Camp Arcadia Vacation - a special offer for those in ministry
Camp Arcadia is extending a special offer for those in ministry. If you are qualified and register for either of these retreats:
August 15 - 21, 2009 Family Week or
August 22 - 28, 2009 Family Week,
we will waive the fee for children (or a few of your grandchildren) 13 years and younger when they accompany you to Camp Arcadia (see who qualifies).
For over 80 years, Camp Arcadia has been an affordable vacation destination for families to come and vacation with God. Pastors, teachers, and other church staff are a staple of our guest population. We know how hard you work and how much you need to be renewed - in spirit, mind and body. When you are renewed, you can better serve others.
To register for one of these weeks, simple print out a registration form, attach a note stating that you qualify, mail it back to Camp Arcadia with the deposit, and we'll take care of the rest.
Please spread the word about this special offer to others who qualify or give them the following web address so they can check it out for themselves. http://www.camp-arcadia.com/vacationchurchworker.htm You can also view and print out a letter to give to your church co-workers (click here).
Who Qualifies for This Special Offer?
If you work full-time (or nearly full-time) for a Lutheran church or school, and you bring your family to one of camp's special weeks, you qualify for this special offer. You could alternately bring a few of your grandchildren. The weeks that are subject the this special offer are August 15 - 21, 2009 or August 22 - 28, 2009. back to top
August 15 –
21, 2009
Family Week with Rev. Scott Christenson
& Rev. Marc Schwichtenberg
Finding God in Moab
The Old Testament book of Ruth records the tragic story of Naomi, whose life fell apart in Moab. Though she couldn’t see it at the time, God was still working in amazing ways. In these sessions, we’ll explore what God is doing in the “Moab” experiences of our own lives today.
Scott Christenson, Palatine IL, Dean
Scott Christenson is the Senior Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois. During the summer of 2007, Scott served as the Staff Chaplain at Camp Arcadia during a three month ministry sabbatical. This is his third opportunity to serve as Dean. He and his wife, Linda, have two young boys. Listen to Audio of Scott Christenson at Camp Arcadia in 2008
Faith on Fire
Too many of us spend too much of our lives in a perpetual state of lukewarm spiritual boredom. Yet, Paul’s urging to Timothy (and to us), to “fan into flame the gift of God” is a clear calling for something more. As he shares further, “God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord.” (2 Timothy 1:6-8) In these sessions, we will call on the Lord to stoke the Spirit’s fire through His Word to prepare us for the spiritual adventure of a lifetime!
Marc Schwichtenberg, Mt. Prospect IL, Lecturer
Marc Schwichtenberg serves as Senior Pastor of Saint Paul Lutheran Church and School in Mount Prospect, Illinois. He and his wife Shane have two daughters, Abby and Katy. Marc’s first passion is sharing the eternal, life-changing love of Jesus with people who think they’re far from God. Marc’s second passion is equipping others to do the same. back to top
August 22 –
28, 2009
Family Week with Rev. Karl Galik & Jessica Bordeleau
Do Not Be Afraid to First Manage Yourself Well
Pastor Galik has done extensive work in the area of stewardship of self from a Biblical perspective. His lectures will focus on how relationships aren't merely something -- they're everything! He will illustrate the scriptural connection between loving yourself as your neighbor, and effectively carrying out God's mission in your life. Check out his web site at FMYW.org.
Karl Galik, Rochester MI, Dean
Rev. Dr. Galik has served congregations in Texas, Minnesota and Michigan for twenty-five years. He has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Congregational Leadership Dynamics. He is also the creator of the First Manage Yourself Well program which includes workshops and educational materials.
The Tangible God: Relational Pictures God Gives Us of Himself.
As physical beings we often find it difficult to grasp spiritual truths. Our Lord, in His wisdom, understands our need for tangible, touchable evidence of who He is, and how much He loves us. Throughout Scripture, God paints pictures of His relationship to us in ways we can understand. Each day we will look at a different relational picture God has given us of Himself, and the impact that has on how we perceive Him.
Jessica Bordeleau, St. Louis MO, Lecturer
Jessica serves a dual call as the Coordinator of Lutheran Youth Fellowship and Young Adult Ministry for the LCMS Youth Ministry Office, and as the DCE of Timothy Lutheran, a diverse urban church in St Louis. She has served in congregational, camp, and youth ministry for nine years, and earned her MA in Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary in St Louis. She lives in St. Louis with her husband, Adrian. back to top
Other Vacationing opportunities at Camp Arcadia
Call the Camp office:
(231) 889-4361
Cost:
Includes lodging in
a traditional Inn room,
activities, and all meals.
adult: $405
teen (14-17): $315
13 and under: FREE