2012 Annual Reportof Luther Park Bible Camp

Annual Meeting: October 21, 2012

Where Faith is Nurtured Through Holy Play

Luther Park Bible Camp, in partnership with Lutheran Congregations, ministers in a natural setting as Jesus did,

reaching out and touching people of all ages with the good news of salvation.

“Prepare the way of the Lord.”Isaiah 40:3

80th Anniversary Year of Luther Park Bible Camp

Ringing in Holy Play!

1932-2012

Highlights from the first 80 years 

1932  The Ar cles of Incorpora on were recorded in 1932. The first Board of Directors was appointed at an organiza onal mee ng on 

May 13, 1932. The deed was transferred the following day, May 14, 1932, to purchase the land. 

1933   Clearing of the land began. Luther Park’s First Week of camp was June 12‐18, with 116 campers. The registration fee was $3 for 

the week.  Dining Hall was built.  Cabins were built by Luther Leagues of the Rice Lake Circuit. The Camp Board consisted of nine 

men. Groups could schedule a week at Luther Park through the board. 

1934  The “Auditorium”, now the Chapel, was built.  A “logging bee” was held. In June the second week of Bible camp was held, with 

130 in attendance. 

1947   The Luther Park Bell was retired by the Soo Line and given to the camp. 

1958   The Rice Lake Circuit, Eau Claire Circuit, and the Mondovi Circuit formed Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc. 

1959   Richard Kahl, a teacher from Rice Lake, was hired as Camp Manager. 

1960   The first retreat house was built ‐ Covenant Center. 

1964   The first all‐summer staff. 

1965   Pastor Frank Brocker became the first year round Director. 

1966   Luther Woods, then called Outpost, was purchased.  Covenant Center was winterized. 

1971   Pastor Al Dungan became first full‐time year round Director. 

1975   John Walledom became the third Luther Park Director. 

1979   The Enrichment Appeal made possible: a new dining hall; a remodeled Chapel; a swimming pool; a second retreat center.   

1983   A‐Frame retreat facility was built at Luther Woods. 

1984   11 wooded acres across the road were purchased. 

1985   74‐acre adjacent farm property purchased. 

1986   Sherm Toufar was called as the Fourth Luther Park Director.   

1990   Annual Fund established and Way Club updated. 

1991   First Annual Antiques, Collectibles & Quilt Auction held. 

1994   Construction of new duplex cabins completed; Dining Hall winterized. 

1998   Welcome Center open for business. 

2002   Biggest summer ever at Luther Park!  Camper numbers top 1350 in resident programs after a 4 year climb. 

2009   Entered into interim Management Agreement with Luther Point Bible Camp. Rev. Craig Corbin was called as the Interim 

Executive Director. 

2012  The Luther Park board decides not to renew the Management Agreement, effective Dec. 31, 2012. 

2012  The search begins Sept. 28 for a full‐time Executive Ministry Director, with an anticipated start date of Jan. 2, 2013. 

ANNUAL MEETING Of the Association of

Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc. Chetek, WI 54728

October 21, 2012 3:30 PM at Luther Park Bible Camp

AGENDA

I. WELCOME .............................................................................................. Chris Kamrath, Chairman of the Board II. DEVOTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. MINUTES of Annual Meeting on Jan 21, 2012 ................................................................................................ 2-8 V. REPORTS

A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Chris Kamrath, Pres. ...................................................................................... 9 B. INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Rev. Craig Corbin .......................................................................... 10 C. SITE DIRECTOR, Jon Schack ................................................................................................................ 11 D. PROGRAM COMMITTEE, Rev. Bert Schultz, Board Member ............................................................... 12 E. PROPERTY COMMITTEE, Tom Wagener, Board Member ................................................................... 13 F. FINANCE COMMITTEE, Brenda Thalacker ........................................................................................... 14 G. OTHER WRITTEN REPORTS FOR YOUR READING

1. Congregation Clusters .........................................................................................................15-16 2. Board Members, Summer Staff and Year-round Staff .............................................................. 17 3. Summer Camp and Year-Round Attendance Trends ............................................................... 18 4. Church Summer Camp Attendance Trends .........................................................................19-21 5. Retreats Groups at Luther Park ................................................................................................ 22 6. Volunteers and In-Kind Gifts ................................................................................................23-25 7. The Impact of Camping Ministry ..........................................................................................26-28 8. Year-round Retreats and Upcoming Events ............................................................................. 29 9. Church Support, Church Group Support and Business Support .........................................30-35 10. Donor Reports ....................................................................................................................36-39 11. Honorariums and Memorials for all Funds ...........................................................................40-41 12. 2013 Proposed Budget ............................................................................................................. 42 13. Revenue and Expense Comparison Charts ........................................................................43-44 14. 2011 Audit ......................................................................................................... Green pages 1-9 15. Financial Statements ............................................................................. Following audit, F pages

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VII. OPEN QUESTIONS

VIII. NEW BUSINESS Endowment Fund Committee Member Election Election of Board Members Nominating Committee – 2014 2013 Proposed Budget .......................................................................................................................... 42

IX. ADJOURNMENT X. BENEDICTION

The next annual meeting will held be in October, 2013.

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Chetek, Wisconsin

Annual Meeting – January 21, 2012

Unapproved MINUTES

[Secretary’s Note: Names appearing the first time in these minutes will also include the delegate’s congregation and location. When the same name appears subsequently, it will not include congregation. Motions made, seconded and carried appear in bold print.]

WELCOME – 10:00 a.m. - Chairman Steve Kolden, (Our Savior’s Menomonie) welcomed the delegates and visitors, and thanked them for their effort to be present, considering the cold and fresh weather. OPENING DEVOTIONS – Interim Executive Director Rev. Craig Corbin greeted the delegates, shared a short essay “Why the World Needs Camp;” led the song “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” and concluded his devotions with prayer. QUORUM – The Chair estimated over 80 delegates were present at the beginning of the meeting, and declared that the quorum of 39 delegates for conducting business has been met. INTRODUCTIONS – Chairman Kolden introduced the Board members, and noted they could all be found wearing bright blue polo shirts with Luther Park-Luther Woods logo. Ten of the 11 Board members were present; Rev. Bert Schultz (Hope Lutheran, Ladysmith) was excused due to jury duty which was meeting even on Saturday due to a heavy docket. Introductions included Jon Schack, Luther Park Site Director, and Diana Thompson Development Secretary/Registrar, with words of special gratitude to Diana for producing the very comprehensive Annual Report. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – there were no additions or changes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 2011 ANNUAL MEETING. – The Chair gave a few moments for delegates to review the minutes. It was also noted that the Annual meeting minutes, and regular Board minutes are posted on the Web-site. Moved by Eileen Christopherson (Big Elk Creek Lutheran, Elk Mound) and seconded by Arlan Bergquist (Our Saviour’s, Chippewa Falls) to approve and accept the minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 22, 2011. REPORTS

A. Board of Directors ~ Steve Kolden, President, lifted up Brianna Kunkel with words of thanks for her service to Luther Park as Program Director. Brianna resigned at the end of 2011, and is being married this afternoon. Steve referred to his written report (page 7) noting that Board discussion keeps being focused around programming for Luther Park. Kolden added that the Corporation continues to take “baby steps” toward greater financial stability. A Strategic Plan is continually being developed. The delegates were informed that the Board members log a considerable number of hours in monthly

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meetings, business retreats, and executive committee interfacing events with Luther Point Executive Committee.

B. Interim Executive Director, Rev. Craig Corbin (page 8) ~ felt that his report this year

was more philosophical in scope than a “nuts-and-bolts” accounting. Also recognized Doug Erickson, retired from grounds-keeping. A search is underway for a Program person. Thanks were offered up for congregation participation and support during the 80 years of Luther Park ministry. And in this 80th year, Corbin challenged the delegates to foster a “Building Year” spirit for the good of the Camp.

C. Site Director Jonathan Schack ~ directed our attention to the Annual Report cover which bears the logo for the 80th Anniversary Year. A recent logo contest brought forth a number of designs. The design submitted by the Confirmation youth of New Hope Church, Sand Creek was selected. Kelly Esterby (New Hope, Sand Creek) converted the design to computerized version. Carolyn Dahl (New Hope, Sand Creek) accepted a commendation certificate on behalf of the confirmation youth. Schack expressed gratitude to dedicated volunteers for completing numerous projects

and contributing to programming. His written report (page 9) noted the aging of many of the facilities, and he urged this matter be addressed for the sake of a safe and hospitable camping ministry environment. The “Adopt-a-Room” initiative was lifted up, as well as the Wish List which is regularly posted and updated on both the Web-site and in the Newsletters.

CAMP TRIVIA INTERLUDE – Chairman Steve Kolden promised to interrupt our business meeting from time to time with a “Trivia Game” to heighten awareness of the Camp facilities (aging and otherwise) and to award camp apparel as prizes. First Trivia Question – How many operating furnaces are on the Luther Park main campus? – Answer – 19.

D. Program Committee ~ Rev. Ben Ahles-Iverson (Taylor Parish, Taylor) reiterated words of gratitude for the work Brianna Kunkel did for program development, and in working with Program Committee for fitting the national camping curriculum to Luther Park’s specific needs. (Report on page 10)

E. Property Committee ~Dale Kringle (Our Savior’s [Campia], Rice Lake) directed the

delegates to his written report on page 11, with no additions. Committee member Tom Wagener (Immanuel, Strum) announced that the Camp has two pontoon boats and one boat lift for sale, and interested parties should contact the camp office.

F. Finance Committee ~ Brenda Thalacker, Board Treasurer (First, Eau Claire) referenced page 12, where she emphasized the chart, adding that the staff have superbly managed the finances again this year. Accordingly, no additional financing has been needed this year. On this 80th anniversary year, Brenda continues to encourage youth and adults to attend camp. An alternate level of support for congregations or delegates would be to consider “Adopting- a- Camper(ship).” It was further noted that congregation support did slip in 2011, and the delegates were urged to have their local congregations renew their support for Luther Park.

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CAMP TRIVIA INTERLUDE – How many working, flushable toilets are on site? – 49

G. Other Written Reports ~ These are prepared to complete the picture of the ministry of Luther Park Bible Camp. There were no questions from their floor about these additional written reports.

H. The Audit Report for 2010 was singled out for attention. It is printed in its entirety on green pages 1-9; no questions.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – there was none OPEN QUESTIONS – Rev. Barb Koch (New Hope, Sand Creek) requested clarification about the amount of debt the Camp is carrying. Delegates were directed to page F-3, and in particular to the two categories: “Long Term Liabilities” and “Due to (from).” Current indebtedness is very close to $552,000. NEW BUSINESS

A. Endowment Fund Committee member Election. As a point of information, the Committee currently consists of Arlan Bergquist, Steve Nelson (Modena, Mondovi), Brenda Thalacker, and Arvin Solsaa (Our Savior’s, Menomonie). Steve Nelson must rotate off the Committee.

Chairman Steve Kolden called for Nominations or Volunteers for one position. Stan Buchanan (Bethany Rice Lake) volunteered. The Chair declared the nominations closed, and Stan Buchanan was appointed by acclamation.

B. Election of Board Members. Chairman Kolden directed the delegates to pages 13-

14 of the Annual Report for the notice of nominees for Board of Directors. They are: Cheri Sorenson (Bethany, Rice Lake) Cluster 1 lay-person Rev. Joel Olsen (Our Saviour’s, Chippewa Falls) Cluster 2 clergy Steve Kolden, Cluster 3 lay-person Rev. Ben Ahles-Iverson, Cluster 4 clergy

Kolden called for Nominations from the floor, especially pointing out that the Cluster 3 clergy position has been vacant for several months, and no nominee was presented for this position. A second and third call for nomination was issued. Moved by Rev. D. J. Rasner (English Lutheran [Bateman], Chippewa Falls) and seconded by Gloria Wagener (Immanuel, Strum) to close nominations, and to instruct the secretary to cast a unanimous ballot for the slate as presented. Carried. NOTE: A little later in the meeting, the name of Pastor Alan Buresh (University Lutheran, Eau Claire) was offered as a volunteer to fill the Cluster 3 clergy slot. He had been contacted by phone, and agreed to serve. He will be appointed by the Board to this position.

TRIVIA INTERLUDE – How many soap dispensers (needing to be filled) are on site? – 40

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C. Nominating Committee. The Chair announced that the Nominating Committee is composed of four Board members whose terms are expiring, as well as one additional individual from each cluster. Board members whose terms will expire in 2013 are:

Dale Kringle, Chris Kamrath (Central, Chippewa Falls), Brenda Thalacker and Tom Wagener. Delegates volunteering for the Nominating Committee included: Cluster 1 - Rev. Dale Chelsey (Good Shepherd, Ashland) Cluster 2 – Arlan Bergquist Cluster 3 – Andrea Gapko (University Lutheran, Eau Claire) Cluster 4 – no volunteers

It was moved by Rev. Mike Wollman (Shepherd of the Hills, Elk Mound) and seconded by Bill Neverdahl (Christ Lutheran, Menomonie) to accept the Nominating Committee as presented and volunteered, and to allow the Board to find a volunteer for Cluster 4. Carried.

CAMP TRIVIA INTERLUDE – How many door-handles and door-knob-sets can be found on the camp property? – 216

D. Proposed Budget. Treasurer Brenda Thalacker and Interim Executive Director Rev. Craig Corbin presented the budget, as found on page F-10 of the Annual Report. A few clarifying questions were entertained.

Moved by Darren Falk (Christ Lutheran, Menomonie) and seconded by Stan Buchanan to adopt the 2012 Budget as presented. Carried (there were no opposing votes).

E. Advocates and Ambassadors. The Chair made an oral announcement regarding the Advocates and Ambassadors programs, as vehicles to connect local congregations with the Camp, and to enhance support and recruitment for Luther Park.

F. Constitution. The Chair pointed out that this meeting will constitute the first

reading of the proposed Constitution. An earlier meeting for the same purpose did not have a quorum; that meeting was considered an informational presentation of the proposed document. After this meeting, if the Constitution is tentatively approved, a second meeting at least 60 days hence will be needed for the second reading of the Constitution, at which time it can be declared approved. By-laws are available on the tables for reference only; they will need to be approved after the proposed Constitution is fully accepted.

The Chair offered the microphone to Board member Tom Wagener to present the proposed Constitution. Tom made the helpful observation that a constitution defines “who you are”, whereas the by-laws describe “how your organization works.” That said, the proposed Constitution was presented chapter-by-chapter. Changes were made on-line as they were offered and accepted from the floor. Chapter 1 – no comments Chapter 2.01 – suggested to omit “as found in Chapter 2 of the ELCA Constitution” (redundant).

Chapter 2.02 – suggested to restore “as stewards of God’s creation” after the word “adults” in the last line.

Chapter 3.01 – “Christian” has been inserted before the word “congregations” in the first line.

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Chapter 3.01.01 – questioned the purpose of the “Covenant;” answer – to create a sense of ownership in the camp.

Chapter 3.02.b – it was noted that there is no criteria in this section for removing member congregations.

Chapter 4 – no comments Chapter 5 – correction: Duties and responsibilities of the Camp Director will not

be specified in the by-laws, but rather in the job description. Chapter 6 – no comment Chapter 7.01 – suggest adding “postmarked and” to “mailed” here and in similar

wording throughout this chapter Chapter 7.01 – note that this provision moves the Annual meeting from January to

October. Chapter 7.02 – no comments Chapter 7.03 – language regarding mailing to follow after C7.01 Chapter 7.04 – no comments Chapter 7.05 – no comments Chapter 7.06 – no comments Chapter 7.07 – no comments Chapter 7.08 – no comments Chapter 8.01 – wording about “sent to each member congregation” shall follow

wording of C7.01 (postmarked and mailed.) Chapter 9.03 – suggest adding “postmarked and mailed” after “shall be” in first line. Remove “Annual” and place period after “considered.” Delete last two lines of paragraph. Chapter 10 – no comments Chapter 11 – no comments Chapter 12 – no comments The Chair reclaimed the microphone and entertained a motion for approval of the proposed Constitution. Moved by Louise Voss (Evangelical Lutheran, Black River Falls) and seconded by Robert Forsythe (Christ Lutheran Arcadia) to approve the first reading of the amended Constitution as presented today. As this motion requires a 2/3 favorable vote for passage, the chair asked for a show of hands. The chair declared the motion carried, through it was not unanimous. LUNCH – the assembly broke for lunch provided by the Camp kitchen staff; the singing of the traditional table prayer was led by Craig Corbin. NEW BUSINESS continued

G. Sale of Property. The Chair informed the constituency that the Board recommendations regarding each piece of property under consideration would be presented orally and then questions would be entertained. After all presentations are made, motions would be accepted for disposition of camp properties.

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A general question about proceeds of property sale; answer it would be used to pay down debt. Re: the Camp House (former Director’s House). Question of value: Kay Moen-Urseth (New Hope, Sand Creek) indicated the current market value is about $125,000. Moved by Rev. D. J. Rasner and seconded by Elton Christopherson (Big Elk Creek Lutheran, Elk Mound) to authorize the Board to begin the sale of the Camp House on the most favorable terms. The chair asked for a raising of hands. The chair declared the motion carried by more than 2/3 favorable votes. A paper ballot was called for. The results were Yes (to sell) – 56, and No (don’t sell) – 6. Motion carried. Re: Luther Woods property. Large photos and maps of the area were available. Questions and comments centered on the value of the property to the ongoing program of the Camp, optimum size of parcel to be sold, usefulness of county forest land adjacent to Luther Woods program site. Moved by Rev. Dale Chesley and seconded by Andrea Gapko to sell up to 200 acres of Luther Woods. Call for the question: Forrest Nutter (Chimney Rock Lutheran, Strum) seconded by ________________________________. Vote was by a show of hands, and the Chair determined that the vote passed by more than the 2/3 required votes. A request was made for a paper ballot. Results were Yes (to sell) – 46; and No (don ‘t sell) – 16. Carried. Re: Farm Center property. Comments were made about keeping as much of the Chetek site (including Farm Center) intact for future development. Moved by Kathy Peterson (Hope Lutheran, Ladysmith) and seconded by Bill Neverdahl (Christ Lutheran, Menomonie) to not sell any portion of the farm property at this time. Carried, on a voice vote.

NEXT ANNUAL MEETING – The Chair announced that, depending on the approval of the second reading of the proposed Constitution, the next annual meeting may be held in October of 2012, or the second reading failing or not taken, in January 2013. PRAYER FOR BRIANNA KUNKEL, BRIDE – Chairman Steve Kolden noted that the time was about 2:17 p.m., and that Brianna Kunkel was about to be married, off-site, at 2:30. Believing that Brianna would be a nervous bride, and desirous of the prayers of the Luther Park fellowship Kolden asked Rev. Joel Olsen, secretary of the Board, to offer prayers on Brianna’s behalf, before the assembly. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT (2:20 p.m.) Moved by Kathy Peterson and seconded by Rev. D. J. Rasner to adjourn the January 2012 Annual Meeting of the Luther Park Bible Camp Corporation. Voice vote. Motion carried. The Assembled delegates joined hands for praying the Lord’s Prayer.

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Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Joel Olsen, recording secretary SUGGESTIONS for subsequent annual meetings Roll call of congregations present – time consuming perhaps, but in light of new system of Covenants returned, would have an idea of who is present, and voting Endowment Fund Committee, (and its By-laws?) should be listed somewhere in Annual Report. Ought they to provide a written report, as well? Need to have blank ballots on hand, in case a delegate asks for a written ballot on any matter.

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Annual Report of the Luther Park Board of Directors

I would like to start with a sincere Thank You from the Board to everyone who has supported the ministry of Luther Park this past year. Through your time, prayers and gifts, Luther Park is a place where children and their families can grow in Christ through Holy Play. God’s ministry is evident in the way God works through the people connected with our camp. Below are a few noteworthy items:

The sale of the former camp director house: This sale helped us reduce our debt and has proven to lessen the burden of property upkeep.

Financial Stability: Through the sale of property and debt reduction gifts our financial situation continues to improve. Finances have been a consistent issue for the board since my time on the Board. The reduction of our long term debt and reduced spending in the short term has given us great hope for the future.

The separation from the Mutual Management Agreement with Luther Point: This summer, Luther Park Board of Directors decided in unanimous fashion to separate from the current MM Agreement with Luther Point, effective December 31, 2012. This will end the sharing of year-round staff between camps. We do, however, intend to continue working with Luther Point’s board to find ways our ministries can share resources, including summer and retreat programming.

Celebrating Craig Corbin’s service to Luther Park as our Interim Executive Director: We would like to acknowledge the work of Rev. Craig Corbin for his service the past three years. Craig has done an admirable job serving as our camp’s Interim Executive Director. During his term we have reduced our debt and helped increase our organization and effectiveness in many areas. Craig voluntarily agreed to serve Luther Park three years ago, and it is my belief that Luther Park is in many ways better today than we were three years ago, thanks in part to Craig’s leadership.

While this is a time of transition, it is also a time of hope and faith in what God has in store for our

camp. At this present time we are in the midst of recruiting for Luther Park’s next Executive Ministry Director. Applications are due by Friday, October 19th. Our first session of interviews is on Saturday, November 3rd with the final interviews taking place on Saturday, November 10th. You are all welcome to attend this last portion of the process. There will be an open forum portion for the interviewee where members of the constituency are encouraged to ask questions of the final three applicants. We ask that constituents share their written thoughts on a form for the Board to review before coming to their final decision.

I want to end by thanking the board that I have worked with this year for their incredible dedication. The positive news and vision for the camp is a result of their passionate service to Luther Park. I also understand first hand from my years as a camper and counselor here that without commitment of a year round and summer staff there would be no ministry at Luther Park. Thank you to each of you for making this place special to so many people.

God’s abundant blessings, Chris Kamrath, 2012 LPBD President

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2012 Interim Executive Director, Rev. Craig M. Corbin

As my time with the Luther Park ministry comes to a close, my thoughts and prayers are with the camp

Board of Directors as they discern who the new Executive Ministry Director will be. The tasks before the Board of Directors and the new Executive Ministry Director are going to be challenging and potentially exciting at the same time.

The transition period will be one that will require patience and persistence. I say patience because there will be a lot for the new Executive Ministry Director (EMD) to learn. Much of his / her time will be spent getting to know the ministry setting, you, the constituent congregations and pastors and all the day-to-day operations of the camp. There will be new year-round staff to hire and preparations for summer, staff recruiting at college campuses, familiarity with Federal and State Law / Code, congregational visits, donor development and relationship building, and so much more. My hope is that you will continue to be patient with the Camp Board and the new Executive Ministry Director. My sense is things are not going to just simply become good again or that the ministry is going to dramatically turn around just because you will have a new EMD. There is a lot of work ahead for the Board and the new EMD.

Financials continue to be a significant concern for the camp ministry. Yes, some wonderful estate gifts have been given and the camp house property was sold. This has made it possible for the camp to reduce its long term debt by nearly $300,000 over the past three years. The camp still has long term debt of $320,000 (FLC Foundation / Camp Endowment). The Annual Fund is significantly behind where the camp was one year ago at this time. Current shortfalls to the Annual Fund include the following as of 10/11/12:

Individual Support---Down $24,000 Church Support------Down $14,600 Thrivent Choice------Down $10,937

Summer Camp------Down $22,367 Retreat Revenue----Down $3,800 Canteen / Craft------Down $7,200

Total shortfall to the Annual Fund from one year ago is $82,904.00. This is not a sustainable trend.

Congregational ownership and stewardship responsibility to the camp ministry is paramount. This means several things: 1) Camper participation during summer camp needs to increase 2) Retreats from member congregations needs to be encouraged 3) Recharge participation with elementary age youth needs to be encouraged 4) Congregational benevolence support needs to increase (putting some teeth behind benevolent support, $1.75 per baptized member) with membership comes responsibility!!! 5) Volunteerism from the association members 6) Estate Planning to leave a Legacy for future generations 7) Special Funding for Capital projects 8) Ownership, Ownership, Ownership!!!

As mentioned last January, there is no doubt Luther Park (and many other camps) are facing some uncertain times in many respects. Most of us are not immune to these uncertain times and many of us are “in the same boat”.

I also think this is a great opportunity for Luther Park to think outside the box and to do some dreaming about where this ministry is heading in the years ahead. I see this as a time of renewed energy and creativity. In this 80th year of ministry in this place, let us be reminded again, just as our early church fathers and mothers trusted in God’s grace and means to make it possible for this ministry to come into existence, it is time for you to believe God’s creative hands are still shaping this ministry.

A special word of thanks to the faithful staff who continue to serve here at camp: Jon Schack, Diana Thompson, Heidi and Peter Johnson, Ryan Hennessey, Steve and Lisa Schneider and Shannon Gamble. It has been a privilege to share this time of mutual ministry with them.

Thank you to the congregations who have continued to support the camp faithfully with your benevolent support. As mentioned in January, this ministry truly is a treasure and God’s unspeakable gift of grace is what continues to sustain it. My request to you is that you continue to uplift this ministry in your thoughts and prayers. Continue to be patient and understanding as the camp Board of Directors and the new Executive Ministry Director and staff work through the process of being faithful to the camp’s mission. Grace and Peace, Rev. Craig M. Corbin, Interim Executive Director

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SITE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2012

It was a special honor and a humbling opportunity to be part of the planning and implementation of our recent 80th Anniversary Celebration (the alumni reunion and commemorative worship service). Among our many guests were campers dating back to the 1930’s, the first full-time Camp Director, Pr. Frank Brocker (director from 1965-1971), and alumni and campers spanning the decades.

The 80th Anniversary was such a wonderful reminder of the “cloud of witnesses” that makes up Luther Park – past, present, and moving forward into the future. The weekend festivities and celebration was a fun reminder of God’s faithfulness in providing Luther Park’s future generations of leadership; to see the alumni’s young children at the reunion, knowing that many of these children will be the next generation of Luther Park, both as campers and eventually summer staff and future leaders, just like their parents.

God has touched thousands of lives over the past eight decades of Bible Camp at Luther Park, and I am confident that He who began a good work through Luther Park’s ministry will faithfully sustain it through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The history of the first 80 years of Luther Park is a precious gift, and something that we continue to build upon in many ways, even as we move forward to the next generations of campers and staff. We continue to be good stewards of the grounds purchased in 1932, the Chapel, built in 1934 (remodeled in 1979), as well as the many other buildings built over the years. We re-roofed the “costume cabin” (an original log cabin from the 1930’s, located outside the Dining Hall) during one of our spring Work Weekends, and have plans to professionally restore the structure this spring in order to maintain an important piece of Luther Park’s heritage.

For me, as an avid Boundary Waters canoe tripper, and past canoe guide, a quote from Douglas Wood’s book, entitled Paddle Whispers, aptly describes the amazing impact of Luther Park’s camping ministry, and what this holy place is all about. I’m sure many of you can relate:

Sometimes … at the end of a stormy day, or in the middle of a big lake … there is an island. Round and whole, magical and serene, small enough to comprehend but large enough to accommodate the spirit, it is a tiny mirror of the cosmos. An island. It can be a place, it can be an idea, or even a hope. But for a short while, at least, it is somewhere to rest, to renew the joy of being, to gather strength for the journey (pg. 43). ‘But what,’ badgers a relentless voice, ‘exactly are you doing out here? What are you accomplishing? What are you getting out of it?’ … It’s a stupid question, what are you going to do with your life. Setting out to do something with your life is like sitting down to eat a moose. Nobody ever did anything successfully with their life. Instead they did something with their day. Each day. Sunrise is birth. Sleep is death. Each day is your life. Let the moose run. Eat some blueberries (pg. 49).

So often we judiciously plan for the future of this ministry, and yet we know full well that the ministry is often about day-to-day Christian service to those that are in our midst, at that very moment in time. Each day brings a wonderful opportunity for ministry at Luther Park!

Luther Park and Luther Woods provide a wonderful place apart, a place where FAITH is nurtured through Holy Play. I encourage you to utilize the retreat facilities available at Luther Park, whether it be attending a camp-sponsored retreat, or renting the camp’s facilities for your own church’s retreat, family reunion, or youth group event. There are many openings in the camp’s retreat calendar and the cost of meals and lodging is surprisingly affordable.

As Craig emphasized in his report, Luther Park is your camp, and with ownership comes great responsibility – we’d love to help get you “plugged in” to Luther Park, to help you serve the ministry with your skills and gifts. Here are some examples of Luther Park’s volunteer needs: office work, grounds, shingling, installation of ceiling tiles in the Chapel fireside room, skilled labor for a day (plumber, electrician, carpenter, mechanic, etc.), splitting and stacking firewood, and deep cleaning projects, just to name a few examples.

Another way you can bless the ministry of Luther Park is through in-kind donations; perhaps you have something on the camp’s wish list sitting unused in your garage or attic, or have an interest in purchasing something specific for the camp. To view the camp’s current wish list, visit www.lutherpark.org, and click on the “Donate and Volunteer” tab.

Donations to the Annual Fund are the backbone of the camp’s day-to-day operations, and we are extremely grateful for your generous support. However, if you wish to make a designated donation for a specific project / equipment need, the following are a few items that are beyond the scope of the camp’s Annual Fund: boat house (for storing paddles and life jackets down by the canoe landing), a new pool fence, plow truck and/or utility tractor and attachments, and shingles and roofing materials.

Without the faithful support of congregations, volunteers, donors, the year-round staff, summer staff, and the Board of Directors, this ministry would fail to be successful. May God continue to work in and through the ministry of Luther Park Bible Camp to further God’s Kingdom! And to God alone be the glory – Soli Deo gloria!

Your partner in ministry, Jon Schack, Site Director 11

Luther Park 2012 Program Committee Report 

I would like to begin this report with thanksgiving to God for the ways in which God has 

blessed us at Luther Park Bible Camp.  Literally, thousands of people have come here to 

meet and be strengthened and renewed by Jesus.  Thanks be to God!  We come as young 

children, mature adults and everything in between.  We come as staff, board members, 

campers, parents, chaperones, visitors, pastors and community members.  The Holy Spirit 

calls us out of our day‐to‐day routine in order come to a part of God’s Creation where we 

too are reminded that we are a part of God’s creation. Indeed, we are not just a part of 

Creation but also a part of God’s beloved family.  Here at Luther Park and Luther Woods we 

are encouraged to sing and worship with joy and thanksgiving for all that God, our Father, is 

doing in Christ and in our lives.  God is at work in Christ, reconciling all of creation to Him. 

What a wonderful blessing.  I also want to thank each and every one of you for being a part 

of this special ministry.  

Next year we plan to work at growing our ministry together.  Some of the areas we 

would like to highlight include: providing opportunities for elementary age children to stay 

in cabins; expanding the ages for Night Owls (stay up late and worship and play under the 

stars) and Drummin’ and Strummin’ (learning drums and guitar while you worship and play);  

and growing in our most popular areas.  At times in the past, our Vacation Bible School and 

Family Camp opportunities have had to turn people away.  We want to grow these.  They 

are great ways to share and grow faith in Christ.  If you have ever been turned away due to 

one of these programs being filled to capacity, please, try us again.  We want to grow our 

partnership in the Gospel in ways that are most beneficial to you, our brothers and sisters in 

Christ. Please let us know if you have other ways in which we can do this together. 

 

Your Partners with Christ, 

The Luther Park Program Committee    Pr. Bert Shultz   Kay Moen‐Urseth   Pr. Al Buresh   Linda Euneau 

 

 

 

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Property Committee Annual Report 2012 

  This past year witnessed many projects taking place at the Camp and Luther Woods, from replacing 

faucets to major rebuilding projects at the A‐frame and nature center. Our Property Manager, Peter 

Johnson, with the help of Steve, Adam, and Jon (Luther Park staff) and a long list of volunteers, assessed 

the needs of the camp facilities and took care of numerous items needing attention. We made progress 

on the many roofs: shingles on the costume cabin, nature center, half of the Quonset shed, and a steel 

roof on the barn. 

  A group from Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Chippewa Falls took on the task of completely rebuilding the 

south end of the Wood’s A‐frame. Their work looks fantastic. Hopefully next year, the north end can be 

addressed. Many volunteers spent their weekends replacing rafters, roof decking, fascia and shingles on 

the nature center. The building even sports a fresh coat of paint. Also at the work weekends, over 62 

people built picnic tables, cleaned cabins, washed windows, split firewood, painted, raked, planted 

flowers, and rebuilt the kitchen mechanical room wall. A big thanks to all who helped. 

  Other highlights include paint in Shalom Center bedrooms; an ice machine, new electrical panel and 

circuits in the kitchen. The pool bathhouse had some minor upgrades; the swimming pool pumps were 

replaced, and it passed the health inspection. 

  Our fire protection is in full compliance, furnace cleaning is on a three year rotation and equipment 

and vehicles are now on a maintenance schedule. Even our vast number of toilets didn’t escape 

attention! 

  Luther Park relies on not only donations of valuable labor and dollars, but our needs list is always 

long. This year a few of the donations included a riding lawn mower, weed trimmer, chain saw, pool lift 

and cover, clothes washer, Covenant furniture, table saw, ceiling tiles for the Chapel fireside room and a 

1999 minivan. For 2013, we are in need of roof work on the Quonset shed, dining hall and pool house; 

Shalom exterior doors, new pool fence, and fireside room flooring  to name a few. 

  There has been interest from several congregations on the Covenant Center adopt‐a‐room, but 

frankly, the needs for this building are great. As we transition into 2013, a complete needs analysis of 

Covenant must be formulated. Stay tuned for developments. 

  Like Jesus feeding the multitudes with a few fish and loaves of bread, the property staff has to be 

commended for keeping our camp looking and operating great with minimal financial resources. Thanks 

for a job well done. 

Luther Park Property Committee, 

Tom Wagener Dale Kringle  Jon Schack,    Site Director – staff representative 

 

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Finance Committee Report for 2012

Thank you for your continued partnership and ownership in the Luther Park ministry. The Finance Committee, along with the Board, has been diligently working on figuring out how to make Luther Park self-supporting. We know the camp must receive direct support from each member congregation because the summer camper registration fees do not cover the costs of the camp alone. Once again, congregational support is down. This is the second year in a row for declining support from the congregations. This has made the last couple of years a challenge.

Last year we mentioned the suggested base formula of $2.00 per baptized member

to be considered when determining your congregational support to the camp. To help with cash flow issues at Luther Park, ideally each congregation should try to give their financial support throughout the year (monthly or quarterly). We do appreciate receiving your donations any time, but the bulk of our expenses are in the summer months; we end up carrying accounts payable, which are difficult to pay off until (if even by then) December.

On the flip side, we’re happy to report we did receive an estate gift designated for

debt reduction. This estate gift allowed the camp to pay off some of the loan amount owed to First Lutheran Foundation, Eau Claire. From an amortization perspective, this will help our annual budget by reducing the number of debt payments over the years.

Your financial support of Luther Park is vital to the health and wellbeing of this

ministry. Your financial support will continue to be vital as we discontinue the mutual ministry agreement with Luther Point. We will need to pay for a full-time Executive Ministry Director versus our current expense of a shared Executive Director. The Board knows this position will be critical to the financial well-being and ongoing existence of Luther Park.

Respectfully,

Finance Committee

Brenda Thalacker Pr. Ben Ahles-Iverson Michele Ziegeweid Rev. Craig M. Corbin,

Interim Director – staff representative

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Representing the Clusters: Group I Rev. Dale Chelsey (Good Shepherd, Ashland)Group II Arlan Bergquist (Our Savior's, Chippewa Falls)

Group III Andrea Gapko (University, Eau Claire) Group IV no volunteer

GROUP I - 33 congregations GROUP II - 29 congregations

Barronett Lutheran, Barronett Barum Lutheran, Elk MoundBethany Lutheran, Catawba Bethel Lutheran, New AuburnBethany Lutheran, Rice Lake Big Drywood Lutheran, CadottBethel Lutheran, Hawkins Big Elk Creek Lutheran, Elk MoundBethesda Lutheran, Bayfield Central Lutheran, Chippewa FallsCalvary Lutheran, Minong Colfax Lutheran, ColfaxChetek Lutheran, Chetek Dallas Lutheran, DallasChrist the Servant Lutheran, Park Falls Dovre Lutheran, New AuburnFaith Lutheran, Cameron English Lutheran of Bateman, Chippewa FallsFirst Lutheran, Cumberland First Lutheran, BarronFirst Lutheran, Exeland First of Arland, Prairie FarmFirst Lutheran, Hayward Hay River Lutheran, RidgelandFirst Lutheran, Stone Lake Holden Lutheran, ColfaxGeorgetown Lutheran, Cumberland New Hope Sand Creek/Pine Creek Lutheran, Sand CreekGlen Flora Lutheran, Glen Flora New Scandinavia Lutheran, DallasGood Shepherd, Ashland North Running Valley Lutheran, ColfaxGrace Lutheran, Brill Norton Lutheran, ColfaxHope Lutheran, Ladysmith Our Savior's Lutheran, BloomerImmanuel Lutheran, Cornucopia Our Savior's Lutheran, CornellLiving Water Lutheran, Cameron Our Savior's Lutheran, StanleyLong Lake Lutheran, Sarona Our Savior's Lutheran, WheelerMessiah Lutheran, Washburn Our Saviour's Lutheran, Chippewa FallsNathaniel Lutheran, Bruce Ridgeland Lutheran, RidgelandOur Savior's Lutheran, Iron River Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran, Elk MoundOur Savior's Lutheran, Rice Lake St. John's Lutheran, BloomerOur Savior's Lutheran, Solon Springs St. John's Lutheran, GilmanStanfold Lutheran, Rice Lake Trinity Lutheran, BoycevilleTrinity Lutheran, Birchwood United Lutheran, Prairie FarmTrinity Lutheran, Cumberland West Akers Lutheran, Prairie FarmTrinity Evanelical Lutheran, Rice LakeTrinity Lutheran, SpoonerZion Lutheran, Winter

* terms expire at the annual meeting during the first month of the year listed

BOARD MEMBERS TERM BOARD MEMBERS TERMDale Kringle (Our Savior's, Rice Lake) 1st 2013 Chris Kamrath (Central, Chippewa Falls) 1st 2013Pr. Bert Schultz (Hope, Ladysmith) 1st 2014 Kay Moen-Urseth (New Hope, Sand Creek) 1st 2014Linda Euneau (First, Hayward) 1st 2015 Pr. Joel Olsen (Our Saviours, Chp Fls) 1st 2015

NOMINEE NOMINEEDale Kringle (Our Savior's, Rice Lake) Chris Kamrath (Central, Chippewa Falls)

LUTHER PARK CONGREGATIONSGeographical Clusters for Board Representation

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

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GROUP III -- 33 congregations GROUP IV -- 40 congregations

Christ Lutheran, Menomonie Blair Lutheran Church, BlairEleva Lutheran, Eleva Central Lutheran, MondoviFaith Lutheran, Durand Chimney Rock Lutheran, StrumFirst Lutheran, Eau Claire Christ Lutheran, ArcadiaFirst Lutheran, Ogema Drammen Lutheran, MondoviFirst Lutheran, Westboro Elk Creek Lutheran, OsseoGood Shepherd Lutheran, Eau Claire Evangelical Lutheran, Black River FallsGrace Lutheran, Eau Claire Evangelical Lutheran, Pigeon FallsHope Lutheran, Eau Claire Fagerness Lutheran, BlairImmanuel Lutheran, Eau Claire First Lutheran of Trempealeau, TaylorJoy Lutheran, Prescott French Creek Lutheran, EttrickKing's Valley Lutheran, Osseo Good Shepherd Lutheran, MondoviLittle Elk Creek Lutheran, Menomonie Grace of Pleasantville, IndependenceLongwood Emmanuel Lutheran, Greenwood Hardies Creek Lutheran, EttrickNazareth Lutheran, Withee Immanuel Lutheran, PepinNew Hope Lutheran, Downsville Immanuel Lutheran, StrumOsseo Evangelical Lutheran, Osseo Independence Lutheran, IndependenceOur Savior's Lutheran, Eau Claire Little Norway Lutheran, Black River FallsOur Savior's Lutheran, Greenwood Little Plum Lutheran, PepinOur Savior's Lutheran, Menomonie Living Hope Lutheran, EttrickPeace Lutheran, Menomonie Lyster Lutheran, NelsonRock Creek Lutheran, Rock Falls Modena Lutheran, MondoviSouth Beef River, Osseo Mt. Calvary, TrempealeauSt. James Trinity Lutheran, Fall Creek Northfield Lutheran, HixtonSt. John's Lutheran, Eau Claire Our Savior's Lutheran, HixtonSt. Luke's Lutheran of Foster, Osseo Our Savior's Lutheran, WhitehallSt. Paul's Lutheran, Augusta Pigeon Creek Lutheran, Pigeon FallsSt. Paul's Lutheran, Curtiss Pleasant Valley Lutheran, MondoviSt. Paul's Lutheran, Medford South Beaver Creek Lutheran, EttrickTrinity Lutheran, Eau Claire Squaw Creek Lutheran, Black River FallsTrinity Lutheran, Loyal St. John's Lutheran, AlmaUniversity Lutheran, Eau Claire Taylor Lutheran, TaylorWoodlake Lutheran, Mlps Trinity Lutheran of Norden, Mondovi

Upper Beaver Creek, TaylorUpper Pigeon Creek Lutheran, Hixton

Valley of the Shepherd Lutheran, Eleva Zion Lutheran, Galesville

BOARD MEMBERS TERM BOARD MEMBERS TERMBrenda Thalacker (First, Eau Claire) 2nd 2013 Tom Wagener (Immanuel, Strum) 1st 2013Pr. Al Buresh University, Eau Claire) 1st 2014 Michele Ziegeweid (Christ, Arcadia) 1st 2014Steve Kolden (Our Saviour's, Menom) 2nd 2015 Pr. Ben Ahles-Iverson (Taylor Luth, Taylor) 1st 2015

NOMINEE NOMINEESJudy Solberg (Kings Valley, Osseo) Tom Wagener (Immanuel, Strum)Julie Carr (First Luth, Eau Claire)

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CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Dale Kringle, Rice Lake, WI (first term ends January 2013)

Pastor Bert Schultz, Prairie Farm, WI (First term ends January 2014) Linda Euneau, Hayward, WI (First term ends January 2015)

Chris Kamrath, Chippewa Falls, WI (First term ends January 2013) Kay Moen-Urseth, New Auburn, WI (First term ends January 2014)

Pastor Joel Olson, Chippewa Falls, WI (First term ends January 2015) Brenda Thalacker, First Lutheran, Eau Claire, WI (Second term ends January 2013)

Pastor Al Buresh, New Richmond, WI (First term ends January 2014) Steve Kolden, Menomonie, WI (Second term ends January 2015)

Tom Wagener, Strum, WI (First term ends January 2013) Michele Ziegeweid, Arcadia, WI (First term ends January 2014)

Pastor Benjamin Ahles-Iverson, Taylor, WI (First term ends January 2015)

2012 SUMMER STAFFTeam Leaders Kaari Ashland, Ettrick, WI Caroline Corbett, Park Falls, WI Laura Mackey, De Pere, WI Kali Sharot, Cannon Falls, MN Steven Whitney, Kenyon, MN Danielle Wollberg, Colfax, WI Leaders/Sr. Counselors Sarah Bowman, Eau Claire, WI Erin Carr, Eau Claire, WI Tressa Harings, Minong, WI Beau Janke, Trempealeau, WI Jacqi Kopp, Ellsworth, WI Mike Merritt, Menomonie, WI Senior Counselors Michael Aschbacher, Spooner, WI Kai Ashland, Ettrick, WI Kayla Damiano, Lakeville, MN Becca Fredlund, Taylor Falls, MN Elise Gehrke, McFarland, WI

Steven Halloin, Eau Claire, WI Samantha Henk, Spooner, WI Rachael Lionberger, Oshkosh, WI Charlie Moe, Pigeon Falls, WI Jake Nahorniak, Menomonie, WI Ryan Rankila, Spooner, WI Soren Staff, Hixton, WI Brianna Tieskotter, Charles City, IA Olivia Wantoch, Winona, MN Junior Counselors Kayla Falk, Menomonie, WI Carly Karich, Lake Nebagamon, WI Maddy Parker, Chippewa Falls, WI Jens Staff, Hixton, WI International Counselor Tatiana Dumke, Brazil Media Master Kirstin Kopp, Ellsworth, WI

Kitchen/Canteen Victoria Jensen, Marshfield, WI Assistant Cooks Keli Emerson, Hillsdale, WI Marsha Behling, Eau Claire, WI Grounds/Maintnenance Assistant Adam Klefstad, Boyceville, WI Honorary Staff Laura Bowman, Eau Claire, WI Melissa Jones, New Prague, MN Paige Carter, Cottage Grove, MN Lisa Ausen, Amery, WI Alexa Berthiaume, River Falls, WI Emily Schroeder, New Richmond WI Mike Schmidt, Sun Prairie, WI Evan Hollnagel, Oshkosh, WI Jocelyn Peterson, Decorah, IA Ashley Kiesner, Kewaunee, WI Laura Weiner, Winona, MN

CURRENT YEAR-ROUND STAFF Interim Executive Director: Craig Corbin, Craig@LutherPark.org

Site Director, Retreat Coordinator: Jon Schack, Jon@LutherPark.org Development Secretary/Registrar: Diana Thompson, Diana@LutherPark.org

Bookkeeper: Ryan Hennessey, Ryan@LutherPark.org Food Service/Housekeeping Coordinator: Heidi Johnson, Heidi@LutherPark.org

Properties Manager: Peter Johnson, Peter@LutherPark.org Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant: Steve Schneidier

Housekeepers: Shannon Gamble, Lisa Schneider

THANKS TO THESE FORMER YEAR-ROUND STAFF FOR THEIR SERVICE: Laura Anderson, Program and Retreat Coordinator

Lisa Roberts, Bookkeeper Jesse Weiss, Program and Promotions Director

 

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2012 SUMMER VBS DAY CAMP CONGREGATIONS Bethesda Lutheran, Bayfield, WI Calvary Lutheran, Minong, WI Central Lutheran, Mondovi, WI Central Lutheran, Winona, MN Chetek Lutheran, Chetek, WI First English Lutheran, Cannon Falls, MN First Lutheran Church, Hayward, WI First Lutheran, Prentice, WI

Holy Nativity Lutheran, New Hope, MN Immanuel Lutheran, Strum, WI Joy Lutheran/UCC, Prescott, WI Nathaniel Lutheran, Bruce, WI Our Saviors/Northfield Lutheran Parishes, Hixton, WI Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron River, WI Our Savior’s Lutheran, Menomonie, WI Our Savior’s Lutheran, Solon Springs, WI

Ridgeland/Hay River Lutheran Churches, Ridgeland, WI St. John’s Lutheran, Eau Claire, WI Taylor Lutheran, Taylor, WI Trinity Lutheran, Boyceville, WI Trinity Lutheran, Loyal, WI Trinity Lutheran, Spooner, WI Woodlake Lutheran, Richfield, MN

2012 SUMMER WEEKLY ATTENDANCE Camp was held June 13- August 13 – (Shaded areas indicate program not offered that week.)

PROGRAM NAME

1st Wk. 2nd Wk. 3rd Wk. 4th Wk. 5th Wk. 6th Wk. 7th Wk. 8th Wk. Grand Total

Trailblazers Day (Grades K-2) 23 14 23 13 73 Trailblazers Overnight (Grades 2-4) 10 16 22 19 67

Trailblazers Bridge (Grades 3-5) 24 18 8 50

Night Owls (Grades 6-8) 28 28

Middle School Power of Faith (Grades 6-8) 92 80 49 66 287

Middle School Strummin (Grades 6-8) 2 2

Senior High at Luther Woods 5 5

Senior High J.O.L.T. Servant Event 6 6

Senior High F.L.O.O.D. Servant Event 5 5

Senior High Houseboat 2 2

Senior High Sea Kayak 1 1

Adventurers at Luther Woods (Grades 4-6) 7 7

Trading Spaces (Grades 3-5) 29 12 19 60

Trading Spaces (Grades 6-8) 23 18 16 57

P.A.L.S. Program 6 6 6 6 7 7 6 6 50

Grand Total 98 86 39 97 145 147 81 7 700

YEAR-ROUND ATTENDANCE TRENDS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Trailblazers Day (Grades K-2) 84 82 79 68 73 Trailblazers Overnight (Grades 2-4) 50 36 39 56 67 Trailblazers Bridge (Grades 3-5) 90 66 38 58 50 Keepers of the Earth (Grades 3-5) 0 0 23 18 n/a Middle School Power of Faith (Grades 6-8) 505 470 374 304 287 Middle School Strummin (Grades 6-8) 0 0 7 11 2 Middle School Night Owls (Grades 6-8) n/a n/a n/a 65 28 Senior High Woods 0 0 8 0 n/a Senior High Houseboat 10 23 0 0 2 Senior High J.O.L.T. 6 9 9 16 6 Senior High F.L.O.O.D. Servant Event 5 13 11 6 5 Adventurers at Luther Woods (Grades 4-6) 20 17 7 8 7 Trading Spaces (Grades 3-5 and 6-8) 66 74 65 95 87 P.A.L.S. Program 35 35 24 25 26 Cross-Generational Day Camp 16 18 5 18 26 Family and GRANDkids Camps 140 144 66 74 73 VBS Day Campers (held at churches during summer) 998 1050 660 690 697 Pastors, Youth Directors, and Families: Summer 95 96 46 81 25 3rd-5th Grade Recharges 41 20 21 12 n/a 6-8th Grade Recharges 135 184 143 126 70** Senior High Recharges 37 50 27 0 0** Pastors, Youth Directors, and Families: Recharges 30 14 26 43 6** LPBC Retreats: Other 2904 2800 3401 1858 2279** LPBC Programmed Adult Retreats 772* 675* 789 624 656** TOTALS (* indicates estimated number) 6039 5876 5868 4256 4472**

** reflects 2012 attendance from Jan. 1 – Sept. 30 only **

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CHURCH SUMMER CAMP ATTENDANCE TRENDS

MEMBER CHURCHES 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Barronett Lutheran, Barronett Barum Lutheran, Elk Mound Bethany Lutheran, Catawba Bethany Lutheran, Rice Lake 21 17 28 41 15 Bethel Lutheran, Hawkins Bethel Lutheran, New Auburn Bethesda Lutheran, Bayfield 2 Big Drywood Lutheran, Cadott Big Elk Creek Lutheran, Elk Mound 3 3 4 3 Blair Lutheran, Blair 6 14 Calvary Lutheran, Minong 7 10 Central Lutheran, Chippewa Falls 61 41 33 29 21 Central Lutheran, Mondovi 14 20 17 14 14 Chetek Lutheran, Chetek 9 16 6 6 8 Chimney Rock Lutheran, Strum 2 2 4 2 1 Christ Lutheran, Arcadia 20 13 6 Christ Lutheran, Menomonie 11 5 16 12 6 Christ the Servant Lutheran, Park Falls 7 1 4 Colfax Lutheran, Colfax 12 7 22 12 6 Dallas Lutheran, Dallas 2 4 Dovre Lutheran, New Auburn 6 6 5 Drammen Lutheran, Mondovi 1 2 Eleva Lutheran, Eleva 12 16 11 17 21 Elk Creek Lutheran, Osseo 3 English Lutheran, Chippewa Falls 7 4 4 Evangelical Lutheran, Black River Falls 2 2 2 1 Evangelical Lutheran, Pigeon Falls 6 2 4 Fagernes Lutheran, Blair 2 Faith Lutheran, Cameron 13 12 9 16 16 Faith Lutheran, Durand 2 1 First Lutheran, Barron 26 12 25 20 22 First Lutheran, Cumberland 7 14 14 15 17 First Lutheran, Eau Claire 31 34 26 10 19 First Lutheran, Exeland 1 10 11 7 7 First Lutheran, Hayward 18 17 24 17 19 First Lutheran, Ogema First Lutheran, Stone Lake First Lutheran, Taylor First Lutheran, Westboro First of Arland, Prairie Farm 1 3 French Creek Lutheran, Ettrick 5 7 Georgetown Lutheran, Cumberland 2 Glen Flora Lutheran, Glen Flora Good Shepherd Lutheran, Eau Claire 7 6 7 8 Good Shepherd Lutheran, Mondovi 3 3 1 4 2 Good Shepherd, Ashland 5 Grace Lutheran, Brill Grace Lutheran, Eau Claire 9 17 9 10 5 Grace of Pleasantville, Independence Hardies Creek Lutheran, Ettrick 6 4 17 7 1 Hay River Lutheran, Ridgeland 1 1 5 Holden Lutheran, Colfax 1 1 6 5 Hope Lutheran, Eau Claire 59 39 8 11 2 Hope Lutheran, Ladysmith 16 19 6 4 5 Immanuel Lutheran, Cornucopia

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CHURCH SUMMER CAMP ATTENDANCE TRENDS

MEMBER CHURCHES 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Immanuel Lutheran, Eau Claire 6 3 8 4 Immanuel Lutheran, Pepin 10 11 9 4 7 Immanuel Lutheran, Strum 19 16 25 24 15 Independence Lutheran, Independence Joy Lutheran, Prescott 5 16 15 2 King's Valley Lutheran, Osseo 2 1 Little Elk Creek Lutheran, Menomonie 2 6 3 3 Little Norway Lutheran, Black River Falls 4 4 1 1 Little Plum Lutheran, Pepin Living Hope Lutheran, Ettrick 4 2 9 5 Living Water Lutheran, Cameron 3 5 7 Long Lake Lutheran, Sarona 2 1 3 Longwood Immanuel Lutheran, Greenwood 4 Lyster Lutheran, Nelson 16 10 2 6 4 Messiah Lutheran, Washburn 3 2 Modena Lutheran, Mondovi 3 1 1 7 8 Mt. Calvary, Trempealeau 1 1 1 Nathaniel Lutheran, Bruce 3 2 3 Nazareth Lutheran, Withee 4 New Hope Lutheran, Downsville 8 8 8 11 6 New Hope Lutheran, Sand Creek 4 15 9 2 5 New Scandinavia Lutheran, Dallas North Running Valley Lutheran, Colfax 1 4 Northfield Lutheran, Hixton Norton Lutheran, Colfax 1 Osseo Evangelical Lutheran, Osseo 10 5 8 5 25 Our Savior's Lutheran, Bloomer Our Saviour's Lutheran, Chippewa Falls 26 21 19 37 9 Our Savior's Lutheran, Cornell 5 6 2 8 11 Our Savior's Lutheran, Eau Claire 2 2 1 Our Savior's Lutheran, Greenwood 9 2 4 6 Our Savior's Lutheran, Hixton 1 4 3 3 Our Savior's Lutheran, Iron River 4 6 4 6 2 Our Savior's Lutheran, Menomonie 49 30 42 8 17 Our Savior's Lutheran, Rice Lake 1 Our Savior's Lutheran, Solon Springs 4 2 1 7 Our Savior's Lutheran, Stanley 6 6 10 14 10 Our Savior's Lutheran, Wheeler 3 1 Our Savior's Lutheran, Whitehall 4 5 5 6 2 Peace Lutheran, Menomonie 12 12 14 6 9 Pigeon Creek Lutheran, Pigeon Falls 12 11 2 4 1 Pleasant Valley Lutheran, Eleva 4 3 3 Ridgeland Lutheran, Ridgeland 2 2 3 5 Rock Creek Lutheran, Rock Falls 4 Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran, Elk Mound 7 8 9 South Beaver Creek Lutheran, Ettrick 7 8 11 3 14 South Beef River, Osseo 3 7 6 10 Squaw Creek Lutheran, Black River Falls 2 2 St. James Trinity Lutheran, Fall Creek 8 5 9 8 10 St. John Lutheran, Alma 5 4 2 6 8 St. John's Lutheran, Bloomer 3 7 31 17 11 St. John's Lutheran, Eau Claire 11 19 5 5 3

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MEMBER CHURCHES

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

St. John's Lutheran, Gilman St. Luke's Lutheran, Augusta St. Paul's Lutheran, Augusta St. Paul's Lutheran, Curtiss 4 St. Paul's Lutheran, Medford 10 5 1 Stanfold Lutheran, Rice Lake 8 5 1 Taylor Lutheran, Taylor 1 2 2 4 3 Trinity Lutheran, Birchwood 2 3 3 Trinity Lutheran, Boyceville 10 17 15 16 19 Trinity Lutheran, Cumberland 1 2 4 3 3 Trinity Lutheran, Eau Claire 14 3 12 16 7 Trinity Lutheran, Loyal Trinity of Norden Lutheran, Mondovi 4 3 2 2 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, Rice Lake 2 6 Trinity Lutheran, Spooner 7 5 10 7 2 United Lutheran, Prairie Farm 4 18 15 12 11 University Lutheran, Eau Claire Upper Beaver Creek, Taylor 1 1 1 1 6 Upper Pigeon Creek Lutheran, Hixton 1 1 2 2 Valley of the Shepherd Lutheran, Mondovi West Akers Lutheran, Prairie Farm 1 1 Woodlake Lutheran, Richfield, MN 22 18 18 21 13 Zion Lutheran, Galesville 11 22 30 16 13 Zion Lutheran, Winter

NON-MEMBER CHURCHES 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Calvary Lutheran, Neillsville 7 5 First Lutheran, Clear Lake 2 Peace Lutheran, Eau Claire 2 Red Cedar Community Church 2 St. John's Lutheran, Spencer 14 7 Trinity Lutheran, Lake Nebagamon 7 8 Congregation Unknown 31 20 Jacob’s Well 1 Our Savior’s Lutheran, Medford 4 Other Denomination 4 20 Other Lutheran Churches 8 14

Totals 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Member Churches 764 667 745 678 584 Non-Member Churches 148 158 117 77 79

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Retreat Groups at Luther Park2010 2011 2012**

Member Church Retreats # of Retreaters # of Retreaters # of RetreatersSt. John's Lutheran, Eau Claire 23 25Immanuel Lutheran, Eau Claire 41 45 49Long Lake Lutheran, Sarona 10 18NW Synod of WI 64 91 59Trinity/Georgetown Lutheran 23 14Barnum/Big Creek Lutheran 20 16Bethel/Dovre Lutheran 75 33 65Grace Lutheran, Eau Claire 10 15Good Shepherd Lutheran, Ashland 9 10Central Lutheran, Chippewa Falls 9Living Waters Lutheran, Cameron 24Luther Park Retreats & Events 631 624 656

Other GroupsTrinity Lutheran, Hudson 42 64Colleges 342 251 245Public Schools 258 151 227Non-church affiliated 605 359 326Other Denomonations 1088 644 664Families 559 132 626

Total Retreaters 3800 2491 2951** reflects 2012 attendance from Jan. 1 – Sept. 30 only **

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2012 VOLUNTEERS

We would like each of the following individuals and groups to know how much they are appreciated for volunteering their time for various projects. Luther Park would not be able to

bless the lives of so many people without your dedicated assistance. If we have unintentionally omitted something or someone from the list, please let us know.

Allison, Courtney, Balsam Lake, WI Ashland, Kaari, Ashland, WI Backhaus, Greg, Eau Claire, WI Beecroft, Shane, Frederic, WI Berg, Gene, Ettrick, WI Bergmann, Wyatt, St. Croix Falls,WI Bethany, Rice Lake Bell Choir, Rice Lake, WI Bergquist, Arlan, Chippewa Falls, WI Binfet, Alex, Balsam Lake, WI Binfet, Darcy, Balsam Lake, WI Bliese, Patty, Rice Lake, WI Bliese, Tyler, Rice Lake, WI Bliese, Courtney, Rice Lake Brekke, Amy, Sarona, WI Buhr, Audric, Menomonie, WI Carlsen, Madeline, Rice Lake, WI Colfax Lutheran Youth, Colfax, WI CPR Construction, Shell Lake, WI Dahl, Rod, Chetek, WI Damiano, Kayla, Lakeville, MN Edaburn, Monica, New Richmond, WI Edaburn, William, New Richmond, WI Falk, Kayla, Menomonie, WI Falk, Darrin, Menomonie, WI Fischer, Judy, Cameron, WI Fredlund, Rebecca, Taylors Falls, MN Good Shepherd Lutheran Youth, Ashland, Grever, Joyce, Chetek, WI Hamilton, Ben and Sarah, River Falls, WI Hay, Vickie, Eau Claire, WI Hefty, Nick, Chippewa Falls, WI Hefty, Brian, Chippewa Falls, WI Henningsen, Tina, Rice Lake, WI Henningsen, Dave, Rice Lake, WI Hietpas, Dan, Chippewa Falls, WI Hoffman, Ron, Colfax,, WI Horner, Pr. Dale, Mondovi, WI Hughes, Randy, Balsam Lake, WI Husby, Connor, Menomonie, WI Hutton, Nina, Balsam Lake, WI Jensen, Jillian, Comstock, WI Jensen, Janice, Comstock, WI Johnson, Val and Rosanne, Grantsburg, WI

Julson, Hannah, Amery, WI Kelch, Josh, Luck, WI Kelch, Steve, Luck, WI Kizewski, Jordan, Dallas, WI Klefstad, Adam, Boyceville, WI Kohlmeyer, Joel, Rice Lake, WI Larson, Rachel, Rice Lake, WI Lee, Randy, Rice Lake, WI Mathison, Shane, Cadott, WI Mathison, Earl, Thorp, WI Mortimer, Jim and Karna, Cameron, WI Moen-Urseth, Kay, New Auburn, WI Nahorniak, Jake, River Falls, WI O’Flannagan, Kathy, Cameron, WI Olsen, Pr Joel and LouAnn, Chippewa Falls, WI Olson, William, Chippewa Falls, WI Peper, Charlotte, Balsam Lake, Wi Peterson, Wendy, Eau Claire, WI Rehlinger, Brian, Chippewa Falls, WI Robel, Shane, Rice Lake, WI Robotti, Charles, Shell Lake, WI Robotti, Luke, Shell Lake, WI Rouzer, Mark, Cumberland, WI Schack, Mara, Rice Lake, WI Scheu, Jeremy, Rice Lake, WI Sharot, Sandra, Cannon Falls, WI Sharot, Kali, Cannon Falls, WI Shilts, Gary, Chippewa Falls, WI Slayton, Donny, Chetek, WI Sorenson, Jake, Ettrick, WI Sovacool, David, Chetek, WI Soyck-Doring, Merry, Cameron, WI Staff, Jens, Hixton, WI Thalacker, Chris, Brenda & Brianna, Eau Claire, WI Vrieze, Eldon, Rice Lake, WI Wagener, Thomas, Strum, WI Wagner, Louise, Menomonie, WI Weltzin, Pr. Neal, Cumberland, WI Westphal, Tyler, Cameron, WI Wollberg, Nichelle, Colfax, WI Wood, Bryan, Cameron, WI Yarno, Susan, Grantsburg, WI Ziegeweid, Bernard and Michele, Arcadia, WI

We would also like to thank members from the following congregations and others who volunteered their time quilting items or donating in other ways to the Heart for Luther Park Event.

Accola, Julia, Rochester, MN Bagley, Shirley, Osseo, WI Beguhn, Abigail, Eau Claire, WI Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church Women, Elk Mound, WI

Boggess, Karen, Iron River, WI Bragiel, Jane, Iron River, WI Christ Lutheran Church Women, Arcadia, WI Crites, Darla, Barron, WI

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Cropp, Roy, Menomonie, WI Culver’s, Rice Lake, WI Dahl, Carolyn, Chetek, WI Danielson, Marilyn, Cadott, WI Dean, Nancy, Greenwood, WI Dudeck, Ginny, Solon Springs, WI Eben, Irene, Avon, SD Elk Creek Lutheran Church Women, Osseo, WI Enger, Dorothy, Colfax, WI First Lutheran Cover Girls, Hayward, WI First Lutheran Church Women, Stone Lake, WI Forsyth, Robert & JoDeen, Arcadia, WI Friske, Jean, Hayward, WI Georgetown Lutheran Church Women, Cumberland, WI Gonske, Alexa, Rice Lake, WI Healing Choices, Carol Rudd, Eau Claire, WI Holman, Vada, Bloomer, WI Janke, Harry & Louise, Trempealeau, WI Jensen, Lois, Edmond, OK Johnson, Brenda, Clayton, WI Kragnes, Ann, Omaha, NE Kuesel, Beth, Menomoine, WI Kwik Trip, Chetek, WI Lee, Marlene, Menomonie, WI Lucht, Darlene, Loyal, WI Madsen, Pat, Fall Creek, WI Material Witnesses, Eau Claire, WI Meinen, Carolyn, Cornell, WI Merritt, Mary, Menomonie, WI Meyers, Carol, Hayward, WI Nazareth Lutheran Church Women, Withee, WI Nelson, Diane, Hixton, WI New Hope/Pine Creek Lutheran Church Women, Sand Creek, WI New Hope Lutheran WELCA, Downsville, WI

Norske Nook, Rice Lake, WI Okey, Chris & Jess, Richfield, MN Olson, Kjell, Ladysmith, WI Orendorff, Melani, Eau Claire, WI Ostermeier, Vidette, Owatonna, MN Our Savior’s Lutheran WELCA, Iron River, WI Our Savior's Lutheran WELCA, Greenwood, WI Our Savior's Lutheran WELCA, Hixton, WI Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, WI Piece Corps, Marshfield, WI Quilting Queens, Menomonie, WI Retzer, Cathy, Medford, WI Rick, Allsion, Barron, WI Schack, Rose, Owatonna, MN Schack, Mara, Rice Lake, WI Sands, Mariah, Eleva, WI Scholfield, Cindy, Menomonie, WI Segerstrom, Rhonda, Strum, WI Sew Happy Quilt Group, Chetek, WI Smith, Karen, Sand Creek, WI Smith, Arlene, Owen, WI Soyck-Doring, Merry, Cameron, WI St. Paul's Lutheran Church Women, Medford, WI Staff, Barbara, Hixton, WI Stewart, Martha, Menomonie, WI Tabbert, Phyllis, Lac Du Flambeau, WI Theis, George, Rice Lake, WI Thalacker, Brenda, Eau Claire, WI Thompson, Diana, Chetek, WI Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Boyceville, WI Wagner, Deedra, Cumberland, WI Wal-Mart Super Center, Rice Lake, WI Williams, Dean, Hastings, MN Wollber, Carla, Colfax, WI Zion Lutheran WELCA, Galesville, WI

2012 IN KIND GIFTS Each year we include in our annual report names of persons who have given gifts “in kind” to the camp.

We are very grateful for all of these gifts and say “Thank you” to all who have given. If we have unintentionally omitted something or someone from the list, please let us know.

Name Gift Given Arcadia Country Club, Arcadia, WI ........................................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Ashley Furniture, Arcadia, WI ................................................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Bensend, Donna “Donna’s Cooler”, Dallas, WI ............................................................................................... Apples Bloomer Golf Course, Bloomer, WI........................................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Brown, Al and Gail, Chetek, WI ............................................................................................................. Use of trailer Bourget, Mike, Cameron, WI ................................................................................................. Use of car hauler trailer Bunnell, Jodi (Rainbow Home Center), Rice Lake, WI ....................................... Flowers for the hand pump garden Central Rental, Chetek, WI .................................................................. Use of jackhammer for pool hoist installation Chippewa Family Restaurant, Chippewa Falls, WI ................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Chippewa YMCA, Chippewa Falls, WI .................................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Cook Chiropractic, Chippewa Falls, WI ................................................................................ Golf Tournament Items CPR Construction, Shell Lake, WI ...................................... Use of cement saw and mixer for pool hoist installation Davis, Scott, Lake Nebagamon, WI ................................................................................................................. Kayak Dewey, Bob and Eunice, Chetek, WI ................................................................................................. Office supplies Eben, Andy, Avon, SD ........................................................................................ Framed pictures for retreat centers

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Edward Jones, Chippewa Falls, WI ....................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Eric’s Diamonds, Chippewa Falls, WI .................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Ettrick Golf Club, Ettrick, WI ................................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Falls Bowl, Chippewa Falls, WI .............................................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Four Corners, Chippewa Falls, WI ......................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Gilberts of Sand Creek, WI ........................................................................................................ Van for summer use Good Shepherd Lutheran, Ashland, WI ............................................................................................................. Rake Gordy's Country Market, Ladysmith, WI ................................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Grever, Joyce, Chetek, WI ........................................................................................ Baked Goods for Staff - Often!! Harriman, Brett, Cameron, WI ........................................................................................................... Used table saw Huseth, Kurt, Cameron, WI ........................................................................... Use of paint sprayer for Nature Center Hickory Hills Golf Course, Eau Claire, WI .............................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Hillcrest Golf Course, Altoona, WI ......................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Howard, Dale, Arcadia, WI .............................................................................. Flowers for Welcome Center gardens Integrated Design Solutions, Chippewa Falls, WI .................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Janke, Beau, Trempealeau, WI ....................................................................................... Love seat for Staff Lounge Johnson, Peter & Heidi, Chetek, WI .................................................................................................. 1999 Ford Van Johnson, Val, Grantsburg, WI ...................................................................................................... Used garden trailer Johnson, Val, Grantsburg, WI ............................................................................................... New riding lawn mower Johnson Bank, Rice Lake, WI ................................................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Jorgenson, Lisa, Rice Lake, WI ............................................................. Kenmore Washing Machine for Dining Hall Jorgenson, Lisa, Rice Lake, WI ........................................................................ Many misc. items for retreat centers Kohel Power Equipment, Inc, Rice Lake .................................................. Use of tractor for creating ice skating rink Korgers Furniture, Chippewa Falls, WI .................................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Kwik Trip #660, Chippewa Falls, WI ...................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Lake Hallie Golf Course, Chippewa Falls, WI ........................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Leinenkugel, Chippewa Falls, WI........................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Lionberger, Norma, Eau Claire, WI ................................................................................... Used garage door opener Minnesota Vikings .................................................................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Miracle Ear Centers, Eau Claire, WI ...................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Nicol, Penny, Eau Claire, WI ......................................................................... Menards Gift Card for tools/equipment Northwestern Bank, Chippewa Falls, WI ............................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Ojibwa Golf and Bowl, Chippewa Falls, WI ........................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Osseo Golf Club, Osseo, WI .................................................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Our Saviour’s Lutheran Quilters, Chippewa Falls, WI ........................................................... Golf Tournament Items Princeton Valley Golf Club, Eau Claire, WI ............................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Rasmussen, LaVon, Eau Claire, WI ..................................................................................... Songbooks from 1950’s Raymond James, Chippewa Falls, WI ................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Ron Bakken State Farm Insurance, Chippewa Falls, WI ...................................................... Golf Tournament Items Roth, Linda, Menomonie, WI ........................................................................................................ Quilt for camp use Schack, Glenn, Owatonna, MN ............................................................................................... Computer accessories Scheels All Sports, Eau Claire, WI......................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Schnacky, Tim, Rice Lake, WI ......................................................................... Use of miter saw for work weekends Schneider, Steven, Cameron, WI ..................................................................... Use of snow blower for March storm Schnieder, Tom, Trego, WI .................................................................................................. 40 red cedar birdhouses Spring Street Sports, Chippewa Falls, WI ............................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Timber Falls Adventure Park, Wisconsin Dells ...................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Thompson, Diana, Chetek, WI ................................................................................................ Quilt Retreat Supplies Toycen Motors, Bloomer, WI ................................................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Toycen Motors, Ladysmith, WI .................................................................................................. Van for summer use Trubilt Collison Center, Eau Claire, WI .................................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Vetsch, Rev. Mike, Nelson, WI ................................................................................................. Large framed picture Wagener, Thomas, Strum, WI ..................................................... 2 framed pictures for Welcome Center bedrooms Wagener, Thomas, Strum, WI ......................................................................... Chairs & tables for Covenant Center Wagener, Thomas, Strum, WI ...................................................................................... Use of scaffolding for roofing Westphal Roofing, Rice Lake, WI ............................................................................ Use of scaffolding, roofing tools Whispering Pines Golf Course, Cadott, WI ............................................................................ Golf Tournament Items Whitehall Public Golf Course, Whitehall, WI .......................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Whitetail Golf Course, Colfax, WI .......................................................................................... Golf Tournament Items Wild Ridge/Mill Run Golf Course, Eau Claire, WI .................................................................. Golf Tournament Items Ziegewied, Bernard & Michele, Arcadia, WI .................................................... Alvarez Guitar, case and new strings

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The Impact of Camping Ministry

Enjoy these encouraging testimonies, written by 2012 Summer Staff, about how God is working through the ministry of Luther Park.

Why should I send my child to camp?

“Camp has the ability to reach a child unlike any other program. It is different from any program at a church and the outdoor setting is extremely beneficial when a child is developing his/her faith.”

“It’s great to see campers stepping into leadership roles (in Closing Worship) and to see how they have grown so much during the week…”

“Camp is a great place to get to know people in a Christ filled environment. Also, it is experiences that can help kids get to know who they are and how they can get to know God in a closer relationship.”

“It’s an opportunity of a life time to get exposed to so many different things, grow in your faith, make new relationships and have fun.”

“Camp is a great place to show the kids how fun believing in Christ can be.”

“Time spent and relationships with campers were most definitely the highlights of my summer; not only did I form bonds that I will never forget, but for a lot of my campers, I feel like they will never forget them either. The relationships that I was able to have with my campers are honestly what make me want to be at camp every day of the summer… and year if I could.”

“Your child will have a blast. There are many great opportunities for your child to grow in his/her faith and enjoy many activities.”

“I was very happy with the vast variety of programs. I thoroughly enjoyed the Night Owls week. It seemed that the kids really enjoyed being there and that they took part in all activities. I felt that this week was well led and that the schedule could not have been better put together. Honestly, if I was to be a camper again, I would definitely want to go to camp for that week. All the weeks that I was in camp I felt that everything was well planned and worked through.”

“Camp is a great time to learn and play with other children of God, to see His love and beauty in life and be inspired to move mountains.”

“Camp is an extremely influential experience in the faith lives for people of all ages because it is a place where everyone is surrounded by a positive Christian community.”

“You should definitely send your child to camp! Luther Park is one of the best places for your child to grow in faith and confidence! So many children arrive at Luther Park shy and scared, then leave with confidence and the ability to do the things they thought they would never do! Then you have those children that arrive at Luther Park wishing they could go home because they don’t want to be at camp thinking that it is stupid, but they get up Friday morning and don’t want to leave! And finally, some children arrive at Luther Park and become homesick. By the end of the week, these children leave Luther Park with friends and knowing that Luther Park is like a second home to them. Send your child to Luther Park! I promise you, you won’t regret it, and your child won’t regret going.”

“Camp is an experience that you will look back at years and years from now and think, ‘I wish I could have done it again or even more.’ It’s an experience that will change your life making you a better person. And you will be so thankful you went.”

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How has camp impacted the lives of Luther Park’s counselors?

“The impact it has had on my faith has been extreme. It has helped me to learn and grow in my faith as well as nurture others in their faith. The relationships that have been formed through this faith process are unbelievable and as a college student, we only have this tiny window of time that we can do ‘crazy jobs’ before we have to go into the real world and settle down. I am taking full advantage of this little window and the opportunities available at this point in my life.”

“Being a camp counselor changed my life; there are very few other jobs that will both challenge your faith and cause you to grow immensely in it.”

“Being at Luther Park was the best thing that could have happened this past summer…Being a camp counselor is a way to understand our relationship with God at an entirely new level, and it also gives one the opportunity to help others find a relationship with God.”

“Will I be back next summer? Most likely because I loved it this summer! Also I can’t really see myself doing something other than being a camp counselor.”

“At camp your faith will grow, you will mature and grow as a person; you find a second family, make memories, and you get to have fun doing it!”

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow in your faith and make lifelong friends.”

“Throughout this summer, I have grown so much spiritually. I honestly would never really pray before, but now I find myself praying all the time. I also never thought I would really like the middle school aged kids, but they are now one of my favorite ages after this summer working with them. I have also made so many close friends that I’m positive will be there ‘till the end. Along with all those ways that I’ve grown this summer, I’ve also become not as shy of a person (which I’ve been trying to do for years).”

“I’ve learned how to communicate with people better, how to speak up more when I have something to share, that I can be a leader, that I can make a difference in someone’s life, and that God is always in my heart.”

“Camp is an experience that you will look back at years and years from now and think, ‘I wish I could have done it again or even more.’ It’s an experience that will change your life making you a better person. And you will be so thankful you went.”

“I definitely feel like I grew closer to God this summer and learned a lot more about Him.”

“This summer I have grown a lot in faith and relying on God and the Holy Spirit.”

“There is so much that I’ve grown in this summer it’s hard to put it into words. My faith has certainly grown, as has my ability to work with children and groups; my confidence of being up in front of people has certainly taken a turn for the better, and the confidence to be myself. Camp is one of the few places that I can be myself.”

“I learned autonomy and leadership. I grew a lot as a leader this summer and felt it was a great time to take responsibility and be a role-model for other counselors. My faith grew and I needed to rely heavily on my peers for support in times of trouble. I learned more that asking questions is the best action to make sometimes. I learned that it is very hard to remove yourself form gossip but it's the best thing to do when conversation is not uplifting anyone. I learned patience while dealing with certain staff members/counselors and I was able to again see the positive ministry that is held at Luther Park.”

“There is this magic when you see something click in your camper that brings them closer to God.”

“I will take the leadership I've learned at camp and apply it to future jobs/careers. I will take away a lot of love and support I have felt and apply it to new relationships, and use it to strengthen current relationships.”

“I especially enjoyed doing Bible study with the campers, because they were actively engaged and had lots of questions for me. I learned so much from my campers.”

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“I feel my ability to instruct grew throughout the summer as did the rest of the summer staff. My confidence in this grew 100% and I can see the differences already.”

“My knowledge about the Bible has grown, and I am less afraid now to express my opinion. My leadership skills have increased, and I’m truly amazed at how much camp has improved that. I’m an Education major so everything that I did at camp this summer is going to help me prepare for that.”

“Of course I plan on coming back. I love it here. It feels like another home for me.”

“You shouldn’t work at a camp for the money … it is so much more rewarding than money when you see a child learn about the Lord.”

“Being a counselor is an opportunity to learn and grow as a community of believers, learn to play guitar, be outside, have fun, learn about Christ and mentor youth.”

“I feel that this summer I grew extremely in my faith and comfort levels. I do not think I would have been able to go in-front of people that I did not know very well and tell my personal story except for the fact that I had such wonderful staff members there to support me. In my faith, I feel that I have deepened my relationship with God as well as others in that I now feel more at ease talking to others about what it is I believe.”

“After the summer that I had, I have tried to apply my love of working with kids, enjoyment of Bible studies, and my deepened faith to my life here at college. I have joined a Bible study that meets each week … If not for camp, I probably would not have joined the Bible study … My faith took a large step this summer and now that I am back at college, I pray and do devotionals regularly with my roommate and by myself because it is so wonderful to know God and just have that time with Him.”

“This was by far the most organized I have been in my life in any sort of job that I have had. It has now carried over into school, and I am now ridiculously organized with classes and schedules and homework.”

“I learned that I can’t do it all myself. Delegation is key. I also need to take time away from work to rest both physically and spiritually.”

“Thank you for another amazing summer. I really hope to be back again; the impact that Luther Park has had on my life and the life of many others is extreme and I enjoy nothing more than being a part of the ministry Luther Park provides.”

“Although I tend to be hesitant when I am instructing my peers, I definitely grew in this area this summer and was very comfortable asking for assistance and delegating tasks. I also believe that as the past summers have progressed I have gotten better at leading Bible studies and instructing campers in different activities.”

“I have learned that we are not in this alone and my fellow staff members showed this to me each and every day when they were so very willing to do what needed to get done.”

“I felt my strengths this summer were to teach the children about God and help them grow in their own faith, help them answer questions, etc. …I also felt as if my energy was a bit contagious at times, especially when my campers and fellow staff members needed it.”

“I have learned that the bonds between people can really assist in creating a positive environment for everyone. Furthermore, I have recognized the extreme impact campers can have on me. The campers that I worked with this summer affected me more than any other summer and they truly helped me realize my purpose at camp and in the world--to share God’s love and kindness regardless of anything.”

“I plan to re-apply for the 2013 summer camp season because this is a wonderful opportunity to share my faith, grow in it and get experience teaching kids of different age groups and working with them.”

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2012-2013 Luther Park Retreats and Upcoming Events Oct 21 Luther Park Annual Meeting Nov 2-3 Middle School (gr. 6-8) Recharge Nov 8-11 Fall Quilt Retreat Nov 15-18 Fall Quilt and Craft Retreat Dec 8 Advent Fellowship and Cookie Baking Retreat at Luther Park Jan 4-5 Middle School (gr. 6-8) Recharge Jan 31-Feb 3 Winter Quilt Retreat Mar 8-9 Sr. High (gr. 9-12) Recharge March 22-24 Men’s Fellowship Retreat (at Luther Point) Apr 6 The Healing Art of Crafts Retreat Apr 25 Prayer Shawl and Knitting Ministries Retreat (at Luther Point)

*Dates and events are subject to change. Please check the website, www.LutherPark.org,

or Call the office at 715-859-2215 for the most current information.

**Look for additional retreat ministry opportunities coming in 2013!!

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*Member Church Support 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012Barronett Lutheran Church, Barronett, WIBarum Lutheran Church, Elk Mound, WIBethany Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI 4,000.00$ 7,000.00$ 6,225.01$ 3,200.00$ 2,399.94$ Bethany of Catawba, Hawkins, WI 3.00$ 250.00$ Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins, WI 370.00$ 300.00$ Bethel Lutheran Church, New Auburn, WIBethesda Lutheran Church, Bayfield, WI 200.00$ 350.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 440.00$ Big Drywood Lutheran Church, Cadott, WI 700.00$ 700.00$ 700.00$ 700.00$ 525.00$ Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Elk Mound, WI 1,380.00$ 1,285.00$ 1,271.00$ 1,300.00$ 200.00$ Blair Lutheran, Blair, WI 900.00$ 900.00$ 1,350.00$ Calvary Lutheran Church, Minong, WI 1,047.00$ 147.00$ 340.00$ 76.54$ Central Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 6,460.73$ 7,415.09$ 6,164.02$ 7,482.92$ 6,398.00$ Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI 2,490.00$ 2,323.00$ 2,323.00$ 1,800.00$ 1,109.00$ Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek, WI 2,079.00$ 1,769.13$ 1,381.21$ 1,288.23$ 622.45$ Chimney Rock Lutheran Church, Strum, WI 500.00$ 562.96$ 772.20$ 550.00$ 753.67$ Christ Lutheran Church, Arcadia, WI 676.00$ 4,270.00$ 772.00$ 1,701.00$ 616.00$ Christ Lutheran Church, Comstock, WIChrist Lutheran Church, Menomonie, WI 6,254.54$ 3,365.63$ 4,757.33$ 1,537.55$ 1,593.06$ Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Park Falls, WI 800.00$ 300.00$ Colfax Lutheran Church, Colfax, WI 2,010.00$ 170.00$ 1,850.00$ 105.64$ 582.00$ Dallas Lutheran Church, Dallas, WI 1,417.75$ 1,000.00$ 401.28$ 445.19$ Dovre Lutheran Church, New Auburn, WI 500.00$ 570.00$ 700.00$ 700.00$ 525.00$ Drammen Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI 300.00$ 150.00$ 258.00$ Eleva Lutheran Church, Eleva, WI 1,777.50$ 2,120.75$ 2,060.58$ 2,134.70$ 1,498.24$ Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Osseo, WI 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 375.00$ English Lutheran Church of Bateman, Chippewa Falls, WI 2,484.50$ 1,471.99$ 1,478.73$ 936.05$ 950.49$ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Black River Falls, WI 1,800.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,387.50$ 1,687.50$ 1,425.00$ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pigeon Falls, WI 750.00$ 750.00$ 562.50$ 562.50$ 562.50$ Fagernes Lutheran Church, Blair, WI 150.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ Faith Lutheran Church, Cameron, WI 1,109.20$ 1,451.00$ 500.00$ 1,308.00$ 1,154.02$ Faith Lutheran Church, Durand, WI 1,100.00$ 900.00$ 900.00$ 600.00$ 450.00$ First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ogema, WI 500.00$ 700.00$ 700.00$ 500.00$ 575.00$ First Lutheran Church of Arland, Prairie Farm, WI 200.00$ First Lutheran Church, Barron, WI 2,500.00$ 2,000.00$ 1,500.00$ 2,000.00$ 1,800.00$ First Lutheran Church, Cumberland, WI 2,660.00$ 2,829.00$ 3,197.21$ 3,385.00$ 4,500.00$ First Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 2,666.61$ 21,503.50$ 1,750.00$ 1,595.00$ First Lutheran Church, Exeland, Bruce, WI 368.00$ 200.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ First Lutheran Church, Hayward, WI 2,900.00$ 2,400.00$ 2,448.00$ 3,000.00$ 1,876.00$ First Lutheran Church, Stone Lake, WI 545.00$ 500.00$ 37.00$ 500.00$ First Lutheran Church, Taylor, WIFirst Lutheran Church, Westboro, WI 200.00$ 146.95$ 200.00$ French Creek Lutheran Church, Ettrick, WI 50.00$ 1,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 1,000.00$ Georgetown Lutheran Church, Cumberland, WI 17.00$ 350.00$ 100.00$ 176.50$ Glen Flora Lutheran Church, Glen Flora, WI 110.00$ 134.00$ 287.28$ 101.40$ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland, WI 500.00$ 600.00$ 1,057.00$ 993.50$ 548.00$ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 520.50$ 710.33$ 417.00$ 261.00$ 229.00$ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ Grace Lutheran Church (Brill), Rice Lake, WI 150.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ 62.50$ Grace Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 1,324.46$ 1,524.69$ 1,369.96$ 1,119.96$ 933.30$ Grace of Pleasantville Lutheran Church, Whitehall, WI 165.00$ 165.00$ 165.00$ 200.00$

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*Member Church Support 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012Hardies Creek Lutheran Church, Ettrick, WI 50.00$ 425.00$ 700.00$ 500.00$ 611.10$ Hay River Lutheran Church, Ridgeland, WI 1,250.00$ 1,750.00$ 100.00$ 2,000.00$ 1,000.00$ Holden Lutheran Church, Colfax, WI 350.00$ 448.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ Hope Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 1,180.00$ Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith, WI 3,219.00$ 1,836.58$ 1,663.58$ 1,557.37$ 792.00$ Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cornucopia, WI 100.00$ 200.00$ 100.00$ Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 1,400.00$ 1,477.00$ 4,125.00$ 2,045.00$ Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pepin, WI 2,299.00$ 888.07$ 543.56$ 840.26$ 593.99$ Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strum, WI 3,267.00$ 2,700.00$ 2,000.00$ 3,900.00$ 1,000.00$ Independence Lutheran Church, Independence, WIJoy Lutheran Church, Prescott, WI 510.00$ 617.00$ 225.00$ 952.00$ 458.00$ Kings Valley Lutheran Church, Osseo, WI 325.00$ 483.00$ 400.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Downsville, WI 1,026.00$ 990.00$ 1,896.25$ 933.00$ Little Norway Lutheran Church, Black River Falls, WI 550.00$ 550.00$ 550.00$ 550.00$ 550.00$ Little Plum Lutheran Church, Pepin, WI 200.00$ Living Hope Lutheran Church, Ettrick, WI 512.00$ 890.00$ 870.00$ 500.00$ Living Water Lutheran Church, Cameron, WI 1,000.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 250.00$ Long Lake Lutheran Church, Sarona, WI 920.00$ 1,100.00$ 500.00$ 600.00$ 250.00$ Longwood Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Greenwood, WI 405.00$ 381.00$ 350.00$ 254.54$ 20.00$ Lyster Lutheran Church, Nelson, WI 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$ 419.23$ 136.07$ Messiah Lutheran Church, Washburn, WI 741.00$ 834.32$ 774.50$ 792.75$ 611.00$ Modena Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI 400.00$ 420.00$ 400.00$ 450.00$ Nathaniel Lutheran Church, Bruce, WI 600.00$ Nazareth Lutheran Church, Withee, WI 80.07$ New Hope Lutheran Church, Downsville, WI 1,292.80$ 312.50$ 1,941.25$ 2,398.00$ 1,274.00$ New Hope Sand Creek/Pine Creek L. Church, Sand Creek, WI 7.00$ 483.00$ 563.00$ 5,965.00$ 615.00$ New Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Dallas, WI 95.79$ 400.00$ North Running Valley Lutheran Church, Colfax, WI 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ Northfield Lutheran Church, Hixton, WI 125.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$ Norton Lutheran Church, Colfax, WI 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ Osseo Evangelical Lutheran Church, Osseo, WI 3,525.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Bloomer, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$ 325.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Cornell, WI 64.00$ 500.00$ 977.00$ 749.00$ 100.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 875.00$ 645.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood, WI 1,495.00$ 1,903.97$ 1,500.00$ 1,800.00$ 500.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hixton, WI 100.00$ 120.00$ 279.25$ 330.07$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Iron River, WI 685.00$ 1,641.03$ 290.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Menomonie, WI 9,510.00$ 10,185.69$ 2,656.34$ 3,520.00$ 2,700.00$ Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI 221.48$ 559.28$ 639.62$ 302.55$ 291.24$ Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Solon Springs, WI 300.00$ 300.00$ 800.00$ 1,500.00$ 600.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Stanley, WI 610.00$ 9,026.00$ 1,454.11$ 1,535.81$ 1,361.21$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Wheeler, WI 29.10$ Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 100.00$ 2,270.00$ 1,300.00$ 2,945.09$ 2,893.78$ Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Whitehall, WI 445.85$ 350.00$ Peace Lutheran Church, Menomonie, WI 2,009.89$ 1,205.24$ 800.00$ 1,050.00$ 695.60$ Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church, Pigeon Falls, WI 350.00$ 350.00$ 350.00$ Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Eleva, WI 786.00$ 525.00$ 500.00$ 730.00$ 751.51$ Ridgeland Lutheran Church, Ridgeland, WI 250.00$

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Member Church Support* 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI 891.44$ 126.75$ Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, Elk Mound, WI 2,020.37$ 2,077.65$ 582.62$ 750.00$ 598.12$ South Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Ettrick, WI 173.00$ 828.15$ 600.00$ 642.00$ 1,094.00$ South Beef River Lutheran, Osseo, WI 2,200.00$ 521.00$ 200.00$ 487.00$ 215.00$ Squaw Creek Lutheran Church, Black River Falls, WISt. James Trinity Lutheran Church, Fall Creek, WI 1,200.00$ 1,498.45$ 1,101.00$ 1,441.43$ 800.00$ St. John Lutheran Church, Alma, WI 500.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ St. John's Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 1,816.00$ 3,448.49$ 1,965.00$ 3,039.00$ 1,525.00$ St. John's Lutheran Church, Bloomer, WI 3,774.92$ 4,943.81$ 2,916.30$ 1,861.07$ 2,250.00$ St. John's Lutheran Church, Gilman, WI 100.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ St. Luke Lutheran Church of Foster, Osseo, WISt. Paul Lutheran Church, Augusta, WI 50.00$ 700.00$ St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford, WI 20.00$ 989.45$ 1,291.00$ 660.00$ 560.00$ St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Curtiss), Medford, WIStanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI 1,633.03$ 546.29$ 350.00$ Taylor Lutheran Church, Taylor, WI 29.00$ Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI 260.60$ 325.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church, Birchwood, WI 200.00$ 200.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church, Boyceville, WI 26.00$ 577.76$ 1,181.00$ 230.00$ 709.05$ Trinity Lutheran Church, Cumberland, WI 400.00$ 400.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,076.72$ Trinity Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 6,331.00$ 5,500.00$ 5,500.00$ 5,600.00$ 4,125.01$ Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal, WI 100.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, WI 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,315.00$ 2,191.00$ Trinity of Norden Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI 300.00$ 300.00$ 100.00$ United Lutheran Church, Prairie Farm, WI 832.00$ 800.00$ 1,681.00$ 1,730.00$ 1,620.00$ University Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 200.00$ Upper Beaver Creek Lutheran, Taylor, WI 103.00$ Upper Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church, Hixton, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ Valley of the Shepherd Lutheran Church, Eleva, WIWest Akers Lutheran Church, Prairie Farm, WIWoodlake Lutheran Church, Richfield, MN 5.00$ Zion Lutheran Church, Galesville, WI 950.00$ Zion Lutheran Church, Winter, WI 100.00$ 50.00$ 100.00$ 200.00$ 1,107.00$ *LaCrosse Area Synod-ELCA, La Crosse, WI 4,402.75$ *Colfax Rural Lutheran Parish, Colfax, WI 290.15$

*Note that in previous years some multi-point churches may have given as groups

Non-Member Church Support 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012Calvary Lutheran Church, Neillsville, WI 200.00$ 200.00$ First Lutheran Church, Prentice, WI 209.21$ 581.00$ 75.00$ 70.94$ St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, WI 741.52$ 718.03$ 718.04$ 718.04$ Zion Lutheran Church, Brantwood, WI 759.00$

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*Church Women and Other Church Group Support 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012Barum Lutheran Church Women, Elk Mound, WI 75.00$ 25.00$ 50.00$ Bethany Lutheran Church, Naomi Circle, Rice Lake, WI 50.00$ 75.00$ 100.00$ 85.00$ Bethany Lutheran Church, Ruth Circle, Rice Lake, WI 100.00$ 30.00$ Bethel/Dovre Lutheran Church Women, New Auburn, WI 50.00$ 200.00$ Bethesda Lutheran Church Women, Bayfield, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 230.00$ Big Drywood Lutheran Church Women, Cadott, WI 250.00$ 100.00$ 50.00$ Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church Women, Elk Mound, WI 500.00$ 500.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ 600.00$ Blair Lutheran Church women, Blair, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 200.00$ Calvary Lutheran Church Women, Minong, WI 150.00$ 375.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$ 25.00$ Calvary Lutheran Church, Loretta, WI 50.00$ Central Lutheran Church Women, Chippewa Falls, WI 750.00$ 1,050.00$ 1,050.00$ 2,000.00$ 1,500.00$ Central Lutheran Church Women, Mondovi, WI 169.00$ 227.00$ 522.00$ 100.00$ Central Lutheran Church, Martha Circle, Chippewa Falls, WI 75.00$ Central Lutheran Church, Circles, Mondovi, WI 75.00$ 125.00$ 50.00$ Chetek Lutheran Church Women, Chetek, WI 140.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ 170.00$ 50.00$ Chimney Rock Lutheran Church Women, Strum, WI 100.00$ Chippewa Valley Conf. WELCA, Star Prairie, WI 329.81$ Christ Lutheran Church Women, Arcadia, WI 500.00$ 500.00$ 250.00$ Colfax Lutheran Church Women, Colfax, WI 100.00$ Church Women of the Good Shepherd, Eau Claire, WI 100.00$ Dallas Lutheran Church Women, Dallas, WI 50.00$ 50.00$ Drammen Lutheran Church Women, Mondovi, WI 100.00$ 125.00$ East Mission Circle, Dovre Lutheran Church, New Auburn, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ Eleva Lutheran Church Women, Eleva, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ Elk Creek Lutheran Church Women, Osseo, WIEnglish Lutheran Church Women, Chippewa Falls, WI 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ Evangelical Lutheran Church Women, Black River Falls, WI 200.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ 550.00$ Evangelical Lutheran Church Women, Pigeon Falls, WI 200.00$ 100.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ Faith Lutheran Church Women, Cameron, WI 200.00$ First Ev. Lutheran Church Women, Ogema, WIFirst Lutheran Church Women, Barron, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ First Lutheran Church Women, Bruce, WI 300.00$ First Lutheran Church Women, Cumberland, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ First Lutheran Church Women, Eau Claire, WI 100.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 100.00$ First Lutheran Church Women, Hayward, WI 280.00$ 200.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ First Lutheran Church Women, Stone Lake, WI 500.00$ 450.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 100.00$ First Lutheran Church Women, Westboro, WI 335.00$ First of Arland Lutheran Church Women, Prairie Farm, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ French Creek Lutheran Church Women, Ettrick, WI 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Friendship Circle, St. James Trinity Lutheran Chur, Fall Creek, WIFriendship Club, Grace Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI 100.00$ Georgetown Lutheran Church Women, Cumberland, WI 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Good Shepherd Lutheran Women, Eau Claire, WI 50.00$ Grace Lutheran Foundation, Inc, Eau Claire, WI 5,000.00$ Grace of Pleasantville Lutheran Women, Whitehall, WI 100.00$ 50.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ Hardies Creek Lutheran Church Women, Ettrick, WI 225.00$ 75.00$ 150.00$ 50.00$ Hay River Lutheran Church Women, Ridgeland, WI 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Hay River Lutheran Church, Hope Circle, Ridgeland, WI 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$

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*Church Women and Other Church Group Support 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012Holden Lutheran Church Women, Colfax, WI 50.00$ Hope Lutheran Church Women, Eau Claire, WI 150.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ Hope Lutheran Church Women, Ladysmith, WI 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ 200.00$ Hope Lutheran Church, Ruth Circle, Eau Claire, WI 25.00$ 25.00$ Immanuel Lutheran Church Women, Eau Claire, WI 50.00$ Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ruth Circle, Eau Claire, WI 50.00$ Immanuel Lutheran Church Women, Strum, WI 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ Joy Lutheran Church Women, Prescott, WI 200.00$ 100.00$ 200.00$ Keenagers, First Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WILaCrosse Area Synod Women, Mauston, WILittle Elk Creek Lutheran Church Women, Downsville, WI 200.00$ 169.00$ 90.00$ 100.00$ Little Norway Lutheran Church Women, Black River Falls, WI 338.00$ 5.00$ 100.00$ 200.00$ Little Norway Lutheran Church, Black River Falls, WI 100.00$ Long Lake Lutheran Church Women, Sarona, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Long Lake Lutheran, Dorcas Nobleton Circle, Sarona, WI 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Longwood Emmanuel Lutheran Church Women, Greenwood, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ Lutheran Community Foundation, Minneapolis, MN 1,847.90$ 1,270.57$ 1,568.30$ Lyster Lutheran Church Women, Nelson, WI 290.00$ 100.00$ 300.00$ 100.00$ Mary Martha Circle, Trinity Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WIModena Lutheran Church Women, Mondovi, WINaomi Circle, Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI 25.00$ Nathaniel Lutheran Church Women, Bruce, WI 300.00$ 300.00$ Nazareth Lutheran Church Women, Withee, WI 200.00$ 200.00$ New Hope Lutheran Church Women, Downsville, WI 100.00$ 75.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ New Hope/Pine Creek Lutheran Church Women, Sand Creek, WI 400.00$ 300.00$ 75.00$ 100.00$ New Scandinavia Luthran Church Women, Dallas, WI 75.00$ North Running Valley Lutheran Church Women, Colfax, WI 50.00$ Norton Lutheran Church Women, Colfax, WI 75.00$ 25.00$ NW Synod Women ELCA-SWO, Ellsworth, WI 448.30$ 445.07$ 1,206.75$ 813.75$ 1,451.00$ Osseo Ev. Lutheran Church Women, Osseo, WI 600.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Cornell, WI 100.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Eau Claire, WI 100.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Greenwood, WI 425.00$ 350.00$ 300.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Hixton, WI 200.00$ 150.00$ 100.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Iron River, WI 300.00$ 200.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Menomonie, WI 450.00$ 200.00$ 250.00$ 300.00$ Our Saviors Lutheran Church Women, Rice Lake, WI 100.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Solon Springs, WI 200.00$ 400.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Stanley, WI 50.00$ Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women, Wheeler, WI 90.00$ 150.00$ 50.00$ 150.00$ Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Women, Medford, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ Our Saviour's Lutheran Quilters, Chippewa Falls, WIOur Saviour's Lutheran Women, Chippewa Falls, WI 300.00$ 300.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ Peace Lutheran Church Women, Menomonie, WIPeace Lutheran Church Women, Poplar, WI 100.00$ Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church Women, Pigeon Falls, WI 100.00$ 200.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church Women, Eleva, WI 100.00$ 50.00$ Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church Women, Elk Mound, WI 55.00$ 235.00$ 55.00$ 310.00$

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*Church Women and Other Church Group Support 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012South Beaver Creek Lutheran Church WELCA, Ettrick, WI 200.00$ 100.00$ South Beef River Lutheran Church Women, Osseo, WI 160.00$ 25.00$ Squaw Creek Lutheran Church Women, Black River Falls, WI 300.00$ 200.00$ Sr. Fellowship Group, St. James Trinity, Fall Creek, WI 50.00$ St. John Lutheran Church Women, Alma, WI 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$ St. John's Lutheran Church Women, Bloomer, WI 300.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ St. John's Lutheran Church Women, Eau Claire, WI 250.00$ St. John's Lutheran Church, Spencer, WI 211.00$ 100.00$ 19.00$ St. Paul Lutheran Church Women, Augusta, WI 25.00$ 25.00$ St. Paul Lutheran Church Women, Osseo, WI 50.00$ St. Paul's Lutheran Church Women, Medford, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 215.00$ Taylor Lutheran Church Women, Taylor, WI 100.00$ 50.00$ Trempealeau Valley Lutheran Church Women, Taylor, WI 150.00$ Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Women, Rice Lake, WI 156.00$ 200.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Birchwood, WI 25.00$ 100.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Boyceville, WI 1,000.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Cumberland, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Loyal, WI 200.00$ 300.00$ 600.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Spooner, WI 50.00$ 1,050.00$ 300.00$ 545.00$ Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, WI 50.00$ 150.00$ Trinity of Norden Lutheran Church Women, Mondovi, WI 75.00$ United Lutheran Church, Prairie Farm, WI 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$ Upper Beaver Creek Lutheran Church WELCA, Taylor, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ 200.00$ Upper Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church WELCA, Hixton, WI 100.00$ 100.00$ Woodlake Lutheran Church, Naomi Circle, Richfield, MN 50.00$ Zion Lutheran Church Women, Galesville, WI 100.00$ 200.00$ 100.00$ Zion Lutheran Church Women, Winter, WI 50.00$

Business Support 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1/1-9/30) 2012AA Fisherman Group 200.00$ Bartingale Mechanical, Inc, Eau Claire, WI 50.00$ Cameron Community Fund, Cameron, WI 100.00$ 150.00$ 100.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ Chequamegon Conference, Spencer, WI 300.00$ 350.00$ Chippewa Valley Conference, Chippewa Falls, WI 250.00$ French Creek Foundation, Inc., Ettrick, WI 2,350.00$ 1,000.00$ Hagen Decorators, Inc., Eau Claire, WI 100.00$ Hometown Title Co., Rice Lake, WI 474.30$ JP Mechanical, LLC, Eleva, WI 50.00$ Kwik Trip, Inc., La Crosse, WI 219.84$ 181.07$ 208.11$ 130.88$ Ladysmith Alano Club, Ladysmith, WI 50.00$ 50.00$ Lutheran Community Foundation, Minneapolis, MN 1,533.18$ Mason Companies, Inc., Chippewa Falls, WI 50.00$ Meadowview Family LLC, Tacoma, WA 500.00$ Prairie Lakes Church, Cedar Falls, IA 50.00$ Royal Credit Union, Eau Claire, WI 1,050.00$ 500.00$ Senn Blacktop, INC, Chippewa Falls, WI 75.00$ Sew Happy Quilt Group, Chetek, WI 62.00$ Sun Health Centre, Rice Lake, WI 888.00$ The Healing Place, Eau Claire, WI 30.00$

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FINANCIAL DONORS for the Year 2012* (Includes Honorariums, Memorials, Endowment Fund, Annual Fund, Campership Fund,

& Long Term Debt Fund *from January 1 – September 30, 2012)

Towering Pines Gold ($5,000 & Over) Julian Berg Trust Brunkow, Robert and Kim

Towering Pines Silver ($3,000 or more)

Towering Pines Bronze ($2,000 or more) Trowbridge, Harry

Towering Pines Member ($1,000 or more) Christensen, Kerry and Carrie Erickson, Richard Gesche, Betty Haight, Rev. Leila

Johnson, Val and Rosanne Larson, Rev. Kurt Moats, Ruby Price, Donna

Toycen, Elaine Vorhes, Barbara Weber, Howard and Bonnie

Way Club Diamond Circle ($500 or more) Anderson, Glenn and Sandy Berg, Alden and Gertrude Christopherson, Elton and Eileen Drehmel, Earl and Lucille Friederich, Mary Jackson, Charles and Lois

Janke, Harry and Louise Kuehn, Rev. Jerry Michealson, Miriam Miller, Bruce and Barbara Norberg, Roger and Jo Ann Olsen, Rev. Joel and LouAnn

Rustad, Randy and KayAnn Stensvold, Mark and Margaret Wagener, Thomas and Gloria

Way Club Gold Circle ($300 or more) Bergquist, Arlan and Diane Dahlberg, Steven and Chris English, Ramona Fizell, Diane Hall, Rev. Marshall and Joy Jensen, William and Lois Robert Jorstad Family Keller, Emmett and Anne

Knutson, Sonja Koger, Dale and Bernice Kolden, Steven and Margaret Linn, Richard and Norma Madsen, Leonard and Pat Martinson, David and Linda Mathews, William and Mary Ellen Moe, Rev. Dale and Joan

Nelson, Delos Ohde, Lois Olson, Rev. Jack and Lois Rambo, Gary and Mary Solsaa, Arvin and Barbara

Way Club Silver Circle ($200 or more) Allram, Gary and Connie Bechtel, Tom and Julie Berg, Edwin and Ann Brockmeier, Dean and Carolyn Bullock, Robert and Karen Corbin, Rev. Craig and Kim Dahlgren, John and Judith Dahl, Rodney and Carolyn Driver, David and Louise Eiseth, Francis and Violet Franzwa, Donna

Gonske, Norma Halldorson, Joyce Hunstad, Margaret Jeffers, Adam and Amy Kaeding, Harold and Rachel Kringle, Carl and Phyllis Kuether, Don and Pat Loe, Sharon Oesau, Bonnie Olsen, Dr. Paul and Sharri Olson, Harold and Dorothy

Ottestad, Gloria Proue, Edward and Ardis Romanowski, Brent Reder, Ron and Ione Schultz, Rev. Hilbert & Rev. Shelly Skaar, Daryl and Nancy Steinke, Lavern and June Stevens, Rich and Charlene Wollman, Rev. Michael Zahorik, Thomas and Sheila

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Way Club Members ($100 or more) Anderson, Chris and Norine Arneson, Lon and Denise Bahr, Rod and Grace Bates, David and Joyce Berg, Rev. Robert and Roxanne Bergerson, Clarice Blake, Mary Bohlig, Gregg Brinkman, Robert and Shirley Christenson, James and Karen Chtistenson, Mark and Diane Cole, Scott and Heather Cropp, Roy and Deloris Dole, Neoma Dole, Sue Ellefson, Nyles and Ruth Endreson, Romaine and Joyce Evenson, Melvina Fankell, Tom and Mary Farmer, Bryan and Beatrice Gertner, Willis and Betty Gienapp, Dr. Gary and Carol Guthmueller, Karen Hahn, Brian and Beth Haugen, Judith Haukeness, Donald and Judy Haukeness, Glenn Herdrich, Robert and Dorothy Hjemboe, Esther

Hughes, Wanda Jensen, Richard and Margaret Johnson, Charles and Bonnie Johnson, Peter and Heidi Johnson, Robert O. and Janet Juve, Carol Kallenbach, Sally Kamrath, Christopher and Sonja Kiekhafer, Mary Klund, Kenneth and Elaine Kromrey, Erick and Lorraine Kronebusch, Lucille Kufahl, Marv and Jan Kuhn, Janet Lee, Rose Levenske, Gerald and Vivian Lewis, Joseph Lowe, Ella Malone, David and Mikelle Market & Johnson, Inc Marquardt, Rev. Ralph and Dorothy Martin, Catherine Mathison, Earl and Linda Moberg, Tom Moen-Urseth, Kay Myhre, Kirk and Dr. Karen Nelson, Bruce and Cherryl Newman, Don and Betty

Noeldner, Rev. Rich and Delores Olson, Wayne and Connie Parrett, Audrey Pearson, Katherine Peterson, LaVerne and Beverly Prill, Gary and Mary Reiten, Rick and Lindsay Ruehlow, Rev. Keith and Lisa Schack, Jonathan and Mara Schaefer, Darryl and Debora Schendel, Mike and Sally Schmidt, Rodney and Shirley Siler, Myron and Kathy Sivertson, Millard and Jean Springsteen, Sean and Heidi Suechting, Ralph and Sue Swanson, Helen Thies, Chris Thorpe, Rev. Gordon and Gloria Toycen, Dan and Mary Lynn Walde, Clara Weber, Mark and Heidi Wollberg, Royed and Carla Zielke, Marilyn

CAMPERSHIP FUND FINANCIAL DONORS Anderson, Gregg and Julie Baker, Larry and Donna Juleff Faith Lutheran, Cameron Kallstrom, James and Dana Keller, Emmett and Anne

Loesel, Mitchell Long, Larry and Tami Longwood Emmanuel Lutheran, Greenwood Our Savior’s Lutheran, Bloomer

St. John’s Lutheran, Spencer Baseman-Stark, Rev. Karna Swanson, Gary and Jean Taylor Lutheran, Taylor Woodlake Lutheran, Richfield, MN

LONG TERM DEBT FUND FINANCIAL DONORS January 1-September 30, 2012

Julian Berg Trust French Creek Foundation, Inc. Ettrick

Thrivent Choice DollarsSM January 1, 2012 thru September 30, 2012

We would like to thank the following people for choosing Luther Park to receive their Thrivent Choice Dollars.

Adams, Diane Adams, Don Adkins, Angela Adkins, Frank Ahles-Iverson, Benjamin Allram, Gary

Appleyard, William Beiswanger, Herbert Berg, Ann Berg, Henry Berg, Jeffrey Berg, Joan

Berg, Russell Berge, Peter Berge, Rita Bliese, Patricia Bohlen, Geraldine Braden, Deborah

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THRIVENT CHOICE DONORS (continued)

Buchanan, Stanley Christensen, Carrie Christenson, Mark Christopherson, Eileen Christopherson, Elton Cropp, Deloris Dahl, Rodney Dahl, Roger Dewitz, Loren Dukerschein, Gordon Ellefson, Wallace Erickson, Richard Evenson, Melvina Felber, Francis Ferguson, Jan Forsyth, Jo Deen Foss, Nora Foss, Richard Frederick-Larson, Dolores Friederich, Mary Frogner, Ethel Gertner, Betty Gesche, Betty Goss, Steven Greschner, Kenneth Grever, Edward Halldorson, Joyce Hamilton, Timothy Hanson, Mary Hanson, Robert Haug, Ronald Haukeness, Donald Hietpas, Jill Hjemboe, Esther Holm, Lyle Horn, Marian Hubbard, Jeanette Jackson, Ronald Jenson, Phyllis Johnson, Marlene Johnson, Preston Johnsted, Michelle Jones, Roger Josephson, Steven Kamenick, Todd Karl, Bradley Kees, Roger Keil, Donna Keil, Henry Keller, Emmett Kessenich, Dennis Kiekhafer, Mary Koger, Barbara

Koger, Dale Krause, Elsie Kromrey, Erick Kruger, Mary Kunkel, Evalee Lambert, David Larson, Felix Larson, Helen Lee, Melvin Lee, Rose Leverson, Alta Leverson, Jerry Linn, Richard Lipke, Brian Lois, Kathryn Lokken, Aldon Marquardt, Dorothy Marquardt, Ralph Mastin, Loren Matheny, Michael Mathson, John Maves, Charles Meacham, James Miller, Julie Moats, Donny Moats, Jean Moats, Ruby Mohr, Arlene Mohr, Richard Moullette, Margaret Mueller, Lois Mueller, Marlin Musser, Louis Musser, Nyla Nelson, Bruce Nelson, Howard Nelson, Richard Nelson, Steven Ness, Howard Nordby, Richard Nystuen, Theodore Oebser, James Ohde, Lois Olson, Karen Olson, Mary Osterloth, Kathryn Pahl, Kathleen Pankonin, Rev. Marlene Paulson, Paulette Pederson, Jack Peterson, Gene Peterson, Laurie Phillips, Jean Pomplun, Roger Pontius, John

Preston, Delores Prohovnik, Thomas Prohovnik, Vicki Proue, Edward Purgett, Gary Rambo, Gary Rambo, Mary Ramsey, Vernon Rawlings, Thomas Reichwald, Joan Reiten, Lindsay Rice, Donald Risberg, Rachel Running, Joyce Sannes, H Sather, Jeanette Scarseth, Harold Schiefelbein, Joan Schleusner, Rudy Schmidt, Peggy Schmidt, Rodney Schultz, Lois Schutts, Jon Score, Marilyn Score, Paul Sivertson, Jean Sivertson, Millard Skerhutt, Dale Skoug, Oscar Smith, Juel Soyck-Doring, Merry Springsteen, Sean Stensvold, Lilly Stertz, Steven Stuettgen, Phyllis Suechting, Sue Suttie, Mary Swank, Vickie Swenson, James Tallman, Doris Taylor, Donna Tordsen, Beau Trullinger, Anna Turnquist, Joan Walton, Arvid Walton, Delores Weltzien, Ruth Wright, Karen Yarrington, Ryan Yealey, Andrew Zeug, Barbara Ziegeweid, Bernard Ziegeweid, Michele Zielie, Brandy Zielie, Zachary

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ENDOWMENT FUND FINANCIAL DONORS January 6, 1983 – September 30, 2012

The Endowment Fund was started with $3,900 on January 6, 1983. There is no record of who gave that money. At times, only a last name or no name is recorded for donors who gave money. If you have given to the Endowment Fund or know of someone who has, please let us know so we can list their names. The Endowment Fund is intended to be a Fund that is kept in perpetuity & the donors listed as their gifts keep on giving. Currently only 90% of the interest is distributed to the Campership Fund of Luther Park, not the principal. Anderson, Ester Bickel, Laureen English Lutheran Church of Bateman, Chippewa Falls Erickson, Richard Hunt, Carl and Irene Keller, Emmett and Anne Sell, Herb Estate Solsaa, Arvin & Barbara St. James Trinity Lutheran Church, Fall Creek, WI

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Gifts Given in Memory (All Funds – Jan. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2012)

In Memory Of: Given By: In Memory Of: Given By:

Agnes Berg .......................................... Arlene Hoveland ................................................................... Una Bonkrude .................................................. David and Colleen Berge Agnes Kent ........................... Arnold and Arleen Prissell Aldred Gunderson .......................... Alden and Gert Berg Rev. Alf Hjemboe ....................... Gary and Mary Rambo ......................................................... Paul and Ruth Eide Ann Leinum .................................................. Lillian Hagg Arnold Long ...................................... Miriam Michealson ....................................... Romaine and Joyce Endreson Beatrice Miller ...................... Sylvester and Lillian Hilson ............................................... Ron and Patricia Mikesell Bob Jorstad .............................................. Una Bonkrude Burton Knutson .................................... Arlene Hoveland ....................................................... Alden and Gert Berg ................................................................. Alice Omtvedt ........................................... Boydean and Astrid Sannes ..................................................... Eleanore Christensen ............................................................... Gerhard Nyhus ............................................ Wallace and Helen Ellefson .................................................... Rod and Carolyn Dahl ........................................... Glenna nd Margie Anderson ................................................................ Sonja Knutson ...................................................... Juel and Kathy Smith Carl Miland ................................. Carroll and Idella Enos Cora Bergstrom ................................... Arlene Hoveland Corbin Wick ......................... Clifton and Gladys Hansen ................................................. Nyles and Ruth Ellefson Darrell L. Bracher ................................... Audrey Bracher Dawn (Bergeson) Berg ......... Bob and Louise Anderson ................................................................ Clarice Larson Delores House ....................... Ron and Patricia Mikesell Delores Thompson ........ Romaine and Joyce Endreson Deloris Corbin .............. Bernard and Michele Ziegeweid Delton Warner ............................... Eldoris Foust Toycen ................................................................. Alice Omtvedt .................................................................. Dellene Miller Donald Franzwa .................................... Donna Franzwa Donald Malum ...................... William and Lois Shearrow Donnie Ulness ....................... Arnold and Arleen Prissel Doris Currens ............................ Bob and Eunice Dewey Doris Ranney ........................ Bob and Louise Anderson ....................................................... Alden and Gert Berg Douglas Ormson Sr ............. Clifton and Gladys Hansen Dr. Joe Stucky ........................... Carroll and Idella Enos Emil Weber ......................... Donald and Borgny Jensen Erna Thompson ........................... Fred and Judy Dobbs .............................................................. Dorothy Lofthus ..................................................................... Ruby Moats Ernest Erb .................................... John and Sue Iverson Esther Rud ..................... Romaine and Joyce Endreson Ethel Lien ................................................ Joan Peterson Francis Knutson ............................ Eldoris Foust Toycen ............................................ Donald and Borgny Jensen Francis M Pederson ... Rev. Ralph & Dorothy Marquardt George Dahl ................................. Ian and Carol Turner Georgie Gladwell ................................... Mary Friederich

Gladys Bjerkness .................................... Clarice Larson ............................................ Donald and Borgny Jensen Gladys Johnson ..................................... Vivian Stensby ..................................................... Eleanore Christenson Harold W. Hansen ............... Clifton and Gladys Hansen Helen Wohlk ........................ Clifton and Gladys Hansen Inez Holter ..........................James and Norma Newman Iona Plath ....................... Romaine and Joyce Endreson Irene Gunderson .................... Arnold and Arleen Prissel Jane Hathawy ......................... Roger and Arlene Hones Janet Falstad ......................................... Mary Friederich Jeanne Poquette ................................... Mary Friederich Jim Brock ................................. Rev. Dale and Joan Moe June Nelson ...................... Rev. Robert and Roxie Berg Kevin Newman ......................... Don and Betty Newman ...........................................Boydean and Astrid Sannes Lavon Rohrig ............................... Jim and Diane Adams LaVone Kuester ..................... Ron and Patricia Mikesell Leslie Snsyder ......................................... Marlys Snyder ................................................................ Joan Peterson Lloyd Hughes ............................... Eleanore Christensen ............................................ Clifton and Gladys Hansen .............................................................. Wanda Hughes Lois Voelker.............................. Jim and Donna Lenbom .................................................... John and June Edson Lou Shipley............................................. Ruth Anderson Louise Toycen ...................................... Arlene Hoveland .............................................. James and Kathleen Irwin ......................................... Vernoid and Ardys Hoveland ..................................................... Juel and Kathy Smith ........................................... Dan and Mary Lynn Toycen .......................................................... Family and friends Mabel Broten ............. Rev. Ralph & Dorothy Marquardt Margaret Prill ........................... Roger and Arlene Hones ........................................................ Gary and Mary Prill ............................................................................. Family Marian Frances Horn .............. Emmett and Anne Keller Martha E. Kuehn ................................ Rev. Jerry Kuehn Mary Olson ........................ Elwood and Nina Donaldson Melvin Dole.......................................................Sue Dole Members of Chetek WELCA ................. Chetek WELCA Nan Olson Hetchler ............... Wayne and Connie Olson Nancy Roemhild ......................................... Jean Larson Norma Gilberts ............................. Fred and Judy Dobbs .................................................................... Ruby Moats ................................................ Roger and Arlene Hones ..................................................... Juel and Kathy Smith .............................................................. Dorothy Lofthus .................................................. Glenn and Mary Bowlin ........................................... Wallace and Helen Ellefson .......................................... Elwood and Nina Donaldson ........................................... Rev. Les and Megan Walck ...................................................... Alden and Gert Berg .......................................... Dr. David and Ethel Frogner Paul and Louise Toycen ............ Wayne & Connie Olson Philip Toycen ................................ Juel and Kathy Smith

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Ray and Marie Van Riper ............................................... ............................ South Beaver Creek Lutheran, Ettrick Ray Johnson .......................... Arnold and Arleen Prissel Richard Carr ........................ Clifton and Gladys Hansen Richard Leopold Hinz ............ Cheryl and Tom Johnson Richard Mahoney ................................... Mary Friederich Richard Myhre ......................... Steve and Stacy Secker ............................................... Arvin and Barbara Solsaa ............................................... Scott and Andrea Jadeke ...................................................................... Sharon Hill ......................... Roy Parkin and Catherine Wiley Parkin .................................................. Scott and Heather Cole ..................................................... Kirk and Karen Myhre ............................................ Michael and Kelly Beaudrie ................................................... Leland and Jill Fletcher .................................................................. Glenn Larson ........................................... Eugene and Shirley Rovang

.................................................... Robert and Janet Buley ...................................................... Market & Johnson, Inc .............................. Rev. Robert and Mary Schoenknecht .......................................................... Rev. Kurt Jacobson .................................................... Larry and Donna Kreeb ................................................................. Frances Boylan Richard Scheidecker .................................... Clara Walde

Robert Jorstad .............................. Robert Jorstad Family ................................................ Bob and Louise Anderson ................................. Rev. Ralph and Dorothy Marquardt Robert Myren ............................................... Clara Walde Russell Newman ..................James and Norma Newman Ruth K. Brewe ................................ Robert and Ruth Kein ................................................. Lavern and June Steinke Ruth Moe .............. Lee Johnson and Rita Hong Johnson ................................................ Wayne and Connie Olson ............................................................... Arlene Hoveland ....................................................... Dave and Jan Dewey ................................................................ Barbara Vorhes Ruth Squires .......................................... Arlene Hoveland ................................................ Wayne and Connie Olson Shirley Field ............................ Robert and Karen Bullock ................................................................ Mary Friederich ...................................................................... Lillian Hagg Stella Sutherland ............................ Eldoris Foust Toycen Marion Kuehn ....................................... Rev. Jerry Kuehn Katherine and Martha Kuehn ............... Rev. Jerry Kuehn

HONORARIUMS (All Funds – Jan. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2012)

In Honor Of: Given By:

Pastor Chet Hoversten .................................................................................. Members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner ................................................................................................................................................... Glenn and Sandra Anderson Esther Adams 90th Birthday ............................................................................................................ Arnold and Arleen Prissel Kolden’s 31st Anniversary .......................................................................................................... Steven and Margaret Kolden Dovre Lutheran Church ....................................................................................................... Rev. Rich and Delores Noeldner 60th Wedding Anniversary of Richard and Arleen Mohr .................................................................... John and Vada Holman Pastor William Wendt’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination ................................................................... Gary and Irene Isaacson Dave Dobbs and his ministry at Luther Park .......................................................................................... Jon and Julia Strand Chetek Lutheran Church ................................................................................................................................. Wanda Hughes

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PROPOSED 2013

ANNUAL FUND BUDGET*

Annual Fund Revenue

Annual Fund Donations $174,000 $161,925 $200,000 $180,775 $186,000 $141,852

Member Church Support 100,000 92,682 110,000 103,914 114,000 109,748

Golf Outing 8,900 5,935 8,900 6,936 9,300 9,364

Auction 19,850 18,396 15,650 14,844 14,450 12,513

Other Fund Raising Activities 750 3,080 4,000 707 1,500 1,063

Summer Camp 200,000 197,029 236,000 211,805 231,008 193,715

VBS (Day Camp) 36,500 38,515 40,000 44,665 39,600 39,003

Recharges 11,000 11,490 10,500 11,325 15,000 10,155

Other Year-Round Programs 10,000 7,620 10,500 10,815 15,000 4,000

Rental Retreat Revenue 84,900 85,412 89,300 87,326 96,900 90,088

Canteen Income 29,095 22,048 29,095 28,876 25,850 20,754

Other Revenue 11,216 12,475 11,216 12,378 11,207 18,870

Total Annual Fund Revenue $686,211 $656,607 $765,161 $714,364 $759,815 $651,123

Annual Fund Expenses

Canteen Expenses $20,456 $17,684 $23,380 $22,216 $23,411 $23,744

Executive Staff & Mutual Mission Agreement 75,000 105,362 147,363 163,910 161,413 145,745

Year-Round Staff Wages & Development 177,253 163,378 144,470 132,662 129,502 143,667

Temp Staff Wages and Development 91,300 92,807 112,555 93,701 109,035 95,214

Bank, Legal and Accounting Fees 6,050 6,570 5,750 6,601 4,900 1,954

Insurance and Taxes 52,282 60,619 51,949 41,869 59,146 62,837

Loan Interest Exp. & Principle Payments 39,144 45,319 50,339 48,341 50,339 62,420

Fund Raising expenses 9,350 6,947 9,950 8,193 9,100 13,482

Promotion and Public Relations 24,950 22,338 21,450 16,299 10,950 8,207

Summer Program Supplies and Expenses 23,625 30,734 21,350 17,082 21,450 19,059

Recharge Supplies and Expenses 2,850 1,515 3,800 1,669 11,625 4,155

Year-round Program Supplies & Expenses 800 798 900 512 725 520

General Supplies and Repairs 110,555 112,079 109,597 91,601 96,927 84,207

Utilities 38,625 37,865 42,030 42,675 46,700 36,094

Vehicle Expenses 12,180 13,775 9,980 8,711 7,100 10,128

Other Expenses 1,791 1,925 1,676 4,415 2,066 3,238

Total Annual Fund Expenses* $686,211 $719,715 $756,539 $700,458 $744,389 $714,671

Annual Fund Net Change in Assets $0 -$63,108 $8,622 $13,907 $15,426 -$63,548

*Some unrestricted funds are donated to camp that the Board and/or Staff designate to capital improvements or other projects. These are not included in the Annual Fund Budget.

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Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc.

(A Non-Profit Corporation)

AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS For the Years Ended

December 31, 2011 with Comparitive Toals for 2010

LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page(s) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT .................................................................... 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements of Assets, Liabilities & Net Assets – Modified Cash Basis .............. 2 Statement of Support, Revenue & Expenses – Modified Cash Basis .................. 3 Statement of Functional Expenses – Modified Cash Basis ................................. 4 Statement of Cash Flows – Modified Cash Basis ................................................ 5 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .................................................................. 6-9

Currie Pangerl & Associates, Ltd. 1015 Hillside Ave SW, Suite 2, Pine City, MN 55063

Phone: 320-629-2090 Fax: 320-629-1185 Certified Public Accountants www.CPAssociatesLtd.com

Page 1

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

The Board of Directors Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc. Chetek, Wisconsin We have audited the accompanying statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets – Modified Cash Basis of Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc. (a nonprofit organization) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related statement of Support, Revenue and Expenses – Modified Cash Basis, Functional Expenses – Modified Cash Basis, and Cash Flows – Modified Cash for the year ended December 31, 2011 with comparative totals for the year ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. The prior year summarized comparative information has been derived from the Organization’s December 31, 2010 financial statements and, in our report dated January 5, 2012, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. As described in note 1, these financial statements were prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc. as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the changes in its net assets and cash flows for the year then ended, on the basis of accounting described in Note 1. /s/ Currie, Pangerl & Associates, Ltd. Currie, Pangerl & Associates, Ltd. Certified Public Accountants Pine City, Minnesota October 19, 2012

2011 2010

Current AssetsCash & Cash Equivalents 41,806$ 33,728$ Propane Deposit 149 -

Total Current Assets 41,955$ 33,728$

Due To (From) Cash Flow BalancesDue To (From) Annual Fund (148,800)$ (165,451)$ Due To (From) Endowment Fund 94,610 95,115 Due To (From) Debt Reduction Fund 54,190 70,336

Total Due To (From) -$ -$

Fixed AssetsBuildings and Cabins 1,532,171$ 1,532,171$ Camp Equipment and Property 224,571 219,566 Office Equipment 41,659 38,836

1,798,401$ 1,790,573$ Less: Accumulated Depreciation (1,096,811) (1,041,793)

Total Fixed Assets 701,590$ 748,780$

TOTAL ASSETS 743,545$ 782,508$

Current LiabilitiesPayroll Liability 1,830$ 1,073$ Board of Pension Liability 156 - Employee Benefits Payable 690 - Due to Luther Point - 8,633 Line of Credit 47,000 47,000 Short Term Debt 50,000 50,000 Current Portion of Long-Term Debt 15,065 18,040

Total Current Liabilities 114,741$ 124,746$

Long-Term LiabilitiesLong-Term Debt, Net of Current Portion 273,106$ 290,955$

Total Long-Term Liabilities 273,106$ 290,955$

Total Liabilities 387,847$ 415,701$

Commitments and Contingencies

Net AssetsUnrestricted Net Assets 194,204$ 176,905$

Temporarily Restricted Net AssetsTime and Purpose Restricted 62,750$ 91,761$

Permanently Restricted 98,744$ 98,141$

Total Net Assets 355,698$ 366,807$

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 743,545$ 782,508$

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

ASSETS

Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc.Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets - Modified Cash Basis

December 31, 2011 and 2010

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements Page 2

Temporarily Permanently TotalsUnrestricted Restricted Restricted 2011 2010

REVENUESPublic Support

Donations 112,396$ 19,956$ -$ 132,352$ 135,831$ Member Church Support 117,718 - - 117,718 121,130 Debt Reduction Campaign - 4,950 - 4,950 15,757 Camperships - 11,651 - 11,651 6,599 Other Donations 54,824 - - 54,824 22,764

Total Public Support 284,938$ 36,557$ -$ 321,495$ 302,081$

RevenueSummer Camp 185,718$ -$ -$ 185,718$ 181,981$ Day Camp 44,665 - - 44,665 39,003 Other Programming 21,695 - - 21,695 14,155 Retreating Income 87,326 - - 87,326 90,088 Rental Income 11,200 - - 11,200 12,133 Golf Scramble, net 4,041 - - 4,041 5,205 Auction, net 13,799 - - 13,799 12,229 Pancake Breakfast, net 190 - - 190 817 Canteen/Craft Income 6,660 - - 6,660 (2,990) Interest Income 20 5,460 6,030 11,510 6,072 Miscellaneous Income - - - - 339 Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets 1,157 - - 1,157 4,700

Total Revenue 376,471$ 5,460$ 6,030$ 387,961$ 363,732$

Net assets released from restrictionsSatisfaction of Purpose Restriction 76,455$ (71,028)$ (5,427)$ -$ -$

Total Public Support and Revenue 737,864$ (29,011)$ 603$ 709,456$ 665,813$

EXPENSESProgram Services

Summer Camps 435,802$ -$ -$ 435,802$ 413,425$ Retreats 153,487 - - 153,487 163,329 Canteen 9,462 9,462 4,785 Special Projecs 22,880 - - 22,880 3,546

Total Program Services 621,631$ -$ -$ 621,631$ 585,085$

Support ActivitiesGeneral & Administrative 72,407$ -$ -$ 72,407$ 97,634$ Fundraising 26,527 - - 26,527 36,461

Total Supporting Activities 98,934 - - 98,934 134,095 Total Expenses 720,565$ -$ -$ 720,565$ 719,180$

Change in Net Assets 17,299 (29,011) 603 (11,109) (53,367)

Net Assets, Beginning of Year 176,905 91,761 98,141 366,807 420,174

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR 194,204$ 62,750$ 98,744$ 355,698$ 366,807$

Totals

Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc.Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses - Modified Cash Basis

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011With Comparative Totals for 2010

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements Page 3

Total TotalSummer Special Subtotal General & Subtotal 2011 2010Camps Retreats Canteen Projects Programs Administrative Fundraising Supporting Expenses Expenses

Accounting Fees & Bank Fees 3,335$ 1,108$ 84$ 471$ 4,998$ 1,317$ 285$ 1,602$ 6,600$ 1,965$ Insurance Expense 11,394 3,283 243 1,355 16,275 3,786 819 4,605 20,880 41,714 Interest Expense 15,314 5,087 388 2,164 22,953 6,050 1,309 7,359 30,312 27,571 Miscellaneous Expense 230 77 6 32 345 91 20 111 456 1,982 Office Supplies 7,446 2,473 189 1,052 11,160 2,942 636 3,578 14,738 21,632 Operating Supplies 1,485 493 38 210 2,226 587 127 714 2,940 4,624 Payroll Expenses 178,592 69,544 2,268 1,678 252,082 24,608 12,842 37,450 289,532 272,871 Payroll and Sales Taxes 12,720 1,968 3,451 648 18,787 1,810 392 2,202 20,989 21,122 Management Agreement 48,853 16,226 1,238 6,905 73,222 19,301 4,177 23,478 96,700 110,000 Advertising and Newsletters 9,868 2,827 94 525 13,314 1,467 317 1,784 15,098 16,968 Program Food Service 35,205 19,423 - - 54,628 817 - 817 55,445 41,416 Program Materials & Supplies 23,230 3,817 - - 27,047 - 4,186 4,186 31,233 25,646 Repairs and Maintenance 7,909 2,626 201 1,118 11,854 3,125 676 3,801 15,655 16,568 Training 2,264 752 57 - 3,073 894 194 1,088 4,161 1,755 Telephone 1,117 371 28 158 1,674 441 96 537 2,211 3,623 Utilities 30,394 7,986 - - 38,380 2,073 - 2,073 40,453 32,471 Vehicle Expense 4,401 1,462 112 622 6,597 1,738 376 2,114 8,711 10,128 Dues and Subscriptions 873 290 22 123 1,308 345 75 420 1,728 1,256 Total Expenses before Depr. 394,630 139,813 8,419 17,061 559,923 71,392 26,527 97,919 657,842 653,312

Depreciation Expense 41,172 13,674 1,043 5,819 61,708 1,015 - 1,015 62,723 65,867

Total Expenses 435,802$ 153,487$ 9,462$ 22,880$ 621,631$ 72,407$ 26,527$ 98,934$ 720,565$ 719,179$

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SUPPORTING ACTIVITIESPROGRAM SERVICES

Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc.Statement of Functional Expenses - Modified Cash Basis

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 with Comparative Totals for 2010

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2011 2010CASH FLOWS USED FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Change in Net Assets (11,109)$ (53,367)$

Adjustments to reconcile change in net assetsto net cash used for operating activities:

Depreciation 62,723 65,867 (Gain) on Disposal of Fixed Assets (1,157) (4,700)

Changes in assets and liabilitiesDecrease (Increase) in Prepaid Propane (149) - Increase (Decrease) in Receivable from Luther Park (8,633) 6,308 Increase (Decrease) in Payroll Liabilities 1,603 (742)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 43,278$ 13,366$

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets 1,157$ 4,700$ Acquisition of Property, Plant, & Equipment (15,533) (12,099)

Net Cash Used by Investing Activities (14,376)$ (7,399)$

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:Proceeds from Short-Term Debt -$ 47,000$ Payments of Long-Term Debt (20,824) (34,849)

Net Cash From (Used) by Financing Activities (20,824)$ 12,151$

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 8,078$ 18,118$

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF YEAR 33,728 15,610

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR 41,806$ 33,728$

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:Interest Paid 24,377$ 21,635$

Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc.Statement of Cash Flows - Modified Cash Basis

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011With Comparative Totals for 2010

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements Page 5

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011 and 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc. (the organization) is incorporated under the Wisconsin Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Organization is comprised of an association of 130+ congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Northwest Wisconsin. The purpose of the Organization is to minister in a natural setting as Jesus did, reaching out and touching people of all ages with the good news of salvation. Major support sources include contributions and program service revenue from participants.

Description of Programs The programs through which the Organization provides its services are as follows:

Summer Camp Programs – Luther Park Bible Camp’s summer program includes day, half

week, and week long sessions for children in grades K-12 as well as a special week for families. The camp can accommodate 150 - 180 campers each week and offers week long canoe trips on the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers for junior and senior high.

Groups/Retreats – Groups and families in the community as well as retreaters from any church denomination may rent the facilities on location for smaller retreats, gatherings or group meetings.

Canteen – Campers and individuals attending a retreat have a place to purchase Luther Point Bible Camp clothing, hats and other mementos as well as snacks and drinks.

Capital Projects – Capital campaigns are for updating and repairing buildings used for summer camps and retreats as well as expanding the current facilities to continue the growth of the organization.

Income Tax Status The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state income tax laws. The Organization is a non-private foundation and contributions to the Organization qualify as a charitable tax deduction by the contributor. The Organization has evaluated for uncertain tax positions and management has expressed that there are no uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2011. The Organization has not been audited by the Internal Revenue Service or Wisconsin Department of Revenue, and accordingly the income tax returns for the past three and one-half years are open to examination. The Organization had not filed a federal form 990 prior to 2009. Basis of Accounting The Organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles. Revenue and support are recognized when received rather than when earned and expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of support, revenues, and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011 and 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Investments The Organization carries investments in marketable securities with readily determinable fair values and all investments in debt securities at their fair values in the statement of financial position. Unrealized gains and losses are included in the change in net assets in the accompanying Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses – Modified Cash Basis. Financial Statement Presentation In accordance with professional standards, the Organization is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of assets:

Unrestricted – Resources over which the Board of Directors has discretionary control.

Temporarily Restricted with respect to time or purpose – Those resources subject to a donor-imposed

restriction which will be satisfied by actions of the Organization or the passage of time.

Permanently Restricted – Those resources to a donor-imposed restriction that they be maintained permanently.

Functional Allocations of Expenses The cost of providing the various programs and other activities has been summarized on a functional basis in the Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses – Modified Cash Basis. Accordingly, certain cost have been allocated among the programs and supporting services benefited.

Revenue Recognition Support that is temporarily restricted by the donor is reported as an increase in unrestricted net assets if the restriction expires in the reporting period in which the support is recognized. All other donor-restricted support is reported as an increase in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets, depending on the nature of the restriction. When a restriction expires (that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is accomplished), temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses – Modified Cash Basis as net assets released from restrictions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents The Organization considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Reclassifications Certain accounts in the prior-year financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform with the presentation in the current-year financial statements. Subsequent Events In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through October 19, 2012, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011 and 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Donated Services No amounts have been reflected in the financial statements for donated services. The Organization generally pays for services requiring specific expertise. However, many individuals volunteer their time and perform a variety of tasks that assist the Organization, but these services do not meet the criteria for recognition as contributed services.

NOTE 2 - PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND DEPRECIATION

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures from maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Significant renewals and betterments (generally in excess of $1,000) are capitalized. Donations of property and equipment are recorded as support at the estimated fair value (generally in excess of $500). Such donations are reported as unrestricted support unless the donor has restricted the donated asset to a specific purpose. Depreciation is calculated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Land Improvements 15-20 years Building and Improvements 9-39 years Vehicles 3-5 years Equipment 3-7 years

Depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $62,723 and $65,867, respectively.

NOTE 3 - LONG TERM DEBT

As of December 31, 2011, Luther Park Bible Camp had a $50,000 unsecured line of credit with a bank to be drawn upon as needed, with an interest rate of 5.5%. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there was $47,000 drawn down on this line. Long Term Debt consists of:

2011 2010

5.75% note payable to Sterling Bank, monthlypayments of interest only maturing December2013, secured by buildings 51,244$ 56,538$

6.25% note payable to First Lutheran Foundation, due in monthly installments of $2,572, including interest,to January 2023, secured by buildings 236,927 252,457

288,171 308,995 Less: Current Maturities (15,065)$ (18,040)$

273,106$ 290,955$

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2011 and 2010

NOTE 3 - LONG TERM DEBT (Continued) Interest expense on all debt totaled $24,377 and $21,635 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Future minimum payments are as follows: Years Ending December 31,

2012 15,065 2013 68,735 2014 16,815 2015 19,815 2016 21,090

Thereafter 146,651

288,171$

NOTE 4 - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION Net assets were released from donor restrictions by incurring expenses satisfying the restricted purposes or by the occurrence of other events specified by donors for programs for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 as follows:

2011 2010

Donor Restricted 76,455$ 41,406$

Total Net Assets Released From Restriction 76,455$ 41,406$

NOTE 5 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

The Organization maintains a retirement plan and a tax deferred annuity plan under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the retirement plan, the Organization contributes 9.5% of the compensation of each participant. Total employer contributions for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $5,829 and $11,919, respectively.

Luther Park Bible Camp

2012 Financial Statements -not yet independently audited-

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ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

Checking 2,465.32 5,194.42 1,718.26

Set Aside Funds 263.24 14,435.30 10,999.66

Board/Staff Designated funds 1,661.29 0.00 12,217.96

Temporarily Restricted Funds 9,504.33 9,788.08 3,133.87

Endowment Funds-Restricted 3,422.71 2,064.75 6,560.60

Petty Cash 900.00 900.00 900.00

Total Checking/Savings 18,216.89 32,382.55 35,530.35

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable-Misc. 767.90 0.00 0.00

Accounts Receivable-Retreats 611.25 0.00 1,200.00

Accounts Receivable-Programming 0.00 0.00 1,200.00

Total Accounts Receivable 1,379.15 0.00 2,400.00

Other Current Assets 275.00 161.85 3,424.19

Total Current Assets 19,871.04 32,544.40 41,354.54

Fixed Assets

Buildings and Improvements

Welcome Center 1,395,911.86 1,395,911.86 1,395,911.86

Covenant Center 4,265.57 4,265.57 4,265.57

Shalom Center 23,668.05 23,668.05 23,668.05

Dining Hall 20,762.37 20,762.37 20,762.37

Camper Cabins 5,679.20 5,679.20 5,679.20

Farm House & Outbuildings 21,428.87 7,352.67 7,352.67

Camp (Director's) House 0.00 11,826.73 11,826.73

Pool 16,118.77 16,118.77 16,118.77

Shop & Machine Shed 1,843.16 1,843.16 1,843.16

Chapel 11,720.36 11,720.36 11,720.36

Bldg & Improve Cost before 2008 18,853.00 24,069.00 24,069.00

Luther Woods Bldgs & Improve 8,953.03 8,953.03 8,953.03

Accum Depreciat-Build & Improv -854,450.57 -809,601.38 -863,123.38

Total Buildings and Improvements 674,753.67 722,569.39 669,047.39

Furniture and Equipment

Office Furniture and Equip Cost 41,659.69 38,836.44 41,659.69

Camp Furniture & Equipment Cost 226,070.82 232,275.84 224,570.84

Accum Depreciat-Furn & Equip -233,687.84 -232,191.84 -233,687.84

Furniture and Equipment 34,042.67 38,920.44 32,542.69

Total Fixed Assets 708,796.34 761,489.83 701,590.08

Luther Park Bible Camp

Statement of Financial Position Prev. Year ComparisonAs of September 30, 2012 - Accrual Basis

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Other Assets

Other Restricted Funds

Endowment Cert of Deposit 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00

Other Restricted Funds 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00

Due To (From) Cash Flow Balnces

Due To (From) Annual Fund -94,360.52 -164,674.03 -148,800.13

Due To (From) Endowment Fund 94,360.52 94,610.52 94,610.52

Due To (From) Debt Fund 0.00 70,063.51 54,189.61

Total Due To (From) Cash Flow Balnces 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Other Assets 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00

TOTAL ASSETS 731,667.38 797,034.23 745,944.62

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

20-0000 · Accounts Payable 78,747.69 57,029.56 34,234.12

Total Accounts Payable 78,747.69 57,029.56 34,234.12

Other Current Liabilities

Payroll Liabilities 475.03 517.92 1,830.13

Board of Pension Liability 0.00 156.18 156.18

Cafeteria Plan 1,764.58 1,607.97 689.34

Line of Credit 31,000.00 47,000.00 47,000.00

First Luth Found 2009 6mo loan 0.00 50,000.00 50,000.00

Current Portion of LT debt 15,065.00 18,040.00 15,065.00

Total Other Current Liabilities 48,304.61 117,322.07 114,740.65

Total Current Liabilities 127,052.30 174,351.63 148,974.77

Long Term Liabilities

Sterling Bank Long Term 0.00 51,293.72 51,243.72

First Lutheran Foundation 226,467.98 239,709.28 236,926.99

Less Current Portion of LT Debt -15,065.00 -18,040.00 -15,065.00

Total Long Term Liabilities 211,402.98 272,963.00 273,105.71

Total Liabilities 338,455.28 447,314.63 422,080.48

Equity

Perm. Restricted Net Assets 98,743.98 98,140.96 98,743.98

Temp. Restricted Net Assets 62,750.52 91,760.89 62,750.52

Unrestricted Net Assets 162,369.64 140,234.47 168,641.82

Net Income 69,317.96 19,583.28 -6,272.18

Total Equity 393,182.10 349,719.60 323,864.14

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 731,637.38 797,034.23 745,944.62

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CovenantCampership

Fund

90% Endowment

Fund Distribution Mission

LT Debt Matching Mattress Fund

Other Donor Desig

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

Total Temp Restricted Annual Fund

Board/Staff Designated TOTAL

Revenue

Individual Donations 55,005.60 55,005.60

Memorials 4,985.00 4,985.00

Member Church Support 70,061.24 70,061.24

Additional Church Support 14,273.49 14,273.49

Organizations-WELCA-etc 6,940.25 6,940.25

Thrivent Choice Dollars 19,018.00 19,018.00

Business Donations and Matching 755.18 755.18

Grants 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Golf Outing 5,935.25 5,935.25

Heart for Luther Park 18,396.45 18,396.45

Pancake Breakfast 580.12 580.12

Summer Camp (5,937.71) (5,937.71) 189,786.23 183,848.52

Day Camp (VBS) 30,521.12 30,521.12

Other Programming 5,770.00 5,770.00

Retreating Revenue 55,824.91 55,824.91

Mission Fund 1,227.54 1,227.54 1,227.54

Long Term Debt Donations 145.00 145.00 145.00

Campership Fund 505.00 505.00 505.00

Endowment Fund 2,264.00 2,264.00

Other Designated Funds 3,710.78 53,892.11 57,602.89 160.00 57,762.89

Canteen Revenue 21,626.51 21,626.51

Interest & Dividends 25.25 2.84 5.57 0.39 2.77 1.03 12.60 13.02 8.81 59.68

Gain/Loss on Sale of Assets 115,653.08 1,500.00 117,153.08

Rent-Northwest Synod 8,399.97 8,399.97

Misc. Revenue 5,775.48 5,775.48

Released from Restrictions (250.00) 5,427.14 (5,427.14) 251.95 (54,334.61) (51,500.00) (105,582.66) 121,148.06 (15,315.40)

Total Revenue 2,039.25 3,713.62 (5,427.14) 1,479.88 (54,189.61) 2.77 3,393.14 (51,027.34) 744,693.48 (7,871.11) 687,834.28

All Funds of Luther Park Bible Camp

Statements of Activities and Changes in Net AssetsJanuary through September 2012 - Accrural

Restricted-Endowment

Fund

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CovenantCampership

Fund

90% Endowment

Fund Distribution Mission

LT Debt Matching Mattress Fund

Other Donor Desig

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

(Temp Restricted)

Total Temp Restricted Annual Fund

Board/Staff Designated TOTAL

Restricted-Endowment

Fund

Expense

Canteen/Craft Expense 18,559.81 18,559.81

Executive Director 34,011.66 34,011.66

Mutual Ministry Director 12,873.73 12,873.73

Program Coordinator 1,366.75 1,366.75

Site Director 34,977.71 34,977.71

Site Director Assistant 5,004.63 5,004.63

Office Wages 63,319.53 63,319.53

Food Service Coordinator 21,328.13 21,328.13

Mainenance Wages 37,412.97 37,412.97

Year-Round Staff Develpment 679.77 679.77

Temp. Prog Staff Wages & Development 93,682.28 93,682.28

Bank,Legal and Accounting Fees 6,484.90 6,484.90

Insurance and Taxes 49,325.37 49,325.37

Interest Expense 22,969.86 22,969.86

Fund Raising Expenses 9,738.98 9,738.98

Promo/Public Relations 19,137.48 19,137.48

Program Supplies and Expenses 595.46 595.46 37,167.14 37,762.60

General Supplies and Repairs 1,623.47 1,623.47 98,080.94 2,685.63 102,390.04

Utilities 31,173.33 31,173.33

Vehicle Expenses 11,882.89 11,882.89

Dues and Subscriptions 1,046.00 1,046.00

Misc. Expenses 814.99 814.99

Total Expense 2,218.93 2,218.93 611,038.85 2,685.63 615,943.41

Net Revenue 2,039.25 3,713.62 (5,427.14) 1,479.88 (54,189.61) 2.77 1,174.21 (53,246.27) 133,654.63 (10,556.74) 71,890.87

Net Assets as of Dec 31, 2011 post audit 98,743.98 1,000.17 0.00 5,427.14 0.00 54,189.61 1,835.03 298.67 62,750.62 186,823.00 12,217.96 360,535.56Net Assets as of September 30, 2012 100,783.23 4,713.79 0.00 0.00 1,479.88 0.00 1,837.80 1,472.88 9,504.35 320,477.63 1,661.22 432,426.43

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Luther Park Bible Camp

Statement of Cash FlowsJanuary through September 2012

Jan - Sep 11 Jan - Sep 12

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Income 19,583.28 69,317.96

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income

to net cash provided by operations:

Prepaid Propane -161.85

Accounts Receivable-Misc. -767.90

Accounts Receivable-Retreats 588.75

Accounts Receivable-Programming 1,200.00

Prepaid Propane -125.81

Accounts Payable 20,358.47 44,513.57

Payroll Liabilities -555.06 -1,355.10

Board of Pension Liability 156.18 -156.18

Luther Point Bible Camp -8,632.95

Cafeteria Plan 1,607.97 1,075.24

Line of Credit -16,000.00

First Luth Found 2009 6mo loan -50,000.00

Net cash provided by Operating Activities 32,356.04 48,290.53

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Camper Cabins 30.00

Farm House & Outbuildings -14,076.20

Camp (Director's) House 11,826.73

Bldg & Improve Cost before 2008 5,216.00

Accum Depreciat-Build & Improv -8,672.81

Camp Furniture & Equipment Cost -12,710.00 -1,499.98

Due To (From) Annual Fund -776.86 -54,439.61

Due To (From) Endowment Fund 504.10

Cert 12/31/97 for $1,200 250.00

Due To (From) Debt Fund 272.76 54,189.61

Net cash provided by Investing Activities -12,710.00 -7,176.26

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

26-0000 · Sterling Bank Long Term-0774 -5,244.22 -51,243.72

26-2000 · First Lutheran Foundation -12,747.39 -10,459.01

Net cash provided by Financing Activities -17,991.61 -61,702.73

Net cash increase for period 1,654.43 -20,588.46

Cash at beginning of period 30,728.12 38,805.35

Cash at end of period 32,382.55 18,216.89

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization Luther Park Bible Camp, Inc. (the organization) is incorporated under the Wisconsin Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Organization is comprised of an association of 134 congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Northwest Wisconsin. The purpose of the Organization is to minister in a natural setting as Jesus did, reaching out and touching people of all ages with the good news of salvation. Major support sources include contributions and program service revenue from participants.

Description of Programs The programs through which the Organization provides its services are as follows:

• Summer Camp Programs – Luther Park Bible Camp’s summer program includes day, half

week, and week long sessions for children in grades K-12 as well as a special week for families. The camp can accommodate 150 - 180 campers each week and offers week long canoe trips on the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers for junior and senior high.

• Groups/Retreats – Groups and families in the community as well as retreaters from any church denomination may rent the facilities on location for smaller retreats, gatherings or group meetings.

• Canteen – Campers and individuals attending a retreat have a place to purchase Luther Point Bible Camp clothing, hats and other mementos as well as snacks and drinks.

Income Tax Status The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state income tax laws. The Organization is a non-private foundation and contributions to the Organization qualify as a charitable tax deduction by the contributor. The Organization has evaluated for uncertain tax positions and management has expressed that there are no uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2012. The Organization has not filed a federal form 990 prior to 2009. Basis of Accounting The Organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles. Revenue and support are recognized when received rather than when earned and expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of support, revenues, and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Investments The Organization carries investments in marketable securities with readily determinable fair values and all investments in debt securities at their fair values in the statement of financial position. Unrealized gains and losses are included in the change in net assets in the accompanying Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses – Modified Cash Basis.

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Financial Statement Presentation In accordance with professional standards, the Organization is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of assets:

• Unrestricted – Resources over which the Board of Directors has discretionary control.

• Temporarily Restricted with respect to time or purpose – Those resources subject to a donor-imposed

restriction which will be satisfied by actions of the Organization or the passage of time.

• Permanently Restricted – Those resources to a donor-imposed restriction that they be maintained permanently.

Functional Allocations of Expenses The cost of providing the various programs and other activities has been summarized on a functional basis in the Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses – Modified Cash Basis. Accordingly, certain cost have been allocated among the programs and supporting services benefited.

Revenue Recognition Support that is temporarily restricted by the donor is reported as an increase in unrestricted net assets if the restriction expires in the reporting period in which the support is recognized. All other donor-restricted support is reported as an increase in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets, depending on the nature of the restriction. When a restriction expires (that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is accomplished), temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses – Modified Cash Basis as net assets released from restrictions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents The Organization considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Donated Services No amounts have been reflected in the financial statements for donated services. The Organization generally pays for services requiring specific expertise. However, many individuals volunteer their time and perform a variety of tasks that assist the Organization, but these services do not meet the criteria for recognition as contributed services.

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2012 NOTE 2 - PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND DEPRECIATION

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures from maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Significant renewals and betterments (generally in excess of $1,000) are capitalized. Donations of property and equipment are recorded as support at the estimated fair value (generally in excess of $500). Such donations are reported as unrestricted support unless the donor has restricted the donated asset to a specific purpose. Depreciation is calculated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Land Improvements 15-20 years Building and Improvements 9-39 years Vehicles 3-5 years Equipment 3-7 years

Depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2011 amounted to $62,723.

NOTE 3 - LONG TERM DEBT

Long Term Debt consists of: 2011 5.75% note payable to Sterling Bank, monthly payments of interest only maturing in December 2013, secured by buildings $ 51,244 6.25% note payable to First Lutheran Foundation, due in monthly installments of $2,572, including interest, to January 2023, secured by buildings 236,927 288,171 Less: Current Maturities $ (15,065) $ 273,106

Interest expensed on all debt totaled $24,377 for the year ended December 31, 2011 Future minimum payments are as follows:

Years Ending December 31 2011 15,065

2012 68,735

2013 16,815

2014 19,815

2015 21,000

Thereafter 146,651

$288,171

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LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP, INC. Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2012 NOTE 4 - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION

Net assets were released from donor restrictions by incurring expenses satisfying the restricted purposes or by the occurrence of other events specified by donors for programs for the year ended December 31, 2011 as follows:

2011 Donor Restricted $ 76,455 Total Net Assets Released From Restriction $ 76,455

NOTE 5 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

The Organization maintains a retirement plan and a tax deferred annuity plan under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the retirement plan, the Organization contributes 9.5% of the compensation of each participant.