Camp Luther is a subsidiary ministry of the North Wisconsin District LCMS.

Drafts Were you a Summer Camper? Find our Facebook group “I Was A Camp Luther WI Camper!” Visit the Get Involved portion of our website for information on Friends of Camp and our automated giving opportunities. Does your congregation provide financial aid , “Camperships,” for children wanting to come to camp? Please let us know by emailing or calling Camp Luther. Are you Alumni Summer Staff? Look for our Facebook and LinkedIn groups and reconnect with your summer staff. Volunteers Needed May 9-10 at Keweenaw Base Camp, Houghton, MI. Register at campluther.com/kbc OR call Blaine “Beemer” Welch, Base Camp Director, at 715-546-3647 ext. 226. Housing will not be provided, but you can bring your RV’s or campers if you like. Lunch will be provided each day. There is no cost.

Camper Parents! Are you registered for summer camp yet? Did you know you can go into our online system at any time and make a payment on your balance, fill out camper forms, or add to your canteen balance? NEW Summer Camps! We have new and exciting camps planned for summer 2014 including Guitar Camp, Bike Camp, Kayak and Hike Trip, and The Edge at Keweenaw Base Camp. Learn more at campluther.com/summer.

Accessible Path Planned for Outdoor Chapel It is a very special place at Camp Luther. This unique hollow in the Camp Luther forest was set aside several decades ago as a dedicated place of outdoor worship and praise. The Outdoor Chapel or “ODC” holds cherished memories for thousands of children and families who have attended Sunday morning worship, campfire devotions, or Thursday Night Vari-ety Shows. Under the tall pines, we have shared songs of praise, joy, laughter, tears, scripture, and words of prayer. We have the opportunity now to make the Out-door Chapel accessible to all. Current access is limited to a long, uneven staircase of deteriorating railroad ties. Campers and guests with disabilities and limited mobility simply aren’t able to participate or have to endure the inconvenience of being carried by others.

Please consider a gift to help us construct an accessible path to the Outdoor Chapel. This path will provide access for all who wish to participate and will become the main entrance for all campers and guests. In addition, special seating areas will be constructed within our bleachers for those with disabilities. Your donation at this time will allow us to continue our plans to con-struct this new path and ramp. Please help us make the special gathering place at Camp Luther accessible to all. If you would like to help, please visit www.campluther.com/donate and visit campluther.blogspot.com for more information on this project.

Growing in Christ 2014 But grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. - 2 Peter 3:18 Our 2014 theme is Here We Grow! Summer campers, family cottagers, and retreat partici-pants throughout the year will focus on how we grow in Christ. As the branch grows from the Vine, we grow as God provides the nourishment of His Word, forgiveness in the water of our baptism, and strength through the power of the Holy Spirit. Just as the farmer expects to yield fruit from his crop, the Lord asks us to “bear much fruit” as his disciples in our congrega-tions, communities and the world. We pray that all who visit Camp Luther and Keweenaw Base Camp in 2014 are built up and encouraged in their faith through the study of God’s Word and this theme.

Volume 19 Issue 1 Spring 2014

Thank you “Chuckles” our Winter Program Assistant!

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Woody’s View

Send Your Kids to Camp and Watch Them Grow!

We received the following comments from past campers and summer staff who participated in our recent Instagram contest. Faith, relationships, and love are common themes. Camp has had an incredible impact in their lives and their faith. What was true for so many of us when we came to camp is still true today. Praise the Lord! "There's a special feeling you have at camp. A feeling you can't recreate back home. A feeling that everyone surrounding you

cares about you."

"I really learned more about God. I grew and will continue to grow in my faith. "

"Some of my best and favorite memories are from my times at

camp. Without Camp Luther I don't know where I would be today.”

"Camp.....the place where you make lifelong friends and grow stronger in your faith all while making amazing memories."

"Never has a place made me feel so welcomed, loved, changed,

worthwhile or beautiful."

"I was shown over and over again that I am loved."

"Never have I learned so much or grown so quickly. This place changed my life while Christ changed my heart and taught me to

serve."

"You don't have to worry about anything. Everyone loves you for who you are."

"Everyone grows at their

own pace, in their own way, but everyone should experi-

ence Camp Luther." I am amazed at how impor-

tant the camp experience has been for these young people. While not every child is changed at camp, I know for some camp will be the best week of their summer. For others it will be the best week of their year. And for a few it will be the most important week of their life! Thank you for supporting this important ministry.

Gary "Woody" Vought Former Junior Counselor

Art and Elaine Schmitt

Named Volunteers of the Year “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Congratulations, Art and Elaine Schmitt of Birman-wood, WI, our 2013 Volun-teers of the Year! The Schmitts have been regular and faithful Camp Luther volunteers for more than 25 years. Art has been the man to call when-ever a cabinetry, fine woodworking, or construc-tion project has been needed at camp. He is re-sponsible for dozens of projects at camp and re-cently Keweenaw Base Camp. As a master gardener Elaine has lead the effort to beautify camp each spring with flowers and plants. The Schmitts along with their boys, Robert and Joe, have always en-joyed working on projects together. Workbee Weekends became a perfect fit as the boys were growing up. While growing up Robert and Joe once remarked: “There was nothing else we would rather do on a weekend than go to Workbee!” Art and Elaine are well known for their talents and dedication, but also their faith and humility. They have been blessed through relation-ships with the camp staff and other volunteers at Camp Luther. “Its very encouraging to see change in the camp and all the work accom-plished at a workbee.” Thank you, Art and Elaine, for your Christian witness and blessing Camp Luther through your talents and dedica-tion!

Camp Luther Photo Contest Submit your photos of Camp Luther for our 2015 calendar. Help us share the beauty, the fun, the peacefulness, and the people of Camp Luther. So grab your camera, head to camp and start shooting! Here are the details: Submit your photo by November 10, 2014, via email to woody@campluther.com;

or place on a cd or dvd and mail to Camp Luther along with your name, address, and phone number.

Close-up photos of individuals must include signed permission to use their image in the publication of this calendar.

Maximum of five photos per submission, please. Photographer agrees to allow Camp Luther to use photos in our calendar and other

potential promotional publications. Photos must be digital images and must be at least 1130X1508 pixels. Include the name and address of the photographer. Camp Luther reserves the right to change rules/requirements or cancel the contest

for any reason. The calendar will be available late 2014. Those with selected photos will receive a free calendar. Have fun taking photos at Camp Luther!!

Labels Help Camp It’s little things that can make a big difference! You can help Camp Luther purchase athletic equipment, AV equipment, computers, and program equipment by saving labels from your favorite products like Bic, Campbells, Dannon, Glad, Post, V8, and more! Please save and clip your UPCs and caps of participating products and send or bring them to Camp Luther. Thank you for helping!

Art and Elaine with wooden dory they are

constructing from trees Art cut himself!

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Welcome Poet! Hello Camp Luther family! It is be-yond humbling to be your Program Director and to serve at a place that is so special to us. Let me in-troduce myself. My name is Tanner ‘Poet’ Olson. I am 24 years old and eat my pancakes with lots of syrup. I served as a counselor in 2009 and 2010 under the camp name Tan-Man, and most recently this past summer as Special Programs Coor-dinator. Here are 4 things you need to know about your new Pro-gram Director:

Sinner I am a sinner. I have failed at following and serving Jesus. I have not loved the Lord or others with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Redeemed. Though a sinner, I’ve been redeemed by our Lord and Savior Je-sus. My relationship with Jesus Christ holds tight the highest im-portance in my life. He comes before family, friends, and camp. Living as a redeemed child of a King I seek to serve Him in all that I say and do, however I fail (see #1). Floridian Growing up in Oviedo, Florida I never thought I’d find myself work-ing full-time in Wisconsin, let alone Northern Wisconsin. The winter has been a shock, especially the days the temperature refuses to raise past single digits, but I‘m learning how to handle the cold. Florida holds my childhood, family, and closest friends, a place I hope to return to someday. Though I will always consider Florida to be my home, I am excited to make Camp Luther a second one. Writer and Poet In the past few years I have grown to love writing and now con-sider myself to be a writer. In 2013 I released a spoken-word al-bum titled ‘honest thoughts’. Since releasing the album, I’ve had the opportunity to share poems and the love of Jesus across the US. Currently I am writing my first book, a memoir of sorts. I write at www.writtentospeak.com My favorite camp song is ‘One Name’. In it we sing, “God’s gonna move in this place; God’s gonna turn this whole world upside down.” That is my hope and prayer, not only for Camp Luther, but that God will move in the lives of all who cross the bridge. I look forward to seeing you here this summer! All things for Jesus, Tanner “Poet” Olson

Farewell to Beads After 8 years as our Food Service Manager, Becky "Beads" Eades will retire this spring. We appreciate all that Beads has done in her years of ministry with Camp Luther - her care for guests and staff, her stewardship of resources, her servant attitude and so much more. Most importantly, Bead’s faith and love for the Lord is evi-dent to everyone who knows her. "We'll miss you Beads. Congratulations and enjoy retirement." Cards and other expressions of appreciation can be sent to Camp Luther, 1889 Koubenec Rd. Three Lakes, WI 54562.

Camp is Social! Connect with camp through your favorite social media sites. Be sure to use our hashtag #HEREWEGROW2014

facebook.com/camplutherwi Find our Past Camper Group and our Alumni Staff Group. Check-

in at camp this summer!

Twitter: @campluther Follow Camp Luther and mention us in your posts about your camp experiences.

Instagram: camplutherwi See what the camp staff is up to this summer and share your images and 10 second videos of camp.

LinkedIn: follow Camp Luther Follow our camp page. Past staff can join our staff alumni group, and list camp in your work experience.

Vimeo: vimeo.com/camplutherwi Check out our videos from last summer and look for new stuff all

summer long.

Prayers for

Camp Luther For a safe summer for all children,

parents, staff, and families.

For Beads and her husband, Ken, in their retirement.

For the Camp Luther Summer Staff as they prepare for summer.

For the Camp Luther Board of Directors in their oversight and ongoing vision for this ministry.

For the continued development of the property, facilities, and programs at Keweewaw Base Camp.

For those who bless Camp Luther through their gifts, prayers and service.

What is the

Outdoor Ministry Fund? The Outdoor Ministry Fund provides critical support for summer

camps, retreats, and family programs offered throughout the year. It is essential funding that enables Camp Luther to offer high quality programs, counselors and ministry staff, pro-gram supplies, and repairs or re-placement of equipment. The chart on the left shows how your support impacts the average summer camper experience. Unrestricted gifts to Camp Luther help our ministry meet its annual op-

erating goals. Income generated through camper registrations and cottage rentals alone do not meet annual ministry expenses. Consider supporting the Outdoor Ministry Fund through your an-nual or monthly gifts to camp. Visit campluther.com/donate today.

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2013 Friends of Camp Contributors

(Gifts and Pledges for January 1—December 31, 2013)

Champions Mike and Anne Hartman

John & JoAnn Henningsen (EKTC, KBC) MCL Industries, Inc. (GC, KBC, EKTC, RC, OM)

Priscilla Pophal (EKTC, WL) Anonymous #097 (WL, OM)

Virginia Schulz Jon & Judy Schumacher

Carl & Michelle Treankler (GIK, KBC) Terry & Stephanie Vollrath

Forrest and Deborah Young

Sustainers Arthur and Sharon Batho (RC)

Chuck & Gayle Gibbons (CF, EKTC, RC) Bob & Cynthia Hilger (RC, WL, OM)

Jane Hunter Anonymous Donor #141

Anonymous Donor #021 (EKTC) Charles George Resch Memorial Foundation

(EKTC, RC, WL, GC) Paul & Amy Pflieger

Carol & Jerry Ray (EKTC, RC, WL)

Supporters Scott and Susan Alexander

Anonymous Donor #012 (EKTC, OM)

Allen & Barb Behnke (RC, WL, OM) Meranda Block

Karen Boeder (EKTC) Anonymous Donor #172 (EKTC)

Bev and Bob Chase (RC, OM) Scott & Denise Delzer (GC, OM)

Norm & Char Eberhardt (GIK) Gary & Suzanne Eickert (WL)

Gary and Shele Fawcett (GC, WL) Dave & Marlys Hartman (EKTC, OM)

Anonymous Donor #027 (EKTC, OM) Bill and Marilyn Holmquist (RC, OM)

Michael & Amanda Hunter Jay & Dawn Jaehnke (WL)

Michael & Cristy Janitch The Karolus Family (EKTC, WL)

Anonymous Donor #173 (EKTC) Doug Koenig Family (RC)

Anonymous Donor #042 Ruth Krugler

Marvin & Hope Kuehner (EKTC) Rev. Dwayne and Cheryl Lueck (EKTC, OM)

David and Mary Mellem (WL, OM) Roger & Kathi Michelson (EKTC, GC, OM)

Christopher and Renae Miracle (EKTC, RC) Walter F Neuschafer Trust

Anonymous Donor #210 David & Sherri Parsons (RC)

Anonymous Donor #203 (EKTC, GC, OM) Russell & Jeanette Smith

Barry & Lindy Spencer (WL) Kurt and Judy Steiner/Becky Steiner

Memorial Campership Fund (CF, GC) Dr. Rick and Ruth Steinke (GC, OM)

Randy and Charlotte Voelker, Jessica & Mack (RC) Gary and Debbie Vought

Olga Wise (EKTC)

Sponsors Norma Allen (RC) Jessica "Theta" Becker

Anonymous Donor #191 (RC) Paul Boettcher (EKTC, OM)

Chuck & Gail Bossingham Wayne & Lori Breitenfeldt (EKTC)

Jim Brown and Gretchen Winter (RC) Anonymous Donor #143 (RC)

Anonymous #089 (EKTC) Debra Fochs (EKTC)

Mrs. Lillian Forslund Anonymous Donor #104 (EKTC)

Warren & Marilyn Haganes Pete and Beth Hahn (WL, OM)

Scott Helm (RC) Carly Henrich (EKTC, OM)

Duane Hilgendorf

The Andy & Judy Hintz Family (EKTC, RC)

Bruce & Janet Johnsen (RC) Anonymous Donor #091 (EKTC, OM)

Anonymous Donor #212 James & Barbara Kavanagh (EKTC, GC)

Gene, Kathy & Derek Kempf (EKTC) Mark & Gigi Koenig (EKTC, OM)

Jim, Sue & Alyssa Kratz (WL) Mr. & Mrs. Todd Krueger (RC)

Wayne Luebke Family (RC) Lutheran Mutual Fire Insurance Co, Wheaton, IL

Richard & Robin Madson (EKTC) JoAnn Mattson (EKTC)

Rev. Vilas & Connie Mazemke (EKTC) Fred, Kris, Jordan & Paige Miller (KBC, OM)

Roy & Sue Minkin (RC) Allan & Nancy Moede

John and Ann Moeller (GC, OM) Anonymous Donor #205

Anonymous #047 (EKTC) Thomas and Judith Mueller

Tom and Jamie Nelson, & Luke, Jill, Bode (WL) Mark & McKenna Nordbeck (RC)

Bonny & Chuck Novitch (RC) Milt & Kay Olson (RC)

Larry & Marion Peil (EKTC) Clay & Louise Reisler (EKTC, RC, OM)

Ron and Sandy Roth (RC) Ray and Eunice Rubin (EKTC)

Scott Sanderson (WL) The Scharf Family (WL)

John & Kathleen Schmidt (RC) Anonymous Donor #044 (EKTC, OM)

Cheryl Schuette (WL, OM) Nathan & Victoria Schwanz (EKTC, OM)

Dave & LuAnn Selmeyer (GC, OM) Anonymous Donor #179

Dorothy Steen (EKTC, RC) Kurt and Judy Steiner/Becky Steiner Memorial Cam-

pership Fund (CF, GC) Roger & Jane Strand (EKTC)

Norma Waterstreet (EKTC) Blaine "Beemer" & Bailey "Bales" Welch (WL)

Doug & Ann (Holmquist) West (RC, OM) Rev. Jim & Kathy Wiebel

Kim Wright (RC)

Alice & Joseph Zuelsdorff (RC)

Encouragers David & Beverly Ackerman

Anonymous Donor #177 Peter & Joan Allen (WL, OM)

Anonymous, Eau Claire/St Paul, MN Anonymous Donor #197

Alvin Barden John & Dala Beard (GIK, KBC)

Janet Beversdorf (EKTC) Kay Block

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bonnell (EKTC) The Bremer Family (RC)

John and Darlene Buchman Jim and Linda Burkhardt (RC)

Anonymous Donor #073 (WL) Carl Dewald (EKTC)

Pastor Jeff & Mary Dorth

Alan & Mary Drengler (EKTC, KBC)

John & Julie Eggold (EKTC) The Gast Family

Louise Gebel (EKTC) Gary & Pam Hensen (EKTC)

Mark & Jill Hein Robert & Cynthia Hilger Foundation Inc. (WL)

Linda Hill John and Sue Holmquist

Andrew & Emily Hulke Anonymous Donor #124 (EKTC, OM)

Steve & Kathleen Kersten Rev. Clifford and Audrey Kessen (RC)

David & Marty King Darla Kleinschmidt

Mavis Kohl

Michael & Gloria LaPointe (EKTC, KBC) The Laulainen Family (WL)

Lick-A-Dee-Splitz, Three Lakes (CF) Robert Lohry

Grant & Melissa Makela (EKTC) Anonymous Donor #154 (EKTC)

Tom & Becky Mroczenski (EKTC)

Rev. Ron & Kathy Mueller LuEllen Natzke (EKTC, OM)

Thomas "Quik" & Jennifer "Nestle" O'Neill & Family (GC, OM)

Wilbert & Junette Pruss Anonymous Donor #111 (EKTC)

LeRoy & Ethel Riemer Robert & Erika Robeson (RC)

Randy and Kim Ronsman (RC) Paul & Jennifer Rudnick

The Shutterbug AKA "Photo Joe", Eagle River (CF) Anonymous Donor #207

Anonymous Donor #127 (EKTC, OM)

Friends Janet Abraham (GC)

Mike & Karla Arrigoni (EKTC) Darlene Bailey

Carol Barton Don & Felice Bastian (EKTC)

Phyllis Bauman Anonymous Donor #175 (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #193 (EKTC) Brad & Patricia Belmas (EKTC)

Benefit Partners, Mosinee (GC) Glenn & Margie Bergelin

Jerry Berger (WL) Anonymous Donor #204

Bill and Sandy Boos Anonymous Donor #187 (EKTC)

John and Marcia Brockman (EKTC) Brookside Insurance Agency Inc, Ironwood, MI

Kathleen & Jack Brown Stan Brown (EKTC, OM)

Anonymous Donor #013 (EKTC)

Barry & Katrina Bubolz (EKTC) Dr. & Mrs. John Campbell

Anonymous Donor #109 (EKTC) Dale Carlson (EKTC)

David & Judy Classon (EKTC) Mary Clausen (WL)

Dede Cromer (EKTC) Dennis Day (WL)

Anonymous Donor #201 Anonymous Donor #208

Arlie & Jean Doell Steve & Jackie Draws (GC)

Pastor Mark & Elizabeth Drengler (EKTC) Carolyn & Roger Eden

Kurt "Kraut" Eggebrecht

Friends of Camp Giving Circles

Champions $5000 or more Sustainers $2500 to $4999 Supporters $1000-$2499

Sponsors $500-$999 Encouragers $250-$499

Friends $100-$249

Giving levels are determined by gifts-to-date or an annual pledge within the calen-dar year. OM—Outdoor Ministry Fund (general) EKTC—Every Kid to Camp CF—Campership Fund RC—Retreat Center Mortgage WL—Wish List Item GC—Golf Challenge GIK—Gift-in-Kind KBC—Keweenaw Base Camp

No code indicates gift to Outdoor Ministry Fund.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR GIFTS TO CAMP!

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Anonymous Donor #182 Anonymous #046

Dan & Grace Frick Bill & Ida Frizzell (ETKC)

Robert & Sue Gebel (WL) Forest and Darlene Giese (RC)

Wayne and Rosetta Giese John Gransee (GC)

Anonymous Donor #133 (EKTC) Dave & Carol Harmon (CF)

Eugene Heckendorf (RC, OM) David & Glenda Henning (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #211 Paula Holmgren

The Hoven Family Bruce & Sharon Jensema

Dennis and Kris Johnson (EKTC) Dorothy & Glenn Johnson (KBC)

Gary & Linda Joslin (EKTC) Verland & Marilyn Kasten (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #178 Keith & Vada Kepler (EKTC)

Steve & Debra Kline (GC) Betty Knapp (EKTC)

Anon Donor #016 William Koch (GC)

Anonymous Donor #075 Arden and Paula Krueger

Larry & Patti Kufahl (EKTC, OM)

Val & Joyce Kuzjak Charlotte & Carl Landgrebe

Anonymous Donor #174 (EKTC) Anonymous Donor #215

James & Angela Linneman (EKTC, OM) Anonymous Donor #020 (RC, OM)

Anonymous Donor #181 Victor & Darlene Manian (RC)

Patrick & Jody Marsh (EKTC) Steve & Debbie Martzke (EKTC)

Dan Medler (WL) Dolores Mennecke

Dean & Sue Mennecke Anonymous Donor #123 (GC)

Eleanor Mohr Ken & Mary Ann Nielsen (EKTC)

Mark Nodland Richard & Cynthia Novotny (GC)

George & Heidi Okreglicki Dean & Lisa Olson

Fred and Anna Opperman Roy Passow (EKTC)

Robert & Louise Rajek Mark & Kim Rasmussen

Russ & Madge Rebholz (EKTC) Vern Redlich

Anonymous Donor #192 Jim Reilly

Keith Reinhardt Frank & Julie Retz

David & Carol Riebe Anonymous Donor #195

Michael Ruff (RC) Rev. Roger & Elaine Ruff (RC)

Jon and Deb Sandberg Anonymous Donor #149 (EKTC)

John & Mardell Schnell Steven & Michelle Schroeder

Dolores Schultz Rick & Mary Schultz

Rev. Mark & Lynette Schulz (EKTC) Mr. & Mrs. Schutte (RC)

Anonymous Donor #068 Anonymous Donor #217 (EKTC)

Richard & Diann Shefchik (RC)

Tamara Siekert Beverly Silletto

Anonymous Donor #110

Glen and Kathy Smith

Janice Smith (RC) Nancy Snay

Lee & Cheri Spletter David & Mary Sprenger

Cliff & Nancy Starr (EKTC, OM)

Darrell and Sheri Stoddard (EKTC)

David Strussenberg Roger & Chris Sykora (EKTC)

Ben Thiem (GC) Sharon Thobaben

Rev. Paul & Melissa Tonn Robert Trich (EKTC)

Robert and Lois Troemel Rev. William & Gail Trosien (GC)

Anonymous Donor #202 John & Linda Wallrich (EKTC)

Bob & Marilyn Whipkey (EKTC) Timothy & Aimee Wicker

Laney Wiebel Willms Family

Anonymous Donor #188 Chris Winkelmeyer

Dave & Marsha Workman (EKTC) Jim & Jan Yagow (EKTC)

Bill and Carolyn Yanke Herbert and Deloris Zabel (EKTC)

Jay & Jan Zettler (RC) Randy & Carolyn Zielinski (EKTC)

Gifts in KindAndy Chizzo

George “Feedback” Carstensen

Gary Eikert Jane Janke

Elaine & Sam Hess

Katy “Kricket” Sunstrom Johnson Bros. Construction, Munising, MI

Norm Johnson Construction, Munising, MI Lampert-Lee Associates, Wisconsin Rapids

North Wisconsin District LWML Gifts from the Heart Art and Elaine Schmidt Paul Sierkert

Other Gifts Susan and Mark Amacher (RC)

Anonymous Donor #165 LaVerne & Otto Arndt

Patrick & Susan Aulwes (GC) Rev. Stanley & Alice Bahn

Anonymous Donor #190 (EKTC) Taylor “Olive” Baumeister (RC)

Anonymous Donor #129 Christopher Baxter (GC)

Kay Beauchamp Jacob & Maralyse Bedroske

Kevin “Cruise” Bender (RC) Brandon “Big Tuna” Berka (RC)

Stephen “Flash” Bernau (RC) Brian & Wendy Betts (GIK)

Concordia Beversdorf Terry & Bonnie Beyreis

Ken & Kathy Blodgett John Boettcher

Sean & Susan Boll Donald & Nan Bongers (EKTC)

Evan “Shade” Bornowski (RC)

Deb Borree Stephanie Bowers (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #184 (EKTC) Thane & Melissa Bublitz

Anonymous Donor #170 (EKTC)

Sandy Cagle

Fritz “Fritter” Campbell (RC) Jake “Fender” Campbell (RC)

JoAnna “Minny” Carlson (RC) Carol (Carlson) & the Girls

David & Nancy Carow (RC) Stephanie “Seek” Christensen (RC)

John & Janet Clark Larry & Laurie Crass (RC)

Anonymous Donor #125 (EKTC) Anonymous Donor #148 (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #194 Jim & Kathy Dins

Edwin & Nona Drews Paul & Pam Ebert (GC)

Alexander “Hat Trick” Eggen (RC) Marina “Fizzle” Eggen (RC)

Peter & Cari Eggen (GC) Anonymous Donor #200

Anonymous Donor #081 Thomas and Dorothy Erickson

James & Carolyn Ferguson Eugene and Carolyn Fiedler

Bettie Finder (RC) Johanna “Rumble” Fischer (RC)

Mike & Ginny Fleck Anonymous Donor #176

Anonymous Donor #189 Keela “Classic” Frederick (RC)

Anonymous Donor #010 (EKTC) John & Shawna Geidel (RC)

Fritz Geske Greg & Rene Ginnow (ETKC)

Molly “Moo” Gobeli (RC) Marshall & Ruth Goers

Bernice Gokey (RC) Ronald & Carol Graffunder (RC)

Nicholas “Kinch” Grygleski (RC) Carol Haffemann

Alice Hamburg Kristi & Mike Hanson (EKTC)

Joyce Hart Julia “Ra-Ra” Henning (RC)

Rev. Rudy & Karen Herbrich (GC) Anonymous Donor #214 (EKTC)

Anita & Loren Hoffmann Abigail “Shred” Hofmeister (RC)

Vicki Holewinski

Andrew & Emily Hulke Anonymous Donor #186

Rudy Igl Jennifer Ingman

Marvin and Betty Jarvis Ronald & Carol Jochimsen (GIK)

Elizabeth “Splash” Johnson (RC) Anonymous Donor #168 (CF, EKTC, WL)

David & Linda Johnson (GC) Roger & Ruth Ann Johnson

Rachel “Wow” Jones (RC) Ryon & Jodie Kautz (RC)

Anonymous Donor #135 Gerald Keppert (EKTC)

Daniel “Prime” King (RC) John & Kristin Kleist (EKTC)

K&M Services of Eagle River Anonymous Donor #185

Joel & Marlene Koepke Dan and Gloria Kohn (EKTC)

Arno and Gertie Korth Sarah “Fuente” Krentz (RC)

Rev. James & Lynn Kroonblawd (EKTC) Dorothy Kunze

Faith Kurth (EKTC) Carol Lehman

Gary & Robin LeMoine Jeff & Lori Leopold

Ted & Barbara Ludeman Sarah “Monet” Ludwig (RC)

Rev. Arleigh & Barbara Lutz James & Paula Mann

Anonymous Donor #142 (ETKC) Sue Martin (EKTC)

Bill & Lois McNiesh (GC) Robyn “Kansas” Meyer (RC)

Anonymous Donor #198 Anonymous Donor #134

Jordan “Ya’ll” Miller (RC) Anonymous #146 (EKTC)

Aaron & Kaja Mueller Anonymous Donor #092 (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #199 Kiersten “Gommar” Nelson (RC)

Chris & Mary Nimmer

Northern Harvest Gift Baskets Inc. Anonymous Donor #183

Esther Olander Tanner “Poet” Olson (RC)

Thank you Thrivent!

$10,286.90 received through the Thrivent Employee matching gift

program!

Over $38,000 received through Thrivent Choice!

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Ben “Obi” Ott (RC)

Mark and Sue Otto Anonymous Donor #196 (EKTC)

Allison “Ohai” Parkhurst (RC) Rev. Dennis Pegorsch

Dave & Kathie Pelow

Jean Bremer

Ray and Irene Peterson Nancy & Tom Pillar

Lukas “Greek” Powers (RC) Louise Putzier (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #169 (EKTC) Sam “Tex” Reinhard (RC)

Mrs. Judy Reisner (EKTC) Steven & Amanda Rieck

Rev. Tim & Robyn Ritter Anonymous Donor #209

Rosalyn Koepke Rohfleisch (EKTC) Kay Romahn (EKTC)

Peggy Rose (EKTC) Dwayne & Tammy Rose (RC)

Laura Sandstrom (EKTC) Dr. Jim & Marge Sauer (EKTC)

Erica “Izmo” Scharf (RC) Eugene Schlundt

Ron & Amy Schmidt Arthur & Elaine Schmitt (RC)

Trevor “Mudslide” Schmitz (RC) Christopher & Lorelei Schneider

Cynthia & Gary Schoenike (RC) Anonymous Donor #216 (WL)

Anonymous Donor #117 Lorraine Schroeder (EKTC)

Don & Lois Schroeder (EKTC) Pat Schuelke (EKTC)

Anonymous Donor #055 (EKTC) Jean Schultz (EKTC)

Deb Schumacher Nicholas “Shoe” Schumacher (RC)

Rebecca “Ivy” Schutt (RC) Hannah “Wilson” Schutte (RC)

Amy & Eric Schutte Anonymous Donor #118 (RC)

Anonymous Donor #034 Brett “Blitz” Simon (RC)

Suzanne “Hazel” Simon (RC)

Jeff & Molly Smith Anonymous Donor #206

Walter & Theresa Smith Rev. Donald & Phyllis Sprengler (EKTC)

Russell & Cindy Sternweis Randy & Deanna Stockwell (RC)

Don & Jeanie Strauch Anonymous Donor #144

Elana “Audayo” Urfer (RC) Erik & Wendy Vandermause

Bekah “Hashtag” Vought (RC) Kyle & Sandra Wagoner

Betty Watkins Yvonne Weege

Jerome & Sally Weiler (EKTC) Chuck & Bonnie Weiss

Rev. Tim & Kathy Wenger (WL) Steve & Bev Wickman (EKTC)

Nicole “Artemis” Wittmann (RC) Scott & Deb Wycherley

Jim & Janalee Yagow (EKTC) Angela Young

Anonymous Donor #167

Gifts Given In Memory Of: Rev. Jim Baese

By: Chris Winkelmeyer Margaret Bann

By: Anonymous Donor #012 (EKTC) Jim Barton

By: Carol Barton Rev. Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck (EKTC)

Alexis Behlke By: Fritz Geske

Sister, Beatrice Gilbert; brother, Walter Bilgreen By: Dorothy & Glenn Johnson (KBC)

My parents, Walter & Caroline Bilgreen By: Dorothy & Glenn Johnson (KBC)

Karl Block By: Kay Block

Rev. Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck (EKTC) Jean Bremer

By: Bernice Gokey (RC) Bettie Finder (RC)

The Bremer Family (RC) Janice Smith (RC)

Susan & Mark Amacher (RC) Randy & Deanna Stockwell (RC)

Ronald & Carol Graffunder (RC)

Eleanor Erickson Bruce By: Thomas & Dorothy Erickson

Willard Bruss By: LaVerne & Otto Arndt

Anita & Loren Hoffmann

Our parents

By: Gary & Shele Fawcett (WL) Joe Fochs

By: Debra Fochs (EKTC) Caitlin Guinan

By: The Karolus Family (EKTC) Ken Heacox

By: Dr. Rick & Ruth Steinke Joan Helm

By: Scott Helm (EKTC) Marge Holtorp (Camp Luther’s cook in the 1980’s)

By: Mark & Gigi Koenig Gary & Robin LeMoine

Dr. Bruce & Esther Karolus By: The Karolus Family (WL)

Elaine & Ernie Koenig By: Doug Koenig Family (RC)

David & Nancy Carow (RC) Larry & Laurie Crass (RC)

John & Shawna Geidel (RC) Bill & Marilyn Holmquist (RC)

Bruce & Janet Johnsen (RC) Victor & Darlene Manian (RC)

Dwayne & Tammy Rose (RC) Cynthia & Gary Schoenike (RC)

Mr. and Mrs. Schutte (RC) Richard & Diann Shefchik (RC)

Doug & Ann (Holmquist) West (RC) Rev. LeRoy and Melba Koepke

By: Joel & Marlene Koepke Marvin Kuehner

By: Dr. & Mrs. John Campbell David & Glenda Henning (EKTC)

Howard Kuns By: Doug Koenig Family (RC)

Anonymous Donor #118 (RC) My husband, Martin Natzke

By: LuEllen Natzke (EKTC, OM) Norman Parsch

By: Rev. Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck (EKTC)

Walter Piehler By: Rev. Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck (EKTC)

Pete Ritenour By: Marvin & Betty Jarvis

Lenore A Rusch By: Mark & Gigi Koenig

Rev. Oliver “Ollie” Schultz By: Rev. Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck (EKTC)

Jim Schlewitz By: Rev. Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck (EKTC)

Our son, David By: Don & Lois Schroeder (EKTC)

Gertrude Searl By: Faith Lutheran Church, Appleton

Carl & Nan Simon By: Alice & Joseph Zuelsdorff (RC)

Wayne R Soule By: Jerold Soule (RC, OM)

Galen Steen By: Dorothy Steen

Gerald & Dorothy Volm By: Bob & Cynthia Hilger (RC, OM)

Fred Waterstreet By: Norma Waterstreet (EKTC)

Gertrude Zarnke

By: Rev. Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck (EKTC)

Rev. Arleigh & Barbara Lutz

Gifts given In Honor Of: Arnie & Gertie Korth’s 65th Wedding Anniversary By: Mark & Sue Otto

Brock and Bennett Reisler By: Don & Felice Bastian (EKTC)

Our family: Emily & Andrew Hulke, Lindsey & Nick Weiler By: Tom & Jamie Nelson; Luke, Jill & Bode (WL)

Lee Belmas By: Dave & Carol Harmon (CF)

Lisa Krueger’s Birthday By: Jennifer Ingman

Mom & dad, for sending me to Camp! By: Anonymous Donor #104 (EKTC)

Stephanie (Dallas) & Nickolas Schuelke By: Pat Schuelke (EKTC) Warren & Marilyn Haganes and our children, Stephanie, Rebekah, John, Joshua By: The Karolus Family (WL)

Congregations &

Organizations:Antigo Junior Woman's Club (EKTC) Bethlehem Lutheran Canton Ladies Aid of St. Paul's Lutheran Christ Lutheran, Abbotsford Christ Lutheran, Lampson, WI (EKTC) Christ Lutheran Sunday School, Marshfield Christ Lutheran Ladies Aid, Wausau Cornerstone Lutheran, Wausau (EKTC) Emmanuel Lutheran, Suring (WL) Faith Lutheran, Appleton Faith Lutheran Women of Faith, Chippewa Falls Faith Lutheran, Green Bay Faith Lutheran, Spooner Faith Lutheran LWML, Spooner (WL) Grace Lutheran, Augusta Grace Lutheran Mission Society, Three Lakes Hope Lutheran, DePere (GC) Hope Lutheran Ladies Guild, Land O Lakes Immanuel Lutheran, Cecil Immanuel Lutheran, Hewitt (GC) Immanuel Lutheran, Marshfield (EKTC) Immanuel Lutheran Womens Guild, Marshfield Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid, Plum City Immanuel Ev. Lutheran School, Wisconsin Rapids Immanuel Evening Guild, WI Rapids (EKTC, OM) LWML 9-77 NWD, St. John's, Auburndale Our Redeemer Lutheran, Eau Claire Our Savior Lutheran, Eagle River Our Savior Lutheran Martha Circle, Eagle River Our Savior Lutheran Ladies Society, Gleason Peace Lutheran Mens Club, Antigo (EKTC) Peace Lutheran School, Antigo (EKTC) Peace Lutheran Women, Park Falls Peace Lutheran, Woodruff Pilgrim Lutheran Sunday School, Green Bay Salem Lutheran, Barron (CF) Shepherd Hills Lutheran, Greenville (GC, OM) Silver Creek Lutheran, Almena St. James Lutheran Tabitha Society, Shawano St. James Lutheran, Shawano St. James Lutheran Sunday School, Shawano (EKTC) St. John Lutheran, Almond St. John Lutheran Ladies Aid/LWML, Auburndale St. John's Ladies Aid, Boyceville St. John Lutheran-Green Valley St. John Lutheran Ladies Evening Guild (Kellner) St. John Lutheran, Ladysmith St. John's Ladies Aid Society, Laurium, MI St.. John's Lutheran Ladies Aid, Mattoon St. John Lutheran, Pulaski St. John Lutheran, Tigerton St. John Lutheran Ladies Aid, Townsend (EKTC, OM) St. John Lutheran Ladies Aid, Wisconsin Rapids St. John's Lutheran, Withee (EKTC) St. Luke Lutheran Ladies Aid, Elcho St. Luke's Lutheran Ladies Aid, Iola St. Luke Lutheran, New Richmond St. Luke Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids (EKTC, OM) St.. Mark Lutheran, Wausau St. Mark's Lutheran Ladies Guild, Wausau St. Martin Lutheran, Clintonville St. Paul Lutheran, Amherst St. Paul Lutheran, Bonduel St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid, Bonduel St. Paul Lutheran Women's Mission Circle, Bonduel St. Paul Lutheran School, Bonduel (EKTC, WL) St. Paul Lutheran, Fall Creek (EKTC) St. Paul Lutheran Christian Service Guild, Luxemburg St. Paul's Mary Martha Circle, Marengo (EKTC) St. Paul's Lutheran LWML, Thorp St. Paul Lutheran LWML-Ladies Aid, Tomahawk St. Paul Lutheran, Wittenberg St. Peter's Ev Lutheran of Augusta, Fall Creek (RC) St. Peter's Lutheran, Wausau St. Peter's Ladies Aid, Wausau Trinity Ev Lutheran, Spencer Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid/LWML, Athens Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid, Bear Creek Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild, Boulder Junction Trinity Lutheran, Covington, MI Trinity Lutheran, Glidden Trinity Lutheran, Hayward Trinity Lutheran, Ironwood, MI (GC, OM) Trinity Lutheran - LWML - Prentice (EKTC) Trinity Lutheran, Wausau Zion Lutheran Sunday School, Aniwa (EKTC) Zion Lutheran, Colby Zion-Bethlehem Mission Fund, Fall Creek Zion Lutheran Church & School, Greenleaf (GC, OM) Zion Lutheran School of Wayside, Greenleaf Zion Lutheran L.W.M.L., Kennan Zion Lutheran Ladies Society, Mondovi Zion-Immanuel LWML, Turtle Lake/Clayton

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The Wish List (Stuff to Make It All Work)

Your Prayers (FREE)

Rock-It Waterfront Toy ($2500) (chewed up by squirrels)

Floor mats for main camp facilities and cottages ($2000)

New video projector for camp presentations at con-gregations ($700)

Canteen Deck umbrellas (3 @ $200 each / $600)

New tongue and groove paneling for RC rooms ($1600 each room)

New counter tops for Upper Room and Arts and Crafts room. (8ft, 8.5ft, and 10ft) ($600)

50hp Outboard Motor new or used for Pontoon Boat ($4000-$7000)

Telescope with monitor or group viewing for camp-ers and outdoor education ($700)

Sunfish Sailboats (4 @ $1000 each used)

New Curtains for Retreat Center Rooms ($100 each or $2800)

New or used furniture dolly/cart for refrigerators, etc. ($150)

14-16ft Jon Boat to use as camper rescue boat with front ladder ($1000)

Boat lift for camp rescue boat - new ($1500) or used

Vacuum Cleaners - $200 each

New portable 4-person tents (10 @ $85)

Cable Cutter ($350)

Paddle Boards for Family Camp (2 @ $600 each)

120-Quart Coolers for Villages (10 @ $50 each)

Bibles (200 @ $10 each)

Twin and Full mattresses for cottages (14 @ $250-$500 each)

Office desks (3 @ $300)

Laptop computer (2 @$600)

Cottage Futon (4 @ $700)

New large pedestal fans for Fellowship Hall and Din-ing Hall (3 @ $350)

Framing Nailer ($400)

Electric range for cottage (2 @ $400)

Outdoor Education equipment ($500)

Thank you! Please contact our office if you would like to

help with anything on the list.

Help Us Drive Down the Debt Join us for the 2014 Camp Luther Golf Challenge June 7 at 8:00 am at Rhine-lander's North-wood Golf Club. This is an out-standing event with great prizes, great food, and great fellowship. Our goal is to raise funds each year to pay down the mortgage on the Camp Luther Retreat Center. We look for-ward to an-other great event and hope to see you there! Organize a foursome and sign-up for ei-ther the Masters Division or Hackers Di-vision. Winning teams will be en-graved into a plaque at camp. Your Greens Fee: Each participant is asked to raise $200 for Camp Luther. Format: 18 holes (scramble) Hole-in-One Contest: The 2014 event will feature a hole-in-one contest fea-turing a major prize (boat, big-screen television, etc.)! Various hole contests, putting contest, freebies! A reception and awards cere-mony will follow the golf outing. Visit www.campluther.com for a registration form and more information or contact Woody at camp.

Group Tour Days

Gather a group from you congregation or community for a day of fun and ad-venture at Camp Luther. Your group will be treated to a wagon ride tour of camp, lunch, singing and devotions. You will meet members of the Camp Lu-ther staff and see how God is impacting the lives of thousands of children and families through camp each year. Dates: June 24, July 8, August 5 RSVP: Call Camp Luther @ 715-546-3647 or email to info@campluther.com Please include: Name, address, phone, number of people attending, and any physical restrictions. We hope to see you!

Redeemer Lutheran, Marquette, 2013 Tour Group

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“Bales” - Bailey Welch, Office Support/KBC Food Service “Beads” - Becky Eades, Food Service Director

“Beemer” - Blaine Welch, Base Camp Director Chris Frank, Office Support

“Dodger” - Roger Michelson, Executive Director “Mutt” - Mike Rieck, Director of Guest Services

“Poet” - Tanner Olson, Program Director “Rescue” - Rick Campbell, Maintenance Manager

“Indigo” - Shelly Karolus, Director of Donor Relations “Welcome” - Mary Ann Watt, Welcome Center

“Woody” - Gary Vought, Director of Outdoor Ministry

The Camp Luther Year-Round Staff

1889 Koubenec Road, Three Lakes, WI 54562 Phone: 715-546-3647 Toll-free: 1-877-264-CAMP (2267) Fax: 715-546-2396

Web: www.campluther.com info@campluther.com

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Three Lakes, WI 54562

Permit No. 2

1889 Koubenec Road

Three Lakes, WI 54562

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Join Us for SPRING and SUMMER 2014 at CAMP!!

Wonderful Workbees!! April 25-27 & May 16-18 Join us for fellowship, fun and a sense of accomplishment and ser-vice. We will organize volunteers according to age and ability, feed you and give you a place to lay your weary but happy head. These weekends are a key part of the ministry of Camp Luther, and we hope you will join us!!

Men’s Fish and Golf Retreat! May 13-16 This is a great retreat for individuals or groups. The retreat offers activities and fellowship, and includes lodging and meals. (Fishing and golf are at your own expense.) Join other men for a time of spiri-tual growth and renewal!

Memorial Day/Labor Day Weekend Family Retreats! May 23-26, Aug. 29-Sept. 1 This weekend includes activities for families, as well as time to just relax and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. There will also be time for fellowship and to reflect on our wonderful Creator!! Lodging and seven meals are included in this fantastic weekend.

North Wisconsin Day at Noah’s Ark! June 23 Join others of all ages from the North Wisconsin District for family, food, fun and lots of WATER! The price includes a Noah’s Ark unlim-ited pass, lunch, soda all day and a chance to win great door prizes.

July 4th Weekend Family RetreatJuly 4-6Load up the family for a fun-filled holiday weekend at Camp Luther. The program includes a visit to our local fireworks, campfire devo-tions, worship, and fun family activities. Retreat Center housing.

Summer Village Retreats Gather the youth or families of your congregation together this sum-mer for a fun-filled weekend in a Camp Luther village. That’s right, Tree House, Pioneer, Tower, Fort, and Noah’s Ark are available for use this summer on weekends. This is an excellent way to build group community while having tons of fun at camp.

Visit www.campluther.com to register online or download a reg. form.

Join us for the 5th annual Happy Camper 5K Trail Run at Camp Luther. This is a beautiful and challenging course through the trails of Camp Luther, just north of Three Lakes, WI. You will run by two lakes and up and down many hills on this exciting, winding course. Kids Fun Run to follow.

Trail Run $30 Mile Walk $30 (on separate course) Kids Fun Run $12 All proceeds after event costs will benefit the Camp Luther Campership Fund. Register online through T & H Timing (plus $2.50 process fee). Visit www.campluther.com for a printable PDF registration form. You can also register the day of the event! Every participant receives a t-shirt. Prizes are awarded in several different age categories.

Saturday May 24

2014 Happy Camper 5K Trail Run