No fooling! April Fool’s Day 1986 was Bill and Lisa Abeler’s first official day on the job at Camp Lebanon. As they left the newly rented farm house (another story for another day!) and jumped into their 1978 Olds Omega, they discovered that not one but two tires were flat! Facilities Manager, Jeff Vangness, one […]
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
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On April Fool’s Day of 1986, Bill came “home” to Camp Lebanon, returning to lead the ministry that meant the world to him and his family in his growing up years going back to 1966. Raised in Coon Rapids, MN, Bill graduated from Northwestern College (St. Paul) and then earned his Master of Divinity from
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Next time you’re in Amarillo, Texas, be sure to stop in at the Big Texan Restaurant on legendary “Route 66” and enjoy their famous 72-ounce steak…for free! All you have to do is down the entire slab of beef along with the shrimp cocktail, baked potato, salad, and dinner roll that comes with the meal.
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“Bobber Bill” gives this month’s Eyewitness News report on summer youth and family camps, all while ziplining. We’re excited for a great summer. Check it out!
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Bobber Bill delivers this month’s eyewitness news report from Camp’s new Eagle’s Nest building. Lots of exciting things happening, including the official building dedication on May 17th. Glory to God!
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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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Camp Lebanon is a year-round Christian Bible Camp and Retreat Center dedicated to providing a “Meeting Place With God” to help the Church do the work of Christ.
