Red Willow Ministries eNewsletter

In 2007, the concept of raising funds for stained glass windows in the camp chapel was brought to the Red Willow Ministries board. A little over a year later, over $6,000 has been donated or pledged to this project. A quilt raffle is also underway, and will be helpful with the additional expense for replacing the windows before the stained glass is installed.

Dave and Joann Heisler from Devils Lake met with the board on Oct 14 to review designs for the windows, and discuss a timeline. They have been creating stained glass church windows for a church in Devils Lake, and brought samples for their work.

The Chapel will be 60 years old in 2009, and will be the focus of the July Friends of Red Willow Appreciation Dinner. While is may not be possible to have the windows installed by then, the board has authorized the replacement of the windows as a kickoff to the project. As soon as that is done, Dave will measure the new windows and begin work on the stained glass design.

The board reviewed some drawings for the three windows, and a task force was established to work with the Heislers on choosing a Bible story to be portrayed in the glass design.

Stained Glass Project - Quilt Raffle

The quilt raffle is underway until December 12, when the winning ticket is drawn. Contact the camp office to purchase tickets. You need not be present to win.

View more photo of the raffle quilt...

Lakeshore Erosion

Barry Foundation Grant Update

From Denny Goetz, Co-Director

The deadline for reaching our goal to raise $12,500 to match the Barry Foundation is November 1, 2008 (Only 2 weeks away!). To date we have received $9,891.24 from many generous individuals and church congregations. We are very hopeful that the remaining matching funds needed for this grant will be received by that date.

Donors who have already contributed to this special project as of October 14, 2008:

First Lutheran WELCA - New Rockford
High Prairie Lutheran WELCA - LaMoure
Walcott Lutheran - Walcott
Rev. Darrell Schultz - Jamestown
Darroll Wigen - Grand Forks
Rev. Ken & Velma Iverson - Aneta
David & Marilyn Isaacson
Dan & Marla Larson
Northwood Evangelical Lutheran
First Lutheran WELCA - Litchville
Trinity Lutheran - Enderlin
Laura Mae Davidson - Enderlin
Dr. Kenneth & Marlys Throlson - New Rockford
Blanche Bjertness - New Rockford
First Lutheran - New Rockford
Robert & Faye Bubach - Litchville
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran - Edgeley
LeRoy & Eunice Throlson Family & Friends - in memory of John Evanger
Bethel Lutheran - Wahpeton
Elm River Lutheran - Galesburg
Lester & Valborg Ellingson - Carrington
First Lutheran - Litchville
Make a Difference “MAD” Men - Hatton
Martin’s Lutheran - Casselton
Atonement Lutheran Blue Grass Festival-Jamestown
Mayville Lutheran - Mayville
Our Savior’s Lutheran - Valley City
Lakota Lutheran - Lakota (Sept. offering)
Bob & Olive Weber - Grand Forks
Christie & Todd Anderson - Valley City
St. Olaf Lutheran - Devils Lake
Edna Vrem - Devils Lake
Kathlyn Overbo - Devils Lake
Pastor Wil Fisher - Fargo

View pictures of the lake erosion and please keep this project in your prayers. Remember that the foundation will double any donation given on the remaining $2,608.76. Contact the camp office to donate to the Lakeshore Erosion Project.

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