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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