The LO Down Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota

It’s the month of May, and this year there is extra excited energy amongst the leaders of Lutherans Outdoors. After a summer and year without camps or retreats, our camp directors are busy preparing for reopening camp in Summer 2021. In this episode of the LO Down, hear from Teri, Vicki, and Matt about the importance of relationships, safety, and the joys of camp and being camp directors. 




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Mary Kettl has been captivating campers of all ages through her writing and on horseback for decades. On this second part of a special episode of the LO Down Mary shares three more of her stories, adapted for these strange times. Get ready for more great stories with Mary!
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Mary Kettl has been captivating campers of all ages through her writing and on horseback for decades. On this special episode of the LO Down Mary shares three of her stories, adapted for these strange times. Her stories will remind you of being home, at your camps. 
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In the midst of a broken world, as camps we know it is vital to love one another. On this episode of the LO Down, Nancy Hartung shares how she has seen and experienced first hand how the community at camp is a place that loves and welcomes people, no matter what. As a Camp Mom, leader for Camp Gilbert, nurse, and on the LO Board of Directors, her love of camp and care for people is contagious. 



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In this episode, Pastor Sarah Goldammer shares a devotion and word of hope during a time of uncertainty. May you be reminded of Christ’s presence during this episode of the LO Down. 



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This episode is coming at you in a new and different way, in a time of new normals. We are experiencing a period of physical distancing due to a global pandemic, changing we gather in community, something that is essential for camp. So, this conversation with Sarah Steinwand Ailts was recorded through a phone call. We give thanks for the ways technology connects us and have an even greater appreciation for the importance of community at this time. Sarah has a long history with outdoor ministries, from camper to counselor as a youth to parent and supporter as an adult. Hear how her experiences shaped her life, and why she would encourage others to make a camp experience a priority. 



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