December 17, 2009
In the LooP: An e-newsletter with news that MUST get out.
Lenten Offering Challenge to all Luther Park Congregations:
A challenge is being extended to all Luther Park Congregations by New Hope Lutheran and Little Elk Creek Lutheran from Downsville to designate Lenten Offerings to go toward supporting Luther Park Bible Camp as the camp continues to work its way out from under a deficit situation from 2009. If it is possible for your congregation to make a last minute decision to designate Lenten offerings toward Luther Park that would be great or if one or more of your Lenten offerings could be given toward this challenge we would welcome your support.
Thank you for considering this Challenge from New Hope and Little Elk Creek Lutheran from Downsville.
Upcoming Recharges
BE TRANSFORMED - a Recharge that focuses on how to turn the World UPSIDE DOWN! Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God -- what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
Senior High, March 12-13: Need to be re-energized? Want to have some fun at Luther Park? Register TODAY for the Senior High Recharge. Register online at www.LutherPark.org or call Diana at 715-859-2215.
3rd-5th graders, April 9-10: Calling all 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th graders! Come get a taste of Luther Park at a weekend Recharge just for you! Sing great worship songs, experience great counselors, learn and grow in Bible study, and much more! Register online at www.LutherPark.org or call Diana at 715-859-2215. Register early as at least 40 registrations must be received by March 19 for this Recharge to be possible.
Summer is just around the corner!
That’s right, start planning for summer 2010 and make it a priority to include some time at Luther Park Bible Camp. Check us out at www.LutherPark.org and take advantage of online registration. Most program offerings are now listed online except for some Sr. High program offerings which will be available in the near future.
April 1 is Early Bird Discount deadline. All registrations for weeklong and half week programs postmarked or registered online by April 1 will receive the early bird discount. Full week programs receive a $20 discount and Trailblazers Bridge (half week program) receives a $10 discount. PROGRAMS NOT ELIGIBLE for discounts include: Trailblazers Day Camp, Trailblazers Overnight, GRANDkids Family Camp, and Week-long Family Camp.
Camperships Available on a Limited Basis: Luther Park does have some funds available to assist with summer registration. If you would like to request a campership you can either download a Campership Request Form from our website at www.LutherPark.org or give us a call at 715-859-2215 and we will send you a request form. We want every child who has a desire to attend Bible Camp to be able to do so. Please check with your pastor or youth and family ministry staff to find out what kind of assistance is available from your congregation as many churches provide camperships.
You can Register online by clicking here!
To download a Registration form click here.
Update on Financial Situation
I believe it is important for folks to know the current state of affairs with finances. The annual fund resources continue to be behind expenditures. As of this note, we still have $5,462, in unpaid bills from 2009. We also have current payables that are due by the end of February to the tune of $12,641. This does not include payroll expenses. Available dollars in the checking account, $388. If all expenses were to be paid in full by the end of February we would need revenue sources of $22,650. Rev. Craig Corbin, Interim Exec. Director
- Craig Corbin, Interim Exec. Director
2010 VBS Day Camp
There are VBS Day Camp openings for June 27-July 2, July 11-16, July 18-23, and August 15-20. If you are interested in hosting a team of energetic Luther Park counselors to lead a week of Vacation Bible School activities at your congregation, contact Becky at 715-859-2215 or Becky@LutherPark.org.
Retreat at Luther Park
Come retreat with us at Luther Park! Looking for a relaxing destination for your Memorial Day weekend? Come kick-off summer with a retreat to Luther Park. Several facilities are available; call TODAY to book your family’s Memorial weekend getaway!
There are also various opening throughout the spring and summer including:
Covenant Center: March 26-28, April 23-25, April 30-May 1, many weekends in May, many mid-week openings.
Shalom Center: March 26-28, many mid-week openings throughout the spring, several weekend openings in June, July, and August.
Cabins are available many weekends.
Contact Becky at 715-859-2215 or email Becky@LutherPark.org for more information.
Touch the life of a Child
Luther Park's senior high programs will be coming soon.
But before we make those programs public, if you would like to share your vision for Senior High programs this summer, please contact Brianna Kunkel at Briann@lutherpark.org. Brianna is looking for ways to meet the spiritual and programmatic needs of Senior High youth for this summer. Programs that are in the works include the House Boat Trip (RAFT) , Leadership School Training (JOLT), and a Senior High Program at Luther Woods.
Currently Brianna is looking for input on when these programs should take place, strategies on getting Senior High youth involved this summer and activities that will be offered when Senior High youth are at camp or at the Woods.
Help shape the ministry of Luther Park this summer!
Senior High Programs will be available by the end of the month. PALS and FLOOD programs are already available and filling up fast.
Luther Park Bible Camp
944 24 1/4 Street
Chetek, WI 54728
Phone: Voice - 715-859-2215 | Fax - 715-859-6474
email: lutherpark@lutherpark.org
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