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By Olivia Tennefoss In the steps I took as a camper, I shaped friends, I created a link that tied my life in Delaware to people from Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. It started my growth of personality ‘away from home.’ What I mean by this is that it forced the...

By Katie Cline Today, a peaceful quiet blankets the grounds at Laurelville, and a little bit of color still hangs on the trees.  On days like this when the pulse of work is slower than normal, it's a perfect time to soak in the beauty of this place and to count our...

By Brad Bishop   Next week I will conclude my time here at Laurelville after 4+ years of working as Guest Services Host. This job has blessed me in countless ways. Interacting with our guests has been a great experience and working in this beautiful environment...

By Jeanette Lahm   SUMMER CAMP SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE It’s hard to believe, but summer camp 2016 has already come and gone.  We thank God for our camp leaders including Joy Cotchen, Allegheny Mennonite Conference (AMC)’s Minister of Children and Youth (leading...

Isn’t it wonderful when we can witness first-hand God’s promises of faithfulness to His believers? During this season of transition at Laurelville, I am excited to share God’s present-day illustration of His faithfulness. First, we’d like to thank those who came to...

By Katie Cline Last week, Laurelville had the privilege of hosting the Mennonite Camping Association Bi-National Conference. It truly was a joy to have camp and retreat center staff from the US and Canada journey to our place in the Laurel Highlands.  I had never been...

by Brad Bishop One of the great benefits of working at Laurelville is Tithe Time. It offers a week to go do service work at another camp, non profit organization, or charity. I've used a day here and there in my four years here at Laurelville but never the full week...

By Briana Bishop   The first few years of marriage are so precious as they provide the groundwork for the type of relationship you’ll have.  Although this time can be exciting, settling into a life together after the craziness of wedding planning can also be...

Derek Yoder, past Laurelville staff member and volunteer host at this year’s Music and Worship Leaders Retreat, offers the following story about his experience at the retreat.   In preparation for Music and Worship Leaders Retreat, Ken Nafziger (resource team...

By Katie Cline   During this year’s Music and Worship Leaders Retreat, we had an opportunity to bring our burdens to the Lord during worship.  We see world crises, health issues, financial struggles, and broken relationships that leave us with a heavy heart. ...