The Story of Finding Your Place

We might be a little biased, but we think the camp community is one of the best out there. The best communities give people a comfortable place to be an authentic child of God. They are shaped by those who feel encouraged to share the gifts and skills God has given them with others. When you join in at camp, you can find a place to be yourself and you give others the opportunity to experience God’s love and grace too.

At Green Lake Lutheran Ministries, we believe there is a place for everyone here. No matter who you are, there is a way for you to get involved in the fun at camp. We need you here! 

Emmett, a 5th grade camper at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp, has found his place at camp: “The second you drive in, you see the chapel and the water. When you walk up, you feel like God is with you. You see the counselors playing with the other kids and are welcomed to your cabin and choose your bunks. Then you eat, have Bible study, and worship at Chim-Chim or the campfire. Before you know it, we are going home and no matter what you do or where you go, God is with you.” He has learned that God is with you at camp, and goes with you when you leave these spaces.

And camp will be here when it’s time for you to come back! Justin and Sarah, summer staff alumni, found their places at camp early in their lives and have made it into their family's place now too: “Green Lake Bible Camp has always been a special place for our family. My wife and I grew up going to Green Lake Bible Camp in the summers and we’ve made many memories there over the years. Now we are blessed to witness camp through our kids’ eyes. Attending family camp over the past few summers is always a highlight for the year. We’ve grown closer as a family and we have grown to be a part of a community of families who attend during the same week. Our daughter Grace says that camp is special because we get to spend time as a family and meet new friends. Our son Gus says that it is a place to learn about God, enjoy kids’ time during the parents night out, and to have fun. We hope their experiences at camp will have a lasting impact for years to come. And we can’t wait to be back at camp next summer.”

While it might seem small, you have an extraordinary ripple effect on the lives of those at camp. Your act of kindness, through your generosity all year long, makes so much more possible.

• You give campers the chance to be their authentic selves, unburdened by the worries of daily life and surrounded by a welcoming community.
• You provide retreat guests a place to get away, to set their worries aside and spend time in sabbath.
• You spread joy and God’s love and kindness wide and far. 

On November 21, Green Lake Lutheran Ministries will be participating in Give to the Max Day, with the goal of raising $30,000, ensuring that the joy of God’s love will continue to spread and ripple on. Through your donations, you change lives and we need your help! Will you join us by making a gift on Give to the Max Day?