Daily Prayer

Morning Watch- Beginning the day in Prayer

At 7:00 AM, the alters in the Tabernacle open for all to gather in prayer. Guided by designated individuals, this special time, is a way to bathe the daily worship, study and activities of Campmeeting, in community prayer. The long-standing practice of Morning Watch is the just the first opportunity for group prayer throughout the day.

Afternoon Prayer- Blessings around the grounds

Each afternoon from 3:30-4:15 PM, prayer warriors gather at various locations around the grounds, to pray for individuals, staff, and programs, of the current camp. A colorful sign designates the new setting each day, with cottage owners acting as prayer hosts. Everyone is welcome to attend as they are able.

Evening Prayer- A Benediction for the day

As a day at camp closes, the alter in the Tabernacle will once again be open for a time of private prayer and meditation. Beginning at 10:30 PM, all are welcome to reflect and pray in the silence of the Tabernacle until 10:45 PM.

The English Early Childhood Center

Located at 100 Damascus Dr.

Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers during the morning Bible Study/Worship and evening Worship services. Each child must be registered, which can be completed the first time they attend Nursery. Please provide a labeled, well-stocked bag with the child’s personal items. To assure the health and safety of our little ones, sick children cannot be accommodated. To provide the best care for our youngest members, volunteers are always welcome, and will be supervised by the certified staff, according to the ERC Child Protection Policy.

Pre-K (Begindrgarten) programming is provided during the morning Bible Study/Worship service and evening Worship service, for children aged Four and Five or who have not completed Kindergarten. The same curriculum used in the ERC Kid’s Program, provides a fun learning experience for this age group. Included are Bible stories, music, craft projects, snacks, and supervised play. Children must be registered, which can be completed the first time they attend. Volunteers are always welcome, especially during the evening service, who will be supervised by the certified staff, according to the ERC Child Protection Policy.

Age Levels

Nursery

The Early Childhood Center, located at 100 Damascus Dr., welcomes children ages infants through three years of age. Our caring staff members love children! Our new nursery building built in 2014, which replaced the English Memorial Nursery, is able to accommodate more children, is larger, and has more updated equipment and furnishings than the old building.

We encourage parents to use the nursery so that everyone can benefit from worship.

The nursery is open 15 minutes before and after each service. It is equipped with a fenced playground and full indoor facilities equipped with age-appropriate toys and play items.

We encourage parents and grandparents to volunteer their time in the nursery to help supplement the regular staff.

Begindergarten

Children ages 4, 5, and 6 attend our Begindergarten Program located at the West end of the Early Childhood Center, 100 Damascus Dr., which replaced the English Memorial Nursery.   Begindergarten is held in the mornings and evenings at the same time as the Children’s Program, and the morning & evening Tabernacle services. The kids will enjoy Bible stories, faith-based crafts, music and activities, as well as playtime on the play ground.

At the discretion of the teacher and parent, six-year-old children may attend this program or the Children’s Center.

We encourage parents and grandparents to volunteer their time in the begindergarten program to help supplement the regular staff.  We really rely on these volunteers to help our program staff!

To register your child, please go to this webpage:  https://vbsmate.com/ERCkids,then select the ERC Begindergarten! option, view this event, then click the Register Your Child link and complete the online registration form.

ERC Kids!

This summer we are going to celebrate the most amazing reason to party: the good news of Jesus!  Our mornings will be filled with fun, laughter and the word of God as well celebrate the goodness of God through worship, small groups, crafts and games.  We will explore why Jesus is a reason to party and why and how we can invite others to celebrate with us.  The evening program will feature the incredible Jody Marvin of Jest Kidding who will use “gospel magic” to share and emphasize the goodness of God.

We will be needing volunteers to help with crafts, games, bible verses and evening program supervision.  These volunteer opportunities can range from 30 minutes once to an hour every day.

Please spend some time in prayer on how you can share your talents and be a part of helping our kids celebrate and share the goodness of our Lord and Savior. Questions, call or text at Holly Workman at (616) 550-7038 or email ERCKids@eatonrapidscampmeeting.org

visit: https://vbsmate.com/events/ERCkids/28686 to register your child in ERC Kids.

*If your child is entering kindergarten or younger, please check out our Nursery and Pre-K programs.  Registration is in person, during Campmeeting at the English Memorial Early Childhood Center.

*If your child has completed 6th through 11th grade please see our ERC Youth Program (see their program page for registration details).

 Children’s Program Schedule:

Morning Service

Evening Service

There is no fee for this program.  Any children can participate, whether for a day, or for all eight days.  Parents may drop their child(ren) off at 9:55 am, and pick them back up at noon each day.  Whether you are a member of the camp, or a resident from town, your children are welcome to join our program!

ERC Youth Program

The Youth Program seeks to be a conduit of God’s loving grace into the lives of teenagers today.  Designed for 7th-12th graders, the program blends intentional time in God’s Word with exciting recreational opportunities, making for nine days of faith-enriching opportunities. 

Days start with a time to gather for worship and listening to teachings from God’s Word.  We then finish our morning with small groups.  Throughout the afternoon, we engage in varying recreations, followed by daily prayer and evening Tabernacle services.  Each day closes with intentional time in youth worship, which we set apart as time for students to reflect on God and what He is actively doing in their lives.

All  students can purchase a meal plan to eat in the cafeteria, or eat with families.  Throughout the day, youth have their own programming that blends youth-specific activities and teachings with joining larger all-camp services as well. 

The Peace Chapel is located at 710 Chapel Dr.

The Youth Dorms are located directly behind Peace Chapel at 1700 Epworth Dr.

Be in prayer and expectation, invite your friends, and prepare your hearts.  Campmeeting is quickly approaching, so get registered using the links below, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

The Next-Step program is for youth entering the seventh grade through eighth grade.  No youth dorms available for Next Step in 2024.

The high-school program is for youth entering ninth grade through twelfth grade.  High school dorms have limited space available, so register early online.  Priority will be given to those students who do not have family staying on the grounds.

Fees for the next-step and youth programs are as follows:

• Youth Registration Fee (Next Step and High School):  $60.00
• Dorm Fee (High School Only):  $40.00
• Meal plan (9 days):  $175.00 

** Meal plans can be purchased for all students, whether staying in the dorms or not, at the parents’ discretion.

Youth Schedule:

Included in this site is everything you need to prepare for camp; The Registration Form, (and where to send it) The Emergency/Health Form, The Youth Guidelines, The Youth Covenant Form and a Packing List.

For questions about our youth program, please send an email to (erin.owens1010@gmail.com)

Fill Out the Forms Online!

• Senior High and Next Step Registration Form
• ERC Youth Emergency/Health Form

OR

Download Youth Program Forms Here!

Required Forms

• Click here to download the Youth Registration Form – limited camper scholarships are available and awarded as funds are available
  • Mail or email by July 12th to:

    • Carol Bergman

      1102 Stonebrook Ct., NE., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49505

       

      registration@eatonrapidscampmeeting.org

• Click here to download the Emergency/Health Form

Information

• Please see the Packing List
• Download the Youth Guidelines document

Be sure to check out all the youth links..

Young Adult

The Young Adult Program is available to individuals aged 18, in the young adult range. This program is a combination of participating in the daily schedule, volunteering in other programs,  and Bible Study.  The intent is to build up the community of believers to be equipped to stand firm in the Christian faith, while living in a fallen world.

Location: The young adult program is located in the second floor of the Cafeteria, in the rear of the building, in a room called the Upper Cafe’.  This is opposite the Game Room.

Lodging:  Lodging is not provided for the Young Adult program.  Lodging is available in the Grace Hotel.  More information can be found by navigating to the Grace Hotel page of the website.

Meals: Meals are not provided for the Young Adult program, but there is a cafeteria on campusthat provides three meals per day at a reasonable price.  More information can be found by navigating to the Cafeteria page of the website.

Any questions can be directed to  youngadult@eatonrapidscampmeeting.org.

Adults

A wide range of programming is available for anyone who is not enrolled in an age level program. The daily schedule features Worship services, Bible studies, Prayer groups, Special programs, choir, recreation, and many other opportunities for fellowship. The complete schedule is published on our website under Schedules, and will be available at camp in the Daily newsletter, and posted at the Information Stations, located near the Ice Cream shop, the Cafeteria and the camping pavilion.