Food Preservation the Amish Way
A food preservation class will be offered at West Salem Mission campmeeting this year.
CLASS: Two of our Amish members will demonstrate simple food preservation methods. Each day will be different. Martha Raber, the wife of Vernon Raber, and Mary Weaver, the daughter of Andy Weaver, will teach the class.
DATE & TIME: Aug. 12-14; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
COST: each class costs $5 to observe, $10 to take home your own jar of food. Cash payments will be accepted at the door.
Meal Tickets Deadline
August 2, 2026 is the deadline to purchase meal tickets for those who want to eat the meals prepared by Country Gourmet Foods. You can register for meals by clicking the button below or visiting www.westsalemmission.org/meals
You are welcome to bring your own food to campmeeting. Walmart and Aldi are only about 15 minutes away.
Guidance for Youth
Campmeeting can be a powerful time for youth to renew their surrender to Jesus. As parents, we want to do all that we can to help them stay in a spiritual atmosphere. Many families have guidelines already in place, but for those who may wish for some ideas, here is what we recommend:
A boy and girl ought to avoid spending time alone. This one principle, if strictly carried out, will prove an enormous safeguard to youth.
Spend time in groups. If you watch Amish young people, you will notice that the only time the boys and girls are together is during an activity. When young people are just “hanging out” together for a social time, the boys stay with boys, and girls with girls.
Volunteer. Busy hands keep the devil away. Look for a place to volunteer. The kitchen can always use an extra hand. The grounds crew also would appreciate the help.
Early curfew. After the games are over, let your child know that it’s time to get back to camp. This will cut out a lot of temptation for them.
Regroup as a family. Make it a rule to check-in several times each day where you can regroup as a family. Mealtimes are excellent for this, and especially before bedtime.