(Press release) Living Waters for the World (LWW), a ministry of the Synod of Living Waters, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Johnsonburg Camp and Retreat Center, serving presbyteries in New Jersey and adjacent states, are excited to announce a new training partnership.
LWW’s hallmark training program, Clean Water U, will take place at Johnsonburg June 23-27, 2020, an expansion from LWW’s base of training at Camp Hopewell in Oxford, MS.
“This is a wonderful opportunity coming at an important time,” says Steve Young, LWW Executive Director. “LWW’s mission teams have now partnered to install 1,000 water systems in communities throughout the world. By expanding our training into the northeast, we hope to welcome more churches into this life-changing work, as we look to the next 1,000 clean water partnerships.”
Elise Bates Russell, Johnsonburg Camp and Retreat Center’s executive director, was on hand for the October 1-5 Clean Water U session at Camp Hopewell to observe and consult with camp staff. “How exciting to be part of a global mission community via Clean Water U! Johnsonburg has trained leaders for the national and international church for 60 years. Now, we are partnering with Living Waters for the World to educate new generations of people who feel called to make a difference. The Johnsonburg Board and staff look forward to welcoming clean water teams to the beautiful campus in northwest New Jersey!”
Living Waters for the World takes a unique approach to water ministry. The organization trains volunteers, mostly from Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) churches, to form international water partnerships. Teams engage directly with communities and train them to purify contaminated water, providing health and hope to families they serve. The Johnsonburg site, located just one hour west of New York City, will provide efficient training access for churches in the region.
“Camp Hopewell has been our training home since the beginning,” says Kendall Cox, LWW’s Director of Education. “Now we are expanding to Johnsonburg with Hopewell right alongside us to assist. What a gift God has given us by making us partners so that clean water may flow. We can’t wait to see what grows from the seeds God has planted.”
by Living Waters for the World, press release
