March 2006

A Letter Worth Repeating:
Dear Friends of Luther Point,

You will never regret renting a cabin for several days or a week (if you want to have a wonderful relaxing time) at Luther Point Bible Camp on beautiful Wood Lake.

I must admit that even though I’ve always known and even attended various women’s meetings at Luther Point, I still didn’t realize that we as individuals or small groups could rent cabins and enjoy the absolutely beautiful setting, as I thought is was for big groups.

Three of my Catholic friends and I rented the Trinity family cabin for several days and words just don’t describe the fun we had (our ages ranged from the 50’s—80’s!)

One of our various highlights was catching large bass and sun fish so one of our evening dinners was a big “fish dinner.” Another special bonus was watching two beautiful bald eagles sitting on top of a large, tall tree while we were fishing.

I really want to encourage you all to make your reservations for your family or friends to enjoy the cabins the same way we did. There are pontoons, canoes and paddle boats for your use also. The staff at Luther Point were most helpful and made us feel so welcome.

After getting back to Amery, I told various other Lutheran members and they too did not understand that the cabins are waiting for any of you and we encourage you to call Luther Point and make your reservations for year around enjoyment like we did.

Verneil Johnson and friends (Mary, Barb and Betty)

Initial Stages of Master Planning :
The camp Board of Directors has taken the first step towards working on a master plan for the camp ministry. Several ideas, hopes and dreams have been entertained by the camp staff and board of directors over the past two-three years. Later this month (March 2006) the camp is bringing in Paul Briggs, Architect, from Lexington, North Carolina, in order to help put some clarity into the many ideas, hopes and dreams that are being considered.

Paul Briggs has extensive experience in working with over 35 outdoor ministries throughout the United States. His experience includes master planning, feasibility studies, consulting with and developing projects from design to completion.

During his first meetings with the Camp Staff, Board and constituency he will assess our current programs and usage. He will also help the staff and board to prioritize future projects and program development. The other part of the visit will involve “Town Meetings” that will be conducted on Saturday, April 1, 2006. A minimum of three town meetings will be conducted with a small group of between 6-12 people participating in each meeting.

Some of the information that will be gleaned from these meetings will include the following:
1) General impressions of Camp Association health
2) Sense of loyalty, ownership and passion for Luther Point
3) Initial impressions about ideas, hopes and dreams for the future of the camp
4) Sense of financial capabilities and/or commitment to future site development

After this initial assessment we hope to have significant clarity on what projects are most important and needed for future development. The ultimate goal is to develop specific proposals through a master plan to propel the camp ministry into a capital appeal to enhance and improve facilities and program capabilities.

4th ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE

Luther Point will be hosting it's 4th Annual Golf Fun(d) Raiser Benefit on Monday, June 5, 2006.

The event will be held at the Siren National located about seven miles from Luther Point near Siren, Wisconsin. Click on the logo above to go to their web page.

It is a 4-Person Scramble Tournament. The cost of registration will be $59 per golfer, this includes $37 for expenses and $22 as a donation to Luther Point. This year's proceeds will go toward the Campership fund.

Sponsorships and registration forms are available by request from the camp office. Please contact us by calling us at 715-689-2347 or request forms by sending an email to golf@lutherpoint.org. You can also download forms from our website at www.LutherPoint.org.
Register soon!

Family Cabin Renewal

Nazareth and Zion Cabins are currently in the process of being remodeled. We are nearing completion on the remodeling and we intend to have the cabins available by spring. During the months of March and April we will be putting the finishing touches on kitchen cabinets, electrical and plumbing fixtures, flooring and entrance stairs and decks.

The addition of these two newly remodeled cabins will mean that the camp will now have five cabins that are fully remodeled and ready for use. Each cabin has its own bathroom with shower, bedroom, living room and kitchenette. All of them are nestled in along the shore of Akermark Bay amid beautiful pine trees, with a pristine view of the lake. When the two cabins are finished our total year around bed capacity for the camp will be 100.

The camp will have one remaining family cabin left to remodel. The name of that cabin is Jerusalem. We are not totally sure when we will proceed with this work because of some concerns with zoning. The work could start as soon as this coming fall (2006) but we are also looking for additional funding. Right now we have nearly exhausted all funding for the family cabin renewal fund. We anticipate needing approximately $20,000 more to complete the entire project.

A special word of thanks to the volunteers who have come and assisted with this phase of the family cabin renewal. We especially want to thank Orvin Luehmann, Steve Bigalk, Dean Elken, and David Weiss in addition to others who have all labored long and hard to make these cabins so beautiful.

We continue to seek gifts towards this project. If you are led to give, we would appreciate your gifts with a special designation made for Family Cabin Renewal. Thank you!!

Thank you to the following individuals, families, churches and church women who have contributed towards this project:

Over $2,000
Anonymous III
Bethany, Siren, WI
Bethlehem, Bay City, WI
Ezekiel, River Falls, WI
Faith, Grantsburg, WI
Neste, A. Louis and Dorothy
Our Savior's, Beldenville, WI
West Immanuel, Osceola, WI
Witzany, Chris J and Melody

$500 - $1,999
Bone Lake W/ELCA, Luck, WI
Bone Lake, Luck, WI
Fristad, Centuria, WI
Luck, Luck, WI
Randall and Yvonne Cudd, River Falls, WI
Pr. Harlen and Georgia Menk, Ellsworth, WI

$100 - $499
Albert Arndt, Milltown, WI
Daniel & Cynthia Evenson, Stockholm, WI
Dr. Arne & Miriam Lagus, St. Croix Falls, WI
Elaine Marian Olson, Amery, WI
Elim , Amery, WI
Ervin Golson, St. Paul, MN
Faith, Clayton, WI
First, Cushing, WI
Glenn& Shari Matz, Frederic, WI
Grace, Frederic, WI
John & Phyllis Beastrom, Ellsworth, WI
Melanie Johnson, Ellsworth, WI
Milo & Betty Lou Oppegard, River Falls, WI
Moe, Clayton, WI
North Valley W/ELCA, Centuria, WI
Orval & Edna Mae Johnson, St. Croix Falls, WI
Ostendorf Builders, Hudson, WI
Redeemer, Hudson, WI
Thomas & Pr. Carol Peterson, Bay City, WI

up to $99
Bradley & Julie Samuelson, Pine City, MN
Brian & Rachel Ferguson, Hudson, WI
Cheryl Anderson-Hustad, Osceola, WI
David & Ardyce Harms, Shafer, MN
Evelyn Mueller, Mounds View, MN
Louise & Richard Klawitter, Grantsburg, WI
Ramona Paulson, Osceola, WI
Sandra Webb, River Falls, WI
St Peter's, Luck, WI

CAMPER CABIN REVIVAL
We are waiting for spring weather to come our way so we can get started on some of the improvements in the camper cabins. Right now we have enough funding available to replace windows in two more cabins and to begin updating some of the plumbing, sinks and countertops in the bathroom spaces in the cabins. Ultimately, when funding becomes available we will be replacing the existing mattresses and about half of the old bunk bed frames.

The camper cabins have served the needs of the summer camping program since they were built in the mid to late 40’s. Over the years the cabins have seen a variety of improvements and upgrades. We also know that the camper cabins provide a sense of character and nostalgia that go along with summer camp. We do not intend to lose that character or nostalgia but rather it is our intent to improve the function while maintaining much of the old camper cabin sense and feel.

Thanks again to all the Thrivent volunteers who helped to make the Outdoor Ministry Challenge Grant of $5,000 possible. Your many hours of volunteering and fundraising efforts have pushed our total funds to over $12,000. We are confident that in time additional funding will be forthcoming.

Thank You 2005 Camper Cabin Fund Donors
Almlie, Pastor Dave and Marilyn
Anderson, Dean and Mary
Anonymous I
Bartz, Dave and Joan
Bethesda Lutheran, Dresser
Braham Lutheran, Braham
Faith Lutheran, Balsam Lake
First Ev. Lutheran, Rush City
First Lutheran, Cushing
Gethsemane Lutheran, Baldwin
Hoffman, Mabel
Holy Cross Lutheran, Glenwood
Ingersoll, Tim and Janine
Kahler, Richard and Susan
Keller, Steve and Gloria
Laketown Lutheran, Cushing
Living Waters, Lino Lakes
Luepke, Geraldine
Lundquist, Bryan and Lori
Mattson, Wes and Carol
Mount Zion Lutheran, Hudson
Our Savior's, Beldenville
Peace Lutheran, Dresser
Pilgrim Lutheran, Frederic
Rassbach, Ella
Sventek, Steve and Linda
Teigen, Doris
Thompson, Pr. Ralph and Carol
WELCA First, New Richmond
Zion Lutheran, Superior

FEBRUARY PHONE-A-THON

On the evenings of February 20 and 21, Luther Point held a phone-a-thon to help bring awareness to the great need that exists for camperships and incentives for summer campers. Twenty one volunteers came together over the period of two evenings and attempted to call approximately 550 families or individuals.

When all the calls were completed and pledges and gifts were tallied, a grand total of about $3,000 was pledged by the people who were called. Additional matching gifts of about $1,500 will also be collected through the Giving Plus Program sponsored by Thrivent Financial For Lutherans through their member matching gift program. Individuals who are members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans can fill out a form which will allow the camp to receive 50 cents for every dollar given, up to $600 per gift.

Our sincere thanks to all those volunteers who gave of their time and courage to make the much needed phone calls. We also extend out gratitude to Lakeland Communications from Milltown, Wisconsin for providing the facilities and phone bank in order to make it possible for us to hold this event.

All gifts raised during this phone-a-thon will be used exclusively to help families who will need campership assistance for this coming summer camping season.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Pictured to the left are some wonderful volunteers who come and help stuff envelopes

Below is a list of many of the volunteers that came to camp and helped in 2005. If we have inadvertantly left out your name, please let us know. Camp would not be the same without all your hard work.

Affolter, Luke
Albarado, Bartt
Albarado, Pam
Albrightson, Eric
Alsaker, Almeda
Ambrosch, Arlene
Amundson, Lauren
Amundson, Rodney and Linda
Anderson, Betty
Anderson, Carol
Anderson, Helen
Anderson, Helen and LuVerne
Anderson, Reid
Anderson, Renata
Anderson-Hustad, Cheryl & Dan
Appleholm, Linda
Arnold, Luella
Babcock, Mark, Kathleen & grandchildren
Bader, Matthew
Baerg, Jerry and Eli
Barhyte, Annette
Bartels, Thomas
Bartz Dave, Joan, Elizabeth, Ben, and Jordan
Bay, Lee
Bengston, Sadie
Benson, Joel
Berg, Steve
Bergmann, Peter
Bethke, Darv
Bigalk, Steve
Bonte, Matt
Bowitz, Linda, Erik, and Elroy
Bradwell, Nancy
Brekke, Leona
Briggs, Bryan
Brown, Gaylen
Bundgaard, Brent and Avery
Buss, Jon
Bussewitz, Alex and Kyle
Campbell, Hunter
Cartensen, Chuck
Cermin, Jonathan
Chryst, Bryan
Corbett, Jenny
Corbin, Zachary
Dahlberg, Nathan
Danhoe, Sara
Deiss, Kathy
Delaney, Bob
Dittman, Andrew
Doolittle, Sharon
Doornink, Jordan
Doornink, Mikayla
Dosch, Maddie
Driver, Wayer
Dumond, Alex
Eident, Paul
Elken, Dean
Emerson, Zoe
Engelhart, Jim and LaVonne
Erickson, Brice
Erickson, Gary
Fallstrom, Susan
Ferguson, Brian
First, New Richmond Group
Flanders, Patrick
Fleming, Briana
Flynn, Kelsey
Folden, Elisa
Forrest, David
Foss, Vicki
Frandsen, Rita
Freeman, Daniel and Mo
Fregine, Andrew
Friedel, Matt
Gabrielson, Phyllis
Gatlin, Jeremiah
Gaustad, Sarah
Gerhardson, Karen
Gheen, Josie
Gianotti, Janet
Giller, Michael
Grange, Samantha and Simon
Grinnell, Jessica
Gronlund, Charlie and Bernice
Gustafson, Roy
Hacker, Elsie
Hagestrom, Lyndon and Ann
Haley, Sarah
Hall, Mark
Hanson, Dan
Hawkinson, Carol
Hedberg, Alice
Hei, Abby
Hoel, Julie
Hoffman, James
Hopp, Megan
Horstman, Ashley
Hovde, Aaron and Marilyn
Hustad, Richard
Hutcheson, McKenzie
Isaacson, Aly
Isaacson, Pastor Maggie
Jacobson, Kyle , Morgan and Amanda
Jensen, Bonnie
Johnson, Bob and Lois
Johnson, Richard
Johnson, Sharon
Kammeyer, Mirande
Klawitter, Louise
Knoepke, Holly and Julie
Kurkowski Jr., John
Kuske, Sylvia, Amanda, and Eric
Kutney, Angie and Rachel M
Lacy, Marilyn
Langer, Allison
Langer, Margo
Larson, Lorraine
Larson, Marj
Larson, Myron
Lederer, Corky
Lien, Kelsey
Lindahl, Jane
Lindahl, Ronald
Lindberg, Dean
Luehman, Dennis
Luehman, Orvin
Lundberg, Richard
Lundequam, Eileen
Lundin, Angie
Lundin, C. David
Lundquist, Gary
Lundquist, Mildred
Lysdahl, Carol and Jon
Mahrer, Martin
Manson, Joe
Mattson, Carol
McCusker, Kevin
McKinney, Dennis
McLeod, Fran
Mehl, Raymond
Melstrom, Dale
Melstrom, Jamie
Melstrom, Sally and Jenna
Melstrom, Scott, Carlie, Chad and Chase
Merwin, Aaron
Meyer, Peter, Becky and Janelle
Nagel, Donnis
Nelson, Beulah
Norlund, Tilynn
Oare, John and Ardelle
Olson, Bernice
Olson, Erma
Olson, Sandy
Oullm, Samantha
Palmer, Deidra
Patterson, Jessica
Pauley, Timothy
Peerman, Sally and Keith
Petersen, Muriel
Porter, Bob
Ramswick, Kree
Richter, Greg and Matthew
Rignell, Paul
Rose, Matthew
Ryan, Alyssa
Ryan, Josh
Scepurek, Megan and Melissa
Schandorff, Betty
Schauls, Hilary
Schmitz, Chris
Schouten, Lorraine
Schrank, Alfred
Schultz, Devin
Seim, Donna Mae
Seitz, Peter and Debbie
Sherstad, Darlene
Siebenthal, Jordyn
Skinner, Betty
Sloper, Mary Ann
Sorenson, Ruth
Steiner, Tony
Stene, Alex
Strouts, Bill
Swanson, Ronald
Taube, Ted
Thompson, Rev. Ralph
Thoreson, Kalley
Vitale, Blaise
Wagner, Christina
Wahler, Thia
Waldren, Thomas
Waldroff, Jerry
Wedin, Marcella M
Weiss, David
Weiss, Jesse
Weiss, Judy
Westman, Rollie
Wigdahl, Loren
Wistrcill, Barbara
Wolfe, Steph
Wood, Elvera
Wulf, Sally
Wyss, Matthew
Zinner, Jordan

Special Thanks to the 2005 LPBC Board and LPBC Foundation Board
Members
Anderson, Helen
Bartz, Joan
Blahauvietz, Larry
Cudd, Randy
Cudd, Yvonne
Erickson, Kay
Everett, Rev David
Foss, Vicki
Halaas, Rev. David
Nelson, Loretta
Nelson, Rev Tim
Luehman, Orvin
Stiles, Rev. Dale
Stockness, Rev. Lauryl
Swanson, Ronald

A POINT TO PONDER
Many of you probably “met” me in the last Luther Point newsletter which was published shortly before I began my ministry here as the new Program Coordinator. Since that time I have had the opportunity to settle into my new home, my new office, and my new ministry. It has been an exciting beginning to the New Year as I have begun to familiarize myself with Luther Point.

In beginning to make plans for this summer, I have been spending some time focusing on the Bible study theme: Where Jesus Meets Us. As I write this article, I look back on the first couple months of my ministry at Luther Point and recall where Jesus has met me so far. I have met Jesus in so many of the wonderful young adults that I have been interviewing for camp counselor positions. Their passion for sharing God’s love is contagious. I have met Jesus through the stories shared by those I meet who have had a life-giving experience at Luther Point in recent years or in days long gone by. It is a joy to hear of the impact this ministry has on people of all ages. I have met Jesus in the beautiful setting that is Luther Point. The trees, sunsets, and stillness whisper a spiritual peace. I have met Jesus through my co-workers who have encouraged me and made me feel welcome in this time of transition. Their joyful spirits make the office an enjoyable, inviting place to spend my days. I have met Jesus at the congregations I have visited as I see the excitement in camper’s eyes who know summer is just around the corner and hear words of thanks from parent’s whose children had a life-changing experience at Luther Point.

I thank God for the way He has met me in the experiences of my first days at camp. I am looking forward to the upcoming summer where so many people will take the opportunity to come away to Luther Point. Those who visit for a day, a week or all summer long will meet Jesus in the friendly smiles of camp staff, in the melody of familiar and new camp songs, in moments of prayerful silence, in sharing laughs with new friends, in recalling memories with old friends, in the warmth of the campfire, in the whisper of the wind, in the eager question of a young child…the blessings go on. I hope I will have the chance to welcome you to Luther Point this summer when you come to meet Jesus in this holy place.

God Bless, Bethany

Camperships and Incentives are a high priority!!
Providing incentives and campership support is a top priority for the camp. The camp is dedicated to making sure every child who has a desire to come to Bible Camp will be able to do so regardless of financial ability. Parents please take note! We do ask that you inquire with your home church first to determine how much they are able to assist you with then inquire with the camp for further assistance.

If you are able to help with the campership fund we encourage you to do so now and we ask you to think big and be generous!!! During the summer of 2005 the camp provided and gave out over $25,000 in camperships and incentives. This is an indication of the tremendous financial need there is for financial assistance in order for children to have a Bible Camp experience.

As a Camp Staff and Board of Directors we want you to know that we are serious about our mission statement, “Forming Faith, Pointing to Christ”. The formative years of our youth are also a crucial period in the formation of our faith in Jesus Christ. Bible Camp plays a key role in the formation of faith in Christ Jesus. The environment is unique and experiential which provides for a powerful time of discernment and revelation.

You can help make this time of “Forming Faith, Pointing to Christ” possible through your generous and much needed support! We as a Camp Staff and Board are convinced that the desire to come to Bible Camp is high and that the financial need is great for many families.

We do want to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who gave in 2005 and for those who have already given in 2006 toward this important and necessary fund. Thank you!! You are making a difference in the life of a child because of your support.

Thank you 2005 Campership Fund Donors!
Albrecht, Walter and Shirley
Anderson, Berdyne
Anderson, Carol
Anderson, Charles
Anderson, Helen and LuVerne
Anderson, Kenneth and Darlene
Anderson, Lawrence & Connie
Anderson-Hustad, Cheryl
Anonymous I
Anonymous III
Anonymous IV
Arndt, Pastor Chuck & Mary Jo
Arnold, Corey and Shellmarie
Asplund, Roger and Marjorie
Ballis, Tim and Cenia
Bartz, Robert
Bartz, Ruby
Bass Lake Lumber, Grantsburg
Bazey, John and Marie
Beckstrand, Dave and Susan
Bellin, Arlene
Benoy, Dean and Leslie
Benson Law Office, Siren
Berg, Matt and Becky
Berg, Pastor John and Nancy
Bergin, Pastor Brian and Lana
Bernick's Pepsi Cola, Dresser
Bethany Lutheran, Star Prairie
Blaedorn, Terry and Wanda
Blomberg, Heidi and Mike
Boettner, Ron and Karleen
Bowman, Pr Mary Ann & Greg
Brakke, Kathy and Gregg
Brandt, Pastor Rex and Janet
Bremer Bank, Frederic
Bristol, Robert and Sheila
Buck, Ben and Julie
Buck, Reuben and Connie
Bungum, Donald
Burnett Dairy Coop., Grantsburg
Burnett Med. Center, Grantsburg
Burnett Plumbing, Grantsburg
Byker, Brad and Betsy
Carlisle, John and Kathy
Carlson, James and Karen
Carlson, Larry and Jill
Carlson, Lee and Judy
Carlson, Lowell and Carol
Carlson, Pastor Myron and Lois
Carlson, Scott and Sara
Carlson, Wally and Irene
Carlsted, Chestine
Charpentier, Allen and Melanie
Chell, Mike and Donna
Chet Johnson and Son's Drug Store, Amery
Chisholm, Jim and Paula
Clementson, Randy and Kris
Colberg, Brandi
Community Bank of Grantsburg
Cook, Kevin and Jill
Craig E Selander, Architect, LLC, Grantsburg
Crownhart, Maurice and Hildur
Cudd, Paul and Debbie
Cudd, Paul and Janet
Cudd, Randy and Vonnie
Cummins, Dwight and Rebecca
Dahl, Myron
Dahlberg, Albert and Dorothy
Dahlberg, Dan and Bev
Dahlberg, Dave and Julie
Dahlberg, Mark and Maude
Dahle, Alpha
Danielson, Liz and Craig
Darrell's Hardware Hank, Grantsburg
Deiss, Dan and Kathy
Deloach, Wayne and Mary Ellen
Doenz, Steve and Julie
Dombrock, Donna
Dueholm, Bob and Dianne
Dunn, Darrell and Robin
Edling, Dave and Kay
Ekstrom, Drew and Robin
Engstrom, Lawrence and Joyce
Erickson, David and Janet
Erickson, Jerry and Julie
Evans, Dave and Dawn
Evenson, David and Shirley
Fern, Dale and Gloria
Feyereisen, Randy and Jana
Flanigan, Jim and Wanda
Frandsen, Bob and Rennaye
Freese, Amanda and Eric
Frieburg, Don and Julie
Friedell, John and Bernadette
Gavic, Leon and Irene
Gaylord, Heather and Robert
Gendreau, Steve
Geraghty, Michael and Linda
Giller, James and Carol
Gionis Law Off., St. Croix Falls
Gjovig, Mark and Maria
Good, Dennis and Sharlyn
Goodwin, Dan and April
Gucinski, Daniel and Carol
Gustafson, Pastor Roy & Miriam
Hagen, Todd
Haley, John and Ronda
Hallberg, Dave and Myrna
Harms, Dave and Ardyce
Harsdorf, Ervin and Eloise
Hart, Roy and Angel
Hauglie, Carol
Haupt, Jim and Judy
Henderson, Marilyn
Hermstad, Irvin and Delores
Hesselroth, Lee and Merrie Ann
Hischer, Dan and Paula
Holden, Lloyd and Paula
Houdek, Calvin and Margaret
Hunt, Carl and Irene
Isaacson, Pastor Maggie & Lee
Jacobson, Josephine
Jaeb, Daniel and Marjean
Jeff's Small Engine, Milltown
Jensen, Mark and Marsha
Jensen, Nate and Sue
Jeske, Jim and Jan
Jeske, Orv and Louise
Johns, Harry and Doris
Johnson Lumber Co., Siren
Johnson, Amy
Johnson, Bob and Adrienne
Johnson, Bruce and Patsy
Johnson, Clarence and Marilyn
Johnson, Clayton and Carol
Johnson, Craig and Jane
Johnson, Dave and Ginny
Johnson, Dave and Pat
Johnson, David and Joanne
Johnson, Harriet
Johnson, Joyce
Johnson, Maurice and Suzy
Johnson, Mick
Johnson, Myron and Joyce
Johnson, Orville and Kathy
Johnson, Ron and Kathy
Johnson, Roy and Donna
Johnson, Sandra and Jed
Johnson, Walden and Lois
Johnson, Warren
Johnson, William and Phyllis
Keilen, Mike and Cindy
Kimbel, Louise
Kittleson, Darrell and Rosalie
Klos, Judy
Koch, Pastor Jack and Christy
Kuss, Richard and Barbara
K-Wood Truss, Grantsburg
LaMirande, Joe and Angela
Lando, Joe and Gail
Larson, Donald and Ann
Larson, Keith and Nina
Larson, Lorraine
Laux, Tim
LeClair, LeAnn and Jamie
Lee, Curtis and Julie
Lee's Pro Shop, Pine City
Lentsch, Danny
Lindo, Gertrude
Lindquist, John and Anne
Lindus, Harley and Lois
Luehman, Dennis and Nancy
Luehmann, Arlen and Judy
Lund, Bart and Sydney
Lyga, Greg and Cheri
Marek, Mike and Brenda
Mathisen, Dale and Sandy
McConville, Phil and Karen
McGowan, Wilma
McLaughlin, David and June
Melander, Steve and Deb
Moore, Cris and Melanie
Morrison, John and Mary
Mullikin, Eugene and Carol
Neiderhauser, Peter
Nelson, Craig and Mary Jo
Nelson, Gerald and Loretta
Nelson, Hamlin and Donna
Nelson, Harry and Gloria
Nelson, Merwin and Lorraine
Nelson, Robert and Margie
Nelson, Shirley
Ness, Linda
Ness, Marlin and Lois
Nicholas, Ronald and Dorothy
Nielson, Jim and Joan
Norsted, Ray and Cheri
NW Wisconsin Electric Co., Grantsburg
Nuebel, Ed and Sally
Nutter, John and Janet
Nyhus, Paul and Joan
O'Brien, Kevin and Teri
O'Connell, Paul and Penny
Olson, Betty
Olson, Howard and Liz
Olson, Paul and Dorothy
Olson, Robert and Mary
O'Neill, William and Mary
Onstad, John and Helen
Oseland, Don and Brenda
Pacholsky, Amy
Parker, Mark and Jonelle
Parmly Sr. Housing & Services, Chisago City
Pederson, Brad and Hope
Pederson, Paul and Bonny
Peltier, Ron
Peper, Peggy
Peters, Bill
Petersen, Ronnie and Beth
Peterson, Karen
Peterson, Niles and Marjorie
Peterson, Richard and Evelyn
Pine Eye Associates, Pine City
Powell, Stephen and Alice
Poynter, Adrian and Phyllis
Remer, Thomas and Patricia
Renninger, John
Richard, Vern and Dorothy
Rine, Virginia
Ringstrom, Olive
Rogowski, Dave and Pat
Roney, Shawn and Laurel
Roos, Mike and Merri
Rose, Larry
Ross, Keith and Kathy
Rosty, Julie
Rue, David and Loraine
Sandberg, Warren and Carol
Sanderson, Ben and Cathy
Sanvidge, Lucinda
Sauter, Jake and Jean
Schaefer, Jim and Anne
Schaffer, Tim and Kandy
Schmidt, Bill and Denise
Schmidt, Mike and Gail
Schouten, Lorraine and Ken
Schrank, Alfred and Barbara
Schrock, Donald and Karen
Schwarzwalder, Diane
Sempf, Eileen
Skulstad, Pastor Howie and Kris
Solomonson, Dennis and Linda
Starr, Dorothy
Steen, Ron and Kelly
Stofferahn, Ken and Pam
Sullwold, Tom and Nona
Swan, James and Ruth
Swanson, Wesley and Karen
Swanson, Zane and Laura
Swenson, Pastor Dean & Elaine
Swenson, Steve and Karrie
Talmage, Robert and Alice
Talmage, Steve and Jeri
Tangen Drug, Saint Croix Falls
Teigen, Dean and Jennifer
Thompson, Mary
Thrivent Financial, Luck
Ticknor, Pastor Jay and Sara
Tolzmann, Tracy and Merrie
Trende, Dick and Char
Uhrhammer, Maxine
Viggiano, Muriel
Wahlberg, Greg and Melody
Wahlen, Gary
Wallin, Walter and Hattie
Walz, Al and Janice
Watkins, Doug and Joann
Weiss, David and Judy
Wiborg, Vicki
Wicklund, Kent and Brenda
Wicklund, Nina
Wilcox, Jane
Williams, Guy and Sharon
Winger, Bob and Brenda
Wood River Pharm., Grantsburg
Worman, Lonny and Raedena
Wright, Joan
Yanta, Jim
Zamorano, Rod
Zierke, Chris and Shirley
Zion Lutheran, Cottage Grove
Zolldan, Elaine

Thank you 2005 Annual Fund Donors!
Diamond Friend (over $2,000)
Anderson, Curtiss and Elaine
Osero, Norman and Marilyn
Johnson, Lloyd and Eleanor

Gold Friend ($1,250 - $1,999)
Anonymous II
Corbin, Craig and Kim

Silver Friend ($750 - $1249)
Anonymous I
Cudd, Randy and Vonnie
Evenson, Dan and Cindy
Ferguson, Dwight
Hallquist, Marguerite
Johnson, Ronald and Nancy
Klawitter, Louise and Dick
Luehman, Dennis and Nancy
Luehman, Orvin and Ruby
Melin, Lynn and Sharon
Messin, Frank and Marlene
Peterson, Hiram
Sandager, Dan and Sue

Bronze Friend ($250 - $749)
Arndt, Al
Asplund, Ruth
Berkland, Ted and Carolyn
Breen, Jerry and Joyce
Cummings, Kay
Elken, Dean
Flick, Luanne and Dennis
Gavic, Don and Diane
Hall, Mark and Naomi
Holle, Arthur and Judy
Hover, Gary and Marge
Johnson, Bruce and Sue
Johnson, Craig and Janet
Johnson, Melanie
Lundin, Dave and Angie
McCormack, Don and Cathy
Mielke, Jim and Linda
Nascene, Rachel
Nelson, Gerald and Loretta
Olson, Elaine M
Parmeter, Fred and Carron
Pugh, Tom and Joann
Sampson, Jean
Simmon, Nancy and Tom
Soppeland, Pastor Mike & Mimi
Stewart, Jim and Rhonda
Stockness, Richard and Pastor Lauryl
Swanson, Ernest and Beverly
Vetsch, Dan and Karen Vetsch
Williams, Guy and Sharon
Wilson, John and Kathie
Wittenberg, Robert &Waynette

Luther Point Friend ($100 - $249)
Adler, Gayle and Scott
Ahneman, Todd and Janice
Anderson, Betty
Anderson, Henrietta
Anderson, James
Anderson, Loren and MaryAnn
Anderson, Lynn
Awes, Tom
Basch, Dixie and Kenneth
Beastrom, John and Phyllis
Beebe, Pastor Geoff & Melissa
Behne, Larry and Claudia
Benson, June
Berg, Bob and Roxie
Berg, Don and Mary
Berglund, Harold
Berthelsen, Bob and Erna
Beyl, Warren and Elaine
Bierbrauer, Iris
Bont, Tim and Linda
Bottolfson, Marlyn and Nancy
Brandt, Pastor Rex and Janet
Branstad, Terry and Nancy
Brown, Bruce and Heidi
Byl, Mitchell and Sheila
Carlson, James and Karen
Carlson, Margaret
Carlson, Pastor Myron and Lois
Christenson, Lois
Christenson, Shirley
Clarke, Helen
Corbin, Dee
Corbin, Zachary
Dahl, Linda
Dahlberg, Verner and Violet
Dahlin, Sydney and Loretta
Daniels, Ethel
Dinnies, Jonn and Barb
Eck, Debbie
Eid, Collin
Eident, Paul and Shawn
Ellefson, Vern and Nancy
Elsbernd, Becky and Randy
Erickson, Kay
Espeseth, Clarence
Fallstrom, Curt and Sue
Framsted, Thora
Frandsen, Bob and Rennaye
Freese, Eldon and Jo Ann
Gjerde, Clint and Ione
Golson, Ervin
Greeley, David and Beverly
Grossmann, Nancy
Hajicek, Carol
Halvorsen, Phil and Gladys
Hammer, Marian
Hammer, Roger and Marlys
Hansen, Earl and Wanell
Hanson, Marvin and Sheila
Hedberg, Hartley and Alice
Hedlund, Jack and Katie
Henning, Pastor John and Joni
Hilts, Donald and Joy
Hoel, Gil and Julie
Hohn, Geraldine
Jergenson, Tim and Mary Jean
Johnson, Anna Mae
Johnson, Dave and Ginny
Johnson, David and JoAnn
Johnson, Emory
Johnson, Karl and Sharon
Johnson, Matt and Julie
Johnson, Norma
Johnson, Robert
Johnson, Twyla
Jones, Daryl and Katie
Karels, Nick and Alma
Kimbel, Louise
Kittel, Thelma
Klinke, Carlyle and Beatrice
Krause, Fran
Krupkat, Ann
Lagus, Arne and Miriam
Landro, Ken and Karen
Larson, Curt and Dee
Larson, Sherri and Kevin
Lee, Ken and Ruth
Linden, Raymond
Lindo, Gertrude
Luehmann, Arlen and Judy
Luepke, Geraldine
Lunceford, David and Vicki
Malaney, Dan and Jan
Mattson, Wes and Carol
Matz, Glenn and Shari
McAvoy, Howard and Evelyn
McNally, Jerry and JoLouise
McQuillan, Bill and Mary
Meland, Gordon and Vida
Melstrom, Dale and Marianne
Mericle, Jim and Sondra
Meyer, Elmer and Catherine
Meyer, Kathy and Richard
Michaelson, Lois
Miller, Arlo and Dorothy
Miller, Neil and Grace
Miller, Wayne and Kathy
Montgomery, Karen and Pastor William
Nelson, Marv and Bea
Nelson, Pastor Tim and Margo
Nickelson, Wayne and Janice
Oare, John and Ardelle
Odegard, Jay and Sheila
Oelschlager, Elaine
Olson, Elaine Marian
Orstad, Barb and Curt
Paulson, David and Edith
Pedersen, Jon and Jaclynn
Peterson, Darrell and Barbara
Peterson, Joyce
Peterson, Lenore
Pickard, Neil and Sally
Pogones, Diane
Prose, Don
Rasmussen, Hall and Hermina
Rassbach, Ella
Rau, Pastor Mel and Julie
Richard, Bill and Joy
Roos, Mike and Merri
Rude, Lynn
Rustad, O.J. and Ruth
Sauerberg, John
Schaffer, Tim and Kandy
Schauls, Gary and Lynne
Sears, Dale and Kathy
Shirley, Wayne and Patsy
Smith, Bob and Dodie
Soderberg, Arlette
Sorenson, Ruth
Stanley, Marilyn
Stanley, Ronald and Charlotte
Sutherland, Pastor John & Kathy
Sventek, Steve and Linda
Swanson, Robert and Allegra
Swenson, Terry and Linda
Swenson, Tom and Linnea
Taylor, Elmer and JoAnne
Thompson, Pastor Ralph and Carol
Tollander, Charles and Eunice
Voedisch, Bill and Laurie
Wert, Brian and JoAnn
Westrom, Keith
Wilhelm, Richard and Violet
Wyss, Tim and Patti
Zierke, Chris and Shirley

Luther Point Pal (up to $99)
Abrahamson, Alan and Susan
Akenson, David and Gail
Albarado, Bartt
Albarado, James and Lois
Alms, Jackie
Anderson, Carol
Anderson, George and Ruth
Anderson, Joan
Anderson, John
Anderson, Milton and Renata
Appelholm, Robert and Linda
Arndt, Pastor Chuck & Mary Jo
Barriault, Gerald and Erlene
Baxter, John and Helen
Beckstrand, Dave and Susan
Beebe, John
Begalke, James and Betsy
Bergren, Merle and Susan
Bille, Curt and Jo
Bjorkman, Arlene and William
Borup, Carl and Arlene
Boyd, Jan
Brendalen, Arnold and Beverly
Brown, Loretta
Buss, Jon and JoAnn
Carlson, Lowell and Carol
Carlstrom, Leonard and Norma
Cermin, Jon and Cheryl
Christopherson, Alwin and Imogene
Chronis, Pastor Richard & Mary
Clausen, Andy and Connie
Collins, Larry and Eleanore
Cox, Richard and Helen
Dahlquist, Ron
Dahnert, Mr and Mrs Dahnert
Ditlefsen, Joel and Karen
Dull, LeRoy and Barbara
Ellefson, Ed and Lonnie
Engstrom, Lawrence and Joyce
Erickson, Jerry and Julie
Fahrendorff, Doug and Judy
Fall, Peter and Diane
Fehr, Roger and Doris
Fjorden, Bonnie
Flanigan, Jean
Forrest, Dave and Melinda
Gatzlaff, Fred and Karen
Gilbertson, Carol
Gilbertson, Stuart and Jane
Giller, James and Carol
Glasow, Delores
Glenn, Tim and Betsy Glenn
Godfrey, Mr and Mrs Godfrey
Goodwin, Mary
Gorecki, Michael and Lori
Gregerson, Marvel
Gulbranson, Eileen
Gunderson, Jan and Sharon
Gustafson, Pastor Roy & Miriam
Halaas, Pastor David and Lorna
Hammer, Robert and Lorraine
Harder, David and Jeanette
Hauglie, Carol
Haupt, Jim and Judy
Hermstad, Irvin and Delores
Hischer, Dan and Paula
Holmberg, Elwood and Cynthia
Hudson, Glen and Suzette
Hustad, Rich
Iverson, Rachel and Mick
Jacobson, Jeffrey and Janet
Jeske, Orv and Louise
Johnson, Clarence and Marilyn
Johnson, Dale and Judy
Johnson, David and Carol Ann
Johnson, Elna
Johnson, Gordy and Schmoo
Johnson, Irvin
Johnson, Lois
Johnson, Pamela
Jones, Melissa
Kalenius, Florence
Kjeseth, Phil and Reta
Kongshaug, Shirley
Kosen, Donna and Donald
Krumm, Beverly
Kuehn, George
Kurkowski Jr., John and Jackie
Larson, Dan and Val
Larson, Donald and Ann
Larson, LaVern and Doris
Lauritzen, Gary and Julie
Liesenfelt, Charles and Pauline
Lindahl, Larry and Judy
Lindberg, Beulah
Litzell, Darwin and Cynthia
Madsen, Harlan and Virginia
Martens, Kristine
Martinson, Connie
Mattson, Dorothy
McConaughey, Tom and Carol
McPheeters, Bruce and Ann
Mehl, Ray and LaMae
Millermon, Keith and Linda
Milligan, Vi
Monson, Joanne and Ken
Morrison, Esther
Muehlhauser, Bruce and Ione
Nelson, Leo and Carol
Nelson, Loren and Beulah
Nelson, Ted and Helen
Nesseth, Mike
Nordeen, Joanne
Nordgren, Jim and Barb
Ogren, Silpa
Olson, Beradene
Olson, Craig and Jane
Olson, Mark and Beth
Olson, Stanley and Maxine
Onkka, John and Mary
Osterdyk, Mark and Susan
Parks, Gurene
Paulsen, Elliott and Karen
Pauna, Gary and Bonnie
Pearson, Dan and Lois
Pederson, Karen and Hoyt
Peterson, Kenneth and Louise
Peterson, Marilyn
Peterson, Richard and Evelyn
Peterson, Wayne and Bonnie
Pierce, Orville and Sally
Prazak, Ronald and Marian
Ramstrom, Jeanette
Randklev, Beth and Darrel
Reardon, Jay and Lisa
Richards, Don and Ellie
Richardson, Susan
Root, Alan and Elaine
Rue, David and Loraine
Schroeder, Jeffrey and Nancy
Schulze, Sharon and Joel
Segelstrom, Doug and Sue
Severson, Clair and Audrey
Shifra, Matt and Alyssa
Sick, Melvin
Skulstad, Pastor Howie and Kris
Snyder, Kermit and Martha
Somsen, Donald and Irene
Sorensen, Jerome and Jennifer
Strese, Ed and Elsie
Swan, Lee and Dotty
Swanson, Duane and Katherine
Swenson, Alan and Nancy
Swenson, Marjorie
Thompson, Ray and Carol
Thoren, Pastor Amy
Thorsbakken, Bob and Kay
Trende, Dick and Char
Uhrhammer, Maxine
Van Gundy, Iona
Vilstrup, Bob and Mickey
Vitale, Blaise and Suzanne
Vitalis, Wade and Carol
Wallin, Walter and Hattie
Weiss, David and Judy
Weiss, Gertrude
Weiss, Jesse
Wiersma, Hans and Kristin
Wisen, Robert and Crystal

As we think about the Luther Point Foundation, let us be reminded of Colossians 2:6-7 that says, "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." The Foundation can be viewed as the roots that the camp can be built upon into the future and we should be overflowing with thankfulness as we are reminded of how God has blessed Luther Point Bible Camp.

May we show this thankfulness in our giving to the Foundation so that our roots may grow deeper. Gifts may be given in the form of a cash donation. A future gift can be given through a will, life insurance policy or other bequest. The Foundation Board of Directors is planning several cottage meetings to view the camp's new video and discuss funding ideas for the Foundation. If your church is interested in holding one of these meetings, please call the camp for more information.

Thanks to all who have donated to the Foundation in the past. We ask you to prayerfully consider how you might help us in our mission…To strengthen and expand the Christian ministries of Luther Point Bible Camp now and into the future by providing funding for:

• Facilities enhancement and expansion
• Staff Education and Scholarships
• Program Development
• Other needs as they arise

For more information about making a gift to the Foundation, please call the camp office at (715) 689-2347.

Thank you to the following people who have given to the LPBC Foundation:
*Anonymous I
*Anonymous II
*Appelholm, Robert and Linda
*Bagalke, James and Betsy
*Bartz, Robert
*Berg, Roland and Phyllis
*Berthelsen, Bob and Erna
*Bethlehem W/ELCA, Bay City, WI
*Blahauvietz, Larry and Pr. Diane
*Dahlquist, Ron
*Federation, Mark and Jackie
*Ferguson, Dwight
*Golson, Ervin
*Halaas, Rev David and Lorna
*Hanson, Marvin and Sheila
*Jergenson, Tim and Mary Jean
*Johnson, Ronald and Nancy
*Lingen, Thomas
*Manion, Barbara
*Meyer, Kathy and Richard
*Nelson, Loren and Beulah
*Olson, Elaine M.
*Parmeter, Fred and Carron
*Paulson, David and Edith
*Paulson, Ramona
*Pederson, Karen and Hoyt
*Peterson, Marilyn
*Pierce, Orville and Sally
*Proescholdt, Carl and Katie
*Shand, James and Muriel
*Shirley, Wayne and Patsy
*Simmon, Tom and Nancy
*Wallin, James and Carol
*Warner, Bill and Linda
*Wistrcill, Roger and Barb
*Young, Larry and Kathleen

*Cash Gifts °Planned Gifts +Gift at work