Camp Firelight

Surrounded by water, trees, and rolling hills, Camp Firelight is the perfect location for every Camper’s favorite summer activities! During each assembly session, Campers join first-time camp counselor Sam and Lu (short for Lumen), the lightning bug puppet, and learn to face their fears while trusting in God. Each day, Campers see Counselor Sam face new challenges, from as simple as leading Campers on a hike to as intimidating as meeting a new and wise nature expert. With the help of Lu the Lightning Bug and the Camp Counselor Guidebook, Counselor Sam and our Campers explore timeless Bible stories that show how Old and New Testament Campers trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on to do great things in God’s name.

Through these stories, this program will teach us about people in the Bible who experienced the gift of a trusting relationship with God. In addition, it will teach us to trust that God will go with us, lead the way, share wisdom, to give us peace, and spark joy as we celebrate the good news of Jesus in our own lives and in the lives of others. We will also learn ways we can connect with and put our trust in God whenever we are afraid, challenged, or called to do God’s work in the world and share the Good News of God’s love through Jesus Christ. 

Contact children’s ministry staff at kidzchurch@stmarkscarmel.org with any questions.

Donations Needed for the Week of Camp

Please leave items in pink bin under the donation board in the church narthex. Large boxes can be left in/outside the Children’s Ministries Office.

• Cardboard Refrigerator Box
• Large Cardboard Boxes
• Gallon Jugs of Drinking Water
• Ziplock Bags (Gallon & Sandwich Sizes): Please, no Fold Top baggies
• White Poster Board
• Monetary Donations for Camp Sponsorship: Camp is $25/child (Money can be delivered to Church Office or given on-line HERE.)

Donations for Southport Middle School in Perry Township

Please leave items in the pink bin under the donation board in the church narthex.

• New/Gently Used School Uniforms: Tops/Bottoms – Sizes: Kids 10/12 – Adult sizes
• • Solid Color Polo Shirts AND Khaki/Blue/Black Pants
  • Solid Color Crew Neck Sweatshirts (no hoods)
• Gently Used Shoes
• New Underwear/Socks
• Personal Hygiene (High Priority Need!): Travel sized Deodorant, Shampoo, & Soap (bagged together or brought separate)
• Specific School Supplies:
  • GREATEST NEED: Pencils & Kleenex
  • Gladly Accepted: Colored pencils, Markers, and Pink Erasers

VBS Events

Camp Firelight Music