Monday October 31, 2011

Just for Men

Nov 18-19:  Men's Retreat - Don't miss it!
We are pleased to be holding a "short" overnight get-away for all our men.  The weekend theme led by Pastor Doug Heine is "WHAT AM I HERE FOR?". 

Kick off is Friday night, 7:00 PM  with a steak dinner and fine wine with Chef Jamie Vaillancourt. The retreat will wrap up Saturday evening.  Don't miss this event!  Invite a couple of friends and come on out. 

Remember to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, weather appropriate clothes and indoor/outdoor footwear. You may also want to take advantage of the sauna! Fee $75. To register contact the camp: 780-389-4355 (office@mulhurstlutherancamp.ca) or call Darlene Schindel 780-963-1970 (darlene.schindel@gmail.com).

You can register online via EventBrite Click Here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2429127586

Give the "Best Gift Ever!"

Looking for a great Christmas gift idea for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew?

Why not give them a week at Mulhurst Lutheran Camp next summer?

Mulhurst is a place where children can be creative through crafts and music and enjoy activities such as swimming, archery, campfires, canoeing etc. Through Bible study and worship the children learn bout the love of Jesus and what it means to be a child of God - all this in a beautiful setting on Pigeon Lake.

The cost for one week is $290. A voucher will be mailed to you for the child to register at a Summer Camp of their choosing by calling 780-389-4355 or office@mulhurstlutherancamp.ca.

"Christmas Gala" - December 3

COME JOIN US for our 2nd Annual "Christmas Gala" on December 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10014 - 81 Avenue. Doors open at 5 pm. Grab a mocktail and look over the many Christmas gift ideas and baking at the Silent Auction before dinner. The banquet meal by Chef Jamie will be served at 6:30 pm to be followed by entertainment and a guest speaker. The Silent Auction finale will round off the evening.

Tickets are $50 per person, available from your congregational rep or by contacting Lorraine Kalis at 780-490-0882 (lorrainekalis@shaw.ca). If you would like to donate quality items or baking please contact Lorraine as well. Your support of this valuable ministry at this event would be appreciated.

Thanks to Summer Staff

We wait all year for the summer to come and are excited when it comes...then in a blink it is gone. Summer camp was challenged this year with wet weather and lots of mosquitoes, as well as algae on the lake.  Despite the less than ideal conditions, those that came out to camp for programs this summer, had a unique experience.  Everyone has a story to tell. Want to tell your camp story? Send to office@mulhurstlutherancamp.ca.

A big thank you to all our summer staff for a fine job: Ingrid Parker, Heather Ulmer, Katelynn Trainor, Martha Ree, Lenea Becker, Julie Cameron, Erika Heiberg, David Patterson, and Daylan Wizniuk.  Not only were they leaders for our campers, they supported the SIT (Servant in Training) program as well.  A great staff addition this year was the role of Camp Chaplan, served by Pastor Tim Wray.  Pastor Tim visited the camp thru-out the summer and offered spiritual as well as personal guidance to our staff.  The Program committee is using evaluation of the summer program as they finalize the plans for 2012.  Stay tuned for dates that you may want to spend at Mulhurst next summer - your place in the "son".

Mulhurst Road Show

We at Mulhurst are always interested in growing the relationship between the camp and our member churches. To help deepen this relationship we are launching a promotional tour before the summer of 2012. If you would like to have a presentation about the camp at your church please contact Wilson Sihlis w.sihlis@gmail.com or 780-893-6619. We are hoping to visit our member churches in a face-to-face way in order to promote the camp as a resource to congregations as well as a ministry to individual families and children.

Check out our updated Website!

Our website is being updated. Keep in touch with what is happening and what has happened at Mulhurst -  www.mulhurstlutherancamp.ca

Confirmation Retreats

The final two confirmation retreats of the year will wrap on Nov 6.  These weekends provide a unique opportunity for pastors and youth leaders to teach 4 confirmation lessons, in a way that can not be done in their home church.  For some youth it might be the first time they are part of a 'camp' experience.  For others it is an opportunity to come to a place they love to be at.  In either case, the youth of today are our leaders tomorrow and outdoor ministry is a great way to connect, teach and guide their growth and development.  If your confirmands missed out on this experience, the next opportunity will be March 2012.  Stay tuned for more details and plan NOW to attend in spring!!

Edmonton Christian Youth Help Spruce up the Camp

Approximately 36 youth and their leaders from the Edmonton Christian School spent two days in a service project at Mulhurst Camp.

They willingly helping our volunteers paint buildings, clean cabins, the beach area, stain picnic tables and pick up debris.  They also had a chance to explore the beautiful grounds at Mulhurst.

Their spirit was welcome at the camp. It was a joy to see so many willing hands help out!

Pioneer Day at Mulhurst

A bright sunny day on September 15 brought 64 pioneers to Mulhurst for a Bible Study by Pastor Dan Berg, a delicious lunch, a ride on the tractor/people mover to explore the east farm, a gospel sing-song and much visiting and fellowship.

What a great day for all who attended -- a great day to experience and to enjoy God's creation, overlooking Pigeon Lake.

Special Meeting

In response to a motion made at the AGM in March a special meeting of the Association was held on Octoer 23, 2011 at the camp. Along with a motion for the board to present an annual review of staffing needs at the camp, several bylaws were also changed.