Camp Wapo 2024 ALWAYS

We have had a wonderful start to St. Luke’s week at Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp in Amery, Wisconsin.
Thank you for your prayers!

In a world marked by constant change, the Camp Wapo theme “ALWAYS” serves as a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering love for us. We hold fast to the promise that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8)

As we live out called and claimed lives, together we’ll discover ways to connect to our ever present God. Inspired by 1 Thessalonians we’ll find those connections points by learning to “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstance” (1 Thess. 5:16-18).

We are doing that at camp through Chapel, Bible Study, Campfire Worship, Evening Devotions, along with games, post-high school age counselors sharing their faith, and meeting new friends from other churches. 

Decades of a close partnership between churches and Bible Camps, raise up new church leaders who are passionate about sharing the love of God in Christ through innovation, fun, and engaging activities. Camp experiences among ELCA ministers are widespread and impactful. Two-thirds (64%) of survey respondents attended overnight Christian summer camp at least once, and a third (34%) served on summer camp staff. All told, nearly half (49%) of all ELCA rostered ministers agreed that their camp experiences were instrumental in their call to rostered ministry. I am one of them.

No wonder positive views of camp are so widespread! Below are responses and pictures from the five St. Luke’s students and a post-high school counselor enjoying Youth Camp (4th-8th Grade) this week. There are three more students coming for Seeds camp (1st -3rd Grade) this weekend, and St. Luke’s also has a Grandparent coming with her two grandchildren, Sunday – Tuesday next week, to Grandparents’ Camp.

Name of Student: Favorite Song – Favorite Canteen Item – Favorite Game - Best part of Camp - How many years at Camp.

Alexus: Always - Lemonade slushy – Zookeeper - The people - 13 years. 1st year counselor.

Chris: Always – Firework Faygo – 9 square – Chapel – 3 years

Aubrey: Always – Lemonlime slushy – Chip noodle – Felt homesick, but cabinmates sang songs which made me feel better – I worship more here – 4 years.

Levi: Always – Maltcup – Gagaball or 9-Square – Biblestudy, campfire and Chapel – 8 years.

Skyler: Radical God – Cookie ice cream sandwich – Paddleboarding – Bible study – 2 years.

Danica: Always – Malt cup – Chip noodle - Bible Study and singing – First year.

Rob: This is Holy Time – Cookie ice cream sandwich – Exploding Enchiladas – Love watching campers grow in their faith - 43 years.

A special thanks to those who took a card to send to one of our campers. Special request, Allie Erickson, who is a summer counselor would love some mail. She is here until August 16. Send to:
 
Alexus Erickson – Counselor
Camp Wapo
1204 74th Ave
Amery, WI 54001

Prayers and blessings back to all of St. Luke’s!
In Christ, Rob

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