Camp Lebanon Newsletter | September 2024
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This is getting fun! Since securing the long awaited plumbing permit in mid-February, it’s been non-stop work on the gym. Windows and doorframes are in. Interior walls are framed and sheet rock is going on. What’s more, electricians are completing the wiring and site work has begun. Almost forgot! The climbing wall is framed and
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Awe and wonder. Kids are born with it. Dads need it. Brian Lubinski brought it. And its all a gift from the Creator, who says, “Come and see what God has done, His awesome deeds for mankind.” (Psalm 66:5) We saw a lot of cool things last weekend at Dads N Lads, both inside and outside.
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It took two and half months to secure the septic/plumbing inspection approval but less than twenty-four hours to turn the dirt floors grey. February 21 brought the good news from the State Inspector. February 22 brought the concrete for the Commons and three days later the gym floor was done, too. Volunteers framed interior walls on
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God did it again! When seventy delegates, friends, and staff gathered on February 24 for the Annual Meeting of the Membership, the scheduled business meeting turned into a worship service. Report after report testified to the goodness of God. Life changing ministries occurred in all 54 programmed events. The 2023 budget balanced. Many capital improvements
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People get super excited to see the new gym on their walk across the Land Bridge. The 14,000 SF structure is massive. But it’s the inside look that really gets people talking. The large rec area (a regulation high school gym plus!) is breathtaking, and the spacious Commons shouts the incredible possibilities for fun and ministry. With
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Camp is thrilled to welcome three new staff members to our team who share our commitment to serving guests with excellence and spreading the love of Christ! LEAD REGISTRAR: Beth Leaf began attending Quilt & Craft Retreats in 2007, first as a quilter and later as an instructor. As our new Lead Registrar, Beth is excited to work with a group of
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Jaws drop and gasps turn to wonder. First-time visitors to the gym are both surprised by the vastness of the structure and inspired by the functionality of the layout. Come and see for yourself! What you’ll find is a shell fully erected and roofs that are water tight. Electrical and plumbing rough-in is complete inside
Gym Update: Steady Progress, Growing Dreams! Read More »
After 38 summers of active camp ministry, Bill Abeler has announced that he will retire as Camp Lebanon’s Executive Director on December 31, 2024. Understanding that the transition could take up to twelve months, Bill promised the Board he would give them a full year notice and this he has done. Now 65, “Bobber Bill” was 28 when he and his
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The Robinson Family (Silver Bay) knocked it out of the park in blessing Camp and the family’s matriarch, Hellen Robinson. After signing on as a Legend Field wall sponsor, the family came up with a beautiful sign featuring the Split Rock Lighthouse, a treasured landmark in their “backyard” up on the North Shore. The big
New Legends Field Sponsors Hit a Grand Slam! Read More »
Decades later….gym construction is finally happening! And according to God’s clock, it’s all right on time. August 21 was the big day as truck after truck arrived delivering the pre-cast concrete panels. Two days later, the gym box was up! Then came two stages of roofing, which Berwald Roofing (North St. Paul) finished on September
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The gym building is 100% funded! Now let’s fill this thing.
HUGE News About the Gym! Read More »
Check out Camp’s official Newsletter below! Lots of fun things happening!
Camp Lebanon Newsletter | May 2023 Read More »
At Camp Lebanon, men retreat in the fall and have a blast doing it! Tournaments. Chapels. Hobby Shows. And lots of food. In the spring, however, it’s time for men to advance in their faith! The one-night, three-meal, three-session Men’s Advance! is designed for just that. The 2023 edition was rescheduled after a late March blizzard for April 14-15 and attracted
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Despite the cold and snow, “Spring Planting” got an early start during the March Quilt Retreats! A total of 440 women (woo hoo!) filled out the four sessions. Whether two nights or five, all were treated to sweet fellowship, delicious meals, and expert assistance. They also visited “The Potting Shed,” being encouraged and inspired
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It’s almost GYM TIME! Beginning in early May, site work commences to get ready for footings and the pre-cast gym walls. Woo Hoo! What’s more, Camp is within $185,000 of fully funding construction. Praise God and thank you, amazing friends! Additional funds will be required to FILL the gym, but the race now is to raise
Gym Campaign Less Than $200k From $2.5 Million Goal! Read More »
NO resurrection? Then NO joy of forgiveness. NO hope of eternal life. NO Christianity. And NO Camp Lebanon! But the Truth is a loud “YES!” Jesus did, indeed, escape the grave as the conqueror over sin, death, and devil. And that changes everything! In a world that is broken and lost in the “NO” of hopelessness,
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Check out Camp’s official Newsletter below! Lots of fun things happening!
CAMP LEBANON NEWSLETTER | April 2023 Read More »