In this issue
Looking Ahead
September 6:
21st Annual Quilt Auction
September 7-14:
Bethel Lutheran Confirmation Retreat
(private event)
September 19-21:
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Retreat
September 26:
10:00am to 2:35pm
CHRISTIAN S-AGING "Finishing Strong & Dying Well"
October 4:
K-3rd Wild West Rodeo!
October 17-18:
7-9th Confirmation Retreat
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Contact Us
Red Willow Ministries
1651 Jacob Dr
Binford, ND 58416
Phone: 701-676-2681
redwillow@mlgc.com
Staff
Becky Goetz
Co-director
bgoetz@mlgc.com
Denny Goetz
Co-director
dgoetz@mlgc.com
Abbi Johnson
Program Director
ajohnson@mlgc.com
Erica Adrian
Office Manager
redwillow@mlgc.com
Becky Delfs
Food Services Manager
redwillow@mlgc.com
Ken Gilbertson
Site Manager
redwillow@mlgc.com
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Summer Reflections
Summer 2008: Losin' It and Livin' It
From Becky Goetz, Co-Director
The pool is closed and the cabins are cleaned out as we change gears from summer camping to the retreat season. As I reflect back on June, July and August, it was a summer filled with busy days, long nights and the joy that comes from sharing the gospel with almost 500 young people who came through our gates.
We provided Vacation Bible School programming to eleven congregations, and forged some strong relationships with children and pastors. Our second season of offering swimming lessons to the community was well received, and in spite of daily storms the second week of June, the kids did learn new skills.
A highlight for our staff was the Counselor In Training Program with twelve high school students spending two weeks at the camp for training and working with our elementary age campers. This outstanding group of young people from around the synod will be our summer and program staff in the coming years. They have servant hearts, and a love for the Lord that shows whether they are asked to play games with the campers or clean the bathrooms! Many of these same CIT's came back during the summer as campers, as volunteers and even as paid Junior Counselors.
We added a new camp for girls: Victory Volley Ball Camp! This camp was held in June under the direction of Coach Craig Case, the Women's Volley Ball coach at VCSU. We will offer this camp again next summer, and hope to attract up to 25 girls for the camp.
Our 4th annual Holy Hoops Basket Ball Camp was also a success, with 34 Junior High students attending advanced Holy Hoops and 55 attending Elementary Holy Hoops. Our inspirational speaker, Erv Inninger invited a friend of his to join him at the Cooperstown Gym both weeks; Amy Ruley, former coach of the NDSU Women's Basket Ball team spoke to the campers about the importance of having a positive attitude and working hard to reach their goals. We appreciate the efforts of Richard Solberg as he seeks to promote this camp.
Special thanks go to our hardworking summer program directors and counseling staff who put in long hours and ministered to all of these youth over the summer.
Upcoming at Camp
Quilt Auction Ahead!
September 6, 2008
 The Quilt Auction is this Saturday! Don't miss out on this day of fun and fellowship. Quilt Raffle tickets will be available at the event. All proceeds from the raffle and the quilt auction go directly to support the camps' ministry.
View a sample of donated items
View Schedule of events
Fall Retreats
CHRISTIAN S-AGING
"Finishing Strong & Dying Well"
Friday, Sept. 26th
10:00 am to 2:35 pm
Darrel Gilbertson and his wife Barbara will share their expeirences, when Darrel was given "two years to live" by his doctor. This time of sharing and mentoring will help you to "Finish Strong & Die Well" by initiating and implementing a Plan for Life 2-the shift from success to significance.
Click here for more information.
K-3rd Wild West Rodeo
October 4, 2008
You don't have to be a rodeo expert to join us for this retreat, but you do have to be ready for lots of fun and excitement, including horse rides! Then learn about how we are all winners because we have Jesus' love! This one day retreat is for students in grades K-3.
Cost is $20 per child and $15 for any additional children in the same family. Contact the camp office to register.
Confirmation Retreat:
Stumbling through the Bible & Standing on the Promises - The Apostle's Creed
October 17-18, 2008
Students in grades 7-9 can choose to spend the weekend learning about reading Scripture, relying on the promises God makes to us in the Bible, or diving into the Apostle's Creed to explore the foundation of our faith. There will be plenty of time for games, worship, hikes and campfire.
The cost is $45 per student and $40 for any additional children in the same family. Contact the camp office to register.
From the Camp Kitchen
BONUS: Camp Recipe
 Becky Delfs has been the chief cook and Food Services Manager at Red Willow Ministries since 2003. The camp has become well known for her great meals and especially wonderful desserts. Here is one of Becky's favorites just in time for the fall apple harvest.
Click to download Apple-of-my-Eye Cheesecake Recipe
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