Thursday, January 1, 2026

Fwd: Winter Fun, Summer Plans & Your impact Phil & Kelly Horning



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Date: Thu, Jan 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Subject: Winter Fun, Summer Plans & Your impact Phil & Kelly Horning
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"Woodcrest exists to introduce people to Jesus Christ and encourage Christian growth through programs and partnerships that emphasize creation and community."

Welcome To The New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season and were able to find some much-needed time for rest and celebration with the people you love. There is always that unique mix of feelings this first week of January—a little bit of lingering holiday cheer mixed with the excitement (and maybe a bit of the "back-to-reality" blur) of a fresh start. As we settle into these first few days of 2026, we are so grateful to be stepping into this new year alongside you. We're already praying that the months ahead are filled with growth, deep connection, and plenty of "mountain-top" moments for our students and families.



Sincerely, The Woodcrest Team

Journey To Bethlehem Recap

We are deeply grateful to our volunteers who logged countless hours in the cold and to the families who made us a part of their holiday tradition. Seeing the story of Christ's birth come alive is the highlight of our season. Thank you for your continued support of Woodcrest Retreat!

Thank you to everyone who made our 2025 Journey to Bethlehem our most impactful yet! It was an unforgettable two weekends of ministry and community.


  • 3,281 Total Attendees
  • 70+ Dedicated Volunteers
  • 4 Beautiful (and chilly!) Nights
  • 1 Life-Changing Message

What the People Had To Say:

  • "We have been coming for a few years now and it's on our must do every Christmas now. Such a wonderful experience!!!"
  • "When I asked my son which Christmas event he was most looking forward to he said Journey to Bethlehem because its the real meaning of Christmas."


Summer Camp 2026

Registration Opens

January 5th

Give your child a summer that's filled with Faith, fun, and adventure in Gods creation. We offer programs for ages 6-16.


Choose Your Adventure:

  • Day Camp: High energy, themes, and local trips for the teens
  • Overnight Camps: The classic "unplugged" experience for ages 7-15
  • Outbound Trips: Rugged excursions like: rafting, climbing, and canoeing for ages 12-16
Learn More Here

Upcoming Youth Events

Join us for "The Woods"

Youth Worship Night!



  • What: A high-energy, multi-church gathering for middle and high school students across the county.
  • When: Wednesday, February 11, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
  • Where: Woodcrest Retreat (Ephrata, PA).
  • Cost: Completely FREE!


More details Here!


Truth Summit



  • Who: Ages 14–18.
  • When: February 20–22, 2026.
  • The Mission: No "Sunday School" answers—just honest talk about the hard questions of faith.
  • The Vibe: Late-night deep dives, winter woods, and picking the brains of people who live out their faith.


More details Here!

How Can You Make A Difference At Camp?

You can make a difference at Woodcrest in many ways, both big and small.

One of the most powerful ways you can help is by praying for Woodcrest. Please consider praying for:

  • The year-round ministry team.
  • Our Board of Directors as they plan for future development.
  • That the Summer Camp Ministry would bear much fruit.
  • That guests would be drawn closer to God and feel refreshed during their time at camp.
  • The financial support needed to sustain our ministry.

You can also support us by signing up here to receive emails with PowerPoint slides, flyers, and more about upcoming events that you can use to help us spread the word. This is a great way for supporting churches to add something to your Sunday morning slides.


To learn more about the ways you can support the ministry at Woodcrest, click here.


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