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December 1, 2020
A message from each of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio's Directors:
Penny Christensen, LOMO Executive Director:
One of my greatest joys in ministry is forming a leadership team to deliver high quality camps and programs. Rod, Jenny and I have been a great team who dreamed big, laughed, cried and enjoyed working together. This team will be changing at the beginning of 2021. Rod will be retiring; Jenny will be moving from directing Camp Luther to directing Lutheran Memorial Camp (LMC). It has been a gift to work with both of them. We will also be looking for a LOMO program director who will serve at Luther during the summer and at LMC during the fall, winter and spring. I have asked Rod and Jenny to share a few words.
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Rod Pearce, Jenny Frantz, and Penny Christensen
2017 Water and Wine Retreat
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Rod Pearce, LOMO Director of Lutheran Memorial Camp:
It is with anticipation and sadness that I announce my retirement after 37 years of professional service in camping ministries including these last 11 years with LOMO. I have been affiliated with camps for 57 years beginning as a three-year old attending Lutheran summer camp with my family. My experiences to say the least have been immeasurable and life changing. Throughout that time, I have met and been associated with thousands of camp related people that remain as gifts in my life. Every year has presented itself with unique challenges, rewarding encounters, and countless laughter and highlights. I have truly been blessed and eternally grateful for the opportunities I have been given. While I look forward to enjoying retirement, I will miss the interactions with those connected to outdoor ministries. I will miss you and cherish the memories of our time together. Thank you.
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Rod and Cindy Pearce
2019 Fall Colors Journey
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Jenny Frantz, LOMO Director of Congregation Relations and Camp Luther:
When I accepted the call to be Director of Camp Luther, it was a dream for me. I was thrilled to be able to lead at a place that has shaped so much of who I am. I said many times that I would stay there until God called me somewhere else, always imagining that it would be many years down the road. I will admit it was unexpected that I felt the tug towards Lutheran Memorial Camp, but I wasn’t completely surprised. I am excited about the vision for the future and the opportunity to lead at a pivotal time for LMC. I have a lot to learn, I will be challenged, but I also think I have a lot of gifts to share as we lean into the future of this special place. I look forward to meeting all of you soon at Lutheran Memorial Camp! And to my family of campers at Camp Luther, may God continue to hold you until we meet again.
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Jenny Frantz
Camp Luther Summer 2019
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LOMO will be hiring for two new positions in the near future:
LOMO Program Director and Guest Relations.
Please keep your eye on the website (www.lomocamps.org) for job descriptions and applications.
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Generosity is contagious! For LOMO, #GivingTuesday is an invitation for you to participate with us in our vision of connecting all people to faith and nature for a changing world! Your generosity will enable us to provide a transformative camp experience for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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This #GivingTuesday, help spread the word by sharing why you love camp and challenge others to give as well! Share your camp story on social media and tag us using: #lomocamps #MyGivingStory #camplutherohio #lmclomo #lomooutreach.
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LOMO's Vision is:
Connecting All People to Faith and Nature for a Changing World.
LOMO's Mission is:
Bringing People Together to Experience Christ through Natural Settings and Programs.
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LOMO's Core Values are:
Faith
Nature
Leadership
Relationships
Stewardship
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Family Advent Devotion Idea:
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Materials: magnifying glass, Bible
Time Needed: 15-20 minutes
Bible Text: Luke 1:46-55
Reflection Question: How big is God?
Use the magnifying glass to have each person examine three objects around them (i.e. someone's toe, a cookie, a pinecone, etc).
- What happens when you slowly move the magnifying glass away from the object?
- What happens when you slowly move the magnifying glass closer to the object?
- What can you see that you couldn't see before?
A magnifying glass makes everything look bigger - eyeballs, crickets, even M&Ms (don't you wish you could make M&Ms bigger?).
Read Luke 1:46-55.
In this text, May magnifies God! Not with a magnifying glass, of course, but with her words. She showed how big God is by what she said. Mary says thinks like: "God is mighty," "God does great things," "God is perfect," "God is strong." With every word, Mary showed that God is big. Unlike the things you magnified, God is always big. In fact, no matter how many good things you say about God, they will never be enough. God is that great!
What could you say to magnify God?
You don't magnify people the way you magnify God, but you can also use your words to make people feel bigger and better. Your words can make people feel big, special, and important. Your words can also make people feel small, silly, and unimportant. Your words can build people up. Your words can tear people down.
Take turns with the magnifying glass. Look through the person to your right. Tell them what you like about them. Then hand the magnifying glass to the next person and let them take a turn.
Pray Together: Dear God, I want to magnify You. I want to use my words to share how great You are. You are very (fill in the blank). Help me remember to make others feel great, too. Amen
Devotion adapted from The Family Book of Advent: 25 Stories & Activities to Celebrate the Meaning of Christmas. By Carol Garborg. Copyright 2010.
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