COVID-19 PROMPTS SMALLER EVENTS IN LIEU OF "IN-PERSON" HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL
Due to the continuing health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be able to hold an “in-person” Heritage Day Festival at Camp Bethel on Saturday, October 3. Camp Bethel has re-opened for families, guest rentals, and some modified events and programming. Please submit your planned event information to Barry at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com. Some events are listed at the support & share Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/344487620121157
Several congregations will offer safe-and-healthy individual events in support of Heritage Day 2020:
Several congregations will offer safe-and-healthy individual events in support of Heritage Day 2020:
October 3, 2020
Saturday, October 3, 8:00am - 2:00pm or while supplies last.
Mount Union Church of the Brethren, 9420 Bent Mountain Road, Bent Mountain, VA 24059.
Mini Heritage Day! Breakfast, Crafts, Baked Goods, and MORE! This is a contactless event in the church parking lot with walk-through or drive-through options. Follow directions on signs at event, Contact Magen w/ questions: 540-529-2114.
Mount Union Church of the Brethren, 9420 Bent Mountain Road, Bent Mountain, VA 24059.
Mini Heritage Day! Breakfast, Crafts, Baked Goods, and MORE! This is a contactless event in the church parking lot with walk-through or drive-through options. Follow directions on signs at event, Contact Magen w/ questions: 540-529-2114.
Saturday, October 3, 9:00am - 2:00pm or while supplies last.
Stonewall Church of the Brethren, 4805 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd, VA 24091.
HUGE SALE! Pecan Pies, Pound Cakes, Salsa, Pickles, Chow Chow, Relish, Dilly Beans, Cowboy Candy, and MORE!
Please wear a mask, follow directions on signs at event, and keep physical distance.
Stonewall Church of the Brethren, 4805 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd, VA 24091.
HUGE SALE! Pecan Pies, Pound Cakes, Salsa, Pickles, Chow Chow, Relish, Dilly Beans, Cowboy Candy, and MORE!
Please wear a mask, follow directions on signs at event, and keep physical distance.
Saturday, October 3, 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty Road, Roanoke, VA 24018.
"Heritage Tailgate" Craft Show in the parking lot. Handmade wares including aprons, wooden cutting boards, Christmas ornaments, pottery, homemade jams and jellies. Funds raised are for the support of Camp Bethel.
Please wear a mask, follow directions on signs at event, and keep physical distance.
Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty Road, Roanoke, VA 24018.
"Heritage Tailgate" Craft Show in the parking lot. Handmade wares including aprons, wooden cutting boards, Christmas ornaments, pottery, homemade jams and jellies. Funds raised are for the support of Camp Bethel.
Please wear a mask, follow directions on signs at event, and keep physical distance.
Pre-order CHILI & COOKIES NOW through October 1!
Roanoke First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carrol Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24017.
Traditional Chili, Vegetarian Chili, or White-Chicken-Chili, each in 12ox freezer-safe containers; $3 each or 2 for $5. Home-made Chocolate-Chip Cookies, 3/$1 or 12 for $3 Pre-order by completing THIS FORM or by contacting the church at 540-344-8196. Chili and cookies will be available for pick up at FCOB on Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 5pm. We can also do limited delivery in the local area for folks unable to leave their homes. Payment accepted by cash or check upon pickup or via PayPal to tabbycat6380@gmail.com (make sure to put in the note that it's for Camp Bethel.) PRE-ORDER FORM HERE
Roanoke First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carrol Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24017.
Traditional Chili, Vegetarian Chili, or White-Chicken-Chili, each in 12ox freezer-safe containers; $3 each or 2 for $5. Home-made Chocolate-Chip Cookies, 3/$1 or 12 for $3 Pre-order by completing THIS FORM or by contacting the church at 540-344-8196. Chili and cookies will be available for pick up at FCOB on Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 5pm. We can also do limited delivery in the local area for folks unable to leave their homes. Payment accepted by cash or check upon pickup or via PayPal to tabbycat6380@gmail.com (make sure to put in the note that it's for Camp Bethel.) PRE-ORDER FORM HERE
Sundays, October 4 & 11, 2020
Daleville Church of the Brethren, 1540 Valley Road, Daleville, VA 24083.
Taking donations for Special Offerings in honor of Camp Bethel's Heritage Day.
Daleville Church of the Brethren, 1540 Valley Road, Daleville, VA 24083.
Taking donations for Special Offerings in honor of Camp Bethel's Heritage Day.
October 4-11-18-25, 2020
Smith Mountain Lake Community Church of the Brethren, 6675 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz, VA 24184
Items for sale after church each Sunday. They have also set up a share & support Facebook group for folks to sell items: https://www.facebook.com/groups/344487620121157
Smith Mountain Lake Community Church of the Brethren, 6675 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz, VA 24184
Items for sale after church each Sunday. They have also set up a share & support Facebook group for folks to sell items: https://www.facebook.com/groups/344487620121157
October 9, 2020 = Apple Butter!
Making Apple Butter on Friday, October 9, to be available at Camp Bethel by Friday, October 16, 2020
Cedar Bluff Church of the Brethren, 5516 Wades Gap Road, Boones Mill, VA 24065
Our good friends at Cedar Bluff Church hand crafting the world-renowned Camp Bethel Apple Butter. Available beginning October 16 at Camp Bethel during regular weekday office hours.
Cedar Bluff Church of the Brethren, 5516 Wades Gap Road, Boones Mill, VA 24065
Our good friends at Cedar Bluff Church hand crafting the world-renowned Camp Bethel Apple Butter. Available beginning October 16 at Camp Bethel during regular weekday office hours.
October 10, 2020
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Peters Creek Church of the Brethren, 5333 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24019
In the church parking lot: Saturday Night Alive Drive-In Service at 5:00, then a Hot Dog Drive Thru from 6:00-7:00, and then a Drive-In Movie ("CARS") at dusk. Call the church office (540-562-4346) to purchase Hot Dog meal tickets, $5.00/person includes 2 hot dogs (chili, ketchup, mustard, onions - on the side), chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water. We would love anyone who would like to come and join us. The movie will be projected on a big screen, with speakers and satellite radio. You can listen from inside your car or set in chairs outside and watch. All COVID19 precautions will be adhered too.
Peters Creek Church of the Brethren, 5333 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24019
In the church parking lot: Saturday Night Alive Drive-In Service at 5:00, then a Hot Dog Drive Thru from 6:00-7:00, and then a Drive-In Movie ("CARS") at dusk. Call the church office (540-562-4346) to purchase Hot Dog meal tickets, $5.00/person includes 2 hot dogs (chili, ketchup, mustard, onions - on the side), chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water. We would love anyone who would like to come and join us. The movie will be projected on a big screen, with speakers and satellite radio. You can listen from inside your car or set in chairs outside and watch. All COVID19 precautions will be adhered too.
October 11, 2020
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Troutville Church of the Brethren, 5133 Lee Hwy, Troutville, VA 24175.
Taking donations for a Special Offering in honor of Camp Bethel's Heritage Day.
Troutville Church of the Brethren, 5133 Lee Hwy, Troutville, VA 24175.
Taking donations for a Special Offering in honor of Camp Bethel's Heritage Day.
October 24, 2020
Saturday, October 24, 2020, times and details to be announced.
Summerdean Church of the Brethren, 6604 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24019.
Chicken Barbecue drive-through!
Please wear a mask, follow directions on signs at event, and keep physical distance.
Summerdean Church of the Brethren, 6604 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24019.
Chicken Barbecue drive-through!
Please wear a mask, follow directions on signs at event, and keep physical distance.
I hope this note finds you and your family healthy and happy. I wish you God’s peace in this challenging and revealing time.
Due to the continuing health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be able to hold an “in-person” Heritage Day Festival at Camp Bethel on Saturday, October 3. Camp has re-opened for families, guest rentals, and some modified events and programming, but Heritage Day would be too complex to mitigate health risks for so many person-to-person interactions and the high volume of attendees and participants.
I know many congregations have already been preparing items and foods for Heritage Day, so I encourage each congregation and/or family to explore what's possible: A drive-thru church "yard sale" or food stand? A special after-church parking lot event? An on-line sale or auction with doorstep delivery or pickup? A special offering? Any way you can help support Camp Bethel in 2020 in honor of Heritage Day is greatly needed AND appreciated.
Please let me know how we, the camp staff and the Outdoor Ministries Committee, can support or promote your creative efforts. Updated information is at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/Heritage-Day. I have also attached our latest "Camp Bethel News, Fall 2020" as PDF to this email for you to share with your congregations.
Personally, this cancellation hurts. We already miss you all so very much, and now we will miss this, our favorite of days. We know that you, too, have been impacted by COVID-19, so thank you for your time and your support. We continue to adapt and respond in responsible and creative ways, and we continue to foster and build relationships with God, with each other, and with creation. Your continued support is a great blessing to everyone in our Camp Bethel community!
Contact me with any questions, input, concerns, or ideas, and let me know how we can support you. Contact me at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940.
Together, in Christ our hope,
Barry LeNoir
Camp Bethel Director
Due to the continuing health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be able to hold an “in-person” Heritage Day Festival at Camp Bethel on Saturday, October 3. Camp has re-opened for families, guest rentals, and some modified events and programming, but Heritage Day would be too complex to mitigate health risks for so many person-to-person interactions and the high volume of attendees and participants.
I know many congregations have already been preparing items and foods for Heritage Day, so I encourage each congregation and/or family to explore what's possible: A drive-thru church "yard sale" or food stand? A special after-church parking lot event? An on-line sale or auction with doorstep delivery or pickup? A special offering? Any way you can help support Camp Bethel in 2020 in honor of Heritage Day is greatly needed AND appreciated.
Please let me know how we, the camp staff and the Outdoor Ministries Committee, can support or promote your creative efforts. Updated information is at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/Heritage-Day. I have also attached our latest "Camp Bethel News, Fall 2020" as PDF to this email for you to share with your congregations.
Personally, this cancellation hurts. We already miss you all so very much, and now we will miss this, our favorite of days. We know that you, too, have been impacted by COVID-19, so thank you for your time and your support. We continue to adapt and respond in responsible and creative ways, and we continue to foster and build relationships with God, with each other, and with creation. Your continued support is a great blessing to everyone in our Camp Bethel community!
Contact me with any questions, input, concerns, or ideas, and let me know how we can support you. Contact me at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940.
Together, in Christ our hope,
Barry LeNoir
Camp Bethel Director
2019 INFORMATION:
Through your efforts and support, our 2019 Brethren Heritage Day Festival was our biggest EVER having raised $38,278! PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN OUR 2020 HERITAGE DAY! Format and information coming soon. Encourage your congregation to make a special offering for Heritage Day. If you would like to sell cases of yummy-delicious Heritage Day Apple Butter, please contact Jenna at the Camp Office; CampBethelOffice@gmail.com.
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