| Kids summer camp brings in members  MT. RANIER As part of its revitalization ministry, Cedar Lane UMC held a 12-hours-a-day arts and crafts summer camp June 24 to Aug. 15. Fifty-five campers participated.
This was one of the most successful evangelism and outreach campaigns that the church has attempted, said the Rev. Mae Harrison. Camp activities included a boat ride on the Anacostia River, demonstrations by fire and police departments and a mock trial conducted by Attorney Jessie Clark. Don Francisco, a flutist and member of the U.S. Armys Fife and Drum Corps, performed. Mentoring, computer classes, choral and drum lessons, Bible study, field trips to museums and theaters, and swimming rounded out the camp experience. Its success was measured by the fact that several non-churched campers families have begun to attend the church, Harrison said. Youth are World Changers FREDERICK Fourteen high school students and five adults from Christ UMC, spent part of their summers on a mission to Puerto Rico. They joined more than 180 youth and their leaders for a World Changers mission project in Aguadilla July 12-19, reported the Frederick News-Post. Some of them repaired the home of a community resident and others painted for the city. The youth said they experienced what it really means to be on mission, sharing the love of Jesus by becoming personally involved in meeting the needs of others. Being in the face of God 24/7 is extremely tiring and extremely beneficial, said Lauren Rust, 17. God sure changed all of our worlds while we were there. This summer World Changers registered more than 23,000 students in 82 projects across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. It is sponsored by the North American Mission Board in Alpharetta, Ga. When the lights go out CHEVY CHASE The power went off throughout much of Montgomery County, including Chevy Chase UMC, Aug. 26. It wouldnt have mattered much, but the church council was holding its bimonthly meeting that night. Once the blackout started, there was little time to cancel. Besides, Chinese food for 15 people for a pre-meeting supper had just arrived. With the aid of a flashlight, the Rev. Bill Wyatt found candles in the sacristy. The meeting, which was held by candlelight, went on past 10 p.m. This is one of the best meetings weve ever had, said Jim Conner, lay leader. Award named for communicator WASHINGTON, D.C. The DC chapter of the interfaith Religion Communicators Council has created the Winston Taylor Awards for Excellence in Religion Communications, in honor of the retired communicator. Taylor, who lives at Asbury Village, and is a former member of Woodside UMC, was recognized for his 50 years of RCC membership. He was chapter president from 1962-64 and national president from 1967-69. He has served as chairman or co-chairman of the national convention four times, and continues to be involved as an honorary board member, according to Capital Eyes, the RCC chapter newsletter. Two award recipients will be selected in the spring.  Church helps children back to school
BALTIMORE Epworth Chapel UMC on Liberty Road raised $2,178, in a little more than a week, to provide school supplies for needy children in their area. Deborah Ward, director of the Volunteer Office of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services, accepted the check from the Rev. Horace L. Wallace. The Epworth contribution is the largest monetary contribution we have received, Ward said. The supplies will be distributed to 19 children who have little or nothing, she said. The money will also purchase 127 backpacks for schoolchildren. The Epworth parishioners also contributed six boxes of school supplies and provided school supplies for a family of four children the church adopted, according to Cynthia Taylor, chairwoman of the Commission on Church and Society at the church. | 
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