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MAY DAY

By Pastor Kevin Melin

When I think of May I think of May Day. One because I have a sister whose

birthday is on May 1st and I have had experiences which I now call May Day

‘Misunderstandings.’ The first ‘misunderstanding’ came when I was quite

young. I carefully created a May Basket for my kindergarten teacher, Mrs.

Bergstrom, who lived as neighbors to us in Pennock. You know the gig, you

knock on the door or ring the door bell and then run for cover. The lucky

person comes out and is overjoyed when they realize they were thought of

and they pack away the candy and sweets. Yeah right!!

Mrs. Bergstrom came out and yelled, ‘Kevin Melin, I see you behind that

tree! Shame on you for cherry knockin on me!” Then she slammed the door

and NEVER SAW THE MAY BASKET. By the way, Wikipedia says…

‘Cherry Knockin’ is a prank that involves knocking on the front door or

ringing the doorbell of a victim, then running away before the door can be

answered. In other words ‘Cherry Knockin’ is a term for what this was IF it

was NOT May Day and I was not leaving candy. Apparently as a teacher,

Mrs. Bergstrom, had been a victim of this prank before! I went home crying

to my mom about what happened and then mom sent ME BACK to ring the

doorbell AGAIN!! This time I was to stay holding the May basket until Mrs.

Bergstrom came to the door so I could explain. I was petrified! She was

embarrassed. But all ended well.

The second May Day Misunderstanding was when my Alyssa came home

from CCS with a May Day basket. She crept up to the door. I saw her and

snuck out to the porch door. When she knocked, I swung the door open and

chased her to her hiding spot to find a crying, very unhappy little girl because

I had not ‘done it right.’ Alyssa is our 1st born, who are into rules, you know!

Soo… we had to talk it out and explain things and had apologies. You get the

picture.

Have you ever done something good and right only to have someone totally

misunderstand what you were trying to do? Well, you probably had to do

what was done here, talk it out and share face to face the intentions and the

reason for actions taken.

Well… here we are in May and our church has just birthed a five week

practice of two services. And now the church body is ‘feeling it.’ So I invite

you to dialogue with leadership where needed so we eliminate May

Misunderstandings of our own. Let me reiterate some basics again as to what

we are trying to accomplish with birthing a 2nd

service with a contemporary

feel:

May 2014

EXPANDING THE VISION…

RENEWING THE MISSION!!

African Mission Sunday

Feb. 24th

(For BOTH worship & adult Sunday

School w/ Lunch following to help kids to

go to Lake Beauty)

February is known for many

things. It is a month to remember

love for those who are closest to

us. It is known for cold and the

dead of winter. But here at

NLECC, February 23rd

, is African

Mission Sunday. We have the

privilege of having old friends and

new acquaintances all for purpose

of sharing how we can have a

significant impact on both the

Republic of Congo and Sudan in

the heart of Africa on the other

side of the globe.

Congo missionary, Pete

Ekstrand, will be here speaking

and sharing on February 23rd

BOTH during worship but also

during the Adult Sunday School

time. Pete Ekstrand actually

worked here at NLECC in the 70s

in youth ministries. It was with a

program through the Covenant

Denomination at the time. Added

to this our church has long

supported him and he has revisited

us on many occasions. Pete will

update us on the Covenant Kids

Congo program where our

denomination has partnered with

World Vision to create child

Inside this Issue

1 Pastors Article

Pg. 1-2

2 Youth Article

Pg. 3

3 Children’s Ministries

Article Pg. 4

4 Women’s Ministries

Pg. 5

5 Church Happenings

Pg. 5-6

6 Expanding the Vision

Pg. 7

7 Summer Reading

Pg. 8

8 Community Events

Pg. 9

9 Link Newsletter

Pg 10

10 Lake Beauty Newsletter

Pg 11-13

11 Prayer/Birthday Calendar

Pg 14

12 Monthly Calendar

Pg 15

Evangelical Covenant Church 208 Main St. N P.O. Box 247 New London, MN 56273 320-354-2446 Email – office@nlcovchurch.org

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We have an increasing space need in worship which necessitates a 2nd

service or we stop growing.

Simply put, we want to reach as many as we can with the gospel message. Thus two services!

Once knowing a 2nd

service was needed, we looked at a contemporary service to reach the generation we

are largely missing. This is a missional as well as a strategic decision. We also have tried to make it a

priority that while we pursued this, we would attempt to keep the existing service ‘as is’ so the new

service was not a determent to the existing service.

We then looked at ways to best offer two services while affecting the least and gaining the most. There

is no way to not affect some. We are hoping with offering extra adult Sunday School classes we

accommodate most.

Having worship services at two ‘appealing’ hours (9 & 10:30) makes both viable and not one

disadvantaged. Also having both services empty into the lobby at the same time keeps our congregation

mixed rather than two congregations. Having worship back to back also helps our worship music people

who are the most pressed when going to two services

There are too many nuances of why things were chosen as they were but feel free to ask so you are

informed.

Again misunderstandings are eliminated by talking face to face so pick up the phone or talk to an

elder/council/pastor if and when you need to.

I want to eliminate as many May Day Misunderstandings as possible.

In His Grip,

Pastor Kevin

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ECC Youth Newsletter

May 2014

As spring is in the air, we will spend the final few weeks before summer talking about friendship,

love and dating with our students. The curriculum that’s being used for the Sr. High is from

www.open.lifechurch.tv. If you would like a copy of it please let me know. The study’s focus is on

choices, consequences (good and bad), and character. There is a short video to go along with each

of the 4 lessons. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning the subject matter. First

and foremost, I emphasize with students that Word of God and parents are the authority when it

comes to rules on dating. Our time with the Middle School students will be spent more on healthy

friendships and good choices, as well as fielding questions on relationships and dating.

Team Ecuador is having a Silent Auction!!!!

Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 pm

Proceeds go towards the Senior High mission trip costs.

We are looking for donations to make our auction a success. Do you have any goods or services that

someone else may want to purchase as a

donation towards a good cause? Some suggestions are: food, cabin stay, tickets to?, boat/classic car

ride, gift basket, service, new or gently used items, antiques, something homemade, a talent to

share……….. Donations should be brought to the church office by the week of May 4th. You may also email your

information to Becky Carlson at

hardanger@tds.net. Bidding begins on Sunday, May 10th and 18th.

Bidding will close at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, May 18th. You need not be present to win the highest bid.

Thank You to the congregation as we were able to raise over $1600 at the Palm Sunday brunch for the

Sr. High mission trip to Ecuador. We are truly blessed with a generous church family.

Jr. High Fusion Emmaus Road Sr. High Ministry

Confirmation Sunday – Sunday May 4

Confirmation –Jr. High Sunday School class,

downstairs classroom.

Wednesday Nights – 6-730pm for bible study, worship

and fun! Come hang with us in the Fusion room!

MUUUCE – August 7 – 9, 2014

Mission Trip Training – Saturday May 10, 12:30-?

Location TBD.

Silent Auction for Team Ecuador – Sunday, May 18th

,

7:00 pm

Sunday School – Taught by Kristin Johnson in the Sr.

High Youth Room

Wednesday Nights – 7-8:30, Worship, engaging

conversations on faith.

Ecuador Mission Trip – June 22 – July 1

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Kids Corner Princess Tea – Mother’s Day Weekend

Join us for a special Princess Tea on Saturday, May 10th from 9 am to 10:30 am Women/moms are invited to bring their

daughters, granddaughters, nieces, neighbor girls, etc. for this special morning as we anticipate the arrival of the Prince! This

morning is geared toward young girls up to age 14 and they are encouraged to wear their princess clothes or dresses if they

would like. Everyone who brings a guest will receive a special gift for themselves and their guests. You will need to

purchase a $5 ticket and RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. Contact Paula Holmen at obby@tds.net or call the church

office to purchase/reserve your ticket.

Lake Beauty Bible Camp

You can still register for summer camp anytime leading up to your designated week of camp. Please contact Paula with any

questions about registration or the church’s financial help. The church will still be paying 2/3 of the registration fee at that time

($225 for Trailblazers through Sr. High and $135 for Joyful Juniors). You can send your registration forms OR register online

to LBBC anytime, just let Paula know and she will make note of the registration and the need to include the church’s

contribution. If you register online, please get the special church group code # from Paula.

AWANA Year End Nights The last AWANA club meeting is scheduled for May 7th. This will be a great night to bring friends that you may want to

invite to VBS. We will be spending part of the night doing a rotation of obstacle course type games outside and then

introducing you to the VBS theme and some of the songs!

May 14th is the very special year end Celebration and Award Night. All clubbers and their families are invited to be a part of

this evening. Special recognition will be given to clubbers for the great year we have had. Following the program, there will be

an ice cream sundae bar served in the fellowship hall! You won’t want to miss this night!

International Spy Academy! VBS Alert!!

…where you will train to become “special agents” for the one true God! After graduation from the ISA, you will be fully

inducted into the “Truth Force”…believers who are ready to tell others about the one true God & His Son, Jesus!

Be sure to put these dates on your family’s summer calendar…Monday, June 2nd -Friday, June 6th. We will have supper

starting at 5:30 and VBS from 6:00 to 8:30pm. No Cost for all volunteers and those kids/youth participating in the

programming and their parents.

Get out your calendars…mark these important dates on right away! Summer Kids Events Family Nights (w/kids 0 yrs and up!)

June 2th-6th – “VBS”! June 27th Campout at Holmens (picnic supper, breakfast, lunch, playground, Frisbee golf, bike

trail)

July 16th - Moms and Kids day at Zieske’s July 30th Meet @ Sibley Park for a picnic supper home on Lake Florida after 2:00pm for and lake fun (beach area).

lake/water fun!

August 6th – “Kids Day” at church August 13th Meet @ Zieske’s for a picnic Arrive at 9:00am and leave at 6:00pm. supper and lake fun (swimming/boating).

There will be more information and postcards sent out prior to each summer kids event and Family Night well in advance.

There will be details about the time and for each occasion, as well as directions and permission slips, etc. These are designed

for you and your friends…please make plans to bring them along! Watch for communications in mailboxes, church newsletter

and the church bulletin.

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WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Mark Your Calendar:

Tuesday May 6th and 20th

10:00 a.m. - Mission Links (Quilting Group)

Princess Tea – Mother’s Day Weekend

Join us for a special Princess Tea on Saturday, May 10th from 9 am to 10:30 am Women/moms are invited to bring their daughters, granddaughters, nieces, neighbor girls, etc. for this special morning as we anticipate the arrival of the Prince! This morning is geared toward young girls up to age 14 and they are encouraged to wear their princess clothes or dresses if they would like. Everyone who brings a guest will receive a special gift for themselves and their

guests. You will need to purchase a $5 ticket and RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. Contact Paula Holmen at obby@tds.net or call the church office to purchase/reserve your ticket.

Church Happenings…

Sunday School 9:15 am: Children, Youth, and Adults

9:15 Sunday School option for adults: Jeff Schmitz, Joppa and United Campus Ministry worker, will teach a class called ‘Reaching the World Where You

Live’: Presenting the Gospel works best when you actually live life where you live, worship where you live, and engage

where you live. There are more opportunities for follow up and creating community within your neighborhoods with the

people you regularly see.

The four week course will focus on who Jesus is, who we are and where we are -- including the people who are in our

daily lives. We'll discuss and pray about how to reach the community we're in. Come check it out and let's see how we can

make an impact where we live.

10:30 Sunday School option for adults: Gary Swenson will facilitate a Ray Vandar Laan DVD entitled ‘God Heard Their Cry.’ Vander Laan illustrates how, in

ancient times, nothing was bigger than Egypt…powerful pharaohs, strong armies, and a multitude of gods. God’s people

were no match against the Egyptians. In this volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God answers the cry of his

persecuted people and proclaims himself Lord to them and their oppressors.

Balancing Life’s Demands – Biblical Priorities for a Busy Life by Chip Ingram

Are you busy, tired, stressed out, and stretched to the limit? Does life seem a little out of control? If so, join us in this series Balancing Life’s Demands. Learn how to put “first things first” and find peace in the midst of pressure and adversity. We’ll explore practical biblical insights to help you find the proper priorities in your life. Led by Barry Lynch

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More Church Happenings…

Whether you are an avid fisherman or someone who enjoys watching

the sunset from a boat…this highly enjoyable excuse for

regularly scheduled fishing outings and picnic suppers is for you!

The evenings of fishing will take place between May 27th and August 26

th. It is a great chance to spend time with your

family or others from church OR to invite someone who you would like to introduce to our church family! You may fish in

your own boat or team up with another team and share boats. We would love to see this become an intergenerational,

outreaching ministry of our church family! Let us know if you need a boat!

League will be held twice a month on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer season. Attendance each week is not

required, but you will want to try to attend as many nights as you can! Be sure to put these dates on your calendar: May

27th, June 10

th, June 24

th, July 1

st, July 15

th, July 29

th, August 12

th, and August 26

st with a year end supper and celebration

night on the August 27th.

The cost will be $4/person each night, or $25/person for the whole season. You can have as many people in your boat as

you want, but you must register as teams of two or three. This fee will help cover the costs of the supper which is generally

provided at the Holmen’s home after each outing. There are information/registration sheets at the information center in the

lobby. Call or email John and Paula Holmen at obby@tds.net or 320-894-8038 if you have any questions or to register your

team.

6th Annual “CFC“

(Casting for Christ)

NL Cov Fishing League

It’s Coming!!!!!!

Team Ecuador is having a Silent Auction!!!!

Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 pm

Proceeds go towards the Senior High mission trip costs.

We are looking for donations to make our auction a success. Do you

have any goods or services that someone else may want to purchase as a

donation towards a good cause? Some suggestions are: food, cabin stay,

tickets to?, boat/classic car ride, gift basket, service, new or gently used

items, antiques, something homemade, a talent to share… Donations should be brought to the church office by the week of May

4th. You may also email your information to Becky Carlson at

hardanger@tds.net. Bidding begins on Sunday, May 10th and 18th.

Bidding will close at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, May 18th. You need not be

present to win the highest bid.

Softball Anyone?

New London Covenant is hosting another

co-ed softball team this summer to play in

the Willmar Church League on Thursday

nights beginning May 15. Players must have

completed 9th grade to play. If you would

like to play, please add your name and phone

number to the sign-up located on the church

office window.

Questions?

Contact Garret Radabaugh, 320-354-4794, or

Rob Rogers 320-354-2446.

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EXPANDING THE VISION…. RENEWING THE MISSION!

Dear Friends of Evangelical Covenant,

Thank you so much for your continued partnership in the

Gospel through your prayers and your very generous gift

of $1,150.00.

It truly is a privilege to be partnered with people like you,

as together we seek to help spread the love of our Risen

Savior.

Thanks again for all you mean to me,

Aaron Laib

P.S. I am encouraged to see all God is using your church

for . You are a blessing to our community and the world.

God Bless

Dear Evangelical Covenant Church of New London,

Thank you so very much for your faithful support of Hope

Pregnancy Center, and taking on the challenge to fund mission

and ministry in a greater way! Your gift allows us to continue

to give Godly, life-filled advice and practical support to

women in an unplanned pregnancy.

We have had three abortion- minded clients within the past

month. We know that at least one of these women is now

choosing life! What a thrill that is. Please pray for the other

two women who are still deciding.

Be blessed as you celebrate Easter and the new life that Christ

brings!

Hope Pregnancy Center

Dear Friends,

We are so blessed to have you partner with us in the

work that God is doing through Joppa and Campus

Ministry! Lives are being impacted and changed!

Thank you for empowering us to build God’s

Kingdom!

With gratitude,

Caryn van Dijk

Thank you E Cov, for supporting me & my

mission!

Jeff Schmitz

Dear Evangelical Covenant Church,

Your donation of $1,000.00 made on 3/18/14, will

help us in meeting the needs of our community. On

behalf of the thirty thousand men, women, and

children who used the food shelf last year….thank you

for your support. We couldn’t continue our fight

against hunger without people like you.

The challenges that face us in the year 2014 are

enormous. The needs for our services are greater now

more than ever, but with your help, we will be

prepared to help today and into the future.

Sincerely,

Christie L. Kurth

Executive Director

Willmar Area Food Shelf

New London Covenant, Thank you so very much for the financial gift! We

really appreciate your support both financially and by

letting us use your facility! Thank you,

New London MOPS

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Summer Reading Opportunities

If you are anticipating a warm day, sitting outside in a comfortable chair and reading a good book, the library has some new ones to offer you. Still being processed but soon available in the library are the following: Refiner’s Fire: A historical fiction series by Lynn Austin

Candle in the Darkness As the Civil War rages, Caroline Fletcher is torn between two worlds. Raised on a Southern plantation, where slavery is a way of life, her heart and conscience are awakened to injustice.

Fire by Night Stories of two very different girls from the North whose hearts and lives are changed forever by the Civil War.

A Light to My Path The book provides a dramatic examination of the civil war through a slave girl’s perspective. Miracle for Jen by Linda Barrick This is a true story of fifteen-year-old Jennifer Barrick who sustained severe brain trauma in a car accident. Discover how God turned normal into extraordinary as Jen awoke from a five week coma with an astonishing message that will strengthen and renew your faith. When Your Teen is Struggling: Real Hope and Practical Help for Parents Today by Mark Gregston The author has worked more than thirty years with troubled teens. He has compiled an effective system for helping kids work through their pain so they can enjoy the lives God created them to live. Jesus Feminist: An Invitation to Revisit the Bible’s View of Women by Sarah Bessey The author describes herself as a woman utterly captivated by Jesus, who wants to live out a life-long commitment to Jesus and his Way. She powerfully, yet gracefully compels both genders to rethink the value of women in the Christian faith

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Communtiy Events and News…

The Link is recruiting for its Views & Voices Project exploring the gifts and challenges that young moms face. The project will begin in Spring 2014. Participants should be:

A mom with limited financial means and willing to explore storytelling and leadership

Willing to commit to 8-10 guided meetings (approx. 2 hours long) exploring and documenting their lives through photos:

the gifts and challenges of being a young parent

Willing to share the photos from the project publicly to tell your story

Dinner and childcare available; monetary incentive for completion of project

Contact Rhonda Otteson, Link Director at 320.796.2522 or thelink@faithspicer.org to learn more!

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

MYSTERY TOUR

Our Lady of the Lakes Annual Mystery Tour is

scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th.

Registration begins on May 1st with a cost of

$40 for the day.

Send your registration including name, address,

and phone number with $40 to:

Chris Hoffman

14880 195th Ave NE

Hawick, MN. 56273.

Questions? Call 1-320-276-8676

This is for all women of our Area of Faith

Community. It is a fun filled day starting at

7:oo a.m. with yogurt, juice, and coffee in the

gathering area of the Church of Our Lady of the

Lakes while you sign in. If you have any diet

restrictions, let us know as they can be

accommodated.

The bus leaves the parking lot at 8:00 a.m.

sharp!

On Call YFC Auditions Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9, 2014

Auditions will be held at the following locations:

Paynesville Lutheran Church 657 Maple St, Paynesville, MN 56362

The First Street Warehouse 106 Litchfield Ave SW, Willmar, MN

56201

Please contact Director Rebecca Gardner becca@yfcminnesota.com

C.320.282.7580 O.320.235.0119

Students must be going into 10th-12th grade. Auditions will be 20

minutes each. Each audition includes filling out an application and a

short interview with the director. Vocalists and instrumentalists, please

prepare a song from memory.

Family In Need: 4 year old girl with sensory challenges,

DD and low muscle tone.

Kiddo needs to expend energy outside. Mom and Dad have

limited means and live in the country in the NLS school

district. Would you please share this email with people you know and

see if we could come up with some donated outdoor

equipment like:

Swing set

Tough balls (ones a dog can’t chew)

Outdoor toys-- that would work on gravel driveways Any help for this family would be so appreciated!

Contact Jamin Johnson @ 320-235-5310

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Link Newsletter, May 2014

As I look out the window at the most recent snowstorm, I am reminded of the storms, or

challenges, we all face in life. Each day, our neighbors take on storms: health challenges,

unemployment or the high costs of meeting basic needs. The Link is here to help. April 15th

was the end of the Cold Weather Rule and many households have recently sought Link

assistance to prevent the shutoff of their main heat source.

Here’s a quick story about one of the families that needed some help: A young family with a

newborn contacted the Link with an electric shut off notice of about $1,200. The Link worked

to connect the family to local resources and connect with resources at their home

congregation in Willmar.

Salvation Army/Heat Share: $500

The Link: $150

Home church: $250

Family’s resources: $300

*********************************************************************************************************

THANK YOU to the following organizations for funds to purchase items for the “Just the Basics”

event! We will highlight all our wonderful partner churches next month after our event!

*********************************************************************************************************

Come out and support the Link’s First Annual Ribfest at the Glacial

Ridge Winery on Sunday, June 22nd from 4-8 pm.

Fun, family-friendly event with great music!

Link contact information:

Rhonda Otteson, Director

thelink@faithspicer.org

310 Medayto Drive

Spicer, MN 56288

320.796.2522

We are still working toward our goal. Any donation made now is

doubled by the Otto Bremer Foundation!

Can you help? We have raised $ towards our $10,000 goal.

The Link

310 Medayto Drive

Spicer, MN 56288

www.thelinknls.org

320.796.2522

Food. Friends. Fellowship.

May 6th

: Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church

May 13th

: Evangelical Covenant Church

May 20th

: Faith Lutheran Church

May 27th

: Peace Lutheran Church

Spring cleaning? Bring your gently used clothing to the

ECC Clothes Closet and your basic household goods to

the Link Household Exchange!

Hours: Tuesday 2-6 pm, Thursday 10 am-2 pm

Saturday (Clothes Closet only): 9 am-1 pm

New London Lions Spicer Sunrise Lions of West Central MN

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May 2014

Lake Beauty Bible Camp Newsletter

In This Issue

When you think of LBBC...

Prayers Needed

Prayer Warrior Opportunity

LIT and Junior Staff

Work Day and Summer Camp Update

Memorial Day Family Camp

Pastoral Retreats

Quick Links

CCCA (Christian Camp and Conference Association)

The Evangelical Covenant

Church

Northwest Conference

Wants and Needs List

Volunteer Projects List

Calendar

Memorial Day Family Camp May 23-26, 2014

Super High Camp

June 8-13

Junior High Camp 15-20

LIT session #1

June 15-26

Trailblazer #1 June 22-26

Trailblazer #2

June 29- July 3rd

Contact Us

Lake Beauty Office (320) 732-3218

Executive Director

Brian Alnes

Site Director Bob Bangtson

Program Director

When You Think of Lake Beauty...

A couple of weeks ago we asked this question of people

on Face Book. It is awesome that within 24 hours we had

over 100 responses and that the post had been seen by

over 4500 people. When we ask the question of when

you think of LBBC.... There are a lot of memories

associated with camp in the lives of people. Here is a

compilation of what we got in response to the question,

in no specific order...When you think of LBBC...

Home, Heaven, Great Memories, Giving life to Christ/U

turn, Quiet/special ground, Meaningful Experiences, life

changing, transformational, God, Experiences for

Children, Highlight of my ...., Chapel, Other

Activities, Fellowship, lifetime, friendships, community,

family, family camp, staff Relationships, Friends, Best

place ever, Food, ISO, night games, Glad I am a

Camper, Retreats, Volunteering, Polar Plunge, Best Place

ever. What sparked the question was a conversation that we

have begun here at camp. It is in the area of branding

and we are asking the question what we as staff see

LBBC as, what the attenders of LBBC see LBBC as and

finally what our neighbors around camp see LBBC as. It

is very encouraging to me as we look at where we are

today, things are a bit different than they were a while

back and we are continuing to make strides to improve

the perception, as well as the actual experience. We are

thrilled to be involved at this place and to be a part of

the life transformation that happens as a result of God

being a part of this place. We are not done with the conversations about branding.

Be watching for more updates about this in the next few

issues of the newsletter.

We need your prayers...

April 29th there is a very important meeting happening

that we are asking you to pray about. Brian will be

presenting the final drawings to the Bruce Township

Planning and Zoning commission. We believe that we

have done our homework and have everything we need

to get the permission we need to make this new Dining

Hall a reality, but prayers are a great thing as we go into

it.

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Christa Ebert

Solid Rock Director Steve Hanson

Guest Services Leland Sheneberger

Maintenance Ben Graham

Food Service Chris Proctor

Registrar

Mari Jo Foote

Program Intern Luke Korthuis

Volunteers

Vern & Judy Matheson

Rudy & Nancy King

Visit Our Web Site!

As you have been reading in the recent months, we are

in great need of an addition to the current Dining Hall for

additional dining area as well as additional meeting space

to better utilize camp year round. Also with the addition

of the new Solid Rock Discipleship program the additional

space is critical in a place set aside for the gathering

space for them as well.

We have secured financing for the building, we are a long

ways from having the cash in hand, but we are still

trusting others to come along side and help make it a

reality to pay cash as we build.

If you are still thinking and praying about how and if you

will be a part of making this a reality, now is the time.

We are still $400,000.00 away from our goal. If you have

any questions about how you can help, please don't

hesitate to call the camp, 320-732-3218.

Prayer Warriors

One the best ways to be in support of Camp--staff and

campers--throughout the summer is to keep them all in

your prayers. We believe that prayer is one of the best

ways to encourage and fight the spiritual battle for those

that are participating or in ministry here.

If you would like to be added to the Program Director's

email general prayer updates that come throughout the

summer week, then email Christa at chirsta@lbbc.com to

let here know that you are interested.

L.I.T. and Junior Staff!!

In High school?

Then check out our LIT program designed just for you!

LIT is a two week program that will help you:

Develop your leadership potential

Examine your strengths, weaknesses, values and goals

Grow through an honest evaluation

Sharpen your perspectives through open discussion with

peers

Experience a sense of accomplishment by participating

in a challenging work experience with fellow participants

Prepare as future camp cabin leaders, summer staff,

volunteers, and emerging leaders within the church, our

communities, and the world

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APPLICATIONS ONLINE NOW! Go to www.lbbc.com

LIT session #1: June 15-26

LIT session #2 July 13-24

JUNIOR STAFF (LIT is a prerequisite)

Come for another week of camp to be a junior

Counselor!

FIND MORE INFORMATION ON LINE AT www.lbbc.com

Work Day and Summer Camps Spring Work Day is April 26th, 2014. We have lots of

great projects that people can be a part of as we get

ready for Summer. There are also projects on-going

between now and the start of camp that people could

come and be a part of, outside of the Annual Work Day.

So if the 26th doesn't work for you or your group, give

us a call and we will let you know what we have.

Summer Camp numbers are looking good for 2014. We

still have limited space in all of our Youth Summer

Camps and a very limited number in our Family Camps,

so don't delay. Call the camp, 320-732-3218 or email

lbbc@lbbc.com, or better yet, register online today for

Work Day, Youth and Family Camps.

MEMORIAL DAY FAMILY CAMP! May 23-26, 2014 It's not to late to register for Memorial Day Family Camp!

Come for a great weekend to kick off your summer! Our speaker for the weekend is John Duball, pastor at

New Day Covenant in Rochester, MN. He is excited to

share God's Word! Register on-line at www.lbbc.com or call the office at

320-732-3218.

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MAY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR arc

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Heidi Straub

2

Andrew Straub

Logan Bengston

3

Rachel Everson

4 5

Dan Johnson

Rachel Nelson

Melissa Cole

6

7

8 9

John Holmen

10

Hayden Christopherson

11 12

Ron Sundheim

Saralyn Olson

13 14

Jon Bengston

Nic Carlson

15

Steve Willey

David Johnson

16

Lyle Nelson

Rachel Westby

17

18

Asher Downs

19

Caleb Holmen

20

21

Tim Johnson

22 23

Faith Adams

Kylie Bengtson

24

Olivia Christopherson

25

Mitch Barber

Allyson Straub

26

Kristin Schmidt

27 28

Noah Bevis

29 30

Lola Sterling

31

Cassandra Johnson

If your birthday has been recorded wrong or you would like to be included in the

birthday calendar, please inform the church office.

MAY PRAYER CALENDAR

PRIL

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Matt & Jodi Kulset

& Family

2

Bev Lambert

3

Clayton &

Joyce Larson

4

Adell Lindquist

5

Amy Lindquist

6

Anna Lindquist

7

Kevin & Shannon

Lindquist &

Family

8

Larry & Karen

Lindquist

9

Mark & Jacky

Lindquist

10

Willard &

Bonnie

Lindquist

11

Marilyn

Lungstrom

12

Barry & Deidre

Lynch & Family

13

Charles &

Marilyn

Magnuson

14

Jason & Judy

Malacko & Family

15

Sherman & Bette

Mankell

16

Kevin & Mary

Melin & Family

17

Grant &

Cortney Miller

& Family

18

Gene & Tris

Mische &

Family

19

Jim & Laura

Molenaar &

Family

20

Annie Monson

21

Nick & Sarah

Moore& Family

22

Tim & Joy Mulder

& Family

23

Arlene Nelson

24

Duaine & Rose

Nelson

25

Josh & Jennifer

Nelson & Family

26

Lyle & JoAnn

Nelson

27

Robert & Karen

Nelson

28

Wimpy Nelson

29

Ken & Sandy

Nelson-DiCocco

30

Jason & Michelle

Ogdahl & Family

31

Arlene Nelson

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MAY

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4 9:00 am –Worship

Service-

Confirmation

9:15 am - Sunday School

10:30 am –

Worship Service &

Adult Sunday

School

5 7:00 pm – Adult

Ministries Meeting

6 10:00 am – Mission

Links

6:00 pm –

Tuesday’s Table @ Our Lady of the

Lakes

7 6:30 am – Men’s

Fellowship Breakfast

5:30 pm – Family Meal

6:00 pm – Awana

& Fusion 6:30 pm. – Choir

7:00 pm - Emmaus

Road

8 8:00 pm – Council

Meeting

9 10 9:00 am – Princess

Tea

12:00 pm –

Ecuador Training

11 Mother’s Day

Youth For Christ

On Call

9:00 am –Worship

Service

9:15 am -

Sunday School

10:30 am –

Worship Service &

Adult Sunday School

12

13 9:30 am – MOPS

6:00 pm –

Tuesday’s Table @ ECC

`

14 5:30 pm – Family

Meal 6:00 pm – Awana

& Fusion

6:30 pm. – Choir 7:00 pm - Emmaus

Road

15 16 17

18 9:00 am –Worship Service-Grad

Recognition

9:15 am -

Sunday School

10:30 am –

Worship Service &

Adult Sunday School

11:45 am – Feast & Family

6:00 pm – Silent

Auction

19

20 10:00 am – Mission Links

6:00 pm –

Tuesday’s Table @

Faith Lutheran

21 6:30 am – Men’s Fellowship

Breakfast

22 23 24

25 9:30 am –Worship

Service

26 27 Casting For Christ

6:00 pm –

Tuesday’s Table @

Peace Lutheran

28 29 30 31