Rev. J. Bret Metcalfe was elected to the office of District Superintendent on the eighth ballot at the 103rd Pittsburgh District assembly held at Butler, Pennsylvania, at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center. Rev. Metcalfe's election came after Dr. Stephen Dillman resigned in June to accept the position of Director of Church Relations for Eastern Nazarene College.

Rev. Metcalfe has served on the Pittsburgh District since 1996 when he came to pastor the Greenville Lifeway Church of the Nazarene in Greenville, PA. In 2001, the Ebensburg Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene called Rev. Metcalfe to be their pastor, where he serves until he takes up the duties of the superintendent on September 1.

Each of Rev. Metcalfe's pastoral assignments were marked with significant growth and numerous awards. He has served as the district secretary for over eleven years and also served on the District Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh District and other boards and committees.

Rev. Metcalfe is married to Terri, who also serves in various capacities of district ministry. She has been the District NYI treasurer for several years and most recently serves as a lay member of the District Advisory Board.

When the election was announced, the delegates responded with spontaneous applause and a standing ovation. Rev. Metcalfe and Terri received flowers in honor of their election. Rev. Metcalfe responded to the election with the comment that "I accept on one condition that you not stop praying for me." He spoke of the change that he sensed coming in his life but said that this had come before he knew Dr. Dillman intended to resign. He said that he and Terri were praying and waiting on the Lord to reveal His will.

Dr. David Graves, General Superintendent in jurisdiction, commented on the "rightness" of the delegate's selection and expressed a positive opinion regarding the future of our district under the leadership of Rev. Metcalfe.

We welcome Rev. Bret and Terri Metcalfe as our new district superintendent!

Family Camp is a week-long event with guest preachers, special music, and age-appropriate services and activities for teens and children each morning and evening. In the afternoons, spend time with your family by relaxing in the Grove, playing basketball in the gym, taking on some friends at the paintball field (fee charged), swimming in the pool, and playing on the playground. In addition, there are many area attractions such as golf, Lake Arthur, Morraine State Park, and Living Treasures Zoo. 

Come for a day or come for the entire time. A variety of lodging is available, including motel-like dorm rooms to RV lots. Reservations are usually taken after January 1, but please call the Pittsburgh District Office (724-287-5867) for details. FOOD....Food is important! And you can eat to your heart's content at the Dining Hall Buffet (all meals).

For 2010, our guest preachers are Rev. Norm Moore (Sunday through Wednesday) and Rev. David Clardie (Thursday through Sunday). Our special music will be by Adam's Voice. Our Bible Teacher will be Dr. Jim Dillow, District Superintendent of the Joplin District.
       
   

Rev. Norm Moore       Rev. David Clardie           





  

Sunday, July 25     
Ordination Service -- 3pm, General Superintendent Dr. Jesse Middendorf
Recognition of Retirees and New District Licensed Ministers -- 3pm
ENC Alumni Gathering -- following evening service (tentative)

Monday, July 26

Tuesday, July 27
     Corn Roast -- following evening service (Free, sponsored by Mt. Chestnut Retreat Center)

Wednesday, July 28
     NewStart/ReStart Presentation -- 7pm

Thursday, July 29 (Youth Night)
     Teens Share in Evening Service -- 7pm

Friday, July 30 (Children's Night)
Adult vs. Youth Softball Game -- 1pm (tentative)
Children participate in Evening Service -- 7pm
     
Saturday, July 31
     Annual Motorcycle Run -- 1pm (tentative)

Sunday, August 1
     Recognition of Locally Licensed Ministers - 6:30pm
Closing Services