In this issue

Looking Ahead

February 15-16:
Summer 2008 CIT Reunion

February 20-21:
Men's Mid-Winter Getaway

February 21:
Family Winter Fest & Wild Game Feed
(all ages)

February 28:
Paw'tastic Dog Sledding Days
(all ages)

March 6 - 7:
Confirmation Retreat

March 20 - 21:
Garden Art Retreat

March 20 - 22:
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Retreat

March 27 - 29:
Scrapbooking 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

Erica Adrian
Office Manager
redwillow@mlgc.com

Becky Delfs
Food Services Manager
redwillow@mlgc.com

Ken Gilbertson
Site Manager
kenrwbc@mlgc.com

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Camp Events

Family Winter Fest & Wild Game Feed

Annual fundraiser for Red Willow Ministries

Saturday, February 21, 2009
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner begins at 6:00 pm
Speaker at 7:00 pm

Spend the afternoon at camp with indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. Enjoy the camp grounds while cross country skiing, sledding, bring your snowshoes, snowmobile, portable ice house, or watch dog sledding. If you prefer indoor activities, you can just sit around the fireplace and sip on hot chocolate, read your favorite book, play in a carpetball tournament, foosball, board games, or use the gymnasium. All free and open to the public.

The only cost is for the wild game feed starting at 6 PM, which is $15 per person, $25 per couple, or $50 for the family.

We have a silent auction and featured speakers on dog sledding. We welcome your favorite wild game dish and items for the silent auction.

All proceeds will be used for camper scholarships this summer. Click here for more information.

Annual Meeting

"Come to the Lakeshore"

Sunday, April 5, 2009
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Lakeshore at Red Willow Bible CampCurious about what goes on at camp? Here is your chance to ask questions, view reports, and have a vote about Red Willow - your Bible Camp!

Our Annual Meeting theme this year is “Come to the Lakeshore” and will be held on Palm Sunday, April 5th. The meeting beginning at 3 PM with story telling, followed by business reporting, and then supper at 5 PM.

All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the camp office at 701-676-2681 to give us a count for the meal. We hope to see you here at the lakeshore!

Upcoming Retreats

Visit our website to download brochures and for more information about our upcoming retreats.

Men's Mid-Winter Getaway

February 20-21, 2009

A weekend designed just for men of all ages! Bring along your snowmobile, portable ice house, snowshoes, skis or go dog sledding on our beautiful 500 acres. Later, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate in front of the fireplace.

Enjoy the sauna, gymnasium, games, a good book, great food, and fellowship activities led by retreat leader, Rollie Johnson, Director of Youth Ministry at First Lutheran in Fargo.

Cost is $50 per person

Learn more and register...

Confirmation Retreat

Carved in Stone ~ Etched on the Heart

March 6 - 7, 2009
5:00 pm (Friday) to 12:00 pm (Saturday)

Confirmation RetreatYou get to choose! In this Synod-wide Confirmation Retreat, students will learn more about their faith by studying the 10 Commandments or exploring the Book of John. Pick the track that fits with your Confirmation teaching this winter or choose the one that will be fresh and new.

Learn more and register...

Garden Art Retreat

March 20-21, 2009
Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday afternoon

It's too early to get out in the yard, so come to camp to learn how to make garden art! In addition to all of the fun projects, we will also be offering a hands on pruning workshop, a mosaic art display, and fun ideas for birdhouses.

Cost for the retreat - including meals, lodging, and project supplies:

  • $65 if you'd like to stay in one of our theme rooms
  • $55 if you'd prefer a dorm room

Call or email to register. Please register by March 15, 2009.

Learn more...