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55108
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CAMPING NETWORK
NEWSLINE
Hear the Gospel!
Celebrate God's Creation!
Find Spiritual Renewal!
A Newsletter for
Outdoor Ministry Professionals in Region 3 of the ELCA
Vol. 9, No. 1, Fall 2006
Welcomes/Changes
Linda Knutson,
Assistant Director, NeSoDak/Klein
AJ Franken,
Program Director, NeSoDak
Liz Franken,
Office Assistant, NeSoDak
Layne Nelson,
Director of Operations, LOSD
Tyler McCarty,
Retreat Director, Wapo
Julie Scheuring,
Acting Executive Director, Voyageurs
Bob Kuehner,
Director of Major and Planned Giving, Wapo
Leah Jarvis,
Program Assistant, Wapo
Luke Halverson,
Site Program Assistant, Wapo
Laura Morlock,
Program Director, Pathways
Marie Kirschstein,
Challenge Course Director, Pathways
Abbey Leder,
Program Director, Shetek Lutheran Ministries
John Pedersen,
Program Director, Camp Onomia
Joel Sherer, Executive Director, Camp of the Cross
Farewells
Marc Grams,
Program Director, Green Lake
Nancy Hess,
Executive Director, Voyageurs
Jeff Reither,
Retreat Director, Wapo
Angie Dahl,
Program Director, Pathways
Becca McIlwain,
Program Director, Park River
Kevin Dragseth,
Site Director, Green Lake
Marcus Anderson,
Executive Director, Luther Crest
Important
Links...
Region 3 Calendar
Job Openings
The Network Needs You!
Two Camping Network Executive Committee openings require your thoughtful
consideration as we seek nominations to be voted on during the regional
gathering. They are: Vice President, ND Representative.
Please consider who you might nominate to serve the network as part of the executive committee.
What is it like to stand on “hallowed ground?” Outdoor ministry professionals attending the 2006 ELCA Outdoor Ministries Conference were invited to consider this question in a fitting location – Gettysburg, PA. After all, Gettysburg is the location of one of the biggest, deadliest battles in the American Civil War and was referred to as “hallowed ground” by Abraham Lincoln in his famous 1863 Gettysburg Address. A rich sense of history and reverence was experienced by all who attended this event from October 25-29! Our first field trip led us to Camp Nawakwa in Arendtsville, PA and was a highlight of the conference experience. What an amazing treat to listen to joyfully animated and amazingly gifted Camp Nawakwa Director Marianne Brock as she faithfully witnessed and filled us with the Holy Spirit, leading us through “Camp Songs through the Ages!”
“On Hallowed Ground” especially hit home as Marv Nysetvold of Mount Carmel Ministries, Jon Hoyme of Shetek Bible Camp and I toured the battleground and listened to the story of the historical battle unfold. Just as God told Moses to remove his sandals because he was on “hallowed ground” when he encountered the burning bush, I also felt humbled to be traveling along the same path as the soldiers who lost their lives in 1863. Each year I also feel humbled to have the opportunity to spend a short time in the company of so many gifted people who work in outdoor ministries. Although we have moments in our work that seem like running across an open field with little hope of reaching the other side (like Picket’s Charge at Gettysburg), let us remember that we have the power of grace, faith, love and hope to lead us safely through the battle. I would like to extend a special thanks to the entire 2006 conference planning committee for creating an opportunity to be encouraged, renewing our passion for ministry and inspiring professional growth. Grace and peace to you all as you humbly go about your work on whatever “hallowed ground” you find yourself each day.
Jody Johnson, Luther Crest Bible Camp
Hurried, Harried Camp: Caring for Relationships in the Midst of the Rush
Come to Park River Bible Camp, Park River, North Dakota for this year’s Region 3 gathering to be held December 4-7. If you haven’t registered already, there is room for you! The staff at Park River are pleased to host the gathering, and have put together a program that will inspire you and feed your soul. To ease the pain of a long drive for many, Park River will give a $50 cash award to the camp the travels the farthest distance! Plan now to make the trip; the gathering will be even better if you’re a part of it.
Keynote speakers will include Judy Bultman, Paul Hill and Dave Hunstad. Judy Bultman is both a Katrina victim and Lutheran Disaster Response leader – she will speak on “Relationships within Chaos.” Paul Hill, affiliated faculty at Luther Seminary and developer of outdoor ministry curriculum within the CYF program, will be speaking on “Hearing God, Hearing One Another.” Dave Hunstad, proprietor of Old Lutheran, will close the gathering with “Bringing it Home.” Nationally known musician Peter Eide will be with us and provide a special concert. Other entertainment will be provided by you and your outdoor ministry colleagues! So pack your “talents” and leave your inhibitions behind. Worship, workshops and free time options will round out our time together. (Don’t miss out on the Halls Potato Warehouse tour!) To download a copy of the gathering brochure and registration form, visit www.r3campingnetwork.org. Hurry! Registrations postmarked by November 27th receive a $10 discount.
Camping Network
NEWSLINE
is published by the Region 3 Camping Network, a non-profit
organization affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,
to share the news and ministry of over 30 outdoor ministry sites in the
Region 3 area.
The mission of the network is to support the outdoor ministry professionals in Region 3 and its nine synods, and to serve the people and congregations that work with them.
STAFF: Network Coordinator/Editor, Ruth Dalager Buuck
Officers/Executive Committee:
Jon Hoyme, President; Loren Teig, Vice President; Jody Johnson,
Secretary; Kyle Debertin, ND Rep; Teri Gayer, SD Rep; Marv Nysetvold, MN
Rep.
Photos and information are welcome and encouraged!
Ruth Buuck, ELCA Region 3 Camping Network, 2481 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN
55108
Phone: 651-649-0454 x228 Fax: 651-649-0468
Email:
ruthbuuck@r3campingnetwork.org