Author: Jon

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Warrior Camp, c/o Gatcombe Farm, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3AA

Teen camp c/o Rickyard Cottage, Backlands Farm, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PN

 

There is still time to book in to a WEC Camp this summer! 

Warrior Camp

• Beer, Devon
• Week B
• Ages 9 to 13

Teen Camp

• Charmouth, Dorset
• Week A and B
• Ages 13 to 17

If you are interested in booking a camper in, fill in an online booking form or get in touch today. 

There are also some spaces for leaders and helpers, if you could spare some time this summer have a look here!

Being part of the team on a WEC Camp is a great way to serve God, share your faith, meet new people help transform the lives of young people! We still have some spaces for the 2019 season, if you can spare some time we would love to hear from you!

Warrior Camp – Beer, Devon

• Tent Leaders, Week B – spend time along side young people, playing games and learning about God.  
• Mission Input – have you got a missionary experience to share? could you contribute to a mission meeting?
• Set up & Pack Down – can you give an hour, a day or a week to help build the camp? There is no charge and it is always a great time of fellowship. 

Teen Camp – Charmouth, Dorset

• Tent Leaders, Week A & B – spend time along side young people, playing games and learning about God.  
• Set up & Pack Down – can you give an hour, a day or a week to help build the camp? There is no charge and it is always a great time of fellowship. 

Other Roles

• Kitchen team – both camps cook all the meals on site and we need people to help! if you fancy spending a week helping to in the kitchen, please let us know!
• Have another skill to offer? Why not get in touch and have a chat about how we can serve God together this summer?

What next?

If you are interested in coming along, get in touch or fill in an online booking form. If you would like a chat about how you can get involved, give us a ring!

There are also some camper spaces, why not book your children in today?

Can you help WEC Camps get ready and pack down this summer? If you can spare an hour, a day or a week, please let us know!

Jobs include: loading & unloading the lorry, putting up tents, banging in pegs, putting the kitchen together, cleaning, fixing, carrying, unpacking and more! 

Prep week and rear guard is a great experience, with good fellowship and a real team atmosphere. If you want to know more, please contact the office today. 

We are in need of a driver on Wednesday 17th July to help move the Warrior equipment from Coventry to Beer  Devon.

Driver must have a valid licence to drive an 18t rigid, a digital tach card and be within their driving hours.

If you can help us out or know some  one who can, please get in touch with the office today. 

WEC Camps Leaders’ Training Day – Saturday 29^thJune 2019, James St Church (Full Gospel Mission), Coalville, LE67 3BX

This Training Day is for all those who are going to be involved in camp in whatever capacity.

It is designed to help you to be prepared for camp, spiritually and practically, with sessions like ‘how to look after your tent; lead a group quiet time; learn the camp routine’ and to get to know each other, plus times of reflection and prayer.

The programme will start promptly at 10:30 am on Saturday and will end at 5:45 pm.  Refreshments will be available from 9:30 am onwards.Lunch will be provided.         

The programme will run through the whole of Saturday with a mix of practical, discussion and devotional sessions with prayer and an opportunity for questions and answers. There will also be space to get to know others. 

There is no set cost for this event but there will be an opportunity to make a contribution if you wish.

It is very important that you attend this Training Day and essential if you are joining us for the first time.

 (Anyone attending camp for the first time who is unable to attend this day should contact us immediately so that we can make alternative arrangements for your orientation.) 

Please make every effort to come as we pray and prepare for camp together.

If you have not already done so, please let the office know you are coming!

 

Directions to James St Church (Full Gospel Mission), Coalville, LE67 3BX

Note that the church is at the bottom of a cul-de-sac with parked cars either side of the road. Parking is available at the church and also on street or at the pay & display car park at the opposite end of James St. 

The church is approx 12 minutes from either M1 J22 or A42 J13. 

From A42

1. Follow the A511 into Coalville and when at the roundabout with McDonalds on the right then turn right towards the town centre. 
2. At the clock tower traffic lights proceed straight over onto Belvoir Rd. 
3. After the mini roundabout turn right into Owen St) 
4. Turn first left into Gutteridge St
5. Turn first right into James St for the church or first left for the pay & display. 

From M1

1. Follow the A511 into Coalville and when at the forth roundabout after the M1 then take first exit, signed Scotlands Industrial Estate. 
2. At the second set of traffic lights (clock tower to your right) turn left onto Belvoir Rd.
3. Continue from 3. above 

Can you help? Book donations needed before the 10th of July to sell in the Warrior book shop. New or good condition books welcome on topics including: prayer, missionary testimonies, reading the Bible, teen issues and school. Age appropriate Christian music welcome too. Please send us an email for the address to send the books to. 

youth@wecinternational.org.uk

Thank you in advance! 

The early bird booking discount for camp 2019 ends 31st March, so act fast! Bookings are still be taken for both camps. For more information, please get in touch with the office or use the online booking tool. 

Today is the first of our Monthly WEC Camp Leader Profiles – Giving you a chance to see what the team are up to when they are not on the field!

Introducing Jessica! 

Name: Jessica

Did you come to camp as a camper? Yes, came as a mini camper too!

How many years have you been a Leader? 1 year on Warriors

What are you up to at the moment? On a gap year before going to Nottingham uni. I am currently on a mission trip to Bolivia for five months, where I’ll be based at a school.

Favourite Bible verse? Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

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Want to help promote camp? We have lots of resources to help you get started!

Have a look at the ‘Promote Camps‘ page for resources to use on social media, including videos, cover images, profile pics and images to use on WhattsApp and SnapChat!

Printed brochures are available from the office – why not give them a call?