Camp Lebanon News – October 2018
The Minnesota Twins might have fallen short of expectations even as the Vikings’ new season opened wide right, but Camp followed up a record summer with a victorious September.
Camp Lebanon News – August 2018
Judging by the numbers, God showed up BIG at Camp Lebanon this summer! The “Funnest Fun!” kicked off with a record June, as all three camps established new highs.
Camp Lebanon News – June 2018
While reaching goals is fun, it’s not the numbers that energizes our team. The bottom line is this: God is giving Camp Lebanon a tremendous opportunity to share the love and life of His Son Jesus with TONS of kids grades K-12.
Camp Lebanon News – May 2018
April Snow Showers Bring May Flowers! We thought the snow would never end and the ice never leave. But May eventually arrived and the ice finally left (May 4 was the official ice out, two weeks later than average). With Spring’s explosion of green has also come a burst of ministry blessings. Men’s Advance! opened …
Camp Lebanon News – April 2018
April Showers of Praise & Prayer Praise God for an exciting spring! Thanks for praying us through a full and blessed winter season of ministry, as God sent us 1774 guests to love in the name of Jesus. We had a full month of Quilt Retreats in March – over 425 quilters and scrapbookers registered …
Camp Lebanon News – March 2018
5 Quick Updates on Camp! When Life Gives you a Lemon…Start Quilting! Over 425 quilters and scrapbookers registered for 4 sessions, filling 24 of March’s 31 days. Camp Owners Bless Gym Venture After decades of dreams, the long-awaited gym on the North 40 took a big step closer to reality. Opening: Camp Registrar A new …
Camp Lebanon News – February 2018
Camp Lebanon News Hot Action Heats Up Cold Winter Meterologists say the winter of 2018 is experiencing average temps, but people sure have complained a ton about the cold. But you could never tell from the high energy and powerful ministry at Camp this winter! In fact, the action has been hot, as we’ve hosted …
“Imitating My Hero” – Bobber Bill
Sometime in October of 1965, as the Minnesota Twins were battling the LA Dodgers in the World Series, my love for baseball was born. The recollections of a seven-year-old are quite foggy, for sure, but with the help of a sports-crazy neighbor named George, I became hooked on the game for life. Memories from my …
Testimonial From A Dad
“As a dad of three boys, I was always looking for those “dad moments” to experience with my boys. For about 10 years each spring, the Dads ‘N’ Lads Retreat was just that. From the time that my oldest was eight, we spent the weekend up at Camp Lebanon creating great memories. From the polar …
Executive Director’s Annual Report
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” – I Corinthians 2:9 NKJV Sidney & Alice Anderson. Ray Anderson. Earl Matteson. Herb & Millie Hazzard. Irving Larson. Harris Hanson. Archie Anderson. Roy Larson. Harvey Nelson. …
“When Life Gets Ugly, Be a Man.”
Enough already! No one will blame you for skipping tonight’s evening news or unplugging your Fox News app. Today’s headlines of terrorism, racial tensions, and corrupt politics are disruptive, disgusting, and depressing. And tomorrow’s news could be even worse! So, when life’s problems make you feel like screaming and shouting, do the “man thing.” Scream …
“Balance: Life in 4D”
Could anything be better? There I was, sitting in a gorgeous Ranger boat on a pristine North Wood’s lake accompanied by a good friend and two beautiful women (one was mine!). Two walleyes were already swimming in the live well, but that’s where this idyllic story ends. Reaching for a loose bobber, I suddenly lost …
“Answering the Call to Action”
In my thirty years at Camp Lebanon, I’ve witnessed men do some pretty amazing things. Here are a few camp activities NOT on that list: shopping, quilting, hair braiding, and hand waxing. There is one activity, however, men have done eagerly and repeatedly to bless the ministry more than any other. Going all the way …
Annual Meeting Report: Worship Breaks Out as the Story of 2015 is Retold
Reports morphed into worship as Camp’s leadership recapped 2015 at the 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership on Saturday, February 27. The three hour meeting featured an annual “State of the Camp” presentation from Executive Director Bill Abeler, as well as ministry reports from Rich Olson (youth), Lisa Abeler (women), and Phil Gerth (maintenance). Marc …
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Why Men Should Come to Men’s Advance!
I’m always fired up by what’s happening at Camp Lebanon. (Hey, I’m the Director!) But there’s something extra special about the 2016 Men’s Advance! that should get everyone excited. Men’s Advance! has a long tradition of providing the optimal format for men. One night (two housing options). Three sessions (plus an anything goes Q & …
