By Sharon F. MillerWriter/Editor

here’s lots of adventure waiting for youthis summer at Luther Park Camp, andnow is the time to sign up to become

part of it!You can come individually or bring a friend

to enjoy the outdoor fun, singing, worship,games, evenings around the campfire, wateractivities and more!

This summer’s theme, Love to Serve, isbased on Mark 10:45: For the Son of Mancame not to be served but to serve and to giveHis life as a ransom for many.

“We’ll encounter God’s teachings andexamples of having servant hearts,” saidProgram Director Anna Treague.

All the adventures of camp are times you’llwant to remember. This year brings some newoffers with your registration. Along with theusual meals, lodging and program materi-als—all covered by camping fees—you willreceive a free T-shirt and a DVD of yourweek at camp.

Here’s a brief description of some of thecamp programs available:Day Camp (Grades 1-6) Bible Camp comes to you. Luther Park brings fresh ideas andtrained staff to your congregation. Churchesmust call camp to reserve dates.

Snoopers Partial Week (Grades 1-4) A greatopportunity for first-timers to snoop around andbe introduced to camp life. A half-week exper-ience of new friends, fun, crafts, games, Biblestories, campfires and singing.Treehouse Village (Grades 3-12) An outpostprogram where youth spend a week, or part ofa week in rugged treehouses, working togetherto grow in a relationship with God, the environ-ment and each other. Cook your meals over anopen fire, explore, get away from the crowd and have a ton of fun! Double week is avail-able for Grades 7-12.Cabin Camp (Grades 3-12) Week-long campadventure providing growth and expression ofthe Christian faith. Sing around the campfire,hike trails, go swimming and more. Doubleweek available for Grades 7-12.Canoe Trips (Grades 7-12) Experience thebeauty of the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers.Great for experienced and beginners alike. Wesupply the guides and supplies. Register individually or as a group.Leadership Training/LT (Grades 9-12)Learn basic leadership skills through hands-on training in the camp setting.Leadership Mentoring /LM (Grades 10-12)The next step in leadership development as you mentor new LTs and other campers.

(Cont. on P. 2)

Vol. 20 No. 1 A Newsletter for Campers and Friends of Luther Park Winter/Spring 2009

Non-Profit

OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 514

Minneapolis, MN

Sign up for Summer Camp: Discoverthe 2009 ‘Love to Serve’ adventure

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SPECIALANNUALANNUALREPORTREPORT

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Sunday, March 15 1:30 — 3 p.m.

Shepherd of the Hills500 Blake Road

Edina, Minn. 55343For directions phone: 952.935.3457

or go to: www.sothchurch.com

Each congregation can send onelay representative and one pastor as voting members.

Everyone Welcome!

For information call Joel Legred at612.987.6628

OPEN HOUSE JULY 18: Honoring thepast ... Preparing for the Future whilebecoming ‘Fit for the Next 50’

123 Help WantedLuther Park is Looking for a Few Great People

It’s that time again. LutherPark is now interviewing for

summer positions as waterfrontdirector, health-care assistant,

kitchen staff, and outpost staff.

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Call Anna Treague at 715.656.7244; write:

Luther Park, 30376 Lakes Drive Danbury, WI 54830;

E-mail:anna@lutherpark.com; or go to our Web site:www.lutherpark.com

SSPPRRIINNGG WWOORRKKDDAAYY

Saturday, May 2Join us for all or part of the day

• Get a group together or comeindividually

• Have fun working together to benefit others • Projects for all

ages, gifts & abilities• Help prepare camp for summer• Skilled & unskilled labor neededALL MEALS & SNACKS FREE

• Bring work clothes, rakes,tools, work gloves... and a smile!

CALL: Joel Legred at 612.987.6628 or

Anna at 715.656.7244 E-mail: camp@lutherpark.com

ANNUAL MEETING

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By Sharon F. MillerWriter/Editor

ttention former staff, campers,board members, pastors,retreaters, parents, donors, volun-

teers, and all friends of Luther Park.We need you!

LUTHER PARK IS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FANTASTIC OUTDOOR MINISTRY

ON SAT. JULY 18, 2009Dig out that box of old photos, staff shirt, name tag, summer

Bible study, craft project, brochure, music book...and othermementos. We’d like to display your memorabilia at camp. Andwe’d also love to have you be there to help celebrate!

A special part of the day will be theAll-Staff Reunion. We’d like to have asmany former staff members as possibleat this event. Please e-mail camp at:camp@lutherpark.com with your nameand address. Spread the word to yourformer camp friends. With the advent ofcomputers, it’s much easier now than it

was years ago to contact friends. Bible camp has changed thelives of many summer staffers and campers. Include a note abouthow camp may have changed your life.

Are you a founding member or congregation, a past boardmember, camper, parent of a camper or affiliated pastor?Please contact us with your memories. You are exactly what weneed. (Cont. on P. 2)

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This photo of The Point, taken from an old scrapbook, is titledsimply “birch and pine wooded point” (Circa 1961).

The Point today is a favorite gathering place for worship, camp-fires and other special occasions (Photo by Sharon F. Miller).

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THEN... and NOW

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a! Sure ting! Oleand Lena WANTYOU and your

friends to join them forthe funniest FUN-draiserof the year.

Uffda! Forget yourtroubles and cares! Let itall hang down...or out...or over...or whatever.Join us for some fun andfrolic. We all deserve alittle celebrating and needit after the invigoratingwinter we’ve just experi-enced. Enjoy yourselfand welcome springwhile helping kids go tocamp.

Come on, have somegood old-fashioned fun at the

Annual Ole & Lena Spaghetti Dinner, Show and Silent Action.

Saturday, April 18, 5 p.m.Richfield Luth. Church, 60th & Nicollet

Minneapolis, Minn.Featuring special entertainment byLeRoy Larson and the Minnesota

Scandinavian Ensemble(of Prairie Home Companion fame)

and

The Strolling Scandinavian MusiciansIf you’ve never attended before, make

this the year to be there! It’s sure to tickleyour funny bone, while entertaining youwith toe-tapping, jump-up-and-join-emmusic, jokes, and even some old-timedancing! It’s great fun, great food andgreat entertainment, door prizes and prizesfor the best (or worst) Ole & Lena storiesand attire. So dig out your bib overalls andkitchen frocks and get ready to go. Or

come as you are, sitback, enjoy the food,watch the fun and beentertained!

Tickets, includingdinner, entertainment,prizes and more, arejust $18 for adults and$5 for children under12. Or RESERVE yourtable for eight for $150and bring your friendsor family for a greatget-together for a greatcause.

The evening is spon-sored by RichfieldLutheran Church, LutherPark and Thrivent

Financial for Lutherans(via matching funds).

Order your tickets, or reserve your tablenow by calling Sharon or Burt Miller at612.869.4997. Leave your name, address,phone number and number of ticketsneeded. L

IIIT’S BAACK! Ole & Lena Eventis set for April 18 & you’re invited !

Volunteers • Friends of Luther Park Staff • Campers • Pastors

Retreaters • Parents • Alumni

Come Celebrate!Luther Park’s

50th AnniversaryOPEN HOUSE

& VOLUNTEERRECOGNITION

SAT. JULY 18OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

• Alumni Reunions• Historical Displays• Worship at the Point,

• Volunteer Recognition,• Outstanding Christian

Service Award• Lunch, Ice-cream Social

• Tours, Lake Cruise,and more!For more information

contact Joel Legred at612.987.6628 or Anna

Treague at 715.656.7244

The Strolling Scandinavian Musicians tune up while Ole listens. From left are: WallyHannes, Burt Miller, Earl Evenstad and Bill Miller. (Photo by Sharon F. Miller).

Summer Camp (Cont. from P. 1)Teens in Mission (TIM)Team A uniqueone-week camping experience preparingparticipants for a year of ministry in theirhome congregations. An opportunity todream, plan, support and commit to themission of your church. Register as agroup of six to ten. Great Lakes Mission Trip A camp-based mission service experience in theTwin Ports of Duluth-Superior andBurnett County, Wis. Registration bygroup only.

To reserve a place at camp, you canregister online at www.lutherpark.com,complete the registration and health formon the back page of this newsletter, oruse the brochure available at your church.

Register early! Some weeks and pro-grams fill quickly. Return the form rightaway with your $200 deposit—or theentire fee if you prefer. Final payment will be due two weeks before you arrive at camp.

At Luther Park you’ll find friendlystaff, great food, music, fellowship, quietmoments in the outdoor chapel, the beau-tiful northwoods, stars for gazing, andmuch more—all waiting for you.

Detailed information about datesavailable and fees is shown on the backpage of this newsletter as well as in thesummer brochure and on our Web site.

“Whether you have been to LutherPark previously, or have never visited,you are invited to join us this summeralong with staff from all over the world,”said Joel Legred, executive director.“We’ll discover what Love to Servemeans in our lives.”

If you have any questions, please con-tact Program Director Anna Treague byphone at 715.656.7244, e-mail:camp@lutherpark.com, or check theLuther Park Web site:www.lutherpark.com L

This is hard for them, and they have notcomplained. Whatever appreciation youcan show them, I am sure would be welcome.

Please remember Luther Park whenbooking adult retreats and summercamp this year. This will help the finan-cial situation. When my own congregation,Calvary, got the call in December aboutthe financial situation, they realized theyhad not booked an adult retreat for someyears and immediately booked a retreatweekend.

We are also attempting to sell a pieceof property located across the lake and tothe left (if you were to stand at the site ofthe cross near lake).

It is ironic that Luther Park BibleCamp’s existence is so vulnerable dur-ing tough times, and yet it is duringtough times that we cling to God forfaith in the future and strength to getthough with grace and dignity.

It is my prayer that we all, and espe-cially kids, learn to put God at the centerof our existence in good times and intough times.

We all need to be mindful of placingreminders in our lives to keep God at thecenter such as going to church, readingscripture on a regular basis and calling onGod to help us with our daily decisions,attitudes, relationships and goals.

It is easy to get caught up with all oflife’s distractions and allow it to pull usfrom our center. A camp such as LutherPark is important in our lives in renew-ing our personal commitments and

realigning our relationship with God.Take advantage of the opportunity of

Luther Park by visiting, retreating or camp-ing and receive its blessings on your life.

Thank God for all the blessings onLuther Park over the past 50 years and joinme in a prayer that God blesses Luther Park for another 50 years.

You are all invited to the 50th anniver-sary celebration this summer at the OpenHouse on July 18th.

Yours in Christ,

Paula Bergs, PresidentLuther Park Board of Directors

EDITOR’S NOTE:Special thanks to Paula Bergs for hersix years of dedicated service on theboard of directors at Luther Park. Wehave appreciated her leadership, guid-ance and commitment throughout theseyears, the past three of which she has soably acted as president of the board ofdirectors. We will certainly miss Paula’spresence on the board.

President’s Message (Cont. from P. 3).

Luther Park ECHOES From the Pointis published by the Luther Park Corporation, a non-profit organization affiliated with congre-gations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and other Lutheran congrega-tions, to share the news and ministry of Luther Park Camping and Retreat Center withcampers and friends of Luther Park. The camp is located at 30376 Lakes Drive, Danbury, WI54830-9508.

Editor/Writer/Designer/Photographer: Sharon F. Miller

Pictures, information and opinions are welcomed and encouraged. Call or send to:Luther Park 30376 Lakes Dr., Danbury, WI 84830, Danbury, 612.987.6628.

YEAR-ROUND STAFF MEMBERSKitchen/Housekeeping Joleen Clendening Maintenance Vic Nelson Executive Director Joel Legred Office Carolyn PittmanCommunications Sharon Miller Head Cook Patti Schaaf

Program Director Anna Treague

PROPERTY FOR SALELUTHER PARK LAKESHORE

2 1/2 acre lot including 216’ of lakeshore on SE end ofproperty not previously used by Luther Park. Interestedparties should contact Wade Wacholz, 763.225.6000, or

e-mail wwacholz@gislason.com asap.

For photos & other info. go to: www.lutherpark.com

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Luther Park CampBlest to be a Blessing

1959-2009

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50th Anniv. Open House (Cont. from P. 1)At the Open House you’ll also hear

how you and/or your congregation canhelp Luther Park by becoming involved inthe “Fit for the Next 50” project whichinvolves updating, improving and renovat-ing camp facilities.

The special events and projects we doin 2009 will reflect on what’s happened

over the past 50 years, while honoring thepeople who made it all happen.

At the same time, we’ll emphasizehow you, your friends and family can bepart of making our history for the next 50years by preparing our camp for the future;a future that’s built on a strong foundationof faith and vision. L

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In Memory of... Given by...Louise Bachman Joel & Brenda LegredJean Benson Marilyn AdamsCarvel Beres Marilyn AdamsHilda Boberg Karen BobergDonald W. Carlson Daisy CarlsonJamie Cooksey Linda Cooksey Carol Engler Bernice AmbleMarion Hanson Ray & Jan BierMaxine Harvey Marilyn AdamsKarol Hines Dennis & Janet JohnsonEdward C. Johnson Marion J. JohnsonMatthew Kesti Jerry & Sandy DoranOrpha Kranz Marilyn Adams Jim & Marion Lowrie (parents) Kathy LowrieChristian Jon Lindberg (son) Steve & Reany Lindberg Ross Lundgren Virgil CarlsonJeanne Martinson William & Ann BurkeAudrey McNee Charles & Barbara SwansonBradley Mork David & Shirley MorkJohn Nelson John & Mary Eckberg(Founding Board Member & Mary's Father)

In Memory of... Given by...Gene Newell Ray & Jan BierVi Nygren Morrie & Dottie NygrenDolores Olson Dennis & Janet JohnsonKen Ostrom Carlton & Dorothy DeClercqKen Ostrom Joel & Brenda LegredPastor Rudy Palo Hilde PaloOlive Paulson Dave & Lucy EdlundOlive Paulson Dale & Norma GundersonOlive Paulson Art & Jane PetersonOlive Paulson Sheri ColmarkOlive Paulson Roger & Margaret CollinOlive Paulson Daniel & Kay KramerEdna Peterson Evelyn RaminJohn E. Peterson Sr. Keith & Laura Von De LindeCarol Ranney David & Marlys RanneyDonald Rici Adeline RiciMary Roed Morrie & Dottie NygrenMargaret Smerud Ardus TamlynElsie Steen Art CapleMabel Streed Evelyn RaminWayne Sweet Joyce Sweet

In Memory of... Given by...Mary Theurer Dennis & Janet JohnsonEthel Wilkening Marilyn AdamsJames Wiley Ray & Jan Bier

In Honor Of: Given By:Bert & Toots Anderson Terry & Nancy CouillardDoris Anderson Terry & Nancy Couillard Diane Chambers & Don Parsisson Terry & Nancy CouillardTerry & Nancy Couillard Paul and Barbara JohnsonShirley Dahlen's 80th birthday Darlene LangBerthina Egeberg's 100th birthday Ernest & Joanne WojahnBaptism of Emerson Maass Dennis & Janet JohnsonGrandson Ethan Richard & Karen ArntsonSue Gonzalez' Birthday Dennis & Janet Johnson Joel & Brenda Legred Severt & Joan LegredMother Robert & Lynette VosikaTom & Janet Nelson Paul & Barbara JohnsonStephen Nygren's 50th birthday Morrie & Dottie NygrenDaughter Lori Simmons' birthday Morrie & Dottie NygrenWedding of Ryan & Molly Sjostrom Morrie & Dottie NygrenWedding of Jan & David Wentzel Darlene Lang

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Luther ParkLuther Park2008 2008 AnnualAnnual

ReportReportHighlightsHighlights

An Update on Luther Park’sFinancial Condition...

Greetings from Luther Park Bible Campand Retreat Center. We give God thanks forthe prayers and financial support from ourmember congregations and individualsthroughout the year and especially at year-end 2008! Even though we still ended the yearwith a deficit, it was decreased from $70,000to less than $20,000! Thank you for yourefforts on our behalf. And thanks be to God!

We don’t anticipate the economy improv-ing greatly, so we took action at the end of2008 and into 2009 to cut expenses as much aspossible while still providing quality ministryto our retreat groups and summer campers.

Our challenge/opportunity now is to con-tinue this wonderful partnership that wasstrengthened in 2008, into 2009 and beyond

This year we will celebrate 50 years ofministry (1959-2009). We invite everyone tojoin us for our Open House on Sat., July 18,when we’ll celebrate what God has enabledover the past 50 years and give thanks for allour supporters and member congregations.

Thank you so much for your support in’08. As we look to ’09 and the increasedcosts and scholarship requests that we experi-enced last year, and possibly will again thisyear, we ask you to prayerfully consider whatyou are able to provide in 2009.

Another way that you can support (andenjoy) the camp is by coming to LutherPark for retreats year-round, encouragingchildren and youth to attend summer Biblecamp for a life-changing experience, invitingcollege age young people to consider workingat Luther Park this summer, and makingLuther Park visible in your congregation allyear long (bulletin board, prayers andannouncements, newsletter articles, campSunday, etc.).

If you have questions, please feel free to e-mail me at: jlegred@lutherpark.com, orcall me at 612-987-6628.

God’s blessings to all.

Executive DirectorJoel Legred

Luther Park: A partner forparents in providing a safeplace for children to experi-ence something new and tocelebrate God’s love.

This year is Luther Park’s 50th anniver-sary. For 50 years our camp has provideda place for children and adults to enjoynature, new friends and to renew anddeepen their relationship with God with-out all of life’s distractions.

Life is always full of distractions, and Iworry about the new distractions youngpeople face with cell phones, texting andFacebook which forge such impersonalways for them to develop their relation-ships. This coupled with tough economictimes now, and in the foreseeable future,provides extra challenges for all of us atmany levels but especially for parents.

Luther Park has, for all these years, been a partner for parents in providing asafe place for their children to get away,

experience something new and different,and to celebrate God’s love. Luther Park’s

very existence depends on camp and retreatfees, individual giving and church allocations.

This past year was challenging forLuther Park’s financial picture. Camperand retreat fees were down significantly lastyear as people were feeling the economiccrunch and did not come to camp in num-bers needed to sustain the budget.Individual giving actually increased show-ing us just how committed many of you are.It is truly inspirational and amazing.

When the December financial crisiscame, the response was almost miracu-lous. The extra giving by individuals andchurches transformed a major crisis into amild crisis—as we are not out of the woods.

The deficit decreased from close to$70,000 to under $20,000. The executiveboard has been meeting monthly withExec. Dir. Joel Legred to help managethe crisis and decide where spending willbe kept down. We cut overall spendingfor the year and reduced staff to halftime for the past few months.

(Cont. on P.

Thanks for 2008 memorial/honorary gifts Received from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.

Where $ ComesFrom:

Where$

Goes:

If you are interested in receiving a memorial/honorary gift packet for future use, please call camp at 715.656.7244.

Happy campers from Week 9 Treehouse Village 2008 took time out for a photo.

Paula Bergs

Winter/Spring 2009

LUTHER PARK2008 INCOME & EXPENSES

2008 DONORSThe Annual Fundsupports the ongoingministry of LutherPark. This essentialbase of supportimpacts all aspects ofthe camp’s work. ThePoint & Cross Clubrecognizes indivi-duals who haveshared $100 or morein the last year forthe Annual Fund.Faith For The FutureCapital Appealdonors are noted byasterisk (*). Gifts-in-Kind and ThriventFinancial forLutheran gifts areshown on P. 6.

$5000 and up Phyllis MaeCarlson

Joel & BrendaLegred

Severt & JoanLegred

Scott & CaraWright

$2500-$4999 Larry BachmanMark & Karoline

Orvick *David & Pat ShirleyGrant Taft

Diamond Circle($1000-$2499) AnonymousCarl & Doris

BachmanNick & Heidi BarrMark & Debbie

BergmanRichard & Kitty

BielkeKaren BobergPete & Marcia BraceArt CapleDaisy CarlsonTerry & Nancy

CouillardRobert & Joyce

HegstromPatty KnutsonBob & Cyndi

Kresse *Roger Lillemo

Mark MauerGerald &

Marlys NaumanScott & Cyndy

NelsonMorrie & Dottie

NygrenNorm & Kim

OkerstromArt & Jane Peterson

Thomas & KimberlySpoden

Ted & Wendy StorlieCharles & Barbara

Swanson *Merle & Michelle

Waldron

$500-$999Point & Cross Club Gold CircleJim & Diane BlockPaul & Erin Clark *Jim & Jan FrobergRobert & Carolyn

IschCarl & Marilyn

JohnsonMarion J. JohnsonGene & Penny

Kranz *Arlen & Ramona

LegredAddie LeraasSteve & Reany

Lindberg

Wendell & DorothyMalin

Jill NaumanJohn & Sue NelsonRoger & Carolyn

PittmanMel & Tina SeelandJoyce TyneRichard Van SickleWade & Shawn

Wacholz

$300-$499Point & Cross ClubSilver CircleBruce & Barbara

BachmanPaul & Melinda

Batz *Darlene Bonin *Lee & Anne

CunninghamDorene Eklund *Ruth Engelbert

Brian & Ann Harless

Gloria KnoblauchWilliam & Deana

MillerGregory & Cheryl

MyhrJohn & Karon

Nelson *Gladys NewtonCharles & Alice

NormanJames & Shirley

Norman

Dave & DonnaOsteraas

Allen & Annette OtteSherman & Joyce

QuisbergBill RobbinsNoel SagnessDale & Lois

Settergren *

Steven & Sandy Soukup

Janice SteadlandSteven & Jill

VardsveenErnest & Joanne

Wojahn

$200-$299Point & Cross ClubBronze CircleLennie & Lois

ArnevikLynne BatzliLaura BergsTodd & Lori BueglerEvan & Brenda

CarstedtFran & Olga

ChallmanSteven CollinThomas & Patricia

DooleyE. Berthina EgebergMills & Nancy

Gruber

Stafford GutknechtDick JensenDavid & Janet

JohnsonEdith Johnson *Randy JohnsonDale & Sandy

KlevgardDavid & Nellie

LandrusKurt & Susan LegredKathy LowrieHarlan & Ione

Lund *Paul & Amber

MoltzauNancy Lee Nelson *Tom & Janet NelsonKarla NicklausDonald NotvikGlenn OlsonSuzanne OlsonWendell & Lucille

OlsonJohn & Patricia

OwensGreg & Linda

PetersonMark & Sonya

RustadDolores SealPhil & Betty

Settergren Lois SetterholmMarilyn ThompsonTom Van Housen

$100-$199Point & Cross ClubMembership CircleBoyd AmundsonDavid AndersonDouglas & Corinne

AndersonRay & Marilyn

AndersonWarren & Carol

AnondsonHerman & Delores

AsprothBrian & Jeanne BatzliKathy BergmanNeal & Lois BodinDorothy BohnGertrude Bonin *Laura BrandtLarry & Doris Ann

CalhounJohn & Betty CarlsonSteve & Amanda

CarterJohn & Rose Marie

ChellLarry & Joan

ChristensonIola ChristophersonMichael & Joyce

Dahlin *Kenneth DolsJerry & Sandy DoranBill DorganJoel & Karen Drahos

Clinton & SigridErickson

Dick & BarbErlandson

Veta FernlundSharon

FrederiksenWillis FribergMichael Furst *Kirk & Kathy

Gallup*Marjorie GatesDale & Lois

GernbacherPaul & Kris

GillundTom GustafsonWally HannesCarl & Sharon

HendricksonDave HoltonGreg HophanDarrell & Leanne

HydeRobert & Cheryl

JechorekArthur & Marion

JohnsonBruce & Barbara

JohnsonCookie JohnsonDennis & Janet

JohnsonMarion JohnsonPaul & Barbara

JohnsonRoger & Jill JohnsonRuth JohnsonKermit & Grace

KallebergDavid KlinkenbergBarb KnutsonRuth KnutsonJeannette KpissayChris & Kendra

Kramer

Lila KuntzCynthia LeppinkErnest & Jeanne

LindstromPhilip & Audrey LongFritz & Beverly

MarshallBurt & Sharon MillerGregory MillerRobert & Beth MillerPaul MonsonLila MorellMildred NelsonVic & JoAnne NelsonRod & Peggy NerdahlFrank & Carrie

NewmanMark & Betsy NordbyDwayne & Cathy

NorenJoseph & Julie

O'DonnellEdward & Yvonne

Olson *Mary Claire OlsonWayne & Jocelyn

PalmerHilde PaloGrace ParsonsEric & Deborah

Paulsrud*Larry & Gail

PetersonLisa RootLon & Carlotta

RosebrockEugene & Carolyn

SandvigJoan SlaterWilliam & Lane

SpeakeLarry & Sandra

Stokes

Olga StoneHerman & Nel

SwansonArdus TamlynEarnest & Dorothy

TateThomas & Janice

ThompsonCharles & Eunice

TollanderScott & Anna TreagueTy & Ruth TylerDawn VelanderRichard & Nancy

WennerstromRonald & Janice

WicksDoug & Diane WildRoger Wold *

Sustaining Donor$1-$99June AakerMarilyn AdamsDouglas AffinitoBernice AmbleAlgerone & Linda

AndersonGerald & Teri

AndersonMarilyn AndersonPhyllis AndersonRichard & Patricia

AndersonRodger & Janet

AndersonSara Jean AndersonAlfhield ArmstrongRichard &Joanne

ArntsonRichard & Karen

ArntsonRichard & Nadene

BalkusJames & Sharon

BauerRonald BauerJoel & Eileen BeggsLouise Behrendt

MillerLavon BensonJane BenzTom & Ginny BergRay & Jan BierMelvin & Margaret

Bisson

Wendy BjorklundEvy Lou BoothMarion BorellDennis & Judith

BornesValorie BradyArlis BresnahanBret & Carrie

BrookinsMolly BrownCalvin & Jeanette

BuckBeverly BundayWilliam & Ann BurkeJoe & Paula BuschEthel & Katherine

CalanderBeverly CarlsonMatt & Meta CarlsonVirgil CarlsonRebecca Carpenter

Thomas & BarbaraCarter

Mary ChaseRoger & Beverly

ChlebecekBetty ChristensenRoger & Margaret

CollinsSheri ColmarkBrian ColvinRenee CompoLinda CookseyRose CoykendallRobert & Maxine

DahlFrank DahlenEvelyn DahlkePaul & Sue

DanielsonWally & Gloria

DanielsonCarlton & Dorothy

DeClercqBill DevicRuth DowneyJohn & Mary Eckberg

Dave & Lucy EdlundLarry & Dee Dee

EdlundLyle & Tina EidelbesCraig & Deborah

EllestadTony & Shirley

EllingsonKaren EntnerPeter & Enid

EricksonRita EricksonWilliam & Susan

EricksonGladys ErlandsonJon & Cynthia ErwinEarl & Shirley

EvenstadCarl & Jennifer

FischerJohn & Carol

FreeburgBillie Jean FrischRichard & Doremi

FulcoBetty Glaser

Hank & Carol GnererEvelyn GoplinDale & Norma

GundersonDaniel & Diane

HagerShelley HamariWilliam & Judith

HandkeCora HedtkeDelores HeiseJane HennnagirDaniel & Carol HillWilliam HofstadJohn & Bette HolmesRoman & Constance

HondlBetty HonlHarold HorgenOlive HughesShirley HuntingtonJerry & Mary

JacksonDelbert & Ardis

JensenScott JohnsonKeith JohnsonLaura Mae JohnsonOle & Karen Johnson

Paul & Ann JohnsonPaul & Peggy

JohnsonRalph & Betty

JohnsonRobert & June

JohnsonRobert & Norita

JohnsonWallace JohnsonWayne JohnsonWilliam & Roberta

JohnsonRon & Lynn JonesCarole JosephsonGary & Julie

KimballArne & Kathie

KolbjornsenJoan KonigsonLynn & Jacie KrafveDaniel & Kay Ann

Kramer Jr.

Applen KranzChristopher & Lynda

KurthDarlene LangDavid LarsonJames & Jill LarsonPhilip & Diane

LarsonMarianne LindLorraine LindahlElmer & Adeline

LindbergJohn & Corrine

LindgrenLisa LivingstonYu Foo & Yvonne LoLoren LoeLinda LorentzenTodd & Laura MainLarry & Mary MarkesMyrtle MarlowBob & Karen MartenJames MartinMarilyn Martin

Roger & DorothyMartin

Mark & SusanMason

Duane & BeverlyMattheis

Judy MattisonDaryl & Bonnie

MattsonGayle MattsonSusan MattsonJoseph & Kari

MaunDorothy

McCartyAllen & Casey

McNeeMariam MeyerBuzz & Shirley

MoenDavid & Shirley

MorkMichael &Pamela Murphy

Betty JaneNelson

Dawn NelsonLeonard NelsonMary NelsonRobert & Ione NelsonBill & Delores NemitzRobert & Clarice

NordShirley NygaardLina ObergJonathan OlesonDonald & Alice OlsonIone OlsonRosella OlsonMarion OpheimLillian PedersenRay PersonFrancis & Marge

PetersonJudy Peterson

Richard & KarenPloetz

Donna PriceEvelyn RaminDavid & Marlys

RanneyPhyllis ReberGretchen RehmAdeline RiciW. H. & Donna RipleyMyrtle RobisonGeorge & Chris

Robson *Gladys Robson *Loretta RootRuth RosenArlene RostyMichelle RussellMike & Helen RussellLinda SandellSteven & Michelle

SatherKathryn SchadendorfDuWayne & Diane

SchakeKris ScharpingDennis SchmidtLeatrice SchwartzRoy SeamansHarry & Elizabeth

SeversonShari SjostrandJohn & Doreen

SkrabaBetty SolenstenBrad & Jean

SorensonEarl & Sue SorensonLois SorensonAmelia SormanDonald & Nona

Stamp

Bernard & BonnieStay Jr.

Dave & KarenSteenson

Willard & VivianStevens

Jonathan & CynthiaStoewer

Dale & Mary Ann Stolt

Danny & BonnieStover

Marcella StrandKimberly StricklandDoris SwansonElwood & Bonnie

SwansonJoyce SweetWayne & Gretchen

SwensonViolet TefftRichard & Michele

Therres

Donald ThomtonDennis & Carolann

TollersInger TrooienPat & Sherri

TruchinskiMark & Lynne TrueCheryl Van KempenKeith & Laura Von

De LindeRobert & Lynette

VosikaGeorge & Vicky WareLeRoy & Mary Beth

WeibelDon & Michele

WendelPat WermerskirchenHarold & Florence

WesterbergLori WhitbeckAnita WhitefordLarry & Sharon

WiemkenValorais WiessnerBen & Kerry WilcoxMatthew XiongCorinne YoungHarold & Cindy ZarnJean Zieba

Church PartnerSupportThese gifts, formerlycalled “allocations,”are provided each yearby member congrega-tions as an expressionof their ministry part-nership with LutherPark.

AscensionSt. Louis Park, Minn.$200AtonementNew Brighton, Minn.$250Bethany/36th Ave, Minneapolis, Minn.$1,000CalvaryMinneapolis, Minn.$500 Christ MemorialPlymouth, Minn.$143Diamond LakeMinneapolis, Minn.$5,000ElimRobbinsdale, Minn.$2,000Family of ChristLakeville, Minn.$1,500First LutheranHinckley, Minn.$500Gustavus AdolphusMinneapolis, Minn.$2,000House of PrayerRichfield, Minn.$2,116.21

Lakeside,Webster, Wisconsin$600Lord of LifeMaple Grove, Minn.$9,000Lutheran Church ofthe ReformationSt. Louis Park, Minn.$400MessiahMinneapolis, Minn.$200Mt. OlivetPlymouth, Minn.$1,000NativitySt. Anthony, Minn.$2,000PeacePlymouth, Minn.$1,000

RichfieldMinneapolis, Minn.$300SalemMinneapolis, Minn.$1,000Shepherd of the Hills, Hopkins, Minn.$1,000St. BarnabusPlymouth, Minn.$1,500St. John'sLakeville, Minn.$1,000Yellow Lake Danbury, Wisconsin$450ZionHinckley, Minn.$300ZionMinneapolis, Minn.$600

Other CongregationalGiving

In addition to ChurchPartner Support,Luther Park receivesother generous giftsfrom churches andchurch-affiliatedgroups.

AtonementMinneapolis, Minn.$478.40

Bethany/36th Ave.Minneapolis, Minn$10,000 & $50Calvary Minneapolis, Minn.$594ElimRobbinsdale, Minn.$5,491.68

Diamond LakeMinneapolis, MN$700Family of ChristLakeville, Minn.$1,000FirstHinckley, Minn.$200(WELCA)

Gustavus AdolphusMinneapolis, Minn.$1,700LakesideWebster, Wisconsin (Trash & Treasure)$1,500; (WELCA) $700;(Christmas)

$3,951.33Lord of LifeMaple Grove, Minn.$5,000MessiahMinneapolis, Minn.$200NativitySt. Anthony, Minn. $1,040

NE CommunityMinneapolis, Minn.$1,500PeacePlymouth, Minn.$1,971RedeemerMinneapolis, Minn. $100 (WELCA)RichfieldMinneapolis, Minn.$3,000 (Faith fortheFuture)$3,000(‘09 Early Gift)

SalemMinneapolis, Minn.$100(Youth Fund)

St. JamesCrystal, Minn.$100St. Timothy'sColumbia Heights,Minn.$465

THE LUTHER PARKSMILE

It’s Priceless...but your gifts make it happen!

2008 DONORSListed below are individuals and organizations making a financial contribution to Luther Park

during 2008. If your name is missing or misplaced, please accept our apologies. Others, notlisted here, made equally important contributions

of time and supplies.

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Luther ParkA Place for All Ages...A Place for All Seasons

Mission StatementLuther Park is a cooperative ministry of ELCA

congregations serving people of all ages through a variety of programs in an outdoor setting. Our mission

is to provide an environment in which the Christian faithmay be strengthened and people may grow in their

personal relationship with God.

Campers/Retreaters+Donors + Parents + Staff +Volunteers+Friends = SUCCESS

THANK YOU!!!

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reat things are happening atLuther Park! And one of them isthe newly established $10,000

Bethany Lutheran Church EndowmentScholarship Fund.

Thanks to everyone at Bethany

Lutheran, 3901 36th Ave. S.,Minneapolis, for this exciting gift!

Proceeds from the fund will be usedto help kids attend camp who otherwisewouldn’t be able to afford to come. Giftsmay be added to the fund at any time.

“Our board has made a commitmentthat no one should be denied a BibleCamp experience for lack of funds,” saidExecutive Director Joel Legred.“Bethany’s gift will certainly help with

that commitment.”The Irrevocable Endowment

Agreement states that only the incomedue to investment of the principal shall beavailable for scholarships. The originalprincipal of $10,000 is restricted and will

remain intact, except by action by theLuther Park board of directors in case of

financial duress.Youth from Bethany will be the first

eligible for scholarships. The amountavailable for scholarships will be deter-mined by May 31 of each year.

Bethany, one of the founding mem-bers of the Luther Park Corporation, hasbeen a faithful partner since the inception

of Luther Park in 1958. We are now looking forward to cele-

brating Luther Park’s 50th Anniversarythis summer at the Open House onSaturday, July 18.

The Bethany gift will be recognized atthis celebration and members of Bethanywill be there with us as we honor the con-gregation’s wonderful gift.

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ifts from Thrivent Financial forLutherans in 2008 totaled $30,671through corporate and chapter frater-

nal programs. Many thanks to Thrivent!These contributions make Thrivent

Financial the single largest donor toLuther Park last year by a wide margin.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, aFortune 500 financial services organiza-tion, provides financial expertise, person-al customer service and a broad range offinancial products and services. It is afaith-based membership organization ded-icated to helping its three million mem-bers live better lives and give back totheir communities.

The $30,671 Luther Park receivedfrom Thrivent Financial includes the following contributions:Giving Plus$14,671 to match gifts from individual

Thrivent membersEmployee Match $900 for Art PetersonCarver-Hennepin Chapter $1,600 Grant for Shepherd of the Hillsvolunteers for work on the WelcomeCenterCentral Mpls. Thrivent Chapter$1600 match for funds raised at the Ole& Lena Dinner and ShowNortheast Minneapolis Chapter $1600 match for Quilt Auction; $800Grant for volunteers from Gustavus Adol-phus for work on building renovationsNorthwest Hennepin Chapter $1600 match for June Bikathon; $800grant for Lord of Life volunteers for

building improvementsNorthwest Mpls. Chapter $1600 match for July BikathonPolk-Burnett Cty. Chapter of Thrivent$1500 match for Glad Tidings AdventDinner & Silent AuctionSW Hennepin Cty. Chapter $1600 match for Ole and Lena Dinnerand Show; $800 for volunteers fromNormandale for building renovationsWest Hennepin Cty. Chapter $1600 for volunteers from St. Barnabasfor work on cabins

If you are a Thrivent Financial mem-ber your gift to Luther Park can beenhanced through Thrivent Financial’sGivingPlus program. For more informa-tion please call Executive Director JoelLegred at 612.987.6628, or e-mail:Jlegred@lutherpark.com

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We praise God that LutherPark’s ministry has had theopportunity to serve many.

Camper numbers for 2008 were

Summer Camps 1,137Retreaters 1,1672008 TOTAL 2,304

Bethany (on 36th Av) establishesendowment fund at Luther Park

he following friends of Luther Parkresponded to many of the camp’s

needs during 2008. If you have madesuch a gift and are not listed, please acceptour apologies. We are grateful for everyone’s generosity.

Austin Lake Greenhouse & Flower Shop: Nativity floral arrangement

Tom & Jeanell Benson: Ten sets/swim fins &goggles

Bernicks Pepsi: Collector’s Santa sack &board games

Donald & Marlene Bodin: Altar, lectern, brass candleholders, altar cross & paramentsBremer Bank: US Mint Proof set 2008Ken & Dorothy Busby: Handmade church

bird houseCafé Moonglow: $10 Gift CertificateArt Caple: 5 gallons primer, 6 gallons paintConnor's Service Station: Gift certificate/

Lube/Oil/FilterCustom Outpost Cycles: T-shirtDahl's Home Store: CandleDanbury Hardware Hank: $10 gift

certificateBill & Donna Devic: 75 ft. underground copper wire

Emily's Luncheon: Gift basket Jason & Tara Lynn Focht: Casio key-

board with karaokeBillie Jean Frisch: Christmas stocking &

candleFurs, Fins & Feathers Sports: Two $25

gift certificatesGandy Dancer Books: $10 gift certificateGot Nails & Tanning: 10 tanning sessionsHair's What’s Happening: Hair ProductsHole in the Wall Casino: Overnight PackageDave Holton: Sears radial arm saw & table,

lawn mowerJenneman's Hardware Hank: Two wall

hangingsJersey's Sports Bar & Grill: Two bottles of

wineJohnson Lumber Company: $40 gift

certificateLee's Sports: Youth jerseyLog Cabin Store & Eatery: Two large pizza

gift certificates; 2 T-shirts.Northwind Book & Fiber: $10 gift certificateOlsen & Son Drug: $10 gift certificateCarleen Ozanich: Tools, Anderson window,

misc. itemsPalace Theatre: Two movie ticketsRoger & Carolyn Pittman: 3 pc. pottery & crystal platter, 8 field guides fornature study

Purple Pelican Gallery: $25 giftcertificate

R & M Foods/Square One Pizza: Two coupons for Square 1 Pizzas

Schmitz's Economart: $20 gift cardSiren Antiques Collectibles & Gifts: $15

gift certificateSiren General Store: $15 gift certificateSpooner Ace Hardware: Two $10 gift

certificatesSpooner Country Store: Halloween

decorationSpooner Memorial Library: Two book bags

& booksSpooner Outlet: Two $10 gift certificatesThe Lodge At Crooked Lake: One nightThe Tap: $5 gift certificateThe Timbers Theatres: 2 movie passesThistle Bee Candles & Gifts: 2 candlesTim's Black & Orange: $20 gift

certificate for bar or bowlingWebster Holiday Stationstore: Large

pizza and 12 pack of popWild Waters Sports Bar & Restaurant:

$20 gift cardYah Butz In The Woods: Case of Big

Butz BBQ SauceYellow River Saloon: Two $10 gift

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By Sharon F. MillerWriter/Editor

he 2008 Point and Cross ClubBanquet of Blessings, is set forSunday, May 3, 2009, at St.

Barnabas Lutheran Church in Plymouth,Minnesota.

In appreciation for member contribu-tions to the ministry of Luther Park, a spe-cial program is planned for this evening,along with a dinner you will be sure toenjoy. Members will be updated on what’shappening at Luther Park and view a newmulti-media production.

The evening begins with a social hourat 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner andprogram at 6:15 p.m.

We are appreciative that our friends atSt. Barnabas have again offered to host thebanquet for the Point and Cross Club. Weare thankful for their hospitality and serv-ice at this event and celebrate this partner-ship with Luther Park.

Donors who give $100 or more per yearto Luther Park’s Annual Fund are automati-cally enrolled in the Point and Cross Club.

These gifts help keep the camp’s pro-grams strong and allow Luther Park tooffer financial assistance to any family

requesting help. The Banquet of Blessings provides

donors with the opportunity to visit withothers who share their commitment toLuther Park and hear testimonials of howtheir gifts are changing people’s lives.

Club members will receive an officialinvitation to the banquet in the comingweeks.

If you would like to join the Point and

Cross Club for 2009, just go to the LutherPark website, www.lutherpark.com, andclick the “donate now” button. Your gift of$100 or more will establish or renew yourmembership.

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Point and Cross members enjoyed visiting during the reception hour at the 2008 Banquet ofBlessings held at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, Plymouth. From left are: Barb & DavidErlandson and Bob & Ruth Oliphant from Normandale Lutheran Church (Photo by SharonF. Miller).

MARCH 27-29 Jr./Sr. High RetreatAPRIL 18 Ole & Lena Spaghetti

Dinner & Show, 5 p.m.Richfield Lutheran, 60th & Nicollet, Mpls.

MAY 2 Spring Work DayMAY 3 Point and Cross

Dinner, St. Barnabas,Plymouth, 5:30 p.m.

MAY 17-21 Lifeguard Training MAY 21-26 First Responder Train. MAY 31- Summer Staff Training

JUNE 6 JUNE 6-7 Bikeathon IJUNE 14 Summer Camp beginsJULY 1-5 or Family Camp JULY 3-5 Family Camp JULY 11-12 Bikeathon IIJULY 18 50th Anniversary Open

House, Volunteer Recog., Staff & Camper Reunions

JULY 24-26 Grandparent/Grandchild Camp

OCT. 3 Quilt Auction, St. Barnabas, Plymouth

All events take place at Luther Parkunless otherwise noted.

COMINGEVENTS

Point and Cross Club Dinner atSt. Barnabas Sunday, May 3 LL UTHERUTHER PPARKARK

WW ISHISH LL ISTISTListed below are some of the camp’s currentneeds. Perhaps you don’t have any of themon hand, but would like to give a special giftor a gift in honor or memory of someone. Tocontribute toward any of these items, justmake a check out to Luther Park, note yourwishes and mail to: Luther Park, 30376Lakes Drive, Danbury WI 54830-9508.

URGENT NEED:1/2 Ton, 4-wheel-drive pickupHeavy-duty 15 passenger vanMultiple DVD burnerDigital light projectorConvection oven/money to purchase

SPECIAL NEEDS: Maintenance:Autos: 7-12 passenger vansGas power washer (portable)Snowmobile trailerElectric or gas cement mixerPaint spray gunCovered pontoon boat LiftVolunteers/renovation of

cabins (call Anna at camp)Lawn mowersWheelbarrowKitchen:Hobart mixerSoup Bowls3-4 gallon electric soup potProgram:Broomball equipmentPortable DVD Player (for recruiting)Periodic piano tuningOffice:SHARP color copierCopy paper (white and colored)Office supplies Computer, laptop (Mac or PC)

THANKS FOR THESE GIFTS!(Received since Fall 2008 issue)Anderson windowLawn mower

Portable sound systems (2)Radial arm saw & tableSets/swim fins & goggles (10)Tools, nails, misc. itemsUnderground copper wire (75 ft.)

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The Son’s ReflectionAs I sit here on my first leg of the

infamous recruiting trail in the frozenland of Concordia College in Moorhead,I am thinking back to why I wanted towork at a camp and what drew me toLuther Park back in 1995. I wonder ifthose reasons are even close to why stu-dents today are drawn to particularcamps?

After talking with some students andformer staff, here are some of the thingsI’ve discovered. From working at acamp you can:

— gain spiritual growth beyond what you would expect;

— have a great summer hanging out with kids;

— have the opportunity to worship and study the Bible everyday;

— make life-long friends; — and have a ton of fun in God’s great

outdoors. Where else do you find a community

of your peers who are all there doing thesame things for the same reasons?

Having a servant heart is what ittakes, and the cool thing about this sum-mer’s theme is that it focuses on just that.Mark 10:45 says: For the Son of Man

came not to be served but to serve, andto give his life as a ransom for many.

What a wonderful thing to know thatJesus came to serve us and gave His lifefor us. All of these former, current andfuture staff give selflessly of themselvesfor our youth.

Please join me in prayer as youngadults make the choice of working incamping ministries all over the country.

In Christ's Perfect Love,

Anna Treague

Program

Anna Treague

PICTURES FROM THEPAST ... Below: An early 1970s view of

The Point, dock, beach, & bay from the air. At right: Aribbon-cutting ceremony at the completion of the LogHouse renovation in 1990. Shown from left: DickYoungquist, Joel Legred, Kim Jerome, Gerry Nauman,Karon Nelson and Dan Arntson.

Do you have some old photos or memoriesfrom the past that you can share with usas we celebrate Luther Park’s 50 years offabulous outdoor ministry. Contact Joel

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Summer Camp Information

From Twin Cities:Take I-35 to Hinckley,Minn. Go E. fromHinckley on Hwy. 48(about 30 mi.) to Dan-bury, Wis. Then N. on Wis. Hwy. 35 for 2mi., and E. on Hwy.77 for about 5 mi.(Watch for whitearrow sign on rightside of road.) Turnright on Lakes Drive, go about 2 mi. to stop sign.Go straight ahead at stop sign & up driveway toLodge — a large brown building on the left side.

From Duluth: Goto Superior, Wis.Take Wis. Hwy. 35S, then E. on Wis.Hwy. 77 (about 5mi.-watch for whitearrow sign on righthand side of road).Turn S. on LakesDr. Go about 2 mi.to stop sign & updriveway to Lodge.

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2009 Luther Park Registration and Health FormCOMPLETED FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN AND CAMPER (Please Print)

A $200 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

Name Grade Completed Age Sex____BirthdateCamp Date: Cabinmate:

Camper E-mail Address

Registering for: � Cabin ���Tree House ���Canoe � Double Week ��Family Camp

� Leadership Training ��Leadership Mentoring ��TIM Team ���Grandparent/Grandchild

Weekend ��Great Lakes Mission Trip ���Family Camp I ���Family Camp II

Congregation City Amount paid by church $

Transportation: (√check one) I will: � provide my own transportation ���need transportation to and/or from camp.

Transportation to camp available only for weeks of: July 12-17, July 19-24, Aug. 2-7.

($80 round trip/$60 one way) Check( √)one if you are riding the bus ��round trip ��one-wayIf one-way, note which way:� Elim Luth./Robbinsdale � House of Prayer/Richfield

Method of Payment:��Check/Money Order (Payable to Luther Park)��Discover ��Master Card ��Visa AmountAmount $ Acc’t. #

Expir. Date_________________________ Signature

Custodial Parent(s) Guardian(s)_________________________________________________Address City State Zip ____Phone(s) E-mailSecondParent(s)/Guardian(s)_________________________________________Address_____________________________ City ______________ State _____ Zip _____Phone(s) E-mail

Emergency Contact Emergency Phone

Parent’s Signature Date

INSURANCE INFORMATION(Please fill out completely & send copies of both sides of camper’s insurance cards)

Camper NamePolicy Holder Birthdate of Policy HolderEmployer _______________________________________________ Insurance Co. ____________________ Insur. Co. Address _____________________________ Insur. Co. Phone ______________ Group No. ____________ Policy/ID No. Family Doctor/Phone

Immunization Dates: _____ DPT Shots _____ Polio Immunization _____Tetanus Booster _____MMR _____Tuberculin

Conditions: Asthma ___ Epilepsy ____ Diabetes _____ Heart Trouble____ Other _____ Allergies: Insect Stings _____ Poison Ivy _____ Hay Fever _____ Penicillin _____ Other Drugs ___________________ Other _______________

Medications: _____ This person takes NO medications on a routine basis._____ This person takes medication as follows:

(Luther Park administers medications only according to prescription label.)Special Needs Campers: (Dietary, health restrictions, mobility limitations, diabetes, seizures, etc. Please list:

My child has permission to engage in all camp activities, except as noted by myself and the examiningphysician. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I give permission to the physician selected bythe camp director to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, to order injection, anesthesia or surgery formy child as named below. I voluntarily waive any claim against the sponsoring institution, local churchesand camp personnel for any mishap or lost articles, or any and all causes which may arise in connectionwith activities of the above organization. I understand that unless I provide separate written notice, photostaken of my child at camp may be used for camp-approved publications such as the Luther Park Echoes.My child and I have read the Luther Park Code of Conduct and agree to follow it. Inability to followthe Code of Conduct gives Luther Park the right to send the camper home without refund at theexpense of the camper’s parent/guardian.

Signed ____________________________/_________________________________

DateCamper Parent

√ Register Early! Some weeks and programs fill quickly. √ Select a program based on the grade your camper will complete in June 2009.√ Completely fill out the Registration and Health History Form for each camper. Luther Park requests that

the health form shown on this page be filled out each year. Parent or guardian and camper signatures mustbe on the form. The state of Wisconsin requires a physical exam be completed less than 36 months prior toarrival at camp. However, proof of a physical exam is required only if the camper is under the care of aphysician for a medical concern, and it must then be signed by the examining physician and received atcamp two weeks prior to the camper’s arrival.

√ Send the Registration and Health History Form with a $200 deposit to Luther Park. The deposit is notrefundable and non-transferable after May l.

√ Final payment is due at the camp office two weeks prior to arrival at camp.√ Upon receipt of registration materials, confirmation, directions to camp, and notice of balance due along

with other important information will be e-mailed to you, unless you direct otherwise.√ Registration is on a first-come basis.

Mail to: Anna Treague, Program Director Phone: 715/656-7244 E-mail: camp@lutherpark.comLuther Park Camp Fax: 715/656-3013 Web site: www.lutherpark.com30376 Lakes Drive, Danbury, WI 54830-9508

You can also register online at www.lutherpark.com

Luther Park Bible Camp Code of Conduct1. Respect other people and their property. Respect is the most important tradition we have at Luther Park.

We expect that you respect yourself, others and their property, Luther Park staff, nature and God. Apart of respect is treating others as you would want to be treated. The following will not be allowed:racist comments, teasing, fighting, threats, swearing, and any other behavior that is demeaning toanother person. We want a positive week for all who attend camp.

2. Safety is our number one concern at all times. Obeying all waterfront rules when: swimming, boating,canoeing and fishing allows everyone to have fun in the sun. Waterfront activities are available onlywhen waterfront staff is on duty.

3. Campers must be accompanied by a Luther Park staff person whenever outside of camp property.4. We are pleased to offer an alcohol-free, smoke-free and substance abuse-free environment. Exceptions

must be approved by the director.5. Luther Park is a weapon-free environment. Campers may not bring any kind of weapon or explosive

device, including firecrackers to camp. Use of any object as a weapon to hurt a person, animal or prop-erty will not be tolerated.

6. Luther Park reserves the right to store camper’s personal items that may be inappropriate to their stay.Items will be returned for the trip home upon permission of the parent(s).

7. For your protection, all medications (including non-prescription pain relievers) must be turned in to thecamp health supervisor. If you are injured or do not feel well, report at once to your counselor or healthsupervisor. This is important for your safety and for the good of all campers.

8. Every camper is expected to follow the entire camp schedule unless excused by the program director.9. To assure the safety of each camper and to provide the best week possible, campers are expected to fol-

low all Luther Park rules that are presented to them while at camp.

TO REGISTER: 2009 SUMMER SCHEDULE

FEE SCHEDULEREGISTER FOR A 2ND WEEK (EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE) FOR HALF PRICE!

Member/Non-memberPartial Week (3 nights/4 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295/315One Full Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $430/450 Double Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700/760Sr. Hi. Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $445/465

—Includes 1 free week & recharge weekend in Fall.—Leadership Training, Leadership Mentoring, TIM [Teens in Mission]

Great Lakes Mission Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13 per site/per night: $15 with elec.

Family Camp I (July1-5) $ 125 per person/Log House. 7 p.m. Wed. to Noon Sun. (4 nights, 10 meals; Thurs. breakfast-Sun. brunch)

Family Camp II (July 3-5) $80 per person/Log House, 7 p.m. Fri. to Noon Sun. (2 nights, 4 meals) Thurs. breakfast-Sun. brunch

( Ages 5-12, 1/2 above rate; under age 5, FREE.)All Fees Cover: Free T-shirt, DVD of your week, meals, lodging and program materi-als (except Campground). Fees do NOT include transportation. Round-trip transporta-tion: $80; one-way transportation: $60 (Transportation not available for Family Camp).Pick ups at: House of Prayer (Richfield) and Elim (Robbinsdale). Transportation avail-able only for weeks of July 12-17, July 19-24, and Aug. 2-7. NOTE: Camper fees shown are subsidized by gift allocations. Actual cost per camper,per week is $600. Check with your church about camp scholarships.

How to get to Luther Park

In addition to the camp fee, I wishto help support the CampershipProgram. Enclosed is my donationof $ ________.

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July 12-24 Gr. 7-12 (Double Week)

July 19-24 Gr. 7-12 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 10-12 Lead. Mentor.*

Aug. 2-7 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-12 Gr. 9-12**

Aug. 9-14 Gr. 7-12

NOTE* Prereq.: Attend Leader-ship Training or TIM TeamTraining. ** Weeks where individualyouth may sign up. Groupregistration for CanoeTrips may be booked anytime.

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Aug. 2-14 Gr. 7-12 (Double Week)

Special Programs not listed aboveTeens in Mission, Great Lakes Mission Trip: Each week(June, July & August). Group registration required.

July 26-31 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 9-12 Leadership Training

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July 24-26 Grandparent/Grandchild Camp

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June 14-19 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 10-12 Lead. Mentoring*

June 21-26 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 7-9** Gr. 9-12 Lead. Training

June 21-24 Gr. 1-4 (Snoopers)(Cabins only, 3 nights/4 days)

June 28-July 1 Gr. 1-4 Gr. 3-63 nights/4 days (Snoopers)

July 1-5 or Family Camp IJuly 3-5 Family Camp II

July 5-10 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 3-6

July 12-17 Gr. 7-12 Gr. 7-9

June 14-17 Gr. 1-4 (Snoopers)(Cabins only, 3 nights/4 days)

JULY 18 50th ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE - EVERYONE WELCOME