Metigoshe Ministries

Do You Know Someone “Perfect” For Camp Staff?

metigoshe — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:54:47 +0000

Do you know someone who would like a job where they get paid to play? If you know somebody that would feel called to serve on Metigoshe Ministries’ summer staff, please let them know that we would love to visit with them about a “job” that is really a ministry. Applications are now available. Call 701-263-4788 to speak with Melissa, or go to the Employment section on this website for an application.

Online Registration Now Available

metigoshe — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:39:08 +0000

Anxious to register for summer camp? You can now submit your online registration. You can access the online registration by clicking on the wooden sign on the top of our home page or going to the summer camp section of our website and accessing the online registration at the bottom of the page. We are looking forward for your registration!!!!

Winter Wonderland at Metigoshe Ministries

metigoshe — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:38:27 +0000

Click on the Full Article to See the Beauty of Metigoshe!

A drive up to Metigoshe Ministries will put you in a beautiful Winter Wonderland! Fresh snow fell on the evening of December 26, just in time for our Nights of Christmas Celebration. Please join us as we share the beauty of Metigoshe Ministries with all of you.

Reflection Pond in the Winter

Nights of Christmas Entertainment

metigoshe — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:41:14 +0000

JOIN US!!!! Nights of Christmas is being held on December 27, 28 and 29 at the Lakeside Christian Center. You will not want to miss it!

December 27 – Andrew Baumann is a Bottineau native who grew up attending Camp Metigoshe. Andrew is a recent graduate from NDSU in Vocal Music Education and will be sharing his vocal talents with us.

Dave Schnackenberg is a very talented pianist from the Belcourt area. Dave is a music educator at Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt. Many say that Dave can make the piano dance!

December 28 – Century III Night

Tina and Lena hail from Minnesota and provide a show that includes both comedy and singing. These two witty, wild and wonderful women pullout all the stops to entertain, motivate and inspire audiences of all ages.

December 29 – The Treble Makers are a group from the Minot area who started singing together in 1994. Their musical performance blends a cappella ballads with Broadway hits for a mix that truly appeals to everyone.

Trio Dolce is a musical ensemble made up of three women from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. The trio performs classical repertoire originally written for flute, cello and piano. Along with classical music, the trio performs arrangements of folk tunes and jazz numbers.

The program begins at 7:00 pm each evening. We look forward to sharing this ‘adventure anchored in Christ’.

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admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:27:42 +0000

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Quilt Auction a Big Success

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:51:49 +0000

With over 300 people in attendance, the Metigoshe Ministries 2011 Quilt Auction was an extraordinary success. The live auction started at 11 AM overseen by auctioneer Darrel Graber of Rolette. A silent auction took place as well with many items including some that were hand-made including jewelry, artwork, and a carved wooden chest.There were 178 quilts in the auction this year, donated from dozens of individuals and many women’s groups from area churches. The total amount raised was much higher than any other year. A total of $83,344 sent this year’s quilt auction hurtling past the previous high total of $60,900 in 2009.

This year’s record-breaking number comes mainly from the quilt auction, which brought in $77,650 from the 178 quilts donated. An additional $3,694 was raised through the silent auction. Finally, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans gave $1,500 through Care in Regions funds and $500 was given by the local Thrivent agents Andrew Wintermute and Ron Gullett. The money raised helps provide stipends for the 45 summer staff members as well as provide scholarships for campers.

“We are stunned, blessed, and amazed at the amount of money raised this year,” stated Leah Benson, Financial Secretary. “After moving the date we were concerned about how well this year’s auction would do, but who would have thought it would break all our previous records. The generosity from everyone was overwhelming and amazing. We are truly blessed here at Metigoshe Ministries.”

Another blessing that resulted from the successful day is the gift Metigoshe Ministries is able to donate to flood relief efforts. “The Board of Directors decided to give a portion of our proceeds to the flood recovery effort,” stated Robert Kornkven, board president. “Metigoshe Ministries is well supported by our constituent congregations and now we can support them.” Twenty quilts were secretly selected. The total raised from those quilts will be given to the Western North Dakota Synod to support the constituent congregations that sustained flood damage. The 20 quilts were kept a mystery during the bidding. At the end of the auction, Metigoshe Ministries announced it will send $12,235 to the WND Synod.

Metigoshe Ministries sends an enormous THANK YOU to all who took part in this year’s quilt auction.

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Welcome to Interim Executive Director – Jon Skogen

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:39:34 +0000

Metigoshe Ministries is preparing for an exciting leadership transition. Kyle and Betsy Debertin, the camp’s co-directors, are now beginning a new adventure. Their final good bye was shared on Sunday, July 24. The Debertins will serve as co-directors of Joy Ranch, a brand new ELCA camp currently under construction in Watertown, SD.
As the Debertins have prepared for their departure, they have had a chance to reflect on how significantly Metigoshe Ministries has shaped their lives. Kyle shared, “Beginning 17 years ago when we arrived for our first summer as Camp Metigoshe counselors, we have formed deep and lasting friendships with summer staff and have been invited to share in campers’ faith stories. Fourteen years ago, when I began my work as the full-time program director, a deep passion for outdoor ministry was revealed and nurtured. Seven years ago, when Betsy and I were asked to serve as co-directors, we were welcomed, encouraged, and trusted. Metigoshe Ministries has been the place we deepened our faith, we fell in love, we got engaged, got married, and grew our family, all of it with God’s presence revealed by the Metigoshe Ministries’ family.”
Metigoshe Ministries is in a strong position to navigate a transition and to allow new leadership to be successful. Metigoshe Ministries’ Board of Trustees is showing strong and strategic leadership in the midst of this transition. The board has called an interim executive director, allowing the search committee time to do their work well.
Jon Skogen has begun in the role of interim executive director and will serve until the end of the year. Jon has extensive experience in outdoor ministry. Since 1998, Jon has served as the assistant director for outdoor ministry in the ELCA. Prior to his work at the churchwide office, Jon was the assistant director of Luther Crest, an ELCA camp in Minnesota.
Jon shared these thoughts about Metigoshe Ministries, “Through sound leadership, creative programming, and close connections with congregations, Metigoshe has provided outstanding ministry for many years. Metigoshe has a great reputation as a well run and strong organization.”
The search committee has now begun accepting applications for the position of executive director. Further information about the position has been posted on Metigoshe Ministries’ website, www.metigosheministries.com. Metigoshe Ministries will be excited to introduce the new executive director at the end of the year.
This summer, Metigoshe Ministries is celebrating 50 years of ministry! Betsy reflected, “For fifty years, God has blessed Metigoshe Ministries. Though there will be a change in leadership, God’s faithfulness will not change.”

All Staff Reunion Schedule

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:43:28 +0000

All Reunion Activities for Friday and Saturday are
at Camp Metigoshe, Pelican Lake

Friday
6:00 Registration and Pick-Up Supper at The Lodge at
Camp Metigoshe, Pelican Lake
7:30 Hoot-n-Anny in the Koinonia Worship Center
8:30 Snacks
9:00 Family Campfire at Fire Chapel (for those little
ones with early bed times)
10:00 Campfire at Jimbo
After Fireworks and Sauna On

Saturday
7:45 Road Runner and Polar Bear, if you dare
8:45 First Word on the Front Deck of The Lodge
9:00 Breakfast at The Lodge
9:45 All Staff Reunion Picture
10:00 Choir (Childcare Available)
10:45 High Ropes Orientation & Your Choice
Waterfront
Tie Dye at Luther Hall
High Ropes
12:30 Lunch
1:30 – 4:30 Free Time
Waterfront
Tie Dye at Luther Hall
High Ropes
Trading Post

2:00 Golf at the Birchwood
2:30 Frolf (Frisbee Golf) Tournament
Departs from Anna Manor
3:00 Campfire Food Fair in the Fire
Chapel
5:00 Musical in the Koinonia Worship Center
6:30 Metigoshe State Fair at Whiffle Ball Field
7:30 Family Campfire in the Fire Chapel or Power Half
Hour
8:00 Capture the Flag or Luther Hall Extravaganza
9:00 Pre-Christ Hike Worship Service in Koinonia
Worship Center
9:15 Christ Hike
After Snacks

Sunday
Continental Breakfast in The Lodge
9:00 Optional Worship at the Lakeside Chapel
10:00 Coffee, Cookies, and Mingling at the Lakeside
Chapel
10:30 Worship with the All-Staff Choir at the Lakeside
Chapel
11:45 Lunch at The Lodge at Pelican Lake
12:30 Good-byes