Dr. Tedd Tripp

Dr. Tedd Tripp is currently the Senior Pastor at Emeritus of Grace Fellowship Church but will soon retire as Senior Pastor after 29 years of service. He was married to Margy in 1968. They have three adult children and nine grandchildren. Tedd is a graduate of Geneva College, B.A. in History, Philadelphia Theological Seminary, M. Div., and Westminster Theological Seminary, D. Min. with an emphasis in Pastoral Counseling. Tedd is the author of the popular child-rearing book, Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Shepherding a Child’s Heart Parent’s Handbook and co-author with Margy of Instructing a Child’s Heart.

Tedd will continue to serve as an elder of Grace Fellowship Church. Before seminary Tedd worked as a contractor and in industry. Tedd and Margy founded Immanuel Christian School in 1979 where Tedd has served as a teacher and administrator. Tedd is ICS Board Chairman Emeritus. From 1985-1997 Tedd served as a counselor in the Lehigh Valley office of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. Since 1994 Tedd has maintained an extensive ministry as a conference speaker and presenter of Shepherding a Child’s Heart Seminars. His books and video and audio materials are used throughout the world.

The Great Romance

The Great Romance is made up of four individuals (Matt Vollmar - lead vocals, Andrew Schneider - bass, Matt Stephens - lead guitar, and Geoff Gracey - drums) who love Christ and hope to share that love with others. The band name comes from a strong desire for people to get to know God on a more intimate level. TGR does this by sharing their ministry through music and using that music to open the doors for building relationships with young and old alike.

After their most successful year to date, which included opening up for some of today's biggest Christian acts (Lincoln Brewster, Charlie Hall, Shane and Shane, and David Crowder), a summer tour that covered New Jersey to Calinfornia and releasing their full length album "Our Hearts,” 2012 looks to be an even bigger year for TGR and their ministry.

Their full length album "Our Hearts" continues to be the bands favorite project they've done to date, working with amazing producers (Dove Award Winner Rusty Varenkamp:10th Ave. North, Toby Mac and Allen Salmon: Mute Math, Sactus Real) and song writers (Dove McKelvey: Switchfoot, Jason Gray).

One song off the album, "Empty Hands,” made it to the top 10 in Chris Tomlin's songwriting contest for 2011.

The Great Romance play concerts and leads worship at camps and retreats. They feel that the greatest relationship anyone can have is with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is their mission to share that message with the world through music.

All rooms will provide beds for up to 5 people. Pere Marquette does have about 20 roll aways available. Linens (towels & sheets) will be provided for up to a family of 5. If a family has greater than 5, you may bring an air mattress and additional linens as there is not a maximum number of occupants per room. A family greater than five can share towels or bring additional towels as needed.

The FamilyCamp leadership team has done everything possible to assure that camp will be affordable for your family. All meals will be catered and served. This includes Friday (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and Saturday (breakfast) for each registered person. No outside food is permitted.