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The Hole Retreat
(Yellowstone National Park)
June 19- 21 (22 option), 2008

Topic: Medicine of Immortality

Location:
Redeemer Lutheran Church
175 N. Willow Jackson Hole, WY 83001

Cost: $110.00 (add $ 10.00 if participant would like a Retreat T-Shirt)

Speaker: Rev. Brent Kuhlman

For more information contact Pastor David Bott (307) 733-3409 (church) or (307) 690-8697 (cell) or email: redeemer@wyoming.com

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Valete~FL1

Here are the Retreats and Lock-Ins coming up this month:

Birthday Party for Martin Luther
November 9-10 (7:00pm-8:30am) 
Location:              Trinity Lutheran Church, Miles City, MT      
Cost:                      $5 per participant 
Speaker:               Rev. David Warner, 
                                Trinity Lutheran Church
Contact:                Shelee Warner
Contact Phone:   (406) 488-7139
Contact email:     shelee@midrivers.com

Worship: What’s That?
HT Junior High Retreat  (5th - 8th Grade)
November 10, 2007 
Topic:                          Worship: What's That?
Location:                    Zion Lutheran Church 
                                     Storm Lake, Iowa 
Cost :                           $10 per participant 
Speaker :                    Rev. John Sollberger, 
                                      Pastor at St. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church 
                                      Orchard, NE 
Contact:                      Rev. Steve Schultz
Contact Phone:         (712) 732-5005
Contact Email:           steve.schulz@idwlcms.org

Preconference Lock-In
November 16-17 (7:00pm – 7:00am) 
Location :                Messiah Lutheran Church, Mandan, ND
Cost :                        Free
Speaker :                 TBA
Contact :                  Pastor Baneck
Contact Phone:      701-663-8545
Contact Email:        jabmessiahmandan@copper.net

If you're in the area, hope you can make it to one of these great events.

Valete~FL1

For more information contact Pastor Kurt Onken of Messiah Lutheran Church, Marysville, WA (360) 659-4112.

A Pre-Conference Lockin is being held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kearney, MO on June 29th. All are welcome to attend! The lockin will be held from 7:00pm until 7:00am the following morning. Rev. Drew Newman will be the catechist. Interested in coming and want more information? Contact Rev. James Gier at (816)637-2785.

Are you interested in having a Pre-Conference lockin before you come to this year's Higher Things Conference, For You in Minneapolis, MN and Asheville, NC? Contact Landon Reed to set a lockin up at your church today!

June 8-11, 2007

Topic: Holy Baptism
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 175 N. Willow Jackson Hole, WY 83001
Cost: $100.00 (Includes tent lodging on church grounds, food and National Park tours and hiking.)
Speaker: Rev. Mark Buetow
Contact: Pastor David Bott
Phone: (307) 733-3409 church or (307) 690-8697 cell.
Church website: www.redeemerlutheranjackson.org
Church e-mail: redeemer@wyoming.com
Numerous 'optional' activities are available during the free time as 'optional activities'. Some of them are listed below. The optional activities are not included in the cost of the retreat.

White water raft trip: $34.00 per person. We have a group rate for those who want to enjoy this type of adventure. The company we will use is LEWIS & CLARK RIVER EXPEDITIONS in JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING.

We will need to know if there are any special medical conditions among your party we would need to know about, or if anyone carries any medications we would need to keep safe for them. Click here to download a copy of our acknowledgment of risk upon request. Any minors under the age of 18 unaccompanied by their parents should have their parents sign this before departing.

If want to contact them directly their data follows: Karen & James
Lewis & Clark Expeditions
Post Office Box 720
335 N. Cache
Jackson, WY 83001

Nationwide: 1-800-824-5375 In Jackson: 733-4022 (area code 307)
email: lewisandclark@wyoming.com

Website: http://www.lewisandclarkexpeds.com

Snow King Mountain is less than 8 blocks away for those who may want to hike to the top for a spectacular view of Jackson Hole. For the less energetic – you can ride the ski lift to the top. The cost to ride the chair lift to the top of Snow King Mountain is $9.00 each. If you hike up to the top, you can buy a ride down for only $1.00.

Web link: http://www.snowking.com/Activities_Summer_Chairlift.aspx

The Alpine slide is $12.00 per run or 5 runs for $50.00.

Web link: http://www.snowking.com/Activities_Summer_AlpineSlide.aspx

Here's just a sample of what you'll have to look at every day. http://www.snowking.com/About%20Us_MtnWebcam.aspx

There are numerous trailheads near by with hundreds of miles of hiking trails. The Forest service provides free of charge good maps to these areas.

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce website is http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/

There is limited space for "roughing it". We will provide tents for 20 – 24 attendees (number depends on the size of the persons). You are welcome to bring your own tent and we'll incorporate them into our area without any problem. There's always room for more. Attendees will need to bring their own sleeping bags and bedding. It most likely will be cool in the evenings (mid to upper 30's) but it's dry cool! Shower facilities are available at the Teton County Recreation Center across the street from the Church. The cost is $5.00 per day.

Motel rooms (two queen size beds occupancy) start at $75.00 + tax per night. I'm still working on a block rate, but for budget purposes, that's a good number. If they want to go with a national chain, we have a few locations of Quality Inn (800)-4-TETONS, Motel 6, Super 8, Days Inn. Of course we have the Four Seasons, the Amangani, and the Spring Creek Resort for those packing several cubic feet of dollars.

What to bring?

Bible, Small Catechism, Jacket, change of clothes (including Sunday), medications (with instructions for chaperones), towel, washcloth, toiletries (deodorant, soap, tooth brush/paste, deodorant, etc.), Sun screen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat w/large brim, swim suit, water shoes, camera w/plenty of film/memory, comfortable well-broken in hiking shoes/boots, extra socks, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, extra blanket flashlight money for additional snacks and souvenir shopping.

Optional:
Binoculars, hydration pack/canteen (we will provide plenty of water during the hikes and the white water raft trip.)
The elevation in Jackson is 6,200 ft. For those not familiar with higher elevations, the air is thinner and the sun more intense. Consequently, greater skin care is required. We suggest you bring not just a hat but as stated above, one with a large brim – all the way around. In other words, not just a baseball style cap. Also, your sun block should start at a 32 spf or higher and lip balm should have sun blocker in it as well.

If you would like to bring a self-contained camper, we will gladly make provisions in the Church parking lot to accommodate you.

Online Registrations are now open for this summer's Higher Things Retreats

Retreat registrations are now online and open for:

• Frio Falls HT Extreme Retreat on the Frio Falls River, TX 5/31-6/2 Rio Frio, TX 78879
• Chicago Scavenger Hunt, "The Lord's Prayer" at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Brookfield 6/8-6/10
• The Jackson Hole Retreat at Yellowstone National Park 6/8-6/11

Click here to register online today!

TO: Pastors
FROM: Rev. Brent Kuhlman
REGARDING: HIGHER THINGS Catechetical Camp at Camp Comeca May 29-31, 2007 (south of Cozad, NE; www.campcomeca.com)

COST: $80.00 per person (two overnights and 6 meals) plus $20.00 per group for HIGHER THINGS MATERIALS that will be provided for the campers.

Each year Trinity Lutheran Church (Murdock, NE)  and other area congregations go to Camp Comeca for a catechetical camp. The camp is for 5th-8th graders. This year the catechetical camp will also be done in cooperation with HIGHER THINGS.

This year we will focus on this theme: Aslan's World: Biblical Images and Themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This will include watching the DVD.

Please plan to arrive at Camp Comeca on 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 29 and depart after lunch on Thursday, May 31, 2007.

Camp Comeca has excellent facilities including an indoor pool and gym. It sits next to Midway Lake for canoeing. There are tennis and volleyball courts as well.

Please encourage this among your junior youth.

If you plan to attend, contact Pr. Brent Kuhlman shortly after Easter regarding how many will be in your group. Plan on having adults (male and female) accompany the students. I would suggest that you obtain a deposit from the youth in advance. Final payment can be made when your group
arrives at Camp Comeca.

If you have any other questions, please call (402) 867-2916 or email  bb55841@alltel.net.

Peace be with you.

Pastor Brent W. Kuhlman

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Tentative Camp Comeca Schedule:
May 29, 2007
4:30 p.m. Arrive / Unpack
5:30 p.m. Supper
6:45-7:15 p.m. Lesson 1: "The Man behind the Books"
7:15-8:00 ap.m. Lesson 2: "Through the Wardrobe"
8:00-9:45 p.m . Swimming
10:00 p.m. Snack
10:15 p.m. Vespers
11:00 p.m. Lights Out

May 30, 2007
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:00 a.m. Cleanup
9:30-10:15 a.m. Lesson 3: "Faith, Doubt, and Logic"
10:30 a.m. Softball Game -- Campers vs. Pastors and Adult Sponsors
11:15 a.m. Free Time
Noon: Lunch
12:30 p.m. Free Time
1:00-1:45 p.m. Lesson 4: "Aslan Is On The Move"
2:00-4:00 p.m. Swimming / Gym / Canoeing / Paddle boats
4:00-5:15 p.m. Free Time
5:30 p.m. Supper
7:00-7:45 p.m. Lesson 5: "Promise Breakers and Promise Keepers"
8:30 p.m. Bonfire
10:00 p.m. Snack
10:15 p.m. Vespers
11:00 p.m. Lights Out

May 31, 2007
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:00 a.m. Cleanup
9:30-10:15 a.m. Lesson 7: "A Deeper Magic Still"
10:30 a.m. Pack up
Noon Lunch
Leave for Home

Here's a list of items you need for Camp Comeca (May 29-31, 2007).
1. Sleeping bag and pillow
2. Swimsuit
3. 2 Towels
4. Toiletry items
5. Gym shoes and gym clothes
6. NIV Bible
7. Flashlight
8. In case of cold weather a light jacket or sweatshirt and a pair of jeans.
9. Baseball or softball glove
10. Sunscreen and bug spray
11. Some cash for snacks as we travel to and from camp
12. Outdoor shoes
13. Tennis racket / balls

CAMP COMECA PROVIDES ALL FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND SNACKS. THE CAMP IS SMOKE-FREE, ALCOHOL-FREE, DRUG-FREE, AND FIREARMS-FREE.

Campers are not allowed to bring Ipods, portable CD players or boom boxes.

Need to contact campers? Leave a message at 308-784-2271. Messages may be retrieved by the campers at meal times (8:00 a.m., noon, and 5:30 p.m.) except for emergencies. Pastor Kuhlman's cell phone is (402) 867-4048

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In Christ,

Landon B. Reed
Higher Things Retreat Executive

Do you need a Higher Things Vacation? How about trekking through Yellow Stone National Park? White Water Rafting? Tubing the Frio River? Ever been to a real live Bat Cave? Want to go on a Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Chicago?

Come have a Retreat HT style! When we worship, we worship - traditional liturgical worship. When we study, we study - Christ Crucified "For You" at the center of all catechetical sections. And when we play, we play “Extreme!” Youth groups or families with confirmands to college age youth check out the following! 

Look for registration to open in less than two weeks for the following retreats:

 

The Hole Retreat (Yellow Stone National Park)

June 8-11, 2007
Topic: Holy Baptism
Location:  Redeemer Lutheran Church, 175 N. Willow Jackson Hole, WY 83001
Cost: $100.00 (Includes tent lodging on church grounds, food and National Park tours and hiking.)
Speaker: Rev. Mark Buetow
Contact: Pastor David Bott
Phone: (307)733-3409 church or (307)690-8697 cell.
Church website: www.redeemerlutheranjackson.org
Church e-mail: redeemer@wyoming.com

Chicago Downtown Photo Scavenger Hunt

 June 8-10, 2007
Topic: "The Lord's Prayer"
Location:  9035 Grant Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513
Cost- $60 (Includes lodging, food except two meals on their own and other activities during the weekend.)
Speaker: Rev. Peter Berg (Our Savior, Norwood Park (Chicago) IL)

Contact St. Paul Brookfield church office, secretary Ms. Grimm. 708-485-6987
 

Frio Falls Retreat

May 31-June 2, 2007
Topic: TBA
Location:  Rio Frio, TX 78879
Cost: $90.00 (Includes lodging, food and other activities during the weekend.)
Speaker: Rev. Duane Bamsch (Evangelist's Lutheran Church Kingsbury, TX)

For more information contact Scott DeCaluwe at Living Word Lutheran Church The Woodlands, TX 281-363-4860.

In Christ,

Landon B. Reed
Retreat Executive

Come to a Higher Things Lockin on:

February 2-3, 2007

7:00pm - 7:00am

Messiah Lutheran Church

9209 State Ave

Marysville, WA 98270-2214

Speaker: The Rev. Tim Pauls

For more information contact Pastor Kurt Onken of Messiah Lutheran Church, Marysville, WA (360) 659-4112.

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