action Teams continue to support the ministry of Sequanota!
Thanks to the action team leaders for supporting Sequanota. If you are a Thrivent member and would like to set up an action
team for Sequanota, please call the office to choose your project.
Recent Thrivent Action Team projects completed Projects that need a team leader!
Ben Waltermire - Wood to make new Bunk Beds
Nathan Pile - Chainsaw for Men on a mission
Jim Norris - Breakfast with Santa
Angie Pile - Supplies for Spring Benefit Dinner
Randy Ferry - Motion Lights for Dining Hall
Ellie Lady - Food for Mother's Day Banquet
Joyce Norris - Shrubs at Bowersox Center
Nathan Pile - Work Day supplies and food
Ann Ferry - Fireplace screen in Director Cabin
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+ Screen doors on cabins & dining hall
+ Supplies for the Golf Benefit
+ Flowers and Landscaping
+ Plants for the Garden
+ Tools for work groups
+ Supplies for handicap accessible
restroom
Spring Women's Retreat
"This experience has "It touched on so many aspects of what's
renewed my faith!" and "can going on in my life, and made me look
you make the weekend forward with less guilt and fear."
longer" were only a few of the named" women in the bible. The small
positive sentiments that groups allowed participants to share their
were shared during the stories of faith.
Women's Retreat in April.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to
The retreat was based on Ann Pastor Winger, Elizabeth Hunsberger,
Lamott's Book, Stitches, and Susan Barclay, Barb Pile , Geeg Eash, and
focused on identifying our Angie Pile
for their leadership in
losses or brokenness and working to mend coordinating the weekend.
them as we move forward. The 36 women
A Fall Wellness Retreat is scheduled for
enjoyed both the studies and optional October 14 - 16. The retreat is on physical
activities that included yoga, scone baking, and spiritual wellness and will include
crafting, hiking, reading, and resting.
daily devotions, a Sunday worship service,
Rev. Susan Winger led discussions that whole food cooking sessions, multiple
encouraged self-reflection and helped us yoga sessions, and free time for personal
learn more about the "bad" and "un- projects. All are welcome to attend.
Baking Scones
Save the Date:
Volunteer Dinner
September 11
Main Camp Dining Hall
We appreciate all the time and talents
our volunteers share with us. Please
plan to attend a dinner in your honor so
that we can say THANK YOU, THANK
YOU, THANK YOU!
4:30 PM: Hors d'oeuvre & Fellowship
5:30 PM: Dinner and program
Please RSVP to the camp office. We
will send out reminders later this
summer.
15th Annual Golf Benefit at Summit Country Club
in Memory of James F. Beener
Jim Beener was part of the Sequanota Golf Benefit committee from the beginning.
He was the guy that kept the meetings moving and provided humor and insight to
running a successful golf benefit. Jim also served on the Sequanota Board as
president and provided legal counsel to camp for over 25 years. Jim believed in the
benefits of a camp experience for kids.
Additional donations given in memory of Jim will
be earmarked for camper scholarships.
Golfers of all ages and abilities are invited to play at
the 15th Annual Golf Benefit. Our quarterly benefits
help to make summer camp more affordable to
children and their families. All campers received a
cost break of over $200 because of events like the Golf
Benefit.
Format: Scramble, Shotgun start
Schedule: Monday, August 15th
9:00-9:45 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m.
Shotgun Tee- off
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CAMP SEQUANOTA
2016 Events Calendar
Year Round Schedule
Summer Camp Schedule
May
FREE DAY AT CAMP: May 21, 2016
June
June 12 - 17: Confirmation Camp - JR
Crew - SR
Lifeguard Training - SR
Cost: Free and includes lunch - 10 AM – 3 PM
Enjoy crafts, games, hikes, and a campfire.
Come and see what summer camp is all about!
June 19 - 24: Cabin Camp - EL, JR
*new* SaLT (June 19 - July 1) - SR
August
Sequanota Golf Benefit Tournament:
June 26 - July 1: Cabin Camp - EL, EL 1/2 week, JR
Mini Plus 1 - K-3rd Grade + Fav. adult
Outdoor Adventure - JR
Bethesda - Specialty
Aug. 15, 2016
Donation: A donation of $400 per foursome.
September
Fall Work Day: September 10, 2016 starts at 9 AM
July
Cost: Free and includes lunch
July 3 - 8: Cabin Camp - EL, JR, SR
Survivor Skills - EL, JR
Bethesda - Specialty
Volunteer Dinner: September 11, 2016
Appetizers & Fellowship at 4:30 PM
Dinner & Program at 5:30 PM
October
Adult Day Workshop: Oct. 6, 2015; 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $10 includes lunch. Led by Rev. Katie Maul.
Topic: Life, Politics & God - How do these go together?
July 17 - 22: Trek PA - JR
Fall Wellness Retreat: October 14 – 16, 2016
A weekend focused on spiritual and physical wellness.
Whole food cooking, bible study, yoga, and more. Includes
2 nights lodging, meals, and worship and daily devotions.
Cost: $130 - Weekend; $90 - One night; $50 - No lodging
Fall Benefit Auction: October 22, 2016
5:00 PM Appetizers and Silent Auction
6:00 PM Live Auction
Donation: $10 suggested donation
July 10 - 15: Sequanota Days - EL
Family Camp - Specialty
Grandparents & Kids Camp - Specialty
Connect Create Collaborate - Speciality
July 25 - 29: *new* Junior High Days - JR
August
July 31 - August 5: Cabin Camp - EL, EL 1/2 week, JR
Bid High
Bid Often
More details and information can be found on our website
www.sequanota.com
December
Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 10, 2016 from 9 – 11 AM
Questions or Reservations:
Call the camp office at (814) 629 - 6627
or send an email to [email protected]
Cost: Adults $8; Kids $5 – includes a photo with Santa
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SEQUANOTA
Lutheran Conference Center & Camp
PO Box 245
Jennerstown, PA 15547
Return Service Requested
U.S. Postage
Paid
Jennerstown, PA
15547
Permit #1
Non-Profit Org
Contact us:
web: www.sequanota.com
Phone: (814) 629-6627
email: [email protected]
Connect
Create
Collaborate
Adults: $300
Children 5 - 18: $200
4 & under: Free
Family of 4: $900
Each additional: $100
It is time for something new! God is doing something new in our
world. This summer Sequanota is inviting adults and families to join
us in the annual ‘Create, Connect, Collaborate’ community.
This community will be gathered for a weeklong event in which God, music, worship,
swimming, painting, Bible study, nature,
technology, yoga, puppets, cooking, fellowship
and much more will be at the center of our
lives. This is a weekend to explore a hobby,
collaborate with others, rest and renew while
giving yourself and your family the time to
create. You pick the activities. There will be a
core team leading workshops and seeking
collaboration throughout our time together.
July 10 - 15, 2016
Register online at
www.sequanota.com
YOU CAN'T USE UP CREATIVITY!
THE MORE YOU USE, THE MORE YOU HAVE.
MAYA ANGELOU
Half week registrations are also available.
Lodging available in the Bowersox Center or in
cabins. Join us as we live into God’s ways by
creating, connecting and collaborating!