Fall Fest 2023 raised $23,355 for Fortune Lake!

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The numbers are in, and we’re thrilled to report our Fall Fest 2023 fundraising total of $23,355!

THANK YOU to all who participated in any way. Your generosity helps sustain outdoor ministry at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp, keeping our programs financially accessible. We thank God for you!

Save the date of Saturday, October 5 for Fall Fest 2024, with the Virtual Auction kicking off about 2 weeks before.

Legacy Giving Event – Sunday, October 29 at 2pm CT

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Would you like to ensure that the ministries you love continue to be blessed after you’re gone?

Join us for a Legacy Giving Event on Sunday, October 29 at 2 pm CT.

The Board of Directors of Fortune Lake has identified sustaining support as a top priority for the future of camp. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a program about making legacy gifts to Fortune Lake and other ministries important to you. We are excited to hear from special guest Cynthia Halverson from the ELCA Foundation as well as some of our local Thrivent representatives.

Those interested in attending must RSVP by October 20 by calling the camp office at 906-214-2267 or emailing officemanager@fortunelake.org

Senior Days 2023-24 beginning September 14

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Senior Days at Fortune Lake are back for 2023-24!

Join us for the first one on Monday, September 14 from 10-2 pm CT.

This Senior Day will feature a presentation from Pastor Jon Magnuson, Director of The Cedar Tree Institute in Marquette. His focus will be on “The Gift of Water,” celebrating the lands and waters of the U.P. After lunch, we will go down to the waters of Fortune Lake to see the new dock and enjoy a pontoon ride.
To reserve your lunch, call the camp office at 906-214-2267 or email hospitality@fortunelake.org by Sept. 8.  A donation of $10 is requested.
Follow the link below for upcoming dates and details:

Fall Fest 2023: October 7 from 9:30 am – Noon CT

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Fortune Lake’s Annual Fall Fest is almost here! Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 7 for a day of fundraising and celebration! Continental breakfast begins on 9:30 am CT in the Dining Hall, with a bake sale, Draffle (drawing/raffle), Country Store, and a LIVE Auction of juried quilts to follow.

Can’t make it? No problem! Over half of the items will be available for bid via our VIRTUAL Auction beginning on September 26 and concluding on October 7. Follow this link for more information:
Fall Fest Information

Talent Show & Campfire on Friday, August 4

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All are welcome for a Talent Show and Campfire at Fortune Lake!

Everyone is invited to a camp-style Talent Show and Campfire on Friday, August 4 at Fortune Lake! The event will start at 6:30pm CT in the Chapel and will feature music, skits, dance, jokes, and more shared by the Fortune Lake Staff and those gathered. After the talent show, we’ll moved to a campfire site (weather permitting) for camp songs and s’mores.
All are welcome! A freewill offering will be taken in support of Summer Staff Scholarships. Call or email 906-214-2267 or campdirector@fortunelake.org to RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
If you would like to make overnight accommodations at Fortune Lake, rental rates will apply. Please contact Charlotte at hospitality@fortunelake.org to make arrangements.

S’more Room in August 6-9 Camp!

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Join us at camp August 6-9!

We still have s’more room in our final youth program of the summer, and we’d be thrilled to fill the spots with fun-loving kids! There’s 2-night Mighty Ones for kiddos grades 1-2*, 3-night Mini Camp for those grades 2-3*, or 3-night Mash Ups for those grades 4-8*.
As we wind down the summer, we’ll be cranking up the faith-filled fun! Help us spread the word and fill the camp! Visit http://fortunelake.org/summer-camp/youth/ to learn more. Registration will remain open through August 3 or until the programs fill.
*Grades indicate grades completed.

Annual Meeting in ON

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Sunday, April 30 at 2 pm CST

Fortune Lake’s Annual business meeting is ON for today and will take place in the chapel. Rostered leaders and voting delegates from association congregations are encouraged to exercise caution and take extra time to travel if they choose to attend. Those who are not able to attend can tune into the livestream of the meeting on Facebook by following the link below. Voting will not be able to occur via Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/FortuneLakeLutheranCamp

The meeting will begin at 2pm CT. Light refreshments will be served. After the meeting, there will be time to discuss the draft of Fortune Lake’s welcome statement, which will be provided with the annual meeting packet.

Annual meeting packets will be mailed and emailed to congregations in early April as well as posted on our website.

Click here to download the Annual Meeting packet: 2023 AnnualMtgPacket final draft

New Camper $25 Discount – Use promo code NEW2023

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New Camper Discount Now Available!

We’re excited to announce a New Camper Discount! Any camper who is new to Fortune Lake will receive a $25 discount by entering “NEW2023” promo code at registration. Help us spread the word!
This is a great time to make the commitment to a fun-filled, faith-forming, unplugged week of memory making! With programs for all ages, there’s something for everyone. Come to camp yourself or invite a friend today!

Annual Meeting

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Sunday, April 30 at 2 pm CST

Fortune Lake’s Annual business meeting will take place in the chapel. Rostered leaders and voting delegates from association congregations are encouraged to attend.

The meeting will begin at 2pm CT. Light refreshments will be served. After the meeting, there will be time to discuss the draft of Fortune Lake’s welcome statement, which will be provided with the annual meeting packet.

Annual meeting packets will be mailed and emailed to congregations in early April as well as posted on our website.

Click here to download the Annual Meeting packet: 2023 AnnualMtgPacket final draft

One Wonderful Day Recording now available!

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Wish you could’ve attended the performance of the original musical “One Wonderful Day”? Wish you could relive the memories of that wonderful day?  You can!

Written and produced by camp staff alumni, this original musical is a love letter to Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp and God’s work in this Place of Grace. It incorporates classic camp songs with original orchestral arrangements and choreography to tell the story of a day in the life of Fortune Lake on the stage. One Wonderful Day was rehearsed in only one short week by an enthusiastic, intergenerational group of campers. It was performed at the historic Crystal Theatre in downtown Crystal Falls on August 6, 2022. We hope it brings back fond memories of Fortune Lake for you.

A recording of this historic performance is now available. If you’d like to receive access to the link, simply follow the link below to make a donation of your choosing to Fortune Lake, and we’ll email you a private link of the recording.

https://fortunelakestore.square.site/product/-one-wonderful-day-link/74?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false