December 2016
A monthly e-newsletter dedicated to connecting you to events, resources, people, tools and encouragement to help you thrive!
"WOO-HOO!" from You Know Who
No Hark? No Herald?...or Noel!

Phil Gerth (Camps Maintenance Director) recalled this line from a Christmas musical he was part of a few years ago:  "The Christmas story is a joyful one; but what would have happened if Christ had not come?"  This stirring question invites some interesting conversation and serious thinking as we contemplate the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ...

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Isaiah 9:2

"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned."
Trending @ The Trading Post
 Camp Lebanon Cookbook Bundle

This month's trending at the post features a perfect gift for all who LOVE the famous Camp Lebanon meals. In this bundle you will receive (1) a Camp Lebanon Cookbook,  (2) a flash drive with additional recipes from guests and the Camp Lebanon Kitchen, including Camp's famous Tomato Basil Soup!, and (3) your very own Camp Lebanon dish towel.
Two More Recipes!

Looking for a new way to use the venison in your freezer? Here's a tasty idea!

1. Champagne Chicken
2. Slow Cooker Apple-Scented Venison Roast

View the recipes
Pin of the Month:
Christmas & New Year Activities for Kids

It's Christmas Break for the Kids!!!  Check out these pins for last minute Christmas fun, lots of activities between the holidays and New Year's celebrations with the kids!



Special Purchase Opportunity
Portable Chair Tri-Casters (set of 4) - $40

Set of four Tennis Wheel Casters converts any regular chair into a rolling office chair! Perfect, very portable wheels for quilters and scrapbookers! All proceeds from this fundraising project will be used to purchase additional quilt retreat supplies, such as mats and rulers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women's Winter Warm Up Weekend
February 3-5 (Early Bird Thursday)
Theme:  Tangled!

Unravel the beautiful mystery of being knit together in Christ.
 
Don't you long to be "knit together" with those you should and do love the most? This side of heaven, though, life can sometimes feel more like a "tangled" ball of yarn! So, let's "unravel" principles for understanding the gift that unites us in Christ. Let's also "weave in" awareness and value for the gifts God has given each of us to serve and bless His Church and our homes.

Spring Quilt & Craft Retreats
Essentially the entire month of March
Theme: Play Ball!

We're looking forward to another round of quilt retreats this spring! The brochure & registration form is linked below. More information will be posted online in January.