Brothers' Keeper
June 15-20, 2025

3:00pm Registration begins

6:00pm Dinner (The Barn)

6:45pm Crew Chief Meeting (The Barn Room 4)

6:45pm Student Orientation (Hill Hall)

7:45pm Meet Your Team

8:30pm Worship (Hill Hall) - Pastor Jon Villers

8:30pm Quick Security Meeting for adults who

did not attend the Crew Chief meeting

(Hill Hall Lobby)

9:30pm Campfire - Brad Somerfeldt

10:30pm Porch Time

11:00pm Cabins

7:45am Prayer at the Cross - Rev. Frank Miller

8:00am Breakfast

8:45am Depart for Work Sites

12:00pm Lunch - McDonalds Ravenswood/Fairplain

(see lunch instructions below)

Depart Work Sites at Crew Chief’s Discretion

Late Afternoon Free Time

5:30pm Dinner

6:45pm Worship - Pastor Jonathan Butcher

8:15pm Group Games

9:30pm Campfire - Rev. Garrett Keen

10:30pm Porch Time

11:00pm Cabins

7:45am Prayer at the Cross - Rev. Frank Miller

8:00am Breakfast

8:45am Depart for Work Sites

12:00 Lunch - Taco Bell Ripley/Ravenswood

Depart Work Sites at Crew Chief’s Discretion

Late Afternoon Free Time

5:30pm Dinner

6:45pm Worship - Pastor Jeff Fetty

8:15pm Group Games

9:30pm Campfire - Bryce Weaver

10:30pm Porch Time

11:00pm Cabins

7:45am Prayer at the Cross - Rev. Frank Miller

8:00am Breakfast

8:45am Depart for Work Sites

12:00pm Lunch - Wendy’s Ripley/Ravenswood

Depart Work Sites at Crew Chief’s Discretion

5:30pm Pizza Party at the Barn & Slip N Slide

8:30pm Worship - Pastor Greg Wallace

All Camp Photo

9:30pm Campfire - Everett Gill

10:30pm Porch Time

11:00pm Cabins

7:45am Prayer at the Cross - Rev. Frank Miller

8:00am Breakfast

8:45am Depart for Work Sites

12:00pm Lunch: Ravenswood - Pizza Hut

Ripley - Maka Mia

Depart Work Sites at Crew Chief’s Discretion

Late Afternoon Free Time

5:30pm Community Cookout / Group Photos

WEAR THURSDAY COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT

7:00pm Community Worship Covered Campfire

Closing Speaker: Rev. Frank Miller

10:00pm Goodbye Porch Time

11:00pm Cabins

7:45 am Prayer at the Cross - Rev. Frank Miller

8:00am Breakfast

8:45am Farewell Worship & Evaluations

10:00am Checkout

Our Worship Leaders - BLIND JOURNEY

All crews will have to restrooms in the Fellowship Halls of Epworth United Methodist (Ripley) and Ravenswood First Baptist Church. Both churches will be unlocked from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

Epworth: 299 Church St NORTH (the north is very important for GPS) in Ripley (large brick church across from library).

FBC Ravenswood is 215 Ann Street in Ravenswood (large white church/red doors on corner of street). Please use red double doors.

Brothers’ Keeper is a mission-minded camp. All participants are asked to conduct themselves at all times in a way that glorifies God, the life of Jesus Christ and that further builds the wholesome relationship and reputation Brothers’ Keeper has in the community! Brothers’ Keeper Reminders

The Gay Community Center is also available (follow signs from Gay Rd intersection off Route 33 east).

Take the Gay road to the forks at Elk Fork. Just follow the yellow centerline of the road until it ends, about 8 miles, just past the Gay Post Office. Go another 200-300 yards to the fork. Elk fork is to the right and the Allentown road is to the left. Turn left go up a hill and over it. White houses sit on each side of the road at the top. Immediately after passing he 2 houses the road makes a left hand bend. IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT BEND, Fair View Road turns left, bear left on Fair View Road. The Community Building is the first building on the left, a stone building with the name above the door. Call Bob Frame the day or days needed and he will open the building. Phone 304-372-7517

Brothers’ Keeper is a mission-minded camp. All participants are asked to conduct themselves at all times in a way that glorifies God, the life of Jesus Christ and that further builds the wholesome relationship and reputation Brothers’ Keeper has in the community!

We all hate rules and hearing “no, you can’t do that.” We have freedom in Christ but the important thing to remember is that in our freedom, we want to be great representatives of Christ in all we do!

We ask that everyone help in self-policing so that we hear less of what we can’t do and more of what we can do!

CLOTHING

As we serve, our actions and appearance speak loudly and have the potential to influence the community’s perception of Brothers’ Keeper and most importantly our witness for Christ. Choosing modest clothing helps to avoid distractions and misunderstandings both on the project site and in camp. We ask that all groups choose apparel consistent with our guidelines.

Please be aware that everyone must wear shirts with sleeves. No tank tops, crop tops, muscle shirts, torn or ripped t shirts, halter tops, spaghetti straps or midriff tops. The Brothers’ Keeper shirts may not be ripped, sleeves torn off or midriff removed.

All males must wear a shirt at all times including at the pool. Swimsuits should be modest (one piece for females). We know that this is not an easy rule, but if a suit doesn’t meet our guidelines, please wear a t-shirt (males are also required to wear a shirt when swimming and your BK work shirt for the day is fine and a good way to get it clean!!!).

Our students will bend, twist, sit, climb and crawl as we love and serve on our project teams. Shorts will only get shorter with these activities. Here’s how we define short: Let arms fall to the side – if fingers touch skin, make sure students wear a longer pair (whether male or female).

If clothing brought does not meet our guidelines, students will be asked to purchase the appropriate clothing at their expense before participating in any activities.

PARKING

It is extremely important that no one park their vehicle in or around the circle at the Dorms at the top of the hill. Large vans, buses and emergency vehicles are unable to turn around without a tremendous amount of difficulty when vehicles are parked in and around the circle. This includes along the side of the circle. Please park completely out of the circle and down the hill. All vehicles should park at an angle on the drive with the part of the vehicle body closest to the drive angled toward the bottom of the drive. Unloading and loading is permitted, but please make sure to move your vehicle out of the circle as soon as possible so that everyone is able to get in and out easily!

PROJECT TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

Project Teams are carefully assessed and assigned a mix of adults and youth from all camp participants to properly complete each project. No individuals whether youth or adults may switch assigned project teams.

TRANSPORTATION

Every person in your group must have transportation to and from Parchment Valley. The same number of seats and seatbelts must be available for transportation during the week to and from our project sites. Drivers during the week must be 21 years old or older. Please make sure enough transportation is available for every member of your group!