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Why We Love our Summer Staff

Friday, June 19th, 2009
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Counselors: Cresendo, Book and Crush

We love our Camp Luther Summer Staff.  Here’s why:

  1. They bring fun and enthusiasm!  Fun is a big part of what we do as a camp.  Without our summer staff we would haven’t any fun, and without fun we wouldn’t have any campers. Our staff makes camp fun!
  2. They are full of energy.  Being a counselor is hard work.  At 43, I would last about 3 days as a counselor.  Its amazing to watch what the do and how they are able to keep going, even when they are tired.  In other words, our full time staff couldn’t do this without them.
  3. They love kids.   How do I know.  Today as I looked at the tear-filled eyes of our departing campers I could tell they have been loved.
  4. The have a heart for mission.  More and more we are seeing young people on staff with a since desire to serve.  They aren’t here to just for the fun, staff friendships or outstanding salary :), they are here to give back and to help young people know of what they have found in Jesus Christ.

In recent years we have begun to look at our Summer Staff not as employees, but as an important leadership program of Camp Luther.  It is our goal that they not only perform as counselors and contribute to our mission, but that through their time here, they are also built up and ministered to.    And that is our sincere hope and prayer for the 32 young persons on our staff this summer.  We pray that they are able to give, and give and give while they are here, but leave with even more.

Please keep our 2009 Camp Luther Summer Staff in your prayers as the give it everything they have for the sake of the Gospel.  May God grant them everything they need in doing his work.

Learn more about our staff here.

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Can Crossing a Bridge Change a Life?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

picture-161A few years ago I asked a question on our website.  “What do you love most about Camp Luther?”  One girl responded this way.  “When you cross over the little bridge its like you have entered a different world.”

For thousands of children, youth, families, and adults, crossing the little bridge has come to represent a crossing over into a different world.  Its why Camp Luther is so special to so many people.  Their lives have literally changed through their experience.  Here is what I see happening the lives of the people who cross the little bridge.

For children coming to camp, crossing the little bridge means crossing into a place of fun, and laughter, and excitement.  A place where counselors are interested in “me”.  A place where Jesus love overflows in the smiles and the hugs of the people they meet.

When youth and young adults cross the little bridge they enter into a place where they are free to be themselves.  A place where they can express their faith without fear of criticism or ridicule.  A place where they can ask questions without feeling judged.  A place where they can discover who they really are in the midst of love and forgiveness.  A place where they can realize that being a Christian can be fun!

For families, crossing the little bridge means a chance to relax and be freed from the busyness of our everyday lives.  A place where they can let the kids run and play and have fun, without worrying about their safety.  A place where they can renew their relationships with one another and develop new friendships with other Christian families.  A place where memories are made.

For adults, the little bridge brings a sense of relief.  Relief from the stress and hassles of our lives.  A place where they can take a peaceful walk in the midst of God’s creation.  A place where they can rediscover God’s Word and find solitude and rest for their soul.   A place where they can find joy in a heartfelt conversation with another believer.

Crossing a bridge can change a life.  We see it all the time.

What about me?  I can’t even imagine how many times I have crossed the little bridge since that first time in 1979.  10,000?   To be honest some of the mystique has worn off, it is a job after all, and so crossing the little bridge sometimes brings stress, worry or weariness.   But thankfully, on most days, it is still a joy to cross the bridge and enter into the world where God changed my life.

How about you?  How has your life changed through Camp Luther?  Let us know by posting below.

I would like to invite you to cross the little bridge some time soon and discover or re-discover, the ways in which God might change your life through the people and the ministry of  Camp Luther.

Gary “Woody” Vought
Director of Outdoor Ministry

www.campluther.com

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