In this issue
Looking Ahead
March 6 - 7:
Confirmation Retreat
Grades 7-9
March 12:
Griggs County Ministerial Meeting
(private event)
March 13 - 15:
Bethel Lutheran Confirmation Retreat
(private event)
March 20 - 21:
Garden Art Retreat
Adult Retreat
March 20 - 22:
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Retreat
Adult Retreat
March 27 - 29:
Scrapbooking Retreat
Adult Retreat
March 30:
RSVP Deadline for Annual Meeting
April 3 - 4:
Fruits of the Spirit
Grades 4-6
April 5:
Annual Meeting
View our calendar...
Contact Us
Red Willow Ministries
1651 Jacob Dr
Binford, ND 58416
Phone: 701-676-2681
redwillow@mlgc.com
Staff
Becky Goetz
Co-director
bgoetz@mlgc.com
Denny Goetz
Co-director
dgoetz@mlgc.com
Erica Adrian
Office Manager
redwillow@mlgc.com
Becky Delfs
Food Services Manager
redwillow@mlgc.com
Ken Gilbertson
Site Manager
kenrwbc@mlgc.com
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Thinking of Spring!
Volunteers: Spring Cleaning
by Ken Gilbertson, Site Manager
When you look outside now, it may not seem like it, but winter will soon be loosening its grip on us. With spring comes a flurry of activity out here at the camp. Last spring, we had many groups working on cabins and doing general maintenance.
All the cabins have been now adopted, with the exception of Matthew, which is currently used for Arts and Crafts. A couple cabins are complete and many are in various stages of remodel. By the time campers start coming this summer, more work will be completed by many volunteers.
 We are starting to schedule groups to do maintenance and cleaning this spring. If your church or family group would like to come out for a weekend and rake, paint, or any of a variety of jobs, just give a call and we can set that up any weekend before June 15th.
Spring is a great time to come and see Red Willow Bible Camp and help us get ready for another summer season!
Upcoming at Camp
Check out our website for more information or to register for the following events.
Youth Spring Retreats
April 3 - 4, 2009
Students in grades 4-6 will learn about love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control through games, Bible study, arts and crafts projects and more! Learn more and register...
April 17 - 18, 2009
Students in grades 7-9 are invited to come to camp for this jungle party retreat and hopefully you will go home with some new tips on living in the jungle of peer pressure. Learn more and register...
Adult Spring Retreats
March 20-21, 2009
It's too early to get out in the yard, so come to camp to learn how to make garden art! In addition to the fun art projects, there will be a hands on pruning workshop, a mosaic art display, and unique ideas for birdhouses. Call or email to register. Please register by March 15, 2009.
April 24 - 26, 2009
Spend the weekend at Red Willow retreat center, where you will be pampered, enjoy delicious meals, and work on your UFO's (Un-finished Objects). Learn more about the retreat...
Annual Meeting
"Come to the Lakeshore"
Palm Sunday Sunday, April 5, 2009
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
 Curious about what goes on at camp? Here is your chance to ask questions, view reports, and have a vote about Red Willow - your Bible Camp!
Our Annual Meeting is themed "Come to the Lakeshore" and will begin at 3 PM with story telling, followed by business reporting, and then supper at 5 PM.
All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the camp office at 701-676-2681 to give us a count for the meal. We hope to see you here at the lakeshore!
Summer 2009 promotional materials have been mailed out to campers, pastors and churches. We are looking forward to a great summer ahead with campers from K-12. If you would like a one flyer or a whole packet, just contact the camp.
Once again our staff will be heading out to area churches to bring the summer Bible Study theme to the children. This year our theme is "Loved to Serve" and our day camp sessions are 2 1/2 days long. Contact Becky if your church is interested in one of our last three openings.
From the Directors
Wild Game Feed Recap
The 4th annual Wild Game Feed was held Feb 21 with a dog sledding theme. Helen Corlew and her team of Samoyed's gave rides to the Winter Snow Fest participants and provided a great look at the sport of mushing.
 A great Wild Game Feed supper was served, with pheasant, buffalo, elk and fish served up for the guests. The silent auction closed at 7pm, when the speakers were introduced.
Helen Corlew also shared her experiences with her sled dogs. Then Mary Ann and Jim Miller from Prairie Bilt Dog Sleds spoke about their business making sleds for mushers around the world. They demonstrated how their sleds work and talked about the sled dogs that they raise.
The evening was a great success, and we are thankful for the board members, volunteers and staff who worked so hard to make it a great day!
Program Director Update
After saying farewell to Abbi Johnson on September 30, we have been actively seeking a Program Director to join our staff and take on the leadership for youth retreats and the summer camping season.
We are continuing to receive applications from very qualified individuals, and interviewing some excellent candidates. We hope to have the Program Director position filled by the end of March.
Contact the camp office or visit our website for more information!
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