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1 T H E L A K E S H O R E C E N T E R A T O K O B O J I P R O V I D E S A S A C R E D P L A C E A N D I N V I T E S A L L T O E X P E R I E N C E T H E L I F E - C H A N G I N G L O V E O F C H R I S T I N T H E B E A U T Y O F G O D S C R E A T I O N. - O U R M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting the Prospect Hill Presbytery meeting. About 75 church leaders gathered in the Great Hall at Lakeshore Center for the afternoon. It was wonderful to have some of our supporters here to experience the beauty Lakeshore has to offer. Lunch was served, discussions took place, and plans for the future were set in motion. We are always praying for you. Thank you for your hard work! Thank you Prospect Hill Presbytery! us your prayer requests! Presbytery Meeting Fall Work Day On October 4th, we will be having our annual Fall Work day. This is a very important day for us because it helps us prepare our grounds, cabins, & facility for the winter months. It s a big job, and that s why we are inviting all of you to join us for the day. We will serve breakfast and lunch as a thank you for taking the time to donate your attention and talents to Lakeshore. If you are traveling from afar or would like to come the night before, we invite you to stay in The Lodge on Oct. 3rd for no charge at all. It s just another way we can thank you for volunteering at our work day. Read more about the event on pg. 4 Click to LIKE us on Facebook! Weekly Prayer Focus Please pray for all the children that are returning to school this month. Please pray for individuals who attend our retreats. Pray that they feel a sense of renewal & tranquility while they are here. Cross Talk E-News September 15th, 2014 Mission Complete Before the children and families came to camp, we asked that they help us complete one of our summer missions. We asked them to save and bring any kind of donations for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. We weren t sure what to expect, but all of the children and families saved throughout the year, and generously brought bags full of the money they wanted to donate. After a summer full of collecting donations from the camper & families, we are very proud to say that we raised $ for the Disaster Assistance! Thank you so much campers and families! Event Wrap-Up This past week, we had our Conflict Transformation Skills Workshop. Twelve individuals joined us for this workshop that was led by Bob Houser, a retired pastor and general presbyter. The attendees learned how to transform conflict constructively. They had the chance to learn from Bob, each other, and other professionals Bob encompassed in his learning materials. Thank you to everyone who attended this beneficial event. We got great feedback regarding the event, and we hope that we will able to host this event again in the future. A big thank you Bob Houser as well! It s important to sign up for events early, so that we can plan accordingly for staffing, meals, and it also allows us to share in the excitement! Calendar September 26-28: Hobby & Art Retreat October 4: Fall Work Day October 9-11: A Prayer Life that Fits with Gary Neal Hansen December 6: Christmas at the Lake January Scrapbook Retreat March 8-12: Quilt Retreat 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org

2 T H E L A K E S H O R E C E N T E R A T O K O B O J I P R O V I D E S A S A C R E D P L A C E A N D I N V I T E S A L L T O E X P E R I E N C E T H E L I F E - C H A N G I N G L O V E O F C H R I S T I N T H E B E A U T Y O F G O D S C R E A T I O N. - O U R M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T Beth Ehlers CRE & Executive Director Director s Letter E-News September 15th, 2014 Dear Friends, On September 19, 2009, a service of dedication was held for the opening of the Lodge here at Lakeshore Center at Okoboji. It has been five years since this building opened! I was blessed to be a part of that service as a member of the Board. It was a great day of celebration. Another event happened this month 60 years ago. On September 17, 1954, the contract for the purchase of what is now Lakeshore Center at Okoboji was signed. That event started this whole thing we call Lakeshore Center. It gave countless campers the opportunity to experience God at summer camp along the shores of West lake Okoboji. It allowed for Board members to have a vision of this beautiful slice of God s creation to be used all year long by building our Lodge. And that one act allowed thousands of adults to also enjoy this space to grow closer to God. In our day-to-day work here, it can get frustrating. We beg and plead with people all the time to come and enjoy this space. We try to encourage people to just come and spend time here and they will see a difference in their lives. Sometimes, people listen. Sometimes, they don t. We would love to share the stunning views, the visits from wildlife, and the peace that is found here with everyone. I guess remembering the chance people took 60 years ago to make their vision a reality is also a gift. A gift to remember that with God all things are possible! They took this property, complete with the ruins of the Okoboji Club still here, worked tirelessly in planning, and helped to nurture the vision and passed it on. Remembering where we have been and how far, incredibly far, we have come is an amazing gift. God is good! May we continue to capture that vision and see where God and the Holy Spirit will take us next! Blessings, The Okoboji Club The Entrance Beth Eagle Eye View 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org

3 Hobby & Art Retreat September 26-28, 2014 Quilting Scrapbooking Stamping Needlework Reading Photography Painting Woodworking AND SO MUCH MORE! Come for a weekend, bring your supplies, work on your projects and leave the cooking up to us! We are the perfect place for you to work on your masterpieces because we have: Plenty of work space Incredible fall scenery Bonfires Canoeing & Kayaking Great food & helpful staff! & more! Top 3 reasons to attend: 1. Good fellowship 2. Time with God 3.A chance to get a jump on those Christmas projects Registration Options (please check one) Due by: September 20 Questions? Call Double Occupancy Lodge Room $125 ea. 2 queen beds & private bath to share with one another person, meals, & registration fee Group Lodge Room $105 ea. 2 queen beds & private bath to share with two-three family members/friends, meals, & registration fee Bunk in the Bunk Room $95 ea. Large room in the Lakeside walk-out level sleeps up to 9 on lower bunks; includes a shared bath and linens, meals, and registration fee Commuter fee $65 ea. Includes meals and registration fee NAME: CITY, STATE, ZIP: ADDRESS: EMERGENCY CONTACT: PHONE #: DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED: Return forms to: Lakeshore Center at Okoboji 1864 Hwy 86 Milford, IA Wouldn t miss it! I ll be there!

4 Volunteers Needed! FALL All are welcome! Saturday, October 4th, 2014 When is it?: Friday, October 3rd will be a night of fellowship (supper is on your own) & Saturday, October 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. is Fall Work Day! Who can attend?: Anyone & everyone! We have jobs for young and old, men and women, children and youth! Lodging & Accommodations: Call Lakeshore Center at to reserve a room in the Lodge or a cabin. Cost of one night s lodging is 6 hours labor for this event. Meals: We will have a continental breakfast and lunch will be served on Saturday. Free will donations will be accepted. What to bring: Personal items, if spending the night. Work gloves, rakes, chain saws, hammers, etc. What to expect: Consider this a mission trip of service! Here are some examples of what you will be doing: Cleaning cabins Stocking cabins with supplies Chopping wood Removing fallen trees and branches Cleaning up the beach Picking up sticks This is a wonderful time for church members to come and see Lakeshore Center! Serving God is fun! Treat this like a mission trip to Lakeshore! 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA

5 Lakeshore Center at Okoboji Presents "A Prayer Life that Fits: The Secret Source of Abundant Life and Strength for All God's Servants." Join Us October 9th-11th Guest of Honor the award winning author Gary Neal Hansen "God's servants need to connect deeply and regularly with the One we serve, or we risk burning out. But what if our usual way of praying doesn't really help? Spend three days exploring several very different ways of praying, each of which has deep roots in a major branch of the Christian faith. We will learn together from Gary Neal Hansen, author of the award winning book 'Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray with History's Best Teachers' and Associate Professor of Church History at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. We will take time to practice each form of prayer presented, and to discuss our experience in small groups. Register Today! Registration Cost: $215 Private Room: $120 Double Occupancy: $60/ a person Meals: $42 (six meals) Total Amount Enclosed: Event begins with supper at 6pm on Fri. the 9th and ends with lunch on Sat. the 11th Please register by October 1st, 2014 Name: Address: Emergency Contact: Dietary Restrictions: Please return this form and check for total amount made payable to the address below: Lakeshore Center at Okoboji 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA Hwy. 86 Milford, IA

6 Open House Christmas At the Lake All are welcome! Join Us at The Lodge December 6th, :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lakeshore Center at Okoboji 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA Stay with Us Come Friday Night! Stay in our beautiful Lakeview Lodge for an affordable $60 per night. Call to make your reservation. We hope to see you there! We ll Have Carols Cookies Crafts Cider Community Fellowship Even a visit from Santa!

7 SAVE THE DATE 2015 Scrapbook Retreat Registration Name: Mailing Address: Scrapbook Retreat January 16-18, Emergency Contact: Dietary Restrictions: Relation: Retreat Lodging & Meal Packages (Pricing includes 2 nights and 5 meals) Private Room $176 Double Room $116 ea. All are welcome Group Room (3 or 4) $96 ea. Bunk Room $76 ea. Commuter $56/ person (Pricing includes 5 meals and registration fee) Total Amount Enclosed: Registration is open until January 9th Clip & Mail Form to: Lakeshore Center at Okoboji 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA Bring your supplies and enjoy a full weekend of your favorite hobby at the Lake!

8 Save the Date Lakeshore Center s Quilt Retreat March 8-12, 2015 Bring your quilting to the Lake! Join us for our 2015 Quilt Retreat! Create your masterpieces while enjoying peaceful scenery. Come for a week of fun, great food, fellowship, and time to experience God in a whole new way. Register today! Registration Deadline: Friday, February 27th All this & MORE! Spacious work areas Great food & helpful staff! Wonderful scenery Comfortable accommodations 2015 Quilt Retreat Registration Form Lodging Preference: Price: Private Lodge Room $362 Clip & Mail to 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA Name: Mailing Address: Double Occupancy Lodge Room Group Lodge Room (3 or 4) $242 ea. $202 ea. Bunk in Bunk Room $162 ea. (Bring own bedding) Pricing includes 4 night stay and 11 meals Commuter Rate $122 Pricing includes 11meals and registration fee Emergency Contact: Dietary Restrictions: Relation: