Red Willow Ministries eNewsletter

Every Tuesday evening at camp, the summer staff along with the campers take a walk through the Bible starting with the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, and ending with the Ascension of Jesus.

The story comes to life as they walk Around the camp meeting familiar people from the Bible: Jesus' mother at the wedding in Canaan and Zacchaeus meeting Jesus and repenting of his sins. The campers witness the last week of Jesus life as they take part in the Palm Sunday Parade, and then the betrayal of Christ and his Crucifixion.

On the road back from Cross Hill, the crowd walks along with a stranger who has not heard the news of the death of Christ. At the end of the journey, they invite the stranger to eat with them. Their eyes are opened, and Jesus disappears from their sight.

Reflections from the Director...

We have started our fourth week of camp, and the sound of junior high kids playing on the game field and swimming in the pool drift in my office window. The inch of rain we received Monday morning has refreshed the earth, washed the dust off the leaves and lifted our spirits. We have four very busy weeks of camp ahead, but God continues to provide us with the right summer staff at the right time. We have great environmental education activities, recreation options, and Bible study and chapel under the director of our summer chaplain.

The pool is always refreshing on hot days, and the waterfront provides opportunities for canoeing and other watercraft options. Up in the arts and crafts cabin, the campers are making their own colorful beads which are baked and then woven into necklaces and bracelets.

Some new additions to the camp this summer are ten mountain bikes and a water trampoline with a slide and a roller log. A traverse climbing wall in the gym will be in operation soon. Thank you to all who have contribute to the special fundraisers for the equipment we have added to our programming.

This Month at Camp

Holy Hoops

Elementary Holy Hoops: July 27-31 (grades 4-6)
Advanced Holy Hoops: July 20-25 (grades 7-9)

The last two weeks of July bring our 4th season of basketball camp for boys and girls. We have a week for Advance Holy Hoops with 7th-9th graders, and one week for Elementary Holy Hoops for 4th-6th graders.

Hands and Feet Servant Camp

July 27-31, 2008

This is a new camp this year with the focus on high school leadership development. The week begins with learning how to lead Vacation Bible School and then traveling to Dacotah O'Yate Lutheran Church at Tokio to lead the children of the community in three days of lessons and activities.

There is still room for a few more students in this week. Contact the camp office to register.

Friends of Red Willow Appreciation Dinner

July 31, 2008 - 6:30 pm

Put this on your summer 'must do' list and head out to the camp for a great evening. We will recognize many of our outstanding volunteers, and introduce our staff and board of directors. Tour the camp and see some of the improvements we have made thanks to a great group of church and family groups.

As a friend of Red Willow, you are invited to attend the dinner on July 31. Please contact the camp with your reservation by July 21.

Click here to learn more about the Friends of Red Willow...

Save the Date

Quilt Auction Ahead!

Quilt Appreciation Dinner:

August 21, 2008 - 5:30 pm
RSVP Due by August 15, 2008

21st Annual Quilt Auction:

September 6, 2008

Every summer we host an appreciation dinner for our faithful and generous supporters. Put August 21 on your schedule, and come out for a dinner, speaker, and music. You will also get the first peak at the quilts and other items donated to the September 6th Quilt Auction.

The prized raffle quilt is done and raffle tickets are now available. Each WELCA group in the Eastern North Dakota Synod received a poster and tickets in June. Tickets are also available by contacting any board member or the camp office. All proceeds from the raffle and the quilt auction go directly to support the camps' ministry.

Keep an eye on our photo album to view the latest quilts added to the auction and our website for more information on the quilt auction.

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