Leadership Connexion Summer 2022 Q2

“The Older We Get”
BONGIORNO CONFERENCE CENTER | Carl Redding
717.243.7381 | credding@bccretreats.com
Thank you to all who have
contributed to our Friends of
Bongiorno program. Due to
your faithfulness, we have
completed our new hardscape
with a firepit and furniture. It will
be a favorite meeting space at
BCC for years to come.
Have you had that “the older we get” conversation with
your spouse, kids, or, close friends?? I recently had
a conversation with a good friend where we sat in a
coffee shop reminiscing and “catching up” on life stuff, when it
occurred to him, “man, we’re getting old…” The statement just
made me laugh a little, even though the truth of it made both of
us look inside ourselves. We thought about college, marriages,
grandkids…it’s overwhelming to think about, and we are too
young for this.
The reality that time doesn’t stop for anyone is such a poignant
reminder as the hair is thinning, the skin is wrinkling and the
inner alarm is getting earlier and earlier for all of us. We need
to constantly fight the mental battle of growing too old to
make a difference where God has placed us. As we think
about growing old… young, we love to offer ways at BCC that
you can come and grow. Some people come to us just in need
of a short rest. Some lead their kid’s camp group and that keeps
them young. Some come with the intent of growing in faith or in
leadership abilities. While still others come with the anticipation
of seeing others grow. We love to be able to equip and provide
opportunities for this growth. Our team is always here, willing to
serve whatever needs you may have. If you are considering a
retreat, please contact us. We would love to serve you and your
people. Thank you for the opportunity to serve together in this
great Network.
Network Calendar
AUGUST
1-5 Kids’ Camp Week #4 – BCC
1-5 National Fine Arts Festival (Youth)
1-6 RR Junior Leadership Development Academy
Merit Camp – Honey Grove
12-14 Youth Bible Quiz Camp – BCC
25-28 RR Aviation Action Camp
26-27 PennDel Women Dream Team Meeting – BCC
27 RR Camp Work Day – Honey Grove
SEPTEMBER
2-5 Family Camp – BCC
5 PD Ministry Center Closed – Labor Day
9-11 RR West Division Fall Camporee
12 Presbytery Meeting – BCC
13 Credential Interviews – BCC
16-18 Women In Ministry Retreat – BCC
16-17 RR East Division Fall Round-Up
18 Campus Awareness Day (Youth)
24 RR Camp Work Day – Honey Grove
28 See You at the Pole (Youth)
OCTOBER
1 Ministers’ Appreciation Month
1 Junior Bible Quiz Meet #1
8 RR Camp Work Day – Honey Grove
8-10 Youth Convention – Kalahari Resorts Poconos
13 RR Camp Council & Leaders Web Conference (Zoom)
14-15 Men’s Conference – CLA/Camp Hill
14-16 RR George Washington FCF Fall Trace – Honey Grove
15 Youth Bible Quiz Meet #1
15 Credential Apps due for January Interviews
16 National STL Day (Youth)
17 Boss’s Day
21-22 ACTS 2 Journey Retreat #4 (West) – Riverside/Oakmont
21-23 Chi Alpha College Age Fall Retreat – BCC
24-26 THRIVE Conference – BCC
24-26 CE Bookstore @THRIVE – BCC
26 World Missions Reps Meeting @ 1pm – BCC
28-29 ACTS 2 Journey Retreat #4 (SE) – Evangel/Glenolden
31 STL Tour (Youth)
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