Camp Perkins News and Annoucements
The only constant in this world seems to be change. On the surface this may be true...changing jobs, homes, friends, schools and on a deeper level shifting buildings, landscapes and lives. But what about Jesus? Though our lives are radically altered when we encounter the cross, God's everlasting kindness never changes. We know there is a kingdom that cannot be shaken and God's compassionate love is unfailing...and on that rock we stand...UNSHAKEN!
"Though the Mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10
The average young American now spends practically every waking minute-except for the time in school-using a smart phone, computer, television or other electronic device. Those ages 8 to 18 spend more than seven and a half hours a day with such devices, compared with less than six and a half hours five years ago, when a study was last conducted. That does not count the hour and a half that youths spend texting or the half-hour they talk on their cell phones. And because so many of them are multitasking-for example, surfing the Internet while listening to music-they pack, on average, nearly 11 hours of media content into that seven and a half hours. [Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Jan. 20]
Camp Perkins doesn't have cell phone reception! We offer stimulation through the word of Jesus Christ, excitement of games, community, worship and the beautiful surroundings of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Jesus Christ has blessed Camp Perkins as a place set apart....
Wally Kaster, long time friend and supporter of Camp Perkins, passed away February 25. Wally was a part of the original Walther Leaguers who helped build Camp Perkins. Since then, Wally has continued to play a crucial role in the furthering of the ministry of Camp Perkins. Wally is known for his playful and joyful spirit. He is pictured here with fellow Walther Leaguers, Sue Roesler and Yvonne Reinke, paying him back for the "teasing" Wally did as a youth. We are so thankful for the impact he has had on the community of Camp Perkins.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday March 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Clover Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Wally's name to the Clover School.
Thank you to Henry Champlin for his work to help increase winter accessibility at Camp Perkins! Our Snow Van now has a ramp with traction and a handrail attached to the side entry door. With this project, we are now able to provide easier access for people of all ages and abilities to come to Camp Perkins in the winter!
Summer Camp Registration is now open! We hope that you are as excited about the new web-site and registration as we are!
In addition all of your favorite Camp Perkins programs, we are continuing a few new ones. Be sure to check out these great programs!
Friends & Family Winter Retreat
This summer you will be able to climb the brand new Camp Perkins climbing tower. The new tower has three sides of varying degrees of difficulty and will be more wholly integrated into our summer and retreat programs.
Experiential education and adventure programs are not just exhilarating experiences, but they offer the perfect forum for individuals to be challenged and groups to grow together in a nontraditional learning environment. Yes, the climbing tower will be exhilarating, but it's also a tool to develop confidence, motivation and trust. It's a tool to transform leaders and nurture faith. It's a tool to transform lives and make a difference. Climb on!
Camp Perkins recently received a $65,000 grant from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation, Appleton, Wis. The grant is part of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Charitable Gifting Initiative designed to educate supporters of Lutheran institutions and ministries about the advantages of tax-wise charitable gifts.
The grant program goals are to:
- Provide practical and personalized opportunities for people to learn about and respond to charitable gifting options.
- Equip church leaders with collaboration skills and techniques to open charitable giving doors.
- Increase the number and amount of immediate and deferred charitable giving solutions among Lutherans and others.
- Develop cooperative relationships that unite Lutheran institutions with financial services organizations in offering charitable giving product options and services.
"Helping organizations communicate the benefits of tax-advantaged charitable giving to their potential donors is what this grant is all about," said Karen Coonen, executive director of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation. "We are delighted to support Camp Perkins through this grant as we know it will greatly multiply the support it receives from those who believe in its work."
