Camp Luther Family, The reality of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is affecting our state, country, and world. In this time when fear and anxiety can begin to consume us, God's Word remains an unchanging comfort. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 8:38-39 While these days may be difficult, frustrating, and uncertain, one day we will experience God's Glory that will far outweigh our present circumstances! And while we wait for that day, we know that nothing - NOTHING - will ever separate us from God's love! The following edition of The Breeze was written before the reality of COVID-19 had fully hit our state. We pray that the retreats and programs included will proceed as scheduled. All communication regarding COVID-19 including any changes to Camp’s programming will be communicated on our website, campluther.com/covid19. You can also find a video update from me there. We know that our God is faithful, “a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). And we know that He is present in this situation and will use it for His glory.

God Bless,

Gary “Woody” Vought Executive Director

“Building up all people in Christ for service and witness in the world.” campluther.com Volume 26 | Issue 1 | Spring 2020

Bulletin Board Your Investments are Funding the Future

Summer Camp Registration is open! Get of Camp! ready for the best week (or weekend) of your summer! To register, visit The Community Center construction is campluther.com/register. underway! This beautiful new facility will impact Camp Luther’s ministry now and for generations to come. Thank you for your generous support of this project. It’s through you that Camp Luther is able to encourage thousands of youth, families, and adults annually through the Gospel of Are you an Alumni Summer Staff? Jesus Christ. The new Community Center Look for the Camp Luther WI Alumni will allow Camp to improve our programs Staff Facebook group and reconnect with an enhanced dining experience and with your summer staff. provide great dining service for conferences

Alumni Reunion Save the Date: and large retreats. Exterior of the new Community Center looking from the beach Join fellow Alumni Staff for a weekend of reminiscing and reconnecting at Over $3 million has been committed to the project through the Filled with the Spirit Campaign! Your generous Camp Luther’s 75th Anniversary investments have allowed the project to move forward without long term debt. Thank you! Celebration! July 2-4, 2021 Phase I of the project will bless Camp Luther with: Do you shop on Amazon.com? A new dining room capable of seating up to 260 campers or retreat participants You can support Camp Luther while you shop! Go to smile.amazon.com, choose A brand new expanded kitchen and food storage Camp Luther as your charitable A new Packout Kitchen supplying campfire meals for campers and off-site trips organization, and Amazon will donate a A gorgeous view of Range Line Lake from the new porch and patio portion of your purchase price to Camp! Phase II of the project will include: Goodshop & Goodsearch A large educational/meeting room for summer staff and group retreats You can save money and support Camp

Luther by doing what you already are: A coffee shop/cafe for fellowship and conversation shopping and searching online! New additional kitchen equipment for continued improvements to our food service An elevator to provide access to lower level of the facility Goodshop finds coupons for you as you shop virtually anywhere online and then The estimated cost for Phase II is $458,000. Gifts are welcomed! The staff and board have set a goal to have donates a portion of your purchase to the Community Center fully completed over the next 2-3 years. Camp Luther! As of March 1st the project was holding close to the Instead of “Googling” the questions that stump you, set Goodsearch as your go- original project schedule. Bayland Buildings, Inc. of to online search engine and they’ll Hobart, the general contractor, will complete their donate to Camp Luther every time you work in early May. Special thanks to Boelter of search something! Milwaukee who provided professional kitchen design services. https://www.goodshop.com/about Simply choose Camp Luther (Three Your help is needed! Volunteer opportunities in April, Lakes, WI) as your non-profit of choice. May, and June include installing wainscot and trim, installing the sound system, painting and completing Camp Luther Gift Certificates Looking for the perfect gift for your the Packout Kitchen, setting up the main kitchen, post children or grandchildren? A Camp construction cleaning, and landscaping. Visit Interior view of the dining hall with windows Luther Gift Certificate can be purchased campluther.com for the latest information on overlooking the lake and a fireplace in between in any amount and may be used for volunteer projects and dates. Please consider joining in windows Camp Luther summer camps, cottage the fun, fellowship, and service. bookings, and in the canteen! In just a few weeks the Community Center will be filled with laughter and conversations of hundreds of A full-color version of The Breeze is available at campluther.com/info- children and their counselors! The Camp Luther staff and Board wish to express their sincere thanks for each resources-2. of you, your prayers, time and financial investment, that has made the project possible. You’re Invited: Community Center Dedication

Join Camp Luther on June 13th to celebrate the dedication of Camp’s new Community Center! The day’s schedule is: 10:00 Canteen, Wagon Camp Tours, Lower Level of Community Center Tour 11:00 Dedication/Ribbon Cutting in Courtyard 12:00 Lunch served - (Free will offering, suggested donation of $8.50 per meal) and Celebration Program 1:30 Canteen, Continuation of Tours, Family Activities offered 3:00 End of day, thank you for coming! Please RSVP by June 1, 2020, by calling 715-546-3647 or emailing [email protected]. Being a Grandparent 2020 Theme: Press On

Changes Priorities The Chronicles of Narnia is an incredible series of books, but my favorite book in the entire series is “The Silver Chair.” And it’s because it has one of my all-time favorite characters in any book—Puddleglum the Marshwiggle. Priorities in life change when you become a grandparent. As parents, we must In “The Silver Chair,” two kids from our world—Jill and Eustace—have been balance many concerns for our children brought to the land of Narnia by Aslan, the great lion who is the representative from health to education. As for Jesus in the Narnia series. Aslan has brought them to Narnia to help find the Grandparents, however, our greatest lost heir to the throne, Prince Rilian, who has been missing for over six years. So priority often becomes our they set off on this quest, accompanied in their task by a guide—the grandchildren’s spiritual well being. aforementioned Puddleglum.

This is a responsibility that my wife Debbie and I have begun A Marshwiggle is kind of like a frog-man: humanoid, but with amphibious to embrace. On December 6, our son Andrew and characteristics. Puddleglum constantly expects the worst to happen, but remains daughter-in-law Keely welcomed little Naomi Roe into this brave and fiercely loyal in spite of his pessimistic outlook and cautious demeanor. world! Our hearts overflowed with joy and pride as brand new grandparents. We also felt a deep desire for this little girl to Our heroes set off on their quest, and through a series of adventures discover that know Jesus. A few days after Christmas we were blessed to Prince Rilian has been held under an enchantment all these years by a witch in her see her baptized into a new life in Christ at Our Redeemer underground kingdom. They’re captured while trying to rescue Prince Rilian and Lutheran Church in Staplehurst, NE. We know our are taken prisoner deep underground with seemingly no way of escape. responsibilities as Christian grandparents are just beginning. Debbie and I can’t help but envision many opportunities in And this is where the crux of the story happens. Puddleglum, Jill, Eustace, and the months and years ahead where we want to encourage Prince Rillian are all imprisoned in this underworld kingdom. The evil Queen Naomi in her faith. arrives, and she attempts to put them all under her spell. She’s an enchantress and has the power to confuse and befuddle the minds and hearts of ordinary "Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, men. And so she sets about to convince our friends that there is no land called and the glory of children is their fathers." Narnia, no world above, no sunshine, no stars, no Aslan. That it was all a dream Proverbs 17:6 they had made up. That the only land that exists is the one they are stuck in.

I have been blessed over many years to see wonderful And it’s working. They fight against her words, but gradually Narnia is becoming examples of grandparents at Camp who are dedicated to just the faintest of memories, in the face of the Queen’s power and encouraging and enriching the lives of their grandchildren. enchantment—and that’s when Puddleglum makes his move. He gathers up his They seek out opportunities through camp where their strength and courage and tells her this: grandchildren can be built up in Christ. Many grandparents ”Suppose we have only dreamed all these things—trees and grass and sun attend KinderCamp and family retreats. Others are and moon and stars and Aslan himself. Suppose we have. Then all I can say instrumental in transporting is that, in that case, the made-up things seem a good deal more important their grandchildren to than the real ones. Suppose this black pit of a kingdom of yours is the only summer camp. Many world. Well, it strikes me as a pretty poor one. And that’s a funny thing, cover registration fees. The when you come to think of it. We’re just babies making up a game, if sacrifices these grandparents you’re right. But four babies playing a game can make a play-world which are making provides a great licks your real world hollow. That’s why I’m going to stand by the play- experience now and is helping world. I’m on Aslan’s side even if there isn’t any Aslan to lead it. I’m going to instill faith in Jesus that will to live as like a Narnian as I can, even if there isn’t any Narnia. So, thanking last a lifetime. you kindly for our supper, if these two gentlemen and the young lady are

ready, we’re leaving your court at once and setting out in the dark to If you are blessed to be a spend our lives looking for the Overland. Not that our lives will be very grandparent, I encourage you Woody, Debbie, and long, I should think; but that’s a small loss if the world’s as dull a place as to look for ways to be a granddaughter Naomi you say.” witness to your grandchildren and carry on the legacy of faith. If you are a parent, create It's the best part of the book. And one of the best moments of the whole series. In opportunities for your child’s grandparents to bless their lives the face of all reason, and everything his eyes were showing him, and all that his by sharing quality and quantity time. present situation and circumstances seemed to indicate, Puddleglum chose to hold onto hope. It's just like everyone says: Being a grandpa is the best thing ever! Why? Because Narnia was worth it. Because Aslan was worth it.

In Christ, Our theme this year at Camp Luther is Press On. We’re going to be using this theme to talk about what it looks like to press on towards Jesus in a world that’s Gary “Woody” Vought often filled with darkness and brokenness Executive Director and fear. Pressing on means persevering through trials and difficulties and hardships because the goal is worth it. And the hope we can hold onto as Christians is that Jesus Prayer Requests is worth it.

Giving thanks for the ministry at Camp Luther and that the This was a truth the Apostle Paul discovered. Paul was someone whose life people will always stay focused on the Lord’s mission of completely changed because of Jesus. He had everything going for him—status, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all people respect, esteem, and acclaim—and he left it all to pursue Jesus Christ. In return he In thankfulness for all who support Camp Luther through faced jail, beatings, shipwrecks, and eventually death. But once Paul met Jesus, their prayers, financial support, and volunteer efforts there was no going back.

Giving thanks for the North Wisconsin District Board of In Philippians 3, Paul is talking about his journey and how the sole purpose of his Directors and their faithful support of Camp Luther life now is to know Jesus more, so that he can be like Jesus more. And towards For all people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the the end of this section, he writes these critical words: “I press on to take hold of ministry of Camp Luther as we navigate this situation that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12) For safety and wisdom for workers and volunteers as they work on the new Community Center along with many Why does Paul press on? Because of Jesus. Because Jesus has already taken hold other projects that need to be completed at Camp by of him. Because Jesus has already made him his own. Because nothing in this Summer 2020 world compares to the meaning and purpose and life that Paul has found in Jesus For all campers and guests that will participate in Camp Christ. programs this summer, that the Holy Spirit would already be working in their hearts We were created to be with Christ. Your life is only whole For the 2020 Summer Staff and Junior Counselors when he enters your story. My encouragement for you is to remember that Jesus Christ took hold of you when he died

For wisdom and guidance to members of the Camp Luther on the cross. He said you are mine, and your story is mine, Board of Directors and your difficulties—they’re mine too. And so we can Press That Camp, the staff, and leadership would be lifted up in On knowing that Jesus is with us every step of the way. Jesus’ name and the enemy, the devil, would gain no foothold - Kardia, Director of Programs

2 Discover Family Fun More Awesome with Age

“We just spent our very first weekend at Camp Luther for the Labor Day Our summer programs are filling up fast! Have you registered your son, Family Retreat. It was incredible—the staff was amazing, there were a daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, or other significant child in your million things to do, we weren't bored even for a second, not even when life to experience the power of camp this summer? Check out it rained one evening! We look forward to coming back!!” – Denise campluther.com/summercamp for more information about all of our summer programs. Life is hectic. Between work, school, sports, extracurriculars, and the little things that pile up, there's not much time or energy left for quality And we want to remind you that camp is not just for younger kids! See family time. Camp Luther has four summer retreats where you can below for our summer programs that are specifically geared towards rediscover your family. Make memories. Put down the screens. Enjoy middle school and high school students. We firmly believe camp just gets someone else's cooking. Be encouraged together in your faith. more awesome the older you get!

Memorial Day Family Retreat (May 22-25) Middle School Awesomeness Start your summer at Camp! Enjoy pontoon Want to do something awesome this summer? Check out our Trailblazer rides, angleball, Bible studies for adults and Specialty camps. They include all the fun you’ve come to know and love kids, campfire devotions, and a cookout. at camp, while adding an exciting activity to your camp experience. Keweenaw Family Camp (June 19-21) Keweenaw Base Camp offers a relaxed Rockets and Robots: Use your ingenuity and mad setting to connect and explore with our scientist skills to build your own rocket AND robot. staff leading guided adventures to What could be MORE AWESOME!? (July 5-10) waterfalls, bluffs, and beaches all along High Ropes Adventure: This is an opportunity for you Lake Superior. to explore Camp Luther’s ropes course and zip line with your group. The week ends with an off-site high 4th of July Family Retreat (July 3-5) ropes adventure. (July 5-10) Celebrate the 4th of July Northwoods style! Enjoy kayaking, Ga Ga ball, MasterCRAFTS: Use this chance to put your creativity to work in a week swimming, cooking out over a fire, and filled with the best arts-and-crafting. You’ll make awesome projects campfire devotions. In addition, enjoy a fueled by even more awesome imaginations. (July 5-10) fun-filled 4th of July parade in the nearby town Survivor: Learn about fire building, of Three Lakes and a truly spectacular display outdoor cooking, shelter of fireworks on Saturday night. construction, off-trail navigation, and other wilderness skills as you Labor Day Family Retreat (September 4-7) have a blast trying to SURVIVE in Highlights include Disc Golf and Sand the woods. (July 26-31) Volleyball tournaments, along with your camp Sailing: You’ll learn how to sail and favorites like devotions, Bible study, ride the wind and the waves swimming, and a cookout! throughout the week. Sailing is the best way to travel! (July 26-31) Visit campluther.com/family to register and enjoy stress-free family time with Camp Luther! High School Awesomeness Teen Camp: Are you ready for the best week of your life? Teen Camp is a five-night program specifically for high schoolers that takes the awesomeness of camp up to the next level. You’ll build lasting friendships with your fellow teen campers and with the incredible staff Summer Staff Needs who want to challenge you to go deeper with your relationships and with your faith. (July 5-10.) One of the biggest challenges we face each year at Camp Luther is The Edge – Keweenaw Base Camp: recruiting our summer staff team. Get ready for adventure day trips, Finding hardworking and mature late night campfires, challenge college students who love Jesus and course activities, intentional are willing to sacrifice a lot to bring community building, and diving that love to thousands of kids over deep into the greatest adventure of the course of a summer at camp is a all: What it means to follow Jesus difficult task. It's a process we enter Christ. (June 28-July 3, July 12-17, into with a lot of prayer, hard work, and August 2-7.) and elbow grease. Venture – Keweenaw Base Camp: Venture builds on programs like Quest and The Edge with an Would you help us spread the word? Is there someone in your life who overnight adventure trip and new challenge you can talk to about working at camp this summer? Someone who has experiences. Get ready for more adventure, more a lot to give, and who you think would be an awesome fit with the challenge, more faith building, and more ministry and mission of this place? unforgettable memories! (June 28-July 3 and Currently, we are still looking to hire August 9-14.) 3-4 counselors, 1 kitchen assistant, Ignite – Keweenaw Base Camp: Go deeper in your and a maintenance assistant. For leadership and in your faith through this 8-day more information about any of program focused on mission and service in the these positions and instructions on world. If you want to serve the local community, get how to apply, go to: your hands dirty, and be challenged with what it means to love like campluther.com/summerstaff. Jesus, this is the program for you! (June 19-26 and July 24-31.)

Men’s Retreat Women’s Retreat September 25-27, 2020 October 2-4, 2020

MEN, this one is for you! WOMEN, take care of yourself for a change!

Come to Camp Luther this fall and join with We understand that life is chaotic. The pressures of work, home, other men who want to strengthen their faith volunteering, caring for others, and life's responsibilities can be and become stronger husbands, fathers, and overwhelming. Join other women as we step men of God. This weekend is packed full of away from those pressures for a weekend and stuff just for guys, including tournaments, restore our bodies, minds, and spirits. Be filled break out sessions, amazing food, and time in with God's Word and return home refreshed, God’s Word geared toward refocusing us to confident in the woman God made you to be. Amy Meyer will lead a Bible study created just The weekend’s theme become the intentional men of God our for us: Connecting with Your Creator in His is “Master’s Builders” families deserve. Housing is in Camp Luther’s Creation. Together we will explore how to based on 1 Peter 2:4-5 Retreat Center with bedrooms fitting up to release control, restore calm, and renew four, and shared bathrooms in each hall. Or Bible Study leader, you can choose to stay in a 2-3 bedroom cottage with kitchen, bath, and creativity. Register today! Amy Meyer, grew up in living areas. St. Louis and has lived For more information and to print the in Madison, WI, for 21 For more information and to print the registration form, go to https:// registration form, go to https://campluther.com/ years! campluther.com/adult-events. adult-events.

3 Thank You 2019 Friends of Camp Luther (January 1—December 31, 2019 Gifts)

TransMarket Operations LLC Camp Luther is blessed by and thankful for Beacon ($1000-2499) Trinity Ev Lutheran, Spencer all of our Friends of Camp! If your name has Aaron and Kaja Mueller Trinity Lutheran School, Green Bay been missed in this listing, we are sincerely Abby Johnson Jon and Joleigh Shumacher sorry and appreciate your understanding. Andrew and Emily Hulke Valley Scale Service Inc Andrew and Judy Hintz Vernon and Bonnie Heim Arleigh and Barb Lutz Volm Companies Inferno ($5000+) Bekah and Joshua Henderson Wayside Dairy LLC Anonymous Donor #51 Ann Moeller Woodrow and Ann Eno Anonymous Donor #49 Barry and Lindy Spencer Bob and Bev Chase Bay Tek Entertainment Bruce and Doris Dietze Ablaze ($500-999) Anonymous Donor #89 Bryan and Julie Teske Alex and Sarah Johnson Anonymous Donor #46 Bryan and Linda McKeag Alison Baierl Blaine and Bailey Welch Chad and Pam Ott Anonymous Donor #27 Bob and Cynthia Hilger Chris and Heidi Schwanz Anna and Erik Alanko Charles and Gayle Gibbons Christ Lutheran, Marshfield Arthur and Elaine Schmitt Dan and Barb Natzke CMT Foundation Bayland Building, Inc David and Nancy Drumm Anonymous Donor #41 Brent and Susan Parrish David and Shelly Karolus Dale and Melissa Braun Charles George Resch Memorial Foundation Faith Lutheran, Appleton Dan and Bobbie Schmidt Cheryl Schuette Faith Lutheran, Green Bay Dave and Maureen Labagh Anonymous Donor #1 First Lutheran, Rice Lake David Ackerman Christ Lutheran, Abbotsford Fred Kresky David and Jane Reineke Christ Lutheran, Gillett-Underhill Gary and Debbie Vought David and Leslee Ihssen Chuck and Gail Bossingham Gerald and Dorothy Volm Foundation David and Mary Mellem SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Geraldine Resch David and Sherri Parsons Anonymous Donor #75 James and Jan Thomas David Wuebben Craig Timm James and Kathy Wiebel Deanna Fox Dan and Pam Vandehei Jane Hunter Deb and David Lange David and Conni Schnuell Jim and Jan Yagow Deborah and Jon Hanschke Dean and Sue Mennecke John and Mary Mann Donald and Sara Schult Dennis and Kris Johnson Julie Takala Doug and Ann West Derek Kempf Marilyn Holmquist Duane and Mary Hilgendorf Diane Schummer Marilyn Ossian Duane and Cheryl Lueck Donald and Pamela Mannigel Mark and Gigi Koenig Elaine Hess Ellie Lutz Matthew and Vicky Vechart Family Fund Gary and Paula Goforth Gary and Holli Fahnenstiel MCL Industries, Inc Gary and Suzanne Eickert Gregory Sand Mike and Anne Hartman Gerald and Carol Ray Harry and Helen Wallace Our Savior Lutheran, Eagle River Good Shepherd Lutheran, Munising James and Barbara Kavanagh Paul and Amy Pflieger Grace Lutheran, Augusta James and Susan Kratz Paul and Jennifer Rudnick Hannah Ness Anonymous Donor #93 Peace Lutheran Ministries, Antigo Hope Lutheran, De Pere James Brown and Gretchen Winter Peace Lutheran, Eau Claire Ian and Brittany Thormodson Anonymous Donor #60 Peter and Joan Allen Jackie WIlhorn Jason and Amy Murphy Phil and Dawn Kirchner Jay and Dawn Jaehnke Jeff Jolitz Priscilla Pophal Jeff and Sandy Nielsen Jessica and Tristan Drath Reedemer Lutheran, Marquette Jeffrey and Karen Forbes Jim and Linda Burkhardt Rick and Ruth Steinke Jeremy Schultz John and Betty Zimdars Robert and Anita Schjerven Jody Geiger and Jessica Ryan-Geiger John and Billie Steenport Schumacher-Weiherman Family Foundation John and Darlene Buchman John and Julie Wilkins Scott and Denise Delzer John and Marcia Brockman John and Susan Holmquist Scott and Susan Alexander Anonymous Donor #65 Jonathan and Tiffany Wiebel Sherry Simon Jordan and Julia Miller Kaitlin Forke Siebert Lutheran Foundation, Inc Ken and Susan Longmire Kathy Altergott Snoeyenbos Family Foundation, Inc Kerri and Wayne Wiertzema Keith and Sharon Wendte St. Luke’s Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids Kerry and Carrie Christensen Anonymous Donor #16 St. Mark’s Lutheran, Wausau Kristin Gehrke Kim and Randy Ronsman St. Paul Lutheran, Stevens Point Lee and Cheri Spletter Kristina Aschenbrenner Steve and Olivia Hulke Linwood and Turi Watson Lew and Marilyn Schwarz Thane and Melissa Bublitz Lynn Jankowski Lisa and John Gast Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Mark and Mary Butler Lois Buttke Thomas and Judy Mueller Mark and Sue Otto LuAnn Selmeyer Tim and Michele Schulteis Mark Schwarz Lutheran Mutual Fire Insurance Co Tom and Mary Zarnke Anonymous Donor #53 Mark Moeller Valentin Kuzjak Michael and Amanda Hunter Marshall and Priscilla Fay Virginia Schulz Anonymous Donor #39 Matt and Jackie Markowski Wally and Bonny Pethke Miriam Prieto Nancy Moede Warren and Marilyn Haganes Morgan and Emily Farmer North Wisconsin District

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Fire ($250-499) Ashwaubenon Plumbing LTD Mark and Kim Rasmussen Aaron and Gretchen Unseth Barb Bennett Mark and Lynette Schulz Bethlehem Lutheran, Edgar Barry and Katrina Bubolz Mary and Robert Nowakowski Bonny and Charles Novitch Betty Watkinds Anonymous Donor #68 Brian and Jen Wilhorn Black Forest Pub and Grille Anonymous Donor #73 Brian and Robin Paul Bob and Judy Mickelson Mavis Kohl Calvary Lutheran Men’s Group, Waupaca Branden Nall Merlyn Beilke Christ Lutheran Youth Fund, Marshfield Brent and Sarah Ferguson Michael and Gloria LaPointe Christ Lutheran, Trego Brett and Sherry Richter Michael and Sarah Simon Anonymous Donor #26 Anonymous Donor #71 Milt and Kay Olson Dale Carlson Bruce Knieriem Anonymous Donor #77 Daniel Maas and Heather Bresnahan-Maas Bryant and Jennifer Stempski Nancy Starr Darlene Bailey and Robert Bradley Carol and Churck Korn Neil and Wendy Accola Dave and Karen Mittelsteadt Carol Hickman Paul and Bev Wurtinger David and Carol Dittman Carole Luepke Paul and Penelope Carpenter David and Janet Schedler Chad and Christina Froh Paul Harma David and Marty King Chris and Mary Nimmer Paula and Terry Holmgren Anonymous Donor #30 Christ Lutheran Tabitha Ladies Aid, Gillett Peter and Amy Kufal Deb and KC Ross Christina Hanschke Phyllis James Donna-Mae and Gary Schelk Christopher and Juliann Baxter Randall and Barbara Koch Doug and Mary Anderson Anonymous Donor #21 Anonymous Donor #91 Douglas and Jill Winkler Anonymous Donor #32 Redeemer Ladies Aid, Amery First Lutheran, Rice Lake, Youth Group Dan and Gloria Kohn Richard and Lana Bonikowske Gina Erickson Darcy and Pat Wanzong Richard Stroik Glen and Kathy Smith Darrell and Christina Barber Anonymous Donor #70 Grant and Jean Meyer Dave and Edye Ray Robert and Dawn Cass Heinzen Plumbing and Heating, Inc David and Anita Fehl Anonymous Donor #15 Immanuel Lutheran Evening Guild LWML, Wisconsin Rapids David and Carol Riebe Robert and Lucile Accola Jacquelyn and Kurt Eggebrecht, Sr. David and Louise Wetmore Robert and Marilyn Whipkey Jeffrey and Darlene Boehm David and Nancy Mancusi Robert and Meghan Lee Smith Jill and Mark Hein David and Vonna Goddard Anonymous Donor #10 Jim and Kay Tracey David Zentner Robert Lohry Joe and Allison Keske Anonymous Donor #48 Robert Zingler Anonymous Donor #54 Denise Goldsworthy Robin and Linda Trembath John and Krysta Holland Dennis and Barbara Rochwite Roger and Carla Klein John and Rachel DeYoung Dennis and Gail Krieg Roger and Chris Sykora Julia and Ed Herrera Dennis and Renee Raddatz Day Ronald and Donna Schultz Karen and Raymond Banaszynski Devota Cromer Anonymous Donor #78 Karl and Shirley Hackbarth Donald and Kim Butler Anonymous Donor #94 LaRae Grotzinger Anonymous Donor #2 Scott and Kortney Cherveny Laura and Chad Palzkill Donald Sally Hostvedt Sherry D’Amico Leonard and Connie Johnson Doris and Scott McAllister Shirley Krull and Bonnie Richter Anonymous Donor #5 Doug Raddemann St. John Christian Women’s Guild & LWML, Tigerton Lisa Gerzel Douglas Furst St. John Lutheran Ladies Aid/LWML, Townsend Lorraine Soldner Douglas Koenig St. John Lutheran, Kellner-New Wave Youth Group Lutheran Women’s Missionary League NWD, Wausau Elenor Mohr and Katherine Lacount St. John’s Lutheran, Laona Mark and Marj Schmitz Elizabeth Daberkow St. Mark’s Lutheran Ladies Guild, Wausau Mark and Sherry Duff Eric and Katherine Ormson St. Martin Lutheran, Clintonville Matt Hoppe Faith Lutheran LWML, Spooner St. Paul Lutheran Marengo Matthew and Leslie Anklam Faith Lutheran, Mercer, Ladies of Faith St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid, Seneca Michael and Emily Nielsen Faith Lutheran Mercer St. John’s Lutheran, Withee Michael Ruff Frank and Julie Retz St. John’s Lutheran LWML, New Richmond Mike and Karla Arrigoni Fred and Valarie Gaede St. Matthew Lutheran Ladies, Amena Nancy and Randy Jeppesen Gail Thiel Steve Kolling Parsons of Eagle River/Antigo/Crandon Gary and Lois Lodholz Steven and Debbie Martzke Patricia and John Prohl Gary and Nancy Mayor Steven and Mary Waterstreet Paul and Candy Weber Gary and Shele Fawcett Anonymous Donor #38 Paul Hamelink Gary Bartz Susan and Jerry Harvey Peace Lutheran, Tigerton GBU Financial Life Tanner Olson Rebekah Bernau Gene and Charlene Gaede Tanya Dittman Renae and Christopher Miracle Gerhard and Hilde Becker Anonymous Donor #72 Rev. Clifford and Audrey Kessen Glenn and Penny Finger Thomas and Donna Timm Reynold and Sandra Durre Grace Lutheran Ladies Society, Augusta Thomas and Jill Proulx Richard and Karen Lehmann Grace Lutheran, Alma Center Tim and Lisa Anklam St. John Lutheran Ladies Aid, Wisconsin Rapids Hahn Printing, Inc Timothy Wachholz St. John Lutheran, Town of Grant Harlen and Karen Schmidt Tom and Nancy Franke St. John’s Lutheran, Green Valley Anonymous Donor #8 Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild, Boulder Junction St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, Luxemburg Ida Frizzel St. Paul Lutheran, Manawa Immanuel Lutheran, Cecil

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Erik and Chyrsa Ostenso Heinzen Residential/Commercial Plumbing Mike and Anne Hartman Hahn Printing Marshall and Ruth Goers Thrivent Action—Shelly Gary and Shele Fawcett Eagle Collision Armin and Constance Plisch Church Mutual Mike and Marlene Rieck Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Jim and Jan Yagow CoVantage of Antigo Virginia Schulz Concordia University Wisconsin Anonymous Donor #21 Concordia St. Paul Marian Smith Concordia Health Plan Services Laura Beier Jim Kryshak Jewelers Kathie Boss Ascension Dennis and Bonnie Steinmann Peggy Aschenbrenner James and Mary Mulleady Given in Honor Of Northwinds Adventure Denise Goldsworthy ANNE HARTMAN’S BIRTHDAY Northwood Golf Course William and Tracey Barnes Dave and Marlys Hartman Ace Hardware—Weston Paul and Penelope Carpenter ARNO KORTH Pick ‘n’ Save Jeffery and Ann Serchen Phil and Luella Korth Bull Falls Brewery Barb Neddo Mark and Sue Otto Sheryl Puracchio John and Sarah Swenson ARNO KORTH’S 103RD BIRTHDAY Black Forest Restaurant Dave and Edye Ray Michelle Korth Tim and Kathy Strasser Mabel Lehnerr BRIAN DOEPKE Eagle River Roasters Christopher and Juliann Baxter Anonymous Donor #42 Kristina Aschenbrenner Beata, Inc-River Bend Farm DAVE AND SHELLY’S 32ND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Reinhart Food Service GERALD SCHMIDT Stephanie Karolus Trigs Phyllis Schmidt EMILY WEGMEYER Phyllis Ness GRACE PEGORSCH Naomi Wegmeyer Ace Hardware—Eagle River Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck EVAN AND JESSICA BORNOWSKI Jeremy Schultz HAROLD RUSCH Diane Schummer Golden Harvest Market Tammy Geyer GREAT STAFF Chris Frank PAUL AND LORRAINE SIMON Susan and Jerry Harvey Arden and Paula Krueger Sherry Simon OUR PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILY Melissa Wiebelhaus HERB AMENDT David and Shelly Karolus Quill Jo Anne Wisniewski JOSEPH AND EMILY REINEKE Tom and Mary Ann Harrington IVAN WILHORN Susan and Jerry Harvey Rick and Ruth Steinke Jackie Wilhorn LEAH NEWMAN’S RETIREMENT JEANETT SMITH Suzanne Coleman Jamie and Tom Nelson MARILYN AND WARREN HAGANES Thank YOU and Thrivent! JIM WOLF Stephanie Karolus Susan and Jerry Harvey MARRIAGE OF BLAKE BROCKMAN AND 184 Thrivent members directed their Thrivent Choice JON MATHU OF BAYLAND HANNAH ARRIGONI Dollars to Camp Luther, totaling $27,599 David and Shelly Karolus Lynn and Jim Kroonblawd in 2019! Thank you for choosing Camp Luther! JOSEPH AND DEBRA FOCHS TANYA DITTMAN—EMPLOYEE RANDOM Anna and Erik Alanko ACTS OF KINDNESS PROGRAM Check out the top of the JOYCE AND VALENTIN KUZJAK MCL Industries, Inc next page for how you Valentin Kuzjak THANKSGIVING FOR 48 YEARS—HAPPY can direct your dollars. LAURI WUEBBEN BIRTHDAY MIKE (DOC) David Wuebben Dave and Marlys Hartman

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Attention Thrivent Members Youth Leader Corner

Games to try: Captain's Coming: Players must follow commands. If they do not have the correct number of people, do the wrong thing, or are the last to do the Thrivent Action Teams correct action they are out. Commands: You can organize a Thrivent Action Team to help Camp Luther! “Captain’s coming” (Salute). Players must continue to salute until Action Teams are small groups (including at least one Thrivent they are told “At ease.” Anyone who moves before “At ease” is out. member) organized for service projects or fundraisers. Thrivent “Jellyfish” (Lay on back, wave arms and legs) provides a $250 debit card as seed money for supplies and other “Hit the deck” (Lay on stomach) project needs. Plus, you get a FREE t-shirt. Learn more at “North,” “South,” “East,” “West” (Move in appropriate direction) thrivent.com. You could help Camp Luther with one of these projects: “Crow’s Nest” (3 people stand back to back and link arms) “Set the table” (4 people kneel in a square) Spackle and paint Retreat Center rooms “Row your boat” (5 people sit in a row and “row”) Spring flower planting Landscaping around new Community Center Legos: Teams of 3-6 have a pile of Legos. Each pile has the exact same And more pieces. The leaders also have the same pieces, and have built a random object or structure. Each group sends up one member at a time to look at Thrivent Choice Dollars the leader’s object for 3 seconds. They then return to the team and tell their teammates how to build the structure. They are not allowed to touch Thrivent Financial offers a great benefit to members called Thrivent the Legos until the next person from the team has come back. First team Choice! If you are a qualifying member, you decide where Thrivent to complete the object perfectly wins. Financial directs their charitable giving dollars. Select Camp Luther as a recipient of a portion of your Choice Dollars!

Online: thrivent.com/thriventchoice Welcome Baloo! By phone: 800-847-4836 and when prompted, say “Thrivent Choice” We are excited to welcome Alex “Baloo” Morris as our new Food Service Eligibility is based on a benefit member's insurance premiums, Manager! He and his wife Kayla moved to account values, and volunteer leadership. Three Lakes this winter. Before joining the Camp Luther staff, Baloo Thrivent will send the donation – no additional paperwork is worked at two different camps in food necessary! service—HoneyRock in Three Lakes and Big Sandy Camp in Minnesota. He’s been working hard cooking for our retreat season programming. We are so excited to see the new ideas he will bring

Wish List Spotlight to our summer meals with our new

Community Center. Amazon Wish List You can now support Camp Luther by purchasing needed items on our Amazon Wish List! View the wish list, purchase the item(s) you want to donate, and it will be sent directly to camp! Make sure to Endowment Giving check the box “this is a gift” and write us a note so we know who to thank. Some items on the Amazon Wish List that are needed this If you believe in the mission and ministry of Camp Luther and care about summer include: its long-term health and sustainability, consider a gift to a Camp Luther Endowment. Endowment assets are invested, and each year a portion of Cajon drums the value of the fund is paid out to support the ministry of Camp Luther. New kitchen equipment (thermometers, cast iron pans, etc.) Camp Luther has two Endowments with the Lutheran Legacy Foundation, Tools for KBC service projects (drill www.lutheranlegacyfoundation.org: Cajon bits, circular saw, gloves, etc.) Zipline helmets 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.

Specialty Wish List Zip line helmet The Camp Luther Endowment Fund provides funding for unrestricted Some needed items will not be purchased through support to the ministry and improvements for Camp Luther. Amazon. When you give to the Outdoor Ministry Fund, your donation supports the ongoing mission of Camp Luther and its current needs. Current balances are: Camp Luther Endowment $52,663; Lee Belmas Your gift could help purchase one of the items on Camp’s Specialty Every Kid to Camp Endowment $71,159 Wish List. Some items on the Specialty Wish List include:

Camp Luther currently accepts gifts of: Cash, Marketable Securities, Bottle filling water fountains Bequest and Beneficiary Designations under Revocable Trusts, Life

New trail bikes for campers and families Insurance Policies, Commercial Annuities, Retirement Plans, Charitable Climbing rope for zip line Remainder Trusts, and Lead Trusts. Stand Up Paddleboards & Paddles As you plan your retirement and estate, consider a gift to a Camp Luther For more information about either list, visit Endowment. Your gift will make a long-term difference for Camp Luther campluther.com/the-wish-list. Bottle filling and thousands are blessed annually through this ministry. station Please contact the Camp Luther office for more information on these endowments.

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Golf Classic Volunteer Week:

Bring meaning to your round of golf! On June 19, 2020, join Camp April 20-24 Luther for the 16th Annual Golf Classic. Raise funds for Every Kid to

Camp while enjoying a day of golf, good food, and great fellowship! Join Camp Luther and Johnson Brothers Construction of Munising, MI, The day begins at 9:00am at Rhinelander's Northwood Golf Club. for a week of service and fellowship. Forty skilled volunteers (knowledge

and skills with basic stick construction preferred) are needed to help The golf scramble includes prizes for individual golfing achievements, complete the NEW Fort Village, Community Center, and other crucial as well as a putting contest. The Hole-in-One event is sponsored by projects! Come for all or a portion of the week or stay through the April Eagle River Ford and features a 2020 truck! You don’t have to be a Workbee Weekend. More information is on the homepage at scratch golfer—there is a Competitive Division and a Hackers Division. campluther.com. Call camp at 715-546-3647 to register.

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Experience Camp Thanks Terry!

Year-Round Terry Hanstedt has been at Camp each week serving as the Project Manager for our new Camp isn’t just for kids (though there are plenty of options for kids Community Center, beginning with demolition and youth)! Camp Luther also has opportunities for adults and last September, and will continue to manage the families to grow in their faith and have fun in the Northwoods of project through completion in May. Wisconsin. For more information and to register for these events, go to campluther.com. Terry’s responsibilities as Project Manager include representing Camp Luther as he works directly with the general contractor, Bayland Buildings, Volunteer Week: April 20-24 Inc., managing the project costs, making project Terry’s service as Workbee Weekend: April 24-26 recommendations, coordinating with Camp Project Manager Side-by-Side Youth Retreat: April 24-26 operations, reporting progress to the Board, and has been a true Workbee Weekend: May 8-10 working with volunteers on the project. blessing! Memorial Day Family Retreat: May 22-25 Community Center Dedication Day: June 13 Terry has served the last 5 ½ years on the Camp Luther Board of Directors and as the Chair the last 4 years, 16th Annual Golf Classic: June 19 ending this January. He and his wife Judy have KBC Family Camp: June 19-21 3 children and 6 grandchildren and reside in 4th of July Family Camp: July 3-5 Pulaski, WI. Labor Day Family Retreat: September 4-7 Men’s Retreat: September 25-27 Terry has been a tremendous help to the staff Women’s Retreat: October 2-4 and all of Camp Luther as Project Manager. Thank you, Terry and Judy, for serving the Workbee Weekend: October 16-18 Lord through Camp and managing this important project! Terry & Judy Hanstedt