A Cycle of Returned Love
Like a lot of campers, Macy Kennedy’s first experience at camp was in the 6th grade. “My church, Christ Lutheran in Cape Coral took us to Campfirmation at Luther Springs,”…
That’s My Rock
“I want to show you something,” said Marilyn Bopp Swygert as she stood on the steps of a quiet Upper Efird Hall looking down at a rock. “I remember it…
A Year of Touchstones
For two people who were never campers or summer staff, Pastor Eric and Kristi Childers are camp friends through and through. “My family moved while I was in middle school…
A Tribute to The Rev. Dr. Brady Young Faggart, Jr.
The description/promotion for Brady’s popular book, Second Half: What Can You Do With the Rest of Your Life on Amazon.com reflects so clearly the life-long focus of this humble man’s…
Strengthening Our Tie
“The poor bus was just sitting there doing nothing,” said Melinda Ransdell. Melinda is a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines, NC and serves on the council.…
Up and Down, Side to Side
“I was so homesick,” said Pastor Dave Keck Jr thinking about his first summer as a camper. “I was crying to go home. On Tuesday, I got a letter from…
I Made These at Camp
Late this summer, while the campus was empty of the laughter and play of campers, Rev. David and Marilyn Swygert paid a visit to Lutheridge and took a stroll down…
Yes, You Need Your Bible – September 2020 Link Story
As a freshman at Newberry College, Matt Titus attended his first Lutheran Campus Ministry event and found himself in a crowd of people singing cheesy songs. “I thought the whole…
Scholarship Leaders
As a middle schooler and confirmand at Salem Lutheran (Orlando, FL), Maddie Kjosa learned her parents were divorcing. It was a very difficult time in her life. “When Pastor Julie…
Surprising Faith Alive – Sharing a Witness
Sol Eure, a senior at Appalachian State University, was a Lutheridge camper for 14 years starting in Pioneer A as a third grader. “The first time I had friends was…
Elizabeth’s Trust
For a 15-year-old teenager like *Elizabeth, the physical height of the Alpine Tower at Lutherock is a frightening proposition, but when trusting others is an issue, it can be even…
Zion’s Eagles
In every community, there are children with great promise that isn’t being realized due to limited resources or adult support. Drew and Kay Dodd, members at Zion Lutheran Church (Hickory…