March 2017
                  Volume 2 Issue 1      
"Imitating My Hero"
Bobber Bill's Blog

Sometime in October of 1965, as the Twins battled the Dodgers in the World Series, my love for baseball was born. Four years later, I attended my first night game at the Old Met. The September air was crisp and the infield grass smelled like heaven. While I couldn't quite reach the foul pop up that landed on the other side of my Grandpa, I didn't miss the biggest play of the night...[read the full story]
Fill Out Your Bracket!
Camp Lebanon Funnest Fun Bracket

One of the best parts of March Madness is filling out a bracket and cheering on your picks. Well, this year you can complete Camp's version of a bracket for a chance to win $100 toward Camp! The seeds were revealed in Friday's selection show, but will any underdogs prevail? Just print off the attached PDF, pick your favorite winners, and send it in! Good luck!

Men's Advance!
March 31 - April 1(2)
Discipleship: No Man Left Behind

One night. Three meals. Three sessions. Beginning with an 8pm Friday chapel and ending with a delicious Saturday dinner, this is quick hit spring weekend.

Dads 'N' Lads (& Grandpas)
April 28 - 30
Going, Going, GONE!

It's "Field of Dreamers" Weekend at Camp Lebanon! As the new wiffleball stadium (so cool!) comes to life right before our very eyes, baseball stories and remote controlled airplanes will send fathers and sons soaring to new memories, fun activities, and life lessons from on high.

FEATURED SPEAKER: Jamie Ogden

After playing professional baseball in the Minnesota Twins organization and then pursuing a career in real estate and business, Jamie finally found his ultimate dream job with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  This year he'll be sharing his love for sports and his Savior with us!

Testimonial From A Dad
April 28 - 30
Going, Going, GONE!

As a dad of three boys, I was always looking for those "dad moments" to experience with my boys. For about 10 years each spring, the Dads and Lads retreat was just that... 

AIR SHOW: Joe DiVietro

Joe has as passion for building and flying models and drones.  At last count, his collection numbers over twenty, most built himself, including micros, electric, and nitro planes. He'll bring along several of favorites for the big Dads N Lads Air Show!
[man] TALKING POINTS
Quotable Quote

"Discipleship is first and foremost the expressed need for a Savior to save us from our sins."
- John Piper
Verse of the Month

"And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'"

- Mark 8:34
Conversation Starter of the Month

If you were to trace a graph with your finger describing the ups and downs of your Christian life, what would it look like, and why?
Resource of the Month
"Mentorship" by Drew Zuehlke

Who is one guy you could help grow? Who is one guy you'd like to imitate?  What is keeping you from making disciples who are strong and mature? Drew gives a twelve minute encouragement on the topic of mentorship.
Camp Lebanon Bulletin Board
HELP WANTED: Twenty-five carpenters and helpers needed for Saturday, April 29 to build the new wiffleball stadium. Details.
Upcoming Man Calendar
Men's Advance! - March 31 - April 1 (2)
Dads N Lads (& Grandpas) - April 28 - 30
Young Adult Retreat - May (11) 12 - 14
"Young at Heart" Seniors  - May 15 - 18
70th Anniversary Homecoming!  - May 29
CAMP ON WHEELS - March 18th @ Meadow Creek Church!