“Building up all people in Christ for service and witness in the world.” campluther.com Volume 25 | Issue 1 | Spring 2019

Bulletin Board Filled with the Spirit Campaign Update

Summer Camp Registration is open! Get ready for the best week (or weekend) of The Filled with the Spirit Campaign continues to move forward as the Lord showers Camp Luther with His your summer! To register, visit blessings. As of March 2019, over $2.3 million in commitments has been received! This includes congregations campluther.com/register. within the North Wisconsin District responding with incredible support, and more continue to join in the efforts for this project. Over $520,000 has been committed or given through these ministry partners! Thank you!

The initial goal of the Filled with the Spirit Campaign when it began in 2014, was to raise $2.5 million for the new Community Center and lower Retreat Center projects. As building costs have increased over these last five years, and some building plans have changed, the new cost estimate is between $2.8 and $3 million. Final costs are still being determined as bids from subcontractors are being received. The general contractor for the project is Bayland Buildings of Green Bay. Financing is provided by Lutheran Church Extension Fund. The Filled with the Spirit Campaign will continue to reach out for support through construction seeking 100% funding of the Community Center project. To pledge your support, visit campluther.com/give or contact the camp office Are you an Alumni Summer Staff? at 715-546-3647. Look for the Camp Luther WI Alumni Staff Facebook group and reconnect Groundbreaking for the with your summer staff. Community Center and a decommissioning of the Alumni Reunion Save the Date: Lodge and Dining Hall will Join fellow Alumni Staff for a weekend take place the Sunday of of reminiscing and reconnecting at Labor Day Weekend, Camp Luther’s 75th Anniversary September 1, 2019. Celebration! July 2-4, 2021 Everyone is invited! Look for

Do you shop on Amazon.com? information this summer to You can support Camp Luther while you RSVP for that special day at shop! Go to smile.amazon.com, choose Camp Luther. The new Community Center will replace the existing Lodge and Dining Hall. Camp Luther as your charitable This exterior rendering is from the viewpoint of standing on the beach. organization, and Amazon will donate a August and September of portion of your purchase price to Camp! this year will provide many opportunities for volunteering. The Dining Hall and Lodge will no longer be used beginning in mid-August to allow time for the facility to be emptied and readied for demolition. Please watch Goodshop & Goodsearch for upcoming notices on when these workdays are scheduled. You can check it out on our website, Facebook, You can save money and support Camp and Connections (newsletter that is emailed twice monthly). Luther by doing what you already are: shopping and searching online! During construction Camp Luther will continue to provide quality food service to all visiting the camp for retreats and programs through the fall of 2019 and winter and spring of 2020. Meals will be provided in the Goodshop finds coupons for you as you Retreat Center. shop virtually anywhere online and then donates a portion of your purchase to The Community Center is scheduled to be Camp Luther! open for food service in June of 2020. Look

Instead of “Googling” the questions that for information on this Grand Opening and stump you, set Goodsearch as your go- Dedication sometime in June of 2020. to online search engine and they’ll donate to Camp Luther every time you The Camp Luther Staff, Board, and Campaign search something! Steering Committee would like to express their thanks to God for His abundant https://www.goodshop.com/about blessings. He continues to move the hearts of Simply choose Camp Luther (Three His people in supporting this ministry. Thank Lakes, WI) as your non-profit of choice. you for your continued prayers and support of Camp Luther! Camp Luther Gift Certificates Looking for the perfect gift for your For colored photos and the most up-to-date children or grandchildren? A Camp information about the Filled the Spirit Rendering of Dining Hall in the new Community Center. Luther Gift Certificate can be purchased Campaign, visit filledwiththespirit.org. Construction will begin this fall. in any amount and may be used for Camp Luther summer camps, cottage bookings, and in the canteen!

Camp Luther Annual Report How many people visited Camp Luther Campaign Goals & Progress in 2018? How many volunteers served at

Camp? How much has been raised through the Filled with the Spirit Campaign? Find out in Camp’s Annual Report, available on the Info & Resources page at campluther.com.

Outdoor Ministry Fund Every Kid to Camp Building Fund A full-color version of The Breeze is Goal: $350,000 Annually Goal: $150,000 Annually Goal: $2.5 Million available at campluther.com/info- resources-2. 11% Complete 17% Complete 88% Complete $37,479 received as of 2/28/19 $25,708 received as of 2/28/19 $2.3 million in commitments as of 3/12/19 From the Director’s 2019 Theme: Take Heart

Desk Take heart. That’s our theme for 2019 at Camp Luther. It comes from John 16:33, which says this: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome For everything there is a season, and a the world!” time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Jesus is talking to His disciples on the night of the Last Supper. They’ve finished their meal, they’re walking over to the Garden of Gethsemane, and Jesus is sharing This September we say goodbye to a His last words with these people that He’s poured into over the last three years. facility that has served the Camp Luther ministry from its beginning. The disciples don’t know what’s coming. They have no idea. To them it’s just The old Lodge and Dining Hall will be another day, another discussion with this man they trust, who they’ve chosen to razed to make room for the new Community Center. leave everything to follow. But Jesus knows what they’re going to be facing. And so in these precious final moments together, this is what He chooses to tell them: “In The Lodge, original to the this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” property, was the cornerstone of prior resorts And then they arrive at the Garden. Jesus spends hours in prayer. Judas arrives with known as Rothmoor Lodge religious officials and soldiers. They arrest Jesus. And He goes to the cross. and HyMont Resort. In 1946, the North Wisconsin Take heart. I want you to think about District purchased the 91- those words for a second. Jesus’ words The original camp search acre property that was don’t end with trouble. They end with committee in front of the home to the Lodge and this incredible encouragement to TAKE Lodge in 1946. four cottages for $22,000. HEART.

The old lodge has served Camp Luther well! It was the What struggles are you dealing with center of activity in Camp Luther’s earliest years with right now? What burdens are you trying guests housed in the upstairs bedrooms and meals served to carry? What are the hurts that you’re in the downstairs meeting/dining room. Bible studies were hiding? The troubles of this world held in the Lodge Lounge. Many remember the Lodge as weigh us down. We live daily in the white with a green roof and decorated with beautiful brokenness of sin and its effects on us flowers all around. A narrow dining hall was added along and the people around us. How do we the north side of the building at some point to serve the take heart? Amidst all the trouble that growing camp’s summer campers. Later the camp office this world has to offer, how can we was in the southwest meeting room. possibly take heart?

Hundreds of summer staff resided in the upstairs Jesus doesn’t shy away from the brokenness we so often face, but He gives His bedrooms over Camp Luther’s history. Staff gathered in disciples—and He gives us—something to hold onto. the Lodge Lounge for Bible studies, Take heart. Why? Because Jesus has overcome! staff growth, and reunions. The Lodge A few days after Jesus spoke these words, He defeated death, defeated sin, not just porch became an once but forever and for all through His resurrection from the dead. iconic setting to enjoy a conversation And so Jesus, in these words, is saying hold onto me. You’re going to face trouble in with a friend or a this life, but you can hold onto me. I’ve got you. I’m with you. I’ve claimed the victory. You can trust in me. You can trust in my faithfulness. Life is going to get quiet view of the The Lodge painted white with a rough, but you need to hold onto me. waterfront. green roof and flowers all around.

The current Dining Hall as we know it was added in 1979 How do we take heart? We look to Jesus. We cling to Jesus. We trust in the to meet the growing needs of the ministry. Well over faithfulness of Jesus. 100,000 people have been served over its lifetime. Jesus tells His disciples, “I have overcome the world,” and He says it to us too. The Camp Luther ministry has been blessed through this facility. Share your Lodge and Dining Hall memories or Because Jesus didn’t just overcome the world. He came TO the world. He came to more information about the building by emailing us. He came to the pain and loneliness and hurt and sorrow and rejection. No [email protected]. Your comments may be shared as matter what trouble you face you can know—KNOW—that Jesus is already there. we decommission the Lodge and Dining Hall. He’s been there. He’s walking with you. And through the cross, He’s claimed victory. Join us as we give thanks for this building with a special This year at Camp Luther we’re going to be exploring what it Decommissioning of the Lodge and Dining Hall looks like to hold onto Jesus. In the trouble. In the hurt. In the September 1, 2019 (Labor Day Weekend). confusion and doubt. We can hold onto Jesus. Groundbreaking for the new Community Center will follow. Take. Heart.

In Christ, - Kardia, Director of Programs

Gary “Woody” Vought Executive Director Prayer Requests

In thankfulness for all who support Camp Luther through their prayers, financial Wish List Spotlight support, and volunteer efforts

For the 2019 Camp Luther Summer Staff and Junior Counselors When you give to the Outdoor Ministry Fund, your donation supports the ongoing mission of Camp Luther For all campers and guests that will participate in Camp programs this summer, and its current needs. Your gift could help purchase one of that the Holy Spirit would already be working in their hearts the items on camp’s Wish List. Below are the most For favorable weather and skilled volunteers that new Fort Village construction pressing needs. The complete Wish List can be viewed at would go smoothly campluther.com/the-wish-list. For the planning and implementation of Fiesta on the Farm, that children of farm workers would hear of Jesus’ love New trail bikes for campers and families ($325 each) For the Kazakhstan youth and leaders visiting Camp Luther this summer, that the AED for Cottage area of Camp ($1700) experience would be beneficial to all For wisdom and guidance to members of the Camp Luther Board of Directors Cottage Furniture – dressers, futons, etc. ($300-$1000) For the future of Camp Luther as the Filled with the Spirit Campaign is shared New or used snowmobile for cross country ski trail with more people tracking ($2,000-$3,000) To always keep focused on the Lord's mission in this place of sharing the Gospel Power and hand tools for KBC service projects ($20- of Jesus Christ $150 each) That camp, the staff, and campaign leadership would be lifted up in Jesus’ name Zip Line Harnesses ($40 each) and the enemy, the devil, would gain no foothold

2 Keweenaw Base Camp

Whether you're interested in a servant event, team building, or a fun and adventurous retreat to one of America's most unique locations, Keweenaw Base Camp (KBC), located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has what you need! This satellite location of Camp Luther is for those looking to challenge themselves spiritually and physically while getting up close and personal with God's miraculous creation.

Seven Pounds: A KBC Story Save $75 on KBC

Ever since I was young many people have told me to, "eat a sandwich" or that, "you're so programs! skinny!". As a runner with an extremely high metabolism I got used to shaking off these comments as people did not realize that I was in fact eating well and exercising an appropriate Bring a friend who is amount-this is just the way God made me. However, in a world of sin, not everyone can shake new to KBC and off these kind of comments that pile up. you’ll each receive $75 off the regular Many friends of mine fall into the struggle of seeing in the mirror something that God does not registration fee! Just see. As a psychology major I can list the signs and symptoms of numerous eating disorders call the Camp Luther and tell you various methods for treatment. What I cannot tell you is how painful it is to see a office to tell us the friend, a teammate, a family member, someone you love, waste away because of the way sin name of your friend. infiltrates their mental state to alter their physical being. There are no words for that. *Applies to KBC summer programs: The Edge, However, this summer, I was confronted by this part of my life in a new way. An anxious IGNITE, and Venture mother emailed me shortly before coming to KBC, saying that she wanted to let us know what her daughter was going through, and in my heart, I cried and prayed, "God, help her." A young girl who was struggling, who was not eating, who did not know that God had made her beautiful just the way she was. What could we possibly do? Get out of the And so we welcomed the group that next week, with the young girl immediately becoming office! apparent to me-a little skinnier, eyes weary, and her smile just a hint more hesitant than the rest of Taking your staff or leadership team off-site is a her friends. But something extraordinary great way to build happened and it was not anything we did, but community, create unity, rather what God did. and tackle important topics for your organization or That young girl started to eat-like really eat. Every ministry. Why not venture meal she ate and ate, having seconds and to Keweenaw Base Camp sometimes thirds. She worked hard with the rest of the service group, shoveling, chopping (KBC) for your next off-site? wood, and doing everything asked and more. She also swam, kayaked, and played games. And she smiled and laughed, not just with her face, but with her whole heart. At KBC you'll find the perfect environment to bring your team together for your next planning, The week went by fast, and we said goodbye, knowing that the entire group had enjoyed their visioning, training, or strategy session. Trained time. A week went by, and we had another group at KBC to serve and play, when suddenly an staff are there to facilitate team building sessions email arrived in our director's inbox. on-site or at the nearby high ropes course. A service project can also be organized for your team Seven pounds. The young girl who was suppose to go into intensive treatment for her eating at the camp or local community to engage your disorder had gained seven pounds. The young girl who could not play soccer gained seven people in the joy of serving others. Or explore the pounds and was allowed to play again. The young girl who had not smiled since February was beauty of Michigan's U.P. with an off-camp happy and smiling for the first time in months. The mother who had prayed for a miracle, she excursion! saw one. And those two words echoed in my head the rest of the summer, "seven pounds." KBC has comfortable accommodations for your How phenomenal that God has created us each to be unique members of His body? We may group of 4 to 20! Contact Camp Luther at 715-546- not understand nor have the words to express the pain that we go 3647 to schedule your summer or fall off-site at through sometimes, but we also have no words for the joy that is in us KBC. each day because of the greatest gift-the body and blood of Jesus Christ for our sins. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

- Psych, 2018 KBC Summer Program Coordinator

Vacation Rentals at KBC

Camp Luther is excited to offer four units available for rental at Keweenaw Base Camp. Each of these units is comfortably furnished with all that you need for a relaxing stay in the Keweenaw. Each has a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Find out more about each cabin and view photos at campluther.com/kbc. Book your cabin through Camp Luther by contacting [email protected] or 715-546-3647.

Walleye and Brook Trout are two beautiful The LP is a beautiful three bedroom, two bath This renovated Barn sleeps four to five with cabins that each sleep four to six with two home located on the shore of Love Lake that one bedroom and one and a half bathrooms. bedrooms and one bathroom. Each cabin sleeps six to ten. This cabin includes a large The main floor consists of a sofa sleeper and also has a large deck. living room, washer and dryer, and ac/furnace. half bath. Upstairs, find a large main bedroom with queen bed, futon in sitting area, and a full bath (walk-in shower) with washer/dryer.

3 Thank You, 2018 Friends of Camp Luther (January 1—December 31, 2018 Gifts)

Camp Luther is blessed by and thankful for Beacon ($1000-2499) Ablaze ($500-999) all of our Friends of Camp! If your name has Abby Johnson Aaron and Kaja Mueller been missed in this listing, we are sincerely Anonymous Donor #27 Alison Baierl sorry and appreciate your understanding. Andrew and Emily Hulke Ashwaubenon Plumbing LTD Andrew and Judy Hintz Bayland Buildings, Inc Andrew Massmann Anonymous Donor #51 Inferno ($5000+) Bay Tek Games, Inc. Blake Brockman Bill Urban Brandon and Logan Hall Ann Moeller Anonymous Donor #49 Brent and Sarah Ferguson B & D Foundation, Inc Bob and Bev Chase Brock and Kylee Treankler Barry and Lindy Spencer Brian Parker Bruce and Mary Jo Lamont Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Plover Bruce and Arlene MacDonald Anonymous Donor #1 Benjamin and Melissa Ernst Bryan and Julie Teske Chuck and Gail Bossingham Carl and Michelle Treankler Carol and Tom Krueger Church Mutual Insurance Company Charles George Resch Memorial Foundation Charles and Gayle Gibbons Dale and Melissa Braun Charlie and Kris Wesser Cheryl Schuette Dan Stark Christ Lutheran, Wausau Chris and Heidi Schwanz Darlene & Robert Bailey Darin and Emily Schuette Connie and Kevin Schroepfer David and Nancy Mancusi Anonymous Donor #33 Craig Timm Deb and KC Ross David and Nancy Drumm Anonymous Donor #41 Don Schroeder Doug and Ann West Dan and Bobbie Schmidt Donald and Pamela Mannigel Faith Lutheran, Appleton Dan and Sarah Stoehr Eric Hauser First Lutheran, Rice Lake Dave and Marlys Hartman Gary and Robin LeMoine Fred Kresky David Ackerman Hannah Ness Gary and Shele Fawcett David and Jane Reineke James and Barbara Kavanagh Gerald and Dorothy Volm Foundation David and Marm Mellem James and Nancy Steenport Greater Green Bay Community Foundation David and Polly Piehler James and Susan Kratz James and Jan Thomas David and Sherri Parsons James Brown and Gretchen Winter James and Kathy Wiebel David and Vonna Goddard Jason and Elizabeth Stengl Jane Hunter David Wuebben Jeremy Schultz Jay and Shirley Eppinga Deanna Fox John and Betty Zimdars Jim and Linda Burkhardt Deb and David Lange John and Billie Steenport John and Mary Mann Debbie Spagnoletti John and Julie Wilkins Marilyn Holmquist Duane and Mary Hilgendorf John and Mandy Rottier Michael and Amanda Hunter Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck Johnson, Mirmran & Thompson, INC. Anonymous Donor #32 Elaine Hess Anonymous Donor #11 Paul and Amy Pflieger Esther Mueller Joyce and Paul Boettcher Paul and Jennifer Rudnick Faith Lutheran, Marinette Keith and Sharon Wendte Paul and Lorraine Simon Charitable Remainder Gift Annuity Frank and Melanie Davenport Anonymous Donor #16 Peace Lutheran, Antigo Gary and Debbie Vought Lois Buttke Phil and Dawn Kirchner Gary and Denece Lorfeld LuAnn Selmeyer Redeemer Lutheran, Marquette Gary and Paula Goforth LuEllen and Mike Oskey Rick and Ruth Steinke Good Shepherd Lutheran-Crandon Margie Bergelin Rock of Ages Lutheran, Minocqua Hugh & Helena Brogan Foundation Inc Mark and Gigi Koenig Jon R. and Judy A. Schumacher Ian and Brittany Thormodson Mark Ilten Scott and Denise Delzer James and Cynthia Russler Marshall and Priscilla Fay Scott and Kris McCormick Jeff and Sandy Nielsen Matt and Jackie Markowski Scott and Susan Alexander Jeffrey and Karen Forbes Merlin and Janet Vought Siebert Lutheran Foundation, Inc John and Darlene Buchman Milt and Kay Olson Snoeyenbos Foundation, Inc. John Fabick Tractor Company NWD Pastoral Conference St Paul Lutheran, Stevens Point Jordan and Julia Miller Patti Henderson Steven and Cynthia Abraham Joshua and Bekah Henderson Peace Lutheran, Anitgo, Men's Club Terry and Judy Hanstedt Ken and Susan Longmire Peace Lutheran, Tigerton Thane and Melissa Bublitz Kerry and Carrie Christensen Peter and Beth Hahn Theodore W Batterman Foundation Kimberly-Clark Foundation Peter Tanz Thomas and Judy Mueller Kristin Gehrke Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School, Green Bay Thrivent Financial Foundation For Lutherans Lisa Gerzel Robert and Karen Allen Tim and Kathy Strasser Lutheran Legacy Foundation, Inc. Roger and Jane Strand Virginia Schulz Lutheran Mutual Fire Insurance Co Sam and Linda Scaffidi Zion Lutheran Oneida Mark and Mary Butler Sandra Bratz

Mark and Sue Otto Scott Sanderson Eternal Flame ($2500-4999) Melissa Hoffman Sharleen Christensen Alan Drengler Anonymous Donor #39 Anonymous Donor #56 American Signal Corporation Miriam Prieto Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Greenville Anonymous Donor #47 Mount Olive Lutheran, Weston St John Lutheran, Almond Bill and Debbie Provencher Nathan and Victoria Schwanz St John Lutheran, Ladysmith Anonymous Donor #46 North Wisconsin District St John Lutheran, Townsend Bob and Cynthia Hilger Peace Lutheran, Eau Claire St John's Youth Group, Cecil Charlotte Ford Phillip and Brandi Beukema St Mark's Lutheran, Manawa-Sarah Circle Clay and Louise Reisler Priscilla Pophal St Paul Lutheran Church and School, Luxemburg Anonymous Donor #26 Randall and Bonnie Peterson St Paul Lutheran School, Bonduel David and Shelly Karolus Randy and Charlotte Voelker Stephen Fisher Faith Lutheran, Green Bay Richard and Kathleen Lane Steve and Sue Guyette Gerald and Carol Ray Robert and Erika Robeson Anonymous Donor #44 John and Jeanne Lutz Roger Ruff Tom and Karen Haberstein Joshua McArthur Ron and Sandy Roth Tom Hintze Judith Torchia Ronald and Kathy Mueller Trinity Ev Lutheran, Spencer Kathy Altergott Ryan and Amy Kamien Vince and Gail Thomalla Kurt Jr.and Meranda Eggebrecht Sarah Rall Warren and Marilyn Haganes Mark and Kim Guinan St James Lutheran Church & School, Shawano Wayne and Lori Johnson Morgan and Emily Farmer St John Lutheran, Pulaski Willie Peterson Our Savior Lutheran, Eagle River St Mark Lutheran, Manawa Zion & Peace Lutheran, Caroline Peter and Joan Allen St Mark Lutheran, Rhinelander Zion Evangelical Lutheran Embarrass, Men of Zion & St Peter Robert and Lois Troemel St Mark's Lutheran, Wausau Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Society, Mondovi SS Peter and Paul Lutheran, Houghton St Matthew Lutheran, White Lake Zion Lutheran, Colby St Johns Lutheran-Cadott & St Peters Lutheran-Boyd St Peter's Lutheran, Wausau St Luke Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids Stephen Spire and Marti Albrecht Fire ($250-499) Anonymous Donor #28 Tammy and Knox Johnson Alvin Barden Tim and Linda Mattson Tim and Michele Schulteis Ansay & Associates, LLC Tom and Jamie Nelson Todd and Janice Krueger Bethlehem Lutheran, Edgar Tom and Jen O'Neill Trinity Lutheran, Covington Bethlehem Lutheran, Altoona Tom and Mary Zarnke Trinity Lutheran, Wausau Bonny and Charles Novitch Zion Ev Lutheran, Aniwa Valley Scale Service Inc Brent and Susan Parrish Volm Companies Christ Lutheran Ladies Guild, Wausau campluther.com/give

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Kristin and Paul Nesbitt Kurt and Judy Steiner You Complete the Meal Kurt and Mindy Raddant Kurt Heckendorf Did you know that registration fees and other revenue account Larry and Kathy Nelson for only 2/3 of Camp Luther’s needed income. The remaining Laurie Schmeling 1/3 is generously donated by those who wish to support the Layne Bohm ministry that happens at Camp through giving to the Outdoor Lew and Marilyn Schwarz Ministry Fund and Every Kid to Camp. Thank you for helping Linda Hash Luke and Lisa Timm Christ’s love to be shared with all! LWML Zone 5 Mark and JoAnn Zarnke With your help, Camp is able to: Mark and Kari Williams enhance and expand programming and outreach. Mark and Kim Rasmussen maintain and care for facilities and property. Mark Hein offer camp to every child regardless of their financial situation. Mary and Robert Nowakowski build a healthy and thriving organization to carry on the traditions and mission of this ministry. Mary Clausen Mary Novotny Anonymous Donor #9 Christ Lutheran, Marshfield Branden Nall Michelle and William Propson Christ Lutheran, Trego Brian and Laurie Friedrich Mike and Kathy Van DeKreeke Dale Carlson Bruce and Sheila Forsberg Neil and Wendy Accola Daniel Maas and Heather Bresnahan Bruce Knieriem Nichols and Mary Rassbach Anonymous Donor #23 Carol Bobo Anonymous Donor #3 David and Marty King Casey Sprotte Pamela Geist David Bedroske Cheryl and Eddy Scott Anonymous Donor #52 Anonymous Donor #30 Chris and Mary Nimmer Anonymous Donor #7 Grace Lutheran, Alma Center Christ Lutheran Tabitha Ladies Aid, Gillett Peace Lutheran, Arbor Vitae, Church Women James Johnson Connie Riddle Pete Speckhard Janet Abraham Craig and Jodi Kirchenwitz Phyllis James Janet Lindbloom Craig and Katie Zuleger Phyllis Schmidt Jason and Amy Murphy Cristy and Christopher Adamski Randall and Barbara Koch Jill and Mark Hein Anonymous Donor #25 Randy and Carolyn Zielinski John and Erin Scott Dan and Candida Hansen Rebekah Bernau John and Rachel DeYoung Dan and Grace Frick Redeemer Luther Ladies Aid, Amery Karl and Shirley Hackbarth Dan and Lori Scafaro Redeemer Lutheran Social Ministry Kelly Schumm Darcy and Pat Wanzong Richard and Terry Hartwig Laura and Chad Palzkill David and Carol Riebe Richard Detjen Leon and Sue Woller David and Dawn Hill Rick and Karen Behrens Leonard and Connie Johnson David and Louise Wetmore Rick and Mary Schultz Anonymous Donor #5 David and Stacy Brown Robert and Carol Johnson Lisa and John Gast Anonymous Donor #48 Robert and Dawn Cass Louise Gebel Dean and Robin Stieber Anonymous Donor #40 LuEllen Natzke Dean and Sue Mennecke Anonymous Donor #15 Luther Memorial, Gleason Dennis and Diane O'Connor Robert and Jolyce Rupp Marian Smith Dennis and Grace Pegorsch Robert and Lucile Accola Mark and Marj Schmitz Dennis and Kris Johnson Robert and Meghan Lee Smith Mary and Roger Fischer Dennis and Renee Raddatz Day Robert and Susan Berger Anonymous Donor #18 Devota Cromer Robert Lohry Michael and Pam Becker Don and JoAnn Belanger Roberta and Kenn Hensrud Michael Ruff Anonymous Donor #2 Robin and Linda Trembath Mike and Karla Arrigoni Donald and Sally Hostvedt Roger and Miriam Johnston Mount Olive Lutheran-Ladies of Mt Olive Dorothy Kittel Roger Eden Nancy and Randy Jeppesen Douglas and Charlotte Furst Roland M & Patrica A Schroeder Fndn Nancy Starr Douglas and Mary Malinsky Ronald and Donna Schultz Anonymous Donor #57 Douglas Koenig Ronald and Katherine Rossow Parsons of Eagle River/Antigo/Crandon Earl and Lois Kahler Salem Lutheran Men's Club Patricia Stanek Edward and Melanie Accola Shirley Krull Paul and Candy Weber Eleanor Mohr St James Lutheran Tabitha Society, Shawano Paul Hamelink Ellie Lutz St John Christian Women's Guild & LWML, Tigerton Paul Steltenpohl Ernest and Vicki Vogler St John Lutheran Mary Martha Guild, Hamburg Peace Ev Lutheran, Arbor Vitae Eugene and Carolyn Fiedler St John's Lutheran Ladies Aid, Mattoon Phyllis Gipp Eugene Heckendorf St Mark Lutheran, Rhinelander - Women's Guild Anonymous Donor #14 Faith Lutheran LWML, Spooner St Mark's Lutheran Ladies Guild, Wausau Rev. Clifford and Audrey Kessen Faith Lutheran, Mercer St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid, Bonduel Anonymous Donor #6 Frank and Julie Davenport St Paul Lutheran, Bonduel Rex and Linda Rinne Frank and Julie Retz St Peters Ladies Aid Society, Antigo Richard and Karen Lehmann Gail Ruuti Steven and Debbie Martzke Robert and Marilyn Whipkey Gary and Lois Lodholz Steven and Sally Luehring Rev. Robert and Sue Gebel Gary Marek Susan Wildt Ruth Jacobson Gerhard and Hilde Becker Sykora Family Sam Schultz Gordon Zachow Tamara Klein Schmidts Corner Bar & Grill Grace Lutheran Ladies Society, Augusta Tanner Olson St John Lutheran Ladies Aid, Wisconsin Rapids Green Bay Packaging, Inc Ted and Helen Krenzke St John Lutheran, Town of Grant Hahn Printing Inc Ted Archambo St Luke's, Wisconsin Rapids, Women's Ministry Harlan and Karen Schmidt The Benevity Community Impact Fund St Paul Lutheran, Manawa Anonymous Donor #8 Timothy Wachholz St. John Lutheran School, Suring Immanuel Lutheran Evening Guild LWML, Wisconsin Rapids Tom and Angie Benishek Steven and Mary Waterstreet Immanuel Lutheran Womens Guild, Marshfield Tom and Nancy Pillar Tara Barrett Immanuel Lutheran, Merril Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild, Boulder Junction Thomas and Donna Timm Jack and Jan Toivonen Trinity Lutheran, Medford Thomas and Marlene Beattie Jack Greening U.S. Venture-Schmidt Foundation, Inc. Today's Youth Jane Potvin Valentin Kuzjak Tom and Deb Wampfler Jay and Jan Zettler Vicki Holewinski Trinity Lutheran, Athens-School and Sunday School Jeff Krause Wallis and John Tinnon United Way Greater Chippewa Valley Jennie Childs Wayne and Dockey Giese Vernon and Bonnie Heim Jim and Donna Henning Wayne and Eileen Luebke Wayne and Eileen Schwanke Joan Bauknecht-Peterson William and Carol Gresch Wayne Hafeman Joe and Carol Schroeder Anonymous Donor #19 Xcel Energy Foundation Anonymous Donor #54 Woodrow and Ann Eno Zion Bethlehem Mission Fund, Fall Creek John and Karen Dobrinski Zion Ladies Aid, Aniwa Zion Ev Lutheran LWML, Granton John and Kathy Campbell Zion-Immanuel LWML Women In Mission, Turtle Lake/ John and Kathy Schmidt Clayton John and Marcia Brockman Igniters ($100-249) John and Mardell Schnell Agnes Wudel John Weber Spark ($99 and under) Anonymous Donor #31 Jon Mathu 232 Friends of Camp Amy and Todd Fairchild Joyce Schroeder Angela and Eric Young Judy Griswold Arden and Paula Krueger Julia and Ed Herrera Anonymous Donor #42 June Dittbrender Bekah Vought Karla Lokker Betty Daberkow Kate and Nick Palmer Bill and Elaine Galewski Kaye and Mark Schwalenberg Black Forest Pub & Grille Keith and Vada Kepler Bob and Judy Mickelson Kelly and Randy Temanson

5 IVAN WILHORN THE ENGAGEMENT OF REBEKAH KAROLUS & Given in Memory Of Mike and Anne Hartman HAYDEN LUKAS ARDEN HOFFMANN JEANETTE SMITH Jim and Lynn Kroonblawd James and Kathy Wiebel Tom and Jamie Nelson MIKE & ANNE’S ANNIVERSARY ASHTEN SAEGER JOE PRIETO Dave and Marlys Hartman Cheryl and Eddy Scott Mike Dessimoz SUE & ROBERT’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY Roberta and Kenn Hensrud Mark and Lynette Schulz Gail Ruuti BETTE MAREK Carol Bobo PAUL & MARIE TRASKA’S ANNIVERSARY Gary Marek Frank and Julie Davenport Susan and Jerry Harvey BETTY TIERNEY Fred and Karen Graszer CLEO & HENRY BONNELL Tammy and Knox Johnson Cissna Park High School Tamara Klein BILL CHRISTENSEN Christine Slick JOVID SCHUETTE Sharleen Christensen Jim and Sharon Ream Bruce Knieriem BRENDA RAY Stephen and Cindy Boyenga ANITA & DAVID FEHR Gary and Robin LeMoine Todd and Pam Nass Rick and Ruth Steinke Mark and Gigi Koenig Elaine Young ARNO KORTH’S 101ST BIRTHDAY Tom and Jamie Nelson Lew and Marilyn Schwarz Michelle Korth CAROL BARTON Joel Klein Mark and Sue Otto Elaine Hess Doug and Ann West DAVE SELMEYER Miriam Prieto Household Mike and Kari Jensen JOHN C. KRAUSE Gifts in Kind Richard Detjen Jeff Krause Ace Hardware-Weston Paul and Bev Wurtinger JOHN MOELLER Anchor Marine and Storage Elizabeth Selmeyer Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck Arden and Paula Krueger Tracy and Todd Novak JUSTIN SCHROEPFER Black Forest Pub & Grille Devota Cromer Connie and Kevin Schroepfer Church Mutual Insurance Company Randy and Cheryl Moss LOIS SCHROEDER Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Judy Griswold Donald and Joyce Dorzeski Concordia University-WI Charles and Janet Kramer Don Schroeder CoVantage of Antigo North Wisconsin District Joe and Carol Schroeder Chris Frank (Reader) Betty and Don Miesbauer David and Dawn Hill Darin and Emily Schuette William and Carol Gresch William and Carol Gresch Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck Emilie Brown MARY LOUISE SMESTAD Eagle Collision Don and JoAnn Belanger Rick and Ruth Steinke Eagle River Roasters Arden and Paula Krueger Carl and Michelle Treankler Gary Schelk Jack and Denise Kilsdonk MR. & MRS. HOWARD BEDROSKE Gary Uttech Jimmy and Karen Clark David Bedroske Heinzen Plumbing & Heating, Inc David and Ellen Hussong NICOLE JENKS Heinzen Residential Commercial Plumbing-Tom & Jean Roepke Ida Frizzell Nikki Ruth Grimm NORMA WATERSTREET Janette Marion (Swoops) Harlan and Joleen Davison Steven and Mary Waterstreet Jeremy Schultz Arthur and Elaine Schmitt PASTOR DAVE RAMEL Jim Kryshak Jewelers Jim and Donna Henning Deanna Fox Keisha Schlub of Antigo Curtis and Linda Wenthur PASTOR GARY BRATZ Kristina Aschenbrenner (Kash) Gary and Debbie Vought Jim and Cheryl Kenderman LWML Zone 5 Jeff and Sandy Nielsen Beverly Jensen Melissa Wiebelhaus of Anitgo LuAnn Selmeyer Household Julie Wood Mike and Anne Hartman Eloise Collier Janet Stroik Nelson's Ace Harware, Eagle River David and Shelly Karolus Richard and Karen Lehmann Northwinds Adventures DEBRA FOCHS Jim and Barb Miller Northwoods Golf Course-Rhinelander Tim and Kerry Arent Jim and Mary Breeden PicknSave Green Bay Packaging, Inc Richard Stroik Rhinehart Food Service Patti Seamon Herb and Karen Tallitsch Rick and Ruth Steinke Dorothy Kittel Eugene and Lois Helke Rick Artymiuk Leon and Lori Seliger Dianne Sydow Shelly Karolus (Indigo) Brian and Melody Zych Steve and Eileen Vaudt Sheryl Puracchio (Pistachio) Richard and Mary Wachtl Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck Sonja Schultz of Antigo John and Pam Solstad Sandra Bratz St Peter's and Trinity Lutheran, Wausau Larry and Peggy Laitala Douglas and Charlotte Furst Third Coast Financial Consultants Marlene Laffin Sandra Bratz Tim and Kathy Strasser Debra Geier PASTOR PAUL BITTNER Tom and Mary Zarnke Eugene Heckendorf Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck Trigs Kurt Heckendorf REV. WALTER FISCHER Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Assoc DON SCHWARTZ John and Kathy Campbell Woody and Debbie Vought Mark and Victoria Schwahn REV. JIM BAESE Michelle and William Propson Chris Winkelmeyer 2018 Golf Sponsors DONALD MUELLER ROBERT GIPP Susan Wildt Ansay & Associates Phyllis Gipp Ashwaubenon Plumbing ELAINE RUFF RUDOLPH “RUDY” JAEGER Roger Ruff Bay Tek Games, Inc. Chuck and Mary Volm Blessings of 8 Grandchildren-Dave & Marlys Hartman EMIL AND MARY FERGUSON RUTH TRYNKA Brent and Sarah Ferguson Church Mutual Insurance Company Fndn Paul and Marie Traska Eagle River Ford EVIE CHIZZO SCOTT POPHAL Ginger Haas Hahn Printing, Inc Eagle River Priscilla Pophal Hayes Graphics, Mosinee Aaron, Abby, Emmett, Elsa, & Arden Perry THEODORE ALVERSON Anne Petty Lutheran Church Extension Fund Lucille Johnson MCL Industries, Inc. Janet and Daniel Smith TOM BRAUNEL Bob and Marilyn Herz Michael T & Jane L. Hunter Foundation Paul and Marie Traska Mike & Karla Arrigoni Donna and Mike Steiner VERN WITTLINGER Hans and Julie Krueger Parsons of Antigo, Eagle River & Crandon Jerome and Sally Weiler Randy Peterson Thomas and Marlene Beattie VERNA FORSLUND Gordon Zachow Reineke - Accola Families Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck Thrivent Financial David and Mary Smith Rick and Ruth Steinke Jennifer Trucco Valley Scale Service Gary and Robin LeMoine Volm Companies Barb Kiepke North Wisconsin District John and Dottie Felten Mike and Anne Hartman John and Katherine Falkenstern Joshua and Bekah Henderson John and Margaret Wilkins VERNON A. JACOBSON Wallis and John Tinnon Ruth Jacobson Marian Smith Thank YOU and Thrivent! VIOLET Tom and Lynn Freking Ivy Wendland 249 Thrivent members directed their Thrivent Choice Bob and Kathy Schuessler WALLY GEBEL Dollars to Camp Luther, totaling $27,650 in 2018! Andrew Massmann Paul and Marie Traska FAITH WEBER SKROLA Thank you for choosing Camp Luther!

John Weber FRANKLIN RADKE Given in Honor Of Check out the top of the next page for how you can Loretta Radke CASEY SPROTTE direct your dollars. FRED MIESSLER Russell Delap Debbie Spagnoletti DRAINO’S 40 SOMETHING BIRTHDAY GERTIE HEIN Dave and Marlys Hartman Kelly Schumm DR. RICK STEINKE HAROLD & EILEEN LINKUGEL Anonymous Donor Nancy and Randy Jeppesen

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Are You A Thrivent Member?

Thrivent Action Teams Thrivent Choice Dollars

You can organize a Thrivent Action Team to help Camp Luther! Action Thrivent Financial offers a great benefit to members called Thrivent Teams are small groups (including at least one Thrivent member) Choice! If you are a qualifying member, you decide where Thrivent organized for service projects or fundraisers. Thrivent provides a $250 Financial directs their charitable giving dollars. Select Camp Luther as a debit card as seed money for supplies and other project needs. Plus, you recipient of a portion of your Choice Dollars! get a FREE t-shirt. Learn more at thrivent.com or contact Camp Luther for ideas on how your Action Team can help support the ministry of Online: thrivent.com/thriventchoice camp. By phone call: 800-847-4836 and when prompted, say “Thrivent Choice”

Eligibility is based on a benefit member's insurance premiums, account values, and volunteer leadership.

Thrivent will send the donation – no additional paperwork is necessary!

Thank you, Fort Village Construction: Psych & Lucero! April 22-26

Psych and Lucero are currently serving as Camp Luther’s Seasonal Join Camp Luther and Johnson Brothers Construction of Munising, MI, Program Coordinators. They’ve been serving at camp since this fall, for a week of service and fellowship. Forty skilled volunteers (knowledge and their hard work and servant leadership has been a huge blessing to and skills with basic stick construction preferred) are needed to help the ministry of camp. Among countless behind-the-scenes tasks build the NEW Fort Village! Come for all or a portion of the week or stay supporting the ministry of Camp Luther, through the April Workbee Weekend! More information is on the they’ve promoted camp at many Lutheran homepage at campluther.com. Call camp at 715-546-3647 to register! schools throughout Wisconsin and also helped lead a number of different retreat programs during their time.

Before serving this school year, Psych was a summer counselor at Camp Luther in 2016 & 2017 and the Keweenaw Base Camp (KBC) Program Coordinator in 2018. Lucero was a counselor in 2018.

Both will continue in ministry at Camp Luther this summer, Psych at Help make Fort Village a reality this April! KBC and Lucero overseeing youth camps at Camp Luther.

Summer Staff positions still available!

Camp Luther is in need of three hardworking, servant-hearted individuals to complete the 2019 Summer Staff. Positions still available include KBC Program Coordinator, kitchen assistant, and maintenance assistant. If you love hands-on work and want to make a difference at camp, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! For more information about the different positions available and to learn how to apply, visit campluther.com/summerstaff.

Endowment Giving

If you believe in the mission and ministry of Camp Luther and care about its long-term health and sustainability, consider a gift to a Camp Luther Endowment. Endowment assets are invested, and each year a portion of the value of the fund is paid out to support the ministry of Camp Luther.

Camp Luther has two Endowments with the Lutheran Legacy Foundation, www.lutheranlegacyfoundation.org:

The Lee Belmas Every Kid to Camp Ministry Endowment Fund provides annual scholarships that allow children to attend camp at no cost for their first time as well as financial aid to those in need.

The Camp Luther Endowment Fund provides funding for unrestricted ministry support and improvements for Camp Luther.

Camp Luther currently accepts gifts of: Cash, Marketable Securities, Bequest and Beneficiary Designations under Revocable Trusts, Life Insurance Policies, Commercial Annuities, Retirement Plans, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and Lead Trusts.

As you plan your retirement and estate, consider a gift to a Camp Luther Endowment. Your gift will make a long-term difference for Camp Luther and thousands are blessed annually through this ministry. The Camp Luther Year-Round Staff Go Paperless

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15th Annual Golf Outing Congregation Retreat

Bring meaning to your round of golf! On June 21, 2019, join Camp A HUGE thank you to St. Luther for the 15th Annual Golf Outing. Raise funds for Every Kid to Paul Lutheran Church in Camp while enjoying a day of golf, good food, and great fellowship! Steven's Point, Wisconsin, The day begins at 9:00am at Rhinelander's Northwood Golf Club. for once again bringing their family winter retreat The golf scramble includes prizes for individual golfing achievements, to Camp Luther! This year as well as a putting contest. The Hole-in-One event is sponsored by over 100 people came to Eagle River Ford and features a 2019 Truck! You don’t have to be a camp from this scratch golfer—we have a Competitive Division and a Hackers Division. congregation for a weekend of fellowship and Can’t make it but would like to to grow together as a church family. In addition to all of the outstanding help? Encourage your business or winter activities, the group took part in family devotions, trivia night, and organization to be a hole sponsor. plenty of time to relax and spend time together as families. Sponsorships start at $300. Learn more and register to golf at Camp Luther would love to host YOUR congregation as well! Visit campluther.com/golf. campluther.com or call 715-546-3647 to find out more about guest group opportunities.

Stay connected with Camp Luther

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Experience Camp Relax at Camp Luther

Slow down your pace of life for a while. Be on the calm lake when the fish Year-Round start biting. Take a stroll in the woods to watch nature spring back to life or view the vibrant changing of colors in fall. Get in your much-needed quiet Camp isn’t just for kids (though there are plenty of options for kids time with God in front of a warm fireplace. and youth)! Camp Luther also has opportunities for adults and families to grow in their faith and have fun in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. For more information and to register for these events, go Book a cottage at Camp Luther and enjoy your to campluther.com. time in nature, reconnecting with God and the ones you love. Fort Village Construction Week*: April 22-26 To book your cottage, contact Beemer, Workbee Weekend: April 26-28 Director of Guest Services, at 715-546-3647 or Side-by-Side Youth Retreat: April 26-28 email [email protected]. Workbee Weekend: May 10-12 Men’s Fishing & Golf Retreat: May 20-23 Memorial Day Family Retreat: May 24-27 Women’s Retreat 15th Annual Golf Outing: June 21 Labor Day Family Retreat: August 30-September 2 Speaker: Elise Arndt Community Center Groundbreaking: September 1 Women’s Retreat: September 20-22 “Elise is the author of two books, a national conference Workbee Weekend: October 18-20 speaker, a former Christian radio talk show host in the Detroit area, and a retired Director of Women’s Ministry.” Elise has a passion for encouraging and mentoring women in faith, prayer, and study of God’s Word.

*Find out about NEW Fort Village Construction on page 7! For more information about Camp Luther’s Women’s Retreat and to register, visit campluther.com/adult-events.