Celebrating a Call to Ministry
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Mike and Molly had the privilege to stop by Whitewater Valley Presbytery's quarterly assembly today to share news from camp and witness the ordination examination of one of our own: Pyoca alumna Sammie Smith.
Sammie began discerning her call to ministry at Pyoca while on summer staff. She later went on to serve as a
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Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) in Asheville, NC, followed by three years studying at Vanderbilt Divinity School to earn her Master of Divinity. Sammie is currently serving as a staff chaplain at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
We are thrilled to announce that we will host Sammie's ordination at Pyoca. We welcome our camp community to join us for the service of ordination, either in-person or virtually. More information to come.
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Christmas Canteen, Pyoca's online store, is now open! Grab your favorite camp gear just in time for the holidays: NEW long sleeve shirts, 2021 camp tees, mugs, and more.
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Fall Youth Retreat: Nov. 19th - 21st
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We are just a few weeks away from our annual Fall Youth Retreat, open to youth in grades 7 - 12. Join us this fall to reconnect with friends from camp and make new ones from all around our great state! Come explore, grow, rest, and play during one of the most beautiful seasons at Pyoca.
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This year's retreat theme is Faith and Mental Health, and we are so excited to welcome our keynote speaker Rev. Wes Kendall, and welcome back Jeff Moles as our worship leader.
In addition to great worship and fellowship, we are looking forward to our Camp Carnival and Fall Fest on Saturday, Nov. 20th -- with carnival games and inflatable obstacle courses in the afternoon, plus a line dancing hoedown with s'mores and wagon rides in the evening.
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Jackson Co. 50/50 Ultramarathon: Saturday, Dec. 4th
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Each year we partner with D.IN.O. (Do INdiana Off-road) to host the Jackson Co. 50/50. Runners of all levels are welcome to choose their length of race: 10 miles, 50k, or 50 miles. The challenging race course, coupled with Pyoca's warm hospitality, makes for a great weekend when you add a meal and lodging package to your registration.
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Volunteer: Help support our runners! Each year we invite members of the community to volunteer at aid stations throughout the forestry. If you are interested in volunteering for the race on Dec. 4th, email program@pyoca.org.
Learn more about volunteering for this event.
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Now Booking: Group, Family, and Pastor Respite Retreats
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Now is the time to book your stay with us at camp! Both weekend and weekday stays are available, and fall weekends are booking fast. To learn more about booking your retreat or event at Pyoca, follow the link below, or email program@pyoca.org.
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We would love to connect with your congregation to share all that is going on at camp and see how we can partner further in ministry. Mike and Molly are returning to in-person visits this fall!
If your session or mission committee would like to schedule a virtual or in-person Minute for Mission, call us at (812) 358-3413 or email mike@pyoca.org.
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How You Can Support Camp: Pass It On
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Pass It On. Like the beloved campfire song, we know that in order to pass on the magic of camp to the next generation, we need the support of friends of camp and previous generations who have been transformed by this ministry.
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There are a number of ways to support our ministry, including: donations to our Scholarship and Annual Funds, volunteer opportunities, in-kind gifts through our Amazon Wish List, and more.
Want to learn more about what is happening at Pyoca? We encourage you to follow, like, and subscribe to our Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and blog pages where you can keep up with the latest information on all things camp.
NEW: Check out our TikTok account for fun videos of our staff!
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Rev. Molly DeWitt
Program Director
If you have any questions regarding Pyoca programs or booking your next retreat, please email program@pyoca.org or call (812) 358-3413.
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