Currents
Ministry highlights of
Sugar Creek Bible Camp
September 2022
Summer flew by and autumn is creeping in. Retreat season is upon us and planning for next summer has begun. Although peace and quiet (sometimes too quiet) has settled in after the completion of summer camp, the valley still brings me joy.
-Greta
Hope to see you all at the...
Annual Quilt Auction and Fall Festival
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Join us for a beautiful day and help support the wonderful ministries of Sugar Creek Bible Camp.
Baked Goods, BBQ Pork Lunch, Country Store with Rummage Items, Craft Fair with Local Artisans, Fun Walk & 5K Trail Run, Homemade Pies, Quilts for Auction and Raffle, Silent Auction with Theme Baskets, Sports Memorabilia and more!

Quilt pictured is raffle quilt.
5K Trail Run and Walk
Saturday, September 10
Join us for the 9th Annual Trail Run/Walk. Run with the gnomes on the trails and through the villages of Sugar Creek Bible Camp. Or run/walk from home as a "virtual" participant! Mugs will be provided for each participant.

8:00 AM Registration and 9:00 AM Start
Elementary and Middle School Youth Retreats
New! This program is customized to your preferred dates and schedule. Our professional program team works with you to meet your ministry goals.

Elementary School: 2nd-5th grade. Typical program runs from drop-off at 1 PM on Saturday until pick-up at 1 PM Sunday. Stay overnight or just for the day. Enjoy Bible story time, memorable songs, and cool outdoor activities all year long.
Cost: $39 (day only) or $79 (overnight) per camper. Cost includes meals, lodging, program, materials, etc.

Middle School: 6th-9th grade. Middle school weekends are flexible, but often begin at 7 PM Friday night through 11 AM Sunday. Confirmation groups are especially welcome. Enjoy campfires, hikes, games, and memorable conversation about your life and faith.
Cost: $79 (one night, 2-3 meals) or $99 (two nights, 3-5 meals) per person. Cost includes meals, lodging, program, materials, etc.

Call or email to save a date for your group: (608-)734-3113 or program@sgrcreek.org.
As part of their week at camp High School youth group campers made fleece tie blankets. These were part of their service projects while at Sugar Creek, as well as Mississippi River clean-up.
The blankets were donated to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Vernon County, WI, an organization that provides beds for children without a place to sleep. Please check out their FaceBook page in the link provided.
Only $15 to attend. Price covers program, refreshments, pastry, and lunch.
Call 608-734-3113, or email office@sgrcreek.org to save your spot.
Thank you to all the players, sponsors and volunteers at our recent fundraiser!
Golf Outing, August 2022
Friday-Sunday, October 28-30
Ladies, come and “get away” for a weekend at Sugar Creek! This is your chance to spend time focusing on your relationship with God, pamper yourself, enjoy time outdoors, and/or just “get away” from the hustle and bustle of home. Mark your calendars and check our website soon for theme and more info!
Looking for a Few Good Homes
Do you love horses? Have extra space in your barn or pasture? Ever thought about having a horse of your own? Why don't you try boarding a horse from Sugar Creek over the winter to try it out first?
We are looking for a safe loving environment for our horses to be sheltered through fall, winter and into spring. You can pick-up or we can deliver. We will provide tack for you.
Call the Sugar Creek office at 608-734-3113 if you are interested and we will talk about the options. Thank You!
Grateful! Thankful! Blessed!
Memorials and Honorariums...
are one of many ways to support Sugar Creek. Thank you to all of you who remembered or honored friends and loved ones with a gift to this Bible Camp ministry.

Donors and Sustaining Givers...
Sugar Creek Bible Camp is blessed to have monthly supporters, known as Sustaining Givers, as well as regular Congregational Supporters (benevolence) and Individual Donors.

These gifts were received in August, 2022.
In Memory of Given by

Lori Beckstrom - Gene & Kati Allen, Duane & Mona Beckstrom, Daniel Brey, George & Judy Brockman, Doc & Jan Brudos, Joan Everson, Merrilol Gaardner, Kaen Milbrath, Sharon Moline, Dorothy Paulikas, Beverly Scott, John & Nancy Solberg, Troy & Rebecca Stayton, Gordon & Diane Stewart, Bob & Kathy Weeks, Joyce Wichelt, Friends
Eli Crogan - Elling Davig
Warren Engelson - Altra Bank, Rachel Balow, Roger Beckstrom, George & Judy Brockman, Clarence & Marcia Brodt, Liz Bush, Roger & Sheila Champlin, John & Ardus Cleveland, Debrah Daehn Zellmer, Pat & John Darling, Rich & Barbara Doering, Earl & Mary Engelson, Mark Engelson, Joan Everson, Nancy Flagg, Joy Haizel, Susan Kortness-Staples, Carol Leidel, Gene Linse, Sara McDonald, George Renner, Charles Rudrud, Sandy Sather, Mike & Cindy Schaefer, Donald Williams, Friends
Jerry Fitzgerald - Ed & Belle Achenbach,
Ron Havlik - Ed & Belle Achenbach
Shirley Kvigne - Roger & Sheila Champlin, Bob & Sally Severson
Gladys Lee - Brian & Jane Anderson, Gaylord & Linda Emerson
Galen "Ole" Olson - Gene & Kati Allen, Dennis & Linda Baehr, Rachel Balow, Frances Bateman, Roger Beckstrom, Daniel Brey, George & Judy Brockman, Doc & Jan Brudos, John & Ardus Cleveland, Ken Congdon, Mary Fillner, Susan Kortness-Staples, Richard & Marilyn Krumenauer, Carol Miller, Charles Rudrud, Beverly Spande, Gordon & Diane Stewart, Bob & Kathy Weeks, Friends
Judy Onsrud - Nancy Jones
Grace Pederson - Steven & Lori Nestingen
Kay Rider - Gary & Joan Howe, Debra & David Parks, Ronald & Kathy Quamme, Jim & Lynn Rider
Vivian Schweinforth - Roger & Sheila Champlin, Margie Grimsled, Bob & Sally Severson
Don Welsh - Bob & Sally Severson
Congregational Donors

Barneveld Lutheran Church
De Soto Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Mt. Horeb
First Lutheran Church - Onalaska
Good Shepherd LC - La Crosse
Grace Lutheran Church - 3 point
Holmen Lutheran Church
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
Our Savior's Lutheran Church - La Crosse
Our Savior's LC - West Salem


Individual Donors

Kjell Bakken
Jennifer Bjorklund
Elizabeth Davis
Michael Douglass II
Pastor Donald & Elizabeth Fox
Greta Greif
N. Bryce & Katie Griffin
Meredith Hink
Shirley Hummel
Kyle Jaeger & Laura Mackey
Gregg & Pastor Lori Kleppe
Jordan & Laura Lee
Brad & Pastor Dawn Lindberg
Charles & Tiana Montgomery
Kate Moody
Alice Olson
Ronald & Kathy Quamme
Dr. Bob & Beth Smith
Sandra Stavlo
Pastor Eric & Megan Thiele

Gifts in Kind

Pastor Eric Bakken - miles traveled for golf outing preparations
Brandon Bankes - LED light fixtures
Holmen Lutheran Church - hymnals, With One Voice and Lutheran Book of Worship
Jennifer & Kirk Hyatt - electric log splitter
Dave Langhus - hand sanitizer
Bill & JoEllen Mapp - art supplies for Art Camp
Bob & Char Tumi - Alpaca, llama, sheep and supplies for Frontier Farm this summer
A Special Thank You . . .
A special thank you to all the campers and families that donated their extra canteen funds at the end of each summer camp week. These donations help multitudes of campers experience the good word of God at Sugar Creek Bible Camp. We are thankful for your thoughtfulness as well as your caring actions. Blessings to you all.
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