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2014 Fall Youth Encounter

The National Jr. ACRY sponsored its annual Youth Encounter at Camp Nazareth during Veterans Day Weekend Nov 7-9, 2014. The posted photos show scenes from the weekend's events.
Youth begin in the main lodge of the camp for registration and snack
Participates of the Encounter enjoy a game of Apple to Apple on Friday evening while enjoying one another's company
The moon shines brightly over the camp church Friday night following evening prayers
participates gather in the church for prayers to begin the day
The reading from the epistle helps set the focus on the day.
Fr. Miles address the participates on the expectations of the day during Morning Prayers
The older campers gather in the main lodge for the faith workshop
The younger participates prepare for the faith workshop
Some older campers work on some crafts
The younger participates at the Encounter find some time to work on some crafts
Participates enjoy a friendly rivalry at the annual flag football game
Some of the younger participates enjoy a rousing game of kickball.
Participates of the Encounter gather outside on Saturday before the annual ball games
After vespers the annual campfire is held in the main lodge
roast of marshmallows in preparation of make some smores
youth gather in the main lodge Saturday evening after the campfire for a dance
Samuel leads the singers in the responses for the liturgy
The Sun rises over the camp church of Saints Cyril and Methodios
The Gospel is proclaimed
Participates of The Encounter following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday Morning