2019 Fall Newsletter

Fall 2019

“Experience the Spirit . . . Christ, Creation, Community”

Vision for a Bright Future; 2019 Strategic Plan – Gives Direction

In 2019 more than 11,500 guests will be served on the Camp Agapé site. It is a busy place. Where do those guests
come from?

== Creation Stewardship programming (ACE Ed) with school groups will serve over 6,000 students from 21 NC
counties. Nearly every school day brings a group of children to camp eager to learn, touch and experience
God’s Creation.

== Programmed Retreats like our BYG (Building Youth Groups) program are keeping young people engaged
in the church and their faith communities.

== Hosted Retreats like TEC (Teens Encounter Christ), Via de Cristo and Walk to Emmaus, along with congregation
retreats, business planning meetings, cheer squads, and more are building trust and community on our sites.

== Special Events like our annual 5K and Work Days bring people to camp.

== Summer Camp where we served about 1,000 children (including “Reach 100” campers) this summer living out
our seven major goals through our talented Christian role model staff.

Camp Agapé is in a period of its history where we could be considered thriving. Daily, staff and volunteers
follow the vision for excellence in service that has been the foundation for programs for more than 20 years. Yet, there
is a sense that God is calling us to do more. We can reach more people. We can continue to improve programming.
We can build further on what we have accomplished in the first 50 years of ministry.
The new strategic plan represents an opportunity to create a successful future for the whole ministry
that is rooted in a 50-year legacy of serving all guests at both properties for coming generations. We do all of this in
order to live out our mission of “building leaders and forming faith.”

Prioritized recommendations of the 2019 Master Strategic Plan:

 

1. IT Facility Upgrades. WiFi connectivity without data limits is a major goal for the Agapé site. This has become a
major issue for the function of our own office. We will also be adding connectivity at Kure Beach.

2. Construction of a new Swimming Pool at Agapé. The state of North Carolina has mandated that by the summer
of 2022 our current pool must be replaced to bring our facilities into compliance with current code. This will
involve design and new construction as we determine how best to serve our changing clientele.

3. Development of a for credit GAP year, internship program. This is a unique opportunity for “Building Leaders,”
one of our primary goals. To meet this new vision, we will need to build a new four-bedroom living unit on the
Agapé site as we partner with colleges and universities to meet a unique need.

4. Hosted Retreats. Hosted retreating is our fastest growing area of service. As a result, we are in the process of
pursuing the addition of another high comfort retreat facility similar to the current Retreat House at Agapé. We
have turned away guests due to the demand for the Retreat House. This expansion is in response to a growing
adult market.

5. Kure Beach Faith Center – re-envisioned. Over the coming four years we will attempt to define a clear purpose
for the Faith Center. Once a clear focus is established we will be poised to respond with structural changes to meet
a shifting market at Kure Beach.

Join us in this great adventure of serving the people of God. It promises to be FUN and rewarding! You will hear
more about how you can make this vision come to life in the year ahead. See more details on our website - click on
the “Future Vision - Strategic Plan” button.

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Current Waves Director’s Notebook & Agapé V Kure Beach Ministries’ Staff

Director’s Notebook Welcome to New

Did you read the front page? This is an exciting Development Director
time for our ministry. There is a renewed
passion for seeking impactful ways to meet Dr. Tom Colley began
the changing needs and the changing demo-
graphics of the people we serve. his new ministry with us on
September 3rd and has been
Your Board of Directors is a dynamic team of busy learning about our minis-
advocates working on your behalf to ensure try, meeting donors and working
this ministry is a vital part of congregations, on developing some new connec-
families and communities. tions with local foundations. Tom
has a rich history with AVKB as
Ministry is about meeting the needs of God’s he served on the board of directors years ago and
people, just as Jesus met needs. It is also about having a bold vision and a even did a turn as board chair. We are excited to have
passion for God’s love and justice in the world. Tom on our staff team full-time. We look forward to
The board often is not held up for the great work they are doing to set each of you meeting and getting to know Tom.
a vision and guide the mission of Agapé V Kure Beach Ministries. We are
thriving thanks to them and the many other volunteers that give of their Staff Transitions
time, talents and treasure.
Here is a list of the current Board of Directors: Kure Beach

Charles Harris Burlington, NC Chair Site Manager:
Richard Rohrbaugh Cary, NC Vice President We are thrilled to introduce Frank
Karen Muse Raleigh, NC Treasurer Dodson as our new Site Manager as
Rev. Sharon Taylor Raleigh, NC Secretary of September 1st, 2019. Frank comes
Jeff Fike Apex, NC to us with a campus ministry back-
Melinda Menz Elon, NC ground and lives on Carolina Beach.
Katie Neuhauser Cary, NC
Wayne Nelson Salisbury, NC After two-years of serving as our Site
Rev. Charlie Zimmerman Greensboro, NC Manager at the Faith Center, Peter
Andy Smith Raleigh, NC Yandow decided to move on. Thank you Peter.
Tom Wood Greensboro, NC
Jon Huddle Holly Springs, NC
Rev. Dan Burris Greenville, NC
Debbie Simerly Fuquay-Varina, NC
Rev. Phil Tonnesen Bishop’s Assistant – Hickory, NC Agapé

When you see these devoted tsoegrveathnetsr., thank them for their vision and Development Assistant:
sense of mission for our ministry Nancy O’Donnell joined our staff team
in late April. Nancy has also served as
Agapé V Kure Beach Ministries’ Staff a teacher for ACE Education over the
years. She does our donor data entry,
Full-Time Year-round staff thank you’s and works in partnership
Kyle Hassler: Registrar & Guest Services with our Development Director. Nancy
Christa Hassler: Program Director loves the outdoors, does pet sitting,
Penny Wiard: Marketing & Office Manager and is devoted to details.
Mir Youngquist-Thurow: Environmental Ed. Director
Dr. Thomas Colley: Director of Development Housekeeper:
Randy Youngquist-Thurow: Executive Director Valerie Adams began her duties taking
care of the Woodlands Center, Bolick
Part-Time Year round staff – Agapé Site Health Center, and Campground in
Jessie Drosin: ACE Education Assistant mid-August. She lives near camp, has
Nancy O’Donnell: Development Assistant a variety of housekeeping experience
Nina Lepore: Bookkeeper and as of the writing of this article is
John Griffin: Site Manager grandmother to 23 grandchildren.
Adrian Griffin: Site Assistant
Ann Griffin: Food Service Manager Brick Patio Addition - Ready for your brick!
Jonnette Parker: Cook and Housekeeper
Donna Lanham: Cook What a great way to make a gift to our ministry and
Valerie Adams: Housekeeper leave a lasting tribute to someone you love.
Leave a lasting legacy gift at the entrance to the Wood-
Part-Time Year Round Staff – Kure Beach lands Center at Camp Agapé. 4” X 8” bricks can be purchased
Pastor Dan Keck: Ministry Partner for $150.00, an 8” x 8” brick for $300.00, or a 16”x16” brick
Lynn Galindo: Registrar for $500.00. Have your brick inscribed with your name, or
Frank Dodson: Site Manager customize a message to honor or memorialize someone
Nick Stephanos: Housekeeper else. Leave a lifetime legacy with this special gift to your
camp. Contact camp or visit our website for details.

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Race for ACE, Notes from the Naturalist Current Waves

Race for ACE - 5-K Run, Notes from the Naturalist
Walk, & Basket Raffle
Agapé’s Night Sky
One of our first Biblical commands
as human beings is to “till and care for If one looks at a map of North Carolina at night,
this earth” (Gen. 2:15). Teaching an Agapé is one of the few places that is still dark.
appreciation for and understanding Light pollution from nearby Fuquay-Varina and our
of God’s creation is one of the primary neighbors do not impact the night skies too much
pieces of our mission. Join us to help (yet). This makes viewing constellations a popular
support this important cause. activity for summer campers, overnight school field
Come play an active role in trips, and occasionally retreat groups.
suporting the ACE (Agapé Center In the Northern Hemisphere, we are privileged to
for Environmental) Education pro- have a lot of prominent stars and constellations that
gram. Annually, ACE Ed serves over are easy to locate and observe. In addition to learning
6,000 children through school field the shapes and stars that make them, stories of the
trips, teacher workshops and more. constellations from various Native American, Greek/
The program has a strong reputa- Roman, Indian, and some other countries are fun to
tion for excellence across the state hear. Our story collection also includes explanations
of North Carolina and is recognized nationally of day and night, seasons, the moon, and more.
as a leader in creation stewardship among Lutherans. This past summer, we had the added bonus
of being able to use our spiffy telescope to view
Details of the day: Jupiter and four of its 79 known moons AND Saturn.
Comments by those who observe these celestial
When: Saturday, November 23 wonders are almost as fun as seeing them through
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the telescope.
Run begins at 10:00 “Ooooo!”
Food: Brunch included with registration “Wow!”
served 10:30 to 11:30 “The rings are real!”
Awards: Runner Awards & Basket Raffles “I can see the moons!”
winners awarded at noon “This is so cool!”
“Amazing!”
“Are those really moons?”
“Beautiful!”
To register: Go to https://www.racersignup.com/ And then there’s the Milky Way, visible only
agape-5k-2019/register/ where it is truly dark. Everyone is amazed to see the
band of stars that are the galaxy in which we live.
Registered runners/walkers – receive a T-shirt, We are blessed to be able to see the splendor of
participation medallion, and brunch! the night sky! God’s creative power is boundless!

Basket Raffle: bring some cash to buy raffle tickets Mir Youngquist-Thurow
on your favorite basket. Environmental Education Director

Want to participate in the Agapé
5K Trail Run, Walk & Basket Raffle

but live too far away?

Organize / Run a Virtual 5K!

==Wherever you live, arrange to run a 5K right there.

==Register online with code to be a participant at
$20.00 per person. We’ll send every Virtual
5K registrant a T-shirt and Race Bib to wear at
your race. (Registration must be in by
November 1st!)

==Run your race however
you’d like. Take &
send photos to

[email protected].

==The Virtual 5K can be
done individually or
as a group.*

*Church youth group with the Ohio resident, Beth Daniels Smith,
most registered participants virtual runner and her family
could win $500 from Thrivent
Financial.

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Current Waves 2019 Summer Camp Review, Grace Moments!

Activate Spirit Power!

Our theme this summer was all about the Holy
Spirit! As campers and staff played, worshiped, and
learned together in the Agapé woods and at Day
Camp sites, the Holy Spirit was at work.“The grace
of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
sharing of life through the Holy Spirit be with you
all.” 2 Corinthians 13:13

Our theme verse introduced us to the TRINITY- God
the Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit. We looked at how
all three parts have played roles in our stories and
how the Holy Spirit is what connects us. We heard
that the Holy Spirit is an ADVOCATE sent to always
be with us and guide us, and we looked for ways we
could be advocates for others. God’s love is LIGHT

in our world, and through the Spirit God calls us to share that light everywhere. We experienced different ways
to pray and the Holy Spirit interceded as we asked for God’s will in our lives, and we looked at life from the per-
spective of the disciples as they were SENT OUT for change. We ended our time of camp together knowing that
the Holy Spirit was going with us wherever we went! AMEN!

A REACH 100! Blessing We received this lovely affirmation from one of our REACH 100 camper‘s parents.

“Thank you very much for having my son for camp. He had an awesome time. He said that he would like to return next
summer and wants to stay a longer period of time so he can explore more of nature and God. Again thanks very much!”
What great moments of hope and God’s grace that we get to share through the “Reach 100” program. Thank you
to all who shared gifts of clothing, backpacks, water bottles, sleeping bags, and gifts of cash to make a week of faith-
based camp possible for so many!

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the sharing of

Grace Moments ~ Summer camp counselors share glimpses of God’s presence at camp

“During one of the hottest afternoons of the summer we were all relieved to be having worship in the pool. It

was humid, the sun was blazing, and the air was still. As we worshiped in the water we got to the Lord’s Prayer.

We had decided on something a little different and we started the prayer in a whisper. As we started to pray a

breeze picked up, and as we got louder with each line so did the wind! We grew louder and louder until every

person in the pool was shouting “forever and ever, amen!” at the top of their lungs while the wind gusted. After

the “amen” the wind died down and we were back to the hot, still, afternoon air, but we all felt the Holy Spirit

moving through the wind and our prayer in the pool that day.”



“I had a camper one week who was a little shy. She would

talk to me and do activities, but she didn’t really jump into things

like my other girls. We were sitting together after campfire one

night when she leaned over and told me that her favorite song was

“Light the Fire.” I said I really liked it too and we moved on. Later

in the week my cabin went to zip line, and my camper on the shy-

side was hesitant to take a turn. With some encouragement from

the group she went and she loved it! At campfire that night we

sang “Light the Fire” again. She told us after that she felt the Holy

Spirit on the zipline like the “mighty rushing wind” (a line in the

song). I felt the Spirit moving in camp as I watched this camper

Worship in the pool grow throughout the week.”

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Summer Camp Offering & Grand Camp Current Waves

Summer Camp Offering

This year our summer staff selected two recipients for our summer offering. We chose an organization that
is in our own local community as well as an outreach organization. Our amazing summer staff shared informa-
tion about these two causes with campers and parents during every week of both our resident camp programs
and state-wide Day Camp programs.
The organization selected for our outreach offering was Camp Lutherwood in Eugene, Oregon. In April of
this year a fire destroyed a building containing their kitchen, dining area, and some lodging. We sent our of-
fering to help them rebuild and continue offering amazing Spirit-filled camp experiences to campers just like
ours! The local cause chosen for this year was FACES. (Family and Community Empowerment Services) located in
Fuquay-Varina. FACES seeks to help families and individuals in the community who are in need of financial aid
and other basic resources. Last year, FACES helped over 250 families keep their lights on, helped prevent evic-
tions, funded needed medications, and addressed other one-time emergency needs. This year’s summer camp
offering will help FACES continue to provide that much needed care to our community.
Our wonderful campers and their families, both resident and day campers, gave a total of $3,674 this sum-
mer! This gracious gift has been divided evenly in half, and both causes will be using 100% of this donation
directly for programs and projects.

Early in September, We also received a lovely
we received a lovely letter
from Executive Director, hand written notecard from
Andrea Scofield, that Executive Director, Harriett
included this hand written M. Wilson that read in part;
note. “Your gift brought “Please know that Agapé’s
offering of love will be used to
tears to my eyes and to other staff members. It uplift Fuquay-Varina and Willow
has been quite the year and your generous support Spring’s residents struggling to see a glimpse of the
encourages all of us to continue forward with our light at the end of the tunnel. Your recognition serves
important ministry. We thank God for all of you.” as encouragement for much work still left to be done.”

ng of life through the Holy Spirit be with you all.” - 2 Corinthians 13:13

Grand Camp! July 1-3, 2020 Canoeing, playing games,
celebrating the Fourth of July,
and worshipping together
offered grandparents and their
grandchildren the chance to
spend some memorable time
together at Camp Agapé!

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Current Waves River of Hope Member Listing

River of Hope On Saturday, August 3rd, we hosted the River of Hope Luncheon at Camp Agapé. Over
125 people who believe in the power of the Gospel message came to celebrate our ministry.
Luncheon All “River of Hope” members are invited for this great day of celebration. We start
with a delicious lunch prepared by our Food Service staff. Following lunch, fellow-

Celebrates ship, and a report of our ministry, everyone gathers in Castor Chapel where our staff
share a skit, songs, testimonials about the summer experience and the joy of life. This

Special People summer’s theme focused on discovering more about the Holy Spirit and how Spirit Power
makes a difference in our lives daily.
of Faith Four former Board members were recognized for their faithful service to the Board of
Directors. Audrey Surak, Andrew Buck, and Fred Black served terms that had come to their

conclusion. Pastor Mark Drengler left his call in Cary to take a parish in Shawano, WI. Each

of these great leaders left a positive impact on our ministry and we thank them each for their time commitment and skills.

Stan Lowe was recognized with the Eagle Award for outstanding volunteer service at Camp Agapé. He has been a true

messenger from God as John Griffin, Site Manager, has successfully battled cancer during this past year.

The David L. Castor Award for commitment and service to our ministry was proudly shared with Karen Muse, Cary, NC.

Karen has guided her children to our summer camp programs and serving on summer staff. She serves on our Board of

Directors currently as treasurer and has led several groups of volunteers in various projects at camp. Karen has been a

blessing to our ministry.

Become a River of Hope member or increase your participation level today and join us at the 2020 luncheon on Aug. 1st.

J New or Renewing Member 2018 River of Hope Member Listing * Charter Member

MESSENGER $100-$249 Gene & Jean Gevers Elizabeth Marquardt Kevin & Susan Schneider
Rev. Brook Seaford
Harry Albert, Jr. Lida Goodhart & Mark Johanson Virgil & Denise Sealy

Robert & Ruth Allbert Mike & Amy Gourley Phillip & Linda Martin Robert & Karin Sedivy
Donald & Stephanie Seeber
Wade & Heather Apel Joyce Grau Diane & Charles Mason
Lance & Denise Sellers
Tom & Dolores Banks Shirley Green Robert McGaffin Susan Shearin

Bill & Linda Behrendt John & Barbara Gribble Andy & Amy McIntosh Kris & Jim Sloman
Andy Smith
Russell & Patricia Bergen Eric & Shirley Griggs Beth Melcher & Walt Chmelewski Leslie Smith

Jean Berkstresser Michael Hager Rich & Lori Mielke Margaret Smith
Tom & Peg Staley
Rev. Dr. Leonard & Rita Bolick Joshua Haley Scott & Jane Miller
Irene Stewart
Ron & Carol Bostick Tim & Lori Haley Christopher Miller Jim Story

Louise Bouknight Charles & Joan Harris Jeff & Kari Moncrief Alan & Linda Sullivan
Steven & Jennifer Swanchara
Neil & Christine Brennecke Tom & Alecia Harrison Betty Monsees
John & Rebecca Swanson
Jill & Kevin Brimhall Christa & Kyle Hassler Judy Moore Kyra Thurow
Al Tice
Mabel Brown Dr. Peter & Helen Hauser Mark & Judy Munger
Rev. Philip & Mrs.Tonnesen
Andrew Buck & Naomi Washetko Gerald & Joyce Havenstein Betty Murray Chandra Upright

William & Laura Bunte Thomas & Ethelyn Hegele Chris & Sonja Neiger Wayne & Charlene VanDyck
Eric & Gail Vaughn
Sarah Burkhardt Tim & Lynn Hess Catherine Nichols
Paul & Danielle Visentin
Mark & Louise Burkhardt Stan & Sherry Hill Edward & Stephanie Norman Colleen & Ed Vitek
Jack & Doris Wade
Rev. Daniel & Connie Burris D. Michael Hix & Jerry W. Crosby Gary & Susan Norris Steven M. Wagner
Hunter Walker
Sandy & Greg Cash Kathleen Hopson Tammy Norton Louise Walsh
Terri & Joe Waters
Mark Castor DMD, PA William & Carol Howard Rev. Alissa Oleson Sharon Watson

& Victoria Castor Sharon & Micah Huot Carl & Barbara Olson Jonathan & Laura Weant
Jon & Brenda Wehling
Judy & Tom Childress Rev. Pam & Dr. Joseph Isley Megan Opalinski
Rev. John & Rhoda Weinbach
David Clapp Kenneth & Merrilee Jacobson Megan Osborne Bill & Debra Weinel III

Tim & Rita Clark Ned & Martha Jarrett Rev. Cassie & Ethan Overcash Curtis & Kay Weispfenning
Barry & Kathy Whisnant
Ned & Linda Cline Mark Johns Brandon Oxford
Charles & Heather Whitehead
Rebecca Cloninger Mrs. Willie Johnson Kristopher & Missy Paal Nancy Wilfong
Vivian Willard
Kay Conrad Eric & Jenny Jones James J. Pappalardo
Harriett & Randy Wilson
Rev. Mark & Kathy Coulter Timothy & Joanne Jones Jonathan & Amy Paris Larry & Frances Wilson

Van Crandall Kathy Joyce Jeffrey & Brenda Paschal Greg & Lynn Wilson
Corey & Angela York
Howard Cunningham Robert & Deborah Kenny Thomas Paulson Bryan & Stephanie Zimmerman

Duane & Madeleine Dassow Conor & Stayce Key Bruce Peterson

Betty J. Dixon Helen Killacky Dennis Petrich &

Annie Early Heidi & John Kleine Lori Niedfelt-Petrich

Eric Eisenstein David & Diane Kluttz Keven Potter

Glenn Elam Ashley Knoy Trish Powell

Don & Marguerite Fleenor Earl & Ellie Koester James & Terry Ramseur

Kim Flowers Ellen Koester Rev. Ryan Ray & Kimberly Ray

Michael & Claudia Forde John & Julia Kolb Susan Rhyne

Gary & Margaret Francis Charles Korte Linda Robinson

Stephen & Faye Fredrick George Kroncke MD Edward Roehling

James & Sandra Fretz Keith & Dawn Leister David & Dottie Ruehle

Dan Gaugert & Terry Harper Gary & Barbara Lenz Jayne Rusincovitch

Keith & Gerry Gehl Roseann Lintz Paul Sachtleben

Barbara Gerhard James & Carla Mallinson S.J. & Gloria Schaberg

Rev. Mary Mappus Finklea Julie Schmidt

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Thank you to all of our River of Hope and Legacy Gift Members! Current Waves

Witness $250-$499 Disciple $1000-$2499

Rev. Scott & Revs. Doug & Beth Kearney Anonymous (1) David & Suzan Noden
Kathryn Anderson Rev. Daniel & Christina Keck
Revs. Michael & Lisa Beery Peter Benson Larry & Carole Ostrowski
Brett & Lisa Koceja
Sue Beutler John & Deanna Leuenberger David & Carol Carlson Knowles & Phyllis Parker
Rev. John & Nancy Bollinger Ronnie Carroll David & Mary Patterson
Todd & Tamara Lewis Faye Castor * Kelvin & Sue Ann Peacock
Michael & Maggie Bottom Michael Llamas Hilton & Dalen Petway
Steven Buch Ellen & Allan Dickson
Lyle & Susanne Malotky Alan Drengler Saville & Linda Riesz
David & Frances Clayton John & Katie Neuhauser Brent & Murney Rinholm
Amy Cormier Michael & Wendy Elder * Richard & Susan Rohrbaugh
Rev. Bill Ordelt Gregory & Ann Gooch
Schuyler Darstein Jeffery Osborne Stephen & Joy Rust
Lula & Andrew Davis Allison & Simon Warren & Pam Harrell Jr. David & Debby Seibert
Ed & Patty Dressen Peacock-Weschle Charles & Sylvia Harris
Mitch & Jessie Drosin Chase & Megan Perry Mark & Sherry Hartman Robert Sepe
Steve & Jeanne Ford Grant & Brenda Peterson Bill & Sharon Heckman Bishop Timothy
Dennis Petrich & Wendy Smith
Michael Gentry Phyllis & Eddie Rayford David & Pat Huddle Frances Heckman Stevens
Kathryn Robenstine Gentry Aaron & Sylvia King Clem & Audrey Surak
Rev. C. Henry Robert & Joretta Klepfer *
Rev. Randy & Susan Rendleman Steven & Karyn Kline Revs. Sharon
& Tracy Gullickson Barbara Sappenfield Tamara & Todd Lewis & Timothy Taylor
Mary Jane Selgrade
John Guran Rev. Robert & Beth Shoffner James & Karen Muse Roger & Bunny Thompson
Diane Hawks Jerome & Cheryl Smith John & Lanie Nagle
Michael & Megan Heitzman William & Christina Thatcher Wayne & Jill Nelson Rev. Charles
Josh & Michelle Higgin Melvin & Anna Tolliver & Kay Zimmerman
Louise & Larry Hilbert Seth & Andrea Wynands
Charlie & June Hoyle Prophet $2500 and up
Daniel & Betty Huggins Rose Youngquist
Rev. David Hyman Hank Albing David & Laura Landrie

Servant $500-$999 David & Margaret Alsobrooks* Thomas & Jen Moses
Anonymous (2)
Bill & Virginia Albing Tom Karkutt Jim & Patty Peeples
Nina & Jonathan Allen Rev. Dr. David Keck, Sr. Doug & Paula Austin
William & Trudy Blake Robert & Patricia Barker David Phillips
& Diana Keck*
Rev. Harvey & Revs. Doug & Beth Kearney Fred & Sylvia Black Brenda Plassman Ph. D.
Susanne Blume * Frank & Donna Kretschmer II James & Shirley Blackorby & Warren Jewett
Randy & Janet Bowling
Eric & Ann Brady David & Laura Ladrie George & Betty Burfeind Drs. Rebecca & John Riley
David & Jordi Calloway Monica Lavery Mark & Renee Dowell
Christopher Castor John Martin Scott Ferguson Gary & Judy Stivland
Nancy McNitt Dr. Daniel Turnbull, DDS
Shirley Christ John & Cheryl Fleming, Jr.
Sandra R. Cline Michael & Melinda Menz Ann & John Griffin & Sally Turnbull
Kathy Coburn Andy & Deborah Mitchum
Gregg & Marianne Cockroft Dr. Allen & Cathryn Hewett Tom & Carol Wood
Rebecca Crosson Geoff & Julie Monsees
Earl & Cindy Crumpler, Jr. Ronald & Karin Mullen Randy & Mir
Kathe Schwab & Youngquist-Thurow
Charlie Deibert Ray & Laura Prill
James & Phyllis Dewar Shane & Mrs. Richardson
Kevin & Karen Feezor * Bruce & Shirley Rickert
John & Linda Foreman
Mary & Bruce Franck Ty Rimholm
David & Michelle Fullwood Rev. William Rose III
Kristi & Mike Gilley
Tom Hahl & Bari Lawhorn Carla Sajda
Tom & Debbie Helfrich Rick Scott
David & Joy Hutchinson Mary Jo Snipes
Joe & Melba Isley Jeffrey J. Steckroth
Steve & Linda Swanson
Tim & Kim Sweet
Eldon & Donna Thurow
Troy & Barbie Windom

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Current Waves REACH 100! Legacy Club Members

“Reach 100” 60 children who are homeless or in severe financial need came to camp this

summer totally FREE of charge thanks to many who gave gifts in support of “Reach 100.”

What a great community outreach, partnership and evangelism tool to proclaim the

Gospel! “Reach 100” is the most dynamic program we have ever had the privilege of

sharing in our partnership with people like you. This one-year pilot program will be

heading into its fifth summer in 2020. Help us reach out to 75 children to get a free

week of camp in the summer of 2020. Join us to make it happen!

In the fall of 2017 “Reach 100” was recognized with a national award for the

most innovative outreach program in the country at the National Outdoor Ministries

Conference. July of 2018 the nationally distributed magazine “Living Lutheran” ran

a two-page article about “Reach 100” and its unique outreach into the community.

Why is this program important? “Reach 100” gives kids hope and shares God’s love with them. Our camp

programs nurture campers through the positive Christian role modeling of our staff, build their self-value,

and give children a chance to be creative and have fun in a safe environment. If together we want to build a

more positive environment for our communities, we first must start by building the self-value of our children

and youth.

Legacy Club Members * Charter Member

Bill & Margaret Alsobrooks * Herbert Liebsch

Anonymous (1) William R. & Imogene Myers
Fred & Sylvia Black Rev. John & Lanie Nagle
George & Betty Burfeind Wayne & Jill Nelson
Jim & Patty Peeples
Sandra R. Cline Gary & Judy Stivland
Richard & Joy Cook
Mary & Bruce Franck Revs. Sharon & Tim Taylor
Thomas & Ethelyn Hegele Bruce Wehrle
Rev. David & Pat Huddle Ann Wilckens
David & Dr. Angela Hutzenbuhler
Rev. Dr. David Keck, Sr. & Diana Keck * Randy & Mir Youngquist-Thurow *

Dr. George Kroncke, MD * Rev. Charlie & Kay Zimmerman

Friend

Donations generously given by the following congregations and organizations in 2018

Apex Sunrise Rotary Club Good Shepherd, Goldsboro Our Lutheran Church WELCA,
Apple, Koceja & Associates, PA Goodwins Glam-O-Rama Southern Pines
Grace, Raleigh
Aviator Brewing Company Greer and Associates, Inc. Philadelphia, Dallas
Beck’s, Lexington HCDSS Social Committee Resurrection, Cary
Holy Cross, Clayton Schleter Painting & Drywall, LTD
Bob Barker Company, Inc. Holy Trinity, Gastonia SearStone Retirement Community
Carolina Hurricanes Holy Trinity, Chapel Hill Seekers Christ Care Group
Carolina Mudcats Hutzenbuhler, CPA Senter, Stephenson and Johnson, PA

Century 21 Triangle Group J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Co., Inc. Sew Blessed
(Becky Medlin) JF Builders & Associates Snyder-Hankins Custom Homes

Charlotte Area Lutheran Men Johnson Optometric Associates, P.A. Speco National, Inc.
Christ, Charlotte Jones Printing Company, Inc. St. James, Fayetteville
K. B. Johnson Oil & Gas Co.
Christ The King, Cary Kimball, Kannapolis St. James, Rockwell
Christus Victor, Durham Kure Memorial St. John’s, Salisbury
Epiphany, Winston Salem Lawn Master, Inc. St. Mark’s, China Grove
Dean Interior Trim, Inc. Lord of Life Men, Garner St. Mark’s, Mooresville
Design Line Studios, PLLC Reconciliation, Wilmington St. Philip (RAMS), Raleigh
Dewar’s Antiques, Interiors & Florist Macedonia, Burlington Stearns Financial Service
Merchandising Concepts, Inc. Stonewall Flowers, LLC
Duncan Junction Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc.
Durham Bulls Museum of Life Science Techniques, Inc.
EcoTurf, Inc NC Aquariums Thrivent Financial Action Team
North Carolina Synod ELCA Tony Williard Construction, Inc.
Enhanced Renovations Old North State Catering
Events 2 America, LLC Our Redeemer, Greenville Trader Joes
First Evangelical, Greensboro Trinity, Sanford
Ultimate Touch Therapeutic Massage
First, Lexington United Community Bank
Forestry Services, Inc. Wild Birds Unlimited
Friedens Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd, Raleigh

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Volunteer Appreciation, Wish List! Current Waves

Eagles & Pelicans Camp Agapé & Kure Beach Volunteers who have volunteered 10 hours or more in 2018!

Annie Adams Grant Delphey Joshua Kinlaw Scott Simerly, Jr.
Eddie Adams
Aidan Albers Michael Dickson Alex Knittel Erick Skeete
Lizzie Akins
Mark Dowell Marilyn Knittel Kristin Slaybaugh
Bill Albing
John Allsbury Renee Dowell Abby Kolb Andy Smith
Scott Allsbury Brennan Drengler Tim Krauss Tom Staley
Barb Babcock Rev. Mark Drengler Teri Kusztyb Benjamin Stich
Jim Babcock Ken Kutner Gary Stivland
Andrew Ballard Jessie Drosin Michael Leiser Judy Stivland
Maddie Bass Mitch Drosin Paul Lester Samuel Strader
Julia Eggers Nina Lepore Rachel Stringer
Fred Black Stan Lowe Audrey Surak
Ricky Boyce Katie Elkin Daniel Lynn Evan Swanchara
Julie Franck Lyle Malotky Jason Swanchara
Bill Boyer Matthew Gainey Diane Mason Jennifer Swanchara
Jan Boyer Adrian Griffin Sherri Mathis Steven Swanchara
Polly Bratyanski Ann Griffin Andy McIntosh Rev. Sharon Taylor
Neil Brennecke John Griffin Hanna McKeithan Ray Thaxton
Kerstin Brown Tracy Gullickson Melinda Menz Kyra Thurow
Andrew Buck Randy Gullickson Emily Mitchum Melvin Tolliver
Rev. Dan Burris Warren Harrell Jenna Munger Rev. Phil Tonnesen
David Calloway Charles Harris Karen Muse Chris Van Gorder
Greg Cash David Hash Wayne Nelson Charles Warren
Neringa Cerniauskaite Christa Hassler Katie Neuhauser Lucas Welch
John Chaplinsky Kyle Hassler Brandon Oxford Laura White
Timothy Clark Gerald Havenstein Nancy O’Donnell Jeffrey White
Evan Clayton Molly Heffner Nathan Overton Penny Wiard
Kathy Coburn Chris Hegele Andrew Paris Robert Wilke
Teresa Coleman Tom Hegele Jonnette Parker Anna Willard
Maureen Colwell Kevin Hobson Brittany Perry Vivian Willard
Connie Cruys Betty Huggins Brenda Peterson Laura Windom
Steve Cruys David Hutzenbuhler Raymond Prill Chris Wrenn
Adeline Davis Mark Johns David Rauscher Tom Wood
Cheryl Davis Kyle Johnston Murney Rinholm Randy Youngquist-Thurow
Jessica Daniel Sylvia Johnston Richard Rohrbaugh Mir Youngquist-Thurow
Erin Darnell Allison Jones Rev. Charlie Zimmerman
Brian Dean Robert Kelsey Bob Sepe
Camryn Kepley James Shoenbill

Liz Kerr

Wish List! Be Part of
Making a Difference
“Gifts in kind” or cash toward the purchase of items are always graciously
received. Thank you for helping our ministry to grow. Become a “River of Hope

CAMP AGAPÉ KURE BEACH Giving Club Member”

Dehumidifiers (3) Brick Work – Caulking We need your help. Do you
want to make a positive differ-
Commercial Grade Riding Mower: zero turn New Bissel Vacuums ence in the world and in the lives
God’s people? Then we invite
$ to purchase Solar Lighting – (outside) LCD Projector you to share a gift with us.
Join the “River of Hope Giving
New Bissel Vacuums (3) Labor for room upgrades Club.” An annual gift truly does
make a difference in our ability
Archery Targets & Stands New kitchen Pots and Pans to pass on the Faith and teach
positive values. A minimum
EZ-up Tents Ice Machine, under counter annual gift of $100.00 or a
gift up to $10,000 can put you
Reams of White & Color Paper Gas Grill in the company of 350 plus in-
dividuals, families, congrega-
Money to Purchase Wood Chips or Gravel – tions and organizations who are
“River of Hope” members.
Labor to put woodchips or gravel down

People willing to serve on our Energy Stewards Task Force

Gardeners – help plant and maintain flower beds, herb & vegetable gardens

Used Minivans – for Day Camp Program

Special Needs: Used Mini-Vans

We need to replace vans in our fleet before next summer. These vans
deliver our staff teams to each of our 25 Day Camp sites. What a great second
life for your van!

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Current Waves Kure Beach Retreat: Itching to go Fishing

Kure Beach Room Remodel – We made it!

Thanks to four special gifts we have the funds to complete the
renovations for the remaining four rooms at the Kure beach Faith Center.

== An anonymous match gift was given to cover the two rooms
That gift was matched with the following two generous gifts:

== A gift in memory of John Swanson, member at Lord of Life, Garner,
by his family

== A faithful gift by Rev. John and Lanie Nagle, Cary

Our beach staff along with Betty Huggins, project supervisor, will be
working toward a May completion.

Can you or your congregation help? We are looking for skilled helpers
to replace lights, paint, replace sink vanities, hang new blinds and lay
laminate flooring. Please contact us if you or your group might be able
to help.

Contact Randy, Executive Director, to get connected to the project.
Email: [email protected] or call the camp office: (919) 552-9421.

Hurricane Dorian Impact

We are thankful to be able to report minimal damage at Kure Beach as a result of Hurricane Dorian. We lost

a few shingles, down spouts and much of the soffit was blown out, but considering the vicinity of the storm we
were blessed. Thank you to all who kept our ministry in your prayers.

Summer Camp Itching to go
Blessed By Fishing
Volunteer
Nurses & Kure Beach

Bolick Health October 18-20
Center
Retreat Leaders: Rev. Dan Keck for Devotions & Bible Study &
In our second Nick Stephanos as your “Fishing Guide!”
Nurse Miriam Davis enjoying camp games! summer of full use the
Bolick Health Center and our dedicated volunteer nurses Have you been “itching to go fishing?”
have been a ministry gift. Then come on down to the Kure Beach Faith Center for
Again, this summer we invited volunteer nurses a fishing weekend filled with relaxation, great food, beach
to help us staff the health center during our eight time, surf fishing and exploring what Jesus meant when he
one-week resident camp sessions. We have been tells us he will make us “fish for people.” If you are new to
blessed with volunteers to cover all eight weeks surf fishing or just need a little extra help, Nick Stephanos
and are looking for nurses for the summer of 2020. will be there to give you a hand. And if you need a fishing
Contact us soon, we would love to have you join us. license, we can suggest a local store where you can get one.
If you are the competitive type, the Fishing Retreat is
Special thanks to the following volunteers: the same weekend as the annual Pleasure Island Fall Surf
Fishing Challenge! If you want more info or are interested
Wk. #1, 5 & 8 – Michele Brake, Cary, NC in competing in the challenge go to Fishermanspost.com
and search for the Pleasure Island Fall Surf Fishing Chal-
Wk. #2 & 8 – Peggy Hayes, Cary, NC lenge. Registration fee for the tournament is in addition to
the cost of the retreat.
Wk. #3 – Joyce Ohlson, Huntersville, NC Retreat Includes:
4 meals (Saturday dinner will be a Low Country Boil), snacks,
Wk. #4 – Miriam Davis, Garner, NC Bible Study, fellowship, worship and lots of fishing!
Fishing guide with some expertise in surf fishing
Wk. #6 – Elizabeth Beisler, Conover, NC Linens are not provided. Please bring your own sheets, towels
and fishing gear.
Wk. #7 – Caitlyn Kendrick, Greensboro, NC Costs: Double occupancy = $150 Single occupancy = $240

These special servants welcomed campers, handled Triple occupancy = $135 4+ call (910) 458-0783
their health care needs, and took great care in handling their
medication distribution. Several of them also participated
in programming and became valuable members of our staff
community.
Thank you to all who helped. The program calendar for
2020 is set, so if you have interest please contact Christa
to serve as a nurse next summer.

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Camp Agapé Retreats & Events: 5K, Work Day, O’ Holy Night Current Waves

YOUR Camp Agapé Work Day Come alone,
bring a friend,
YOUTH GROUP October 19 or pull

COULD WIN A together a

$500 CASH PRIZE! crew!

Simply be the youth There will be
group with the most
registered participants in plenty of jobs for
the Race for ACE 5-K Trail
Run, Walk & Basket Raffle everyone!
on Saturday, November
23rd and you walk away with $500 for your youth Best of all,
group. (Includes virtual races!)
Start planning now! Recruit & register the most there will be fun,
participants and earn CASH! $500 prize is for the
youth group with the most fellowship and a
participants registered by
Saturday, November 1st. delicious break-
Thanks to David Calloway
and Scott Ferguson, our friends fast and lunch on Saturday! For more informa-
at Abundant Life Group.
tion or to let us know

you plan to help, contact

Mir at 919.552.9421 or at

[email protected].

Did you know? Work

Day is an excellent chance Sign up today!
for students to fulfill some

community service hours.

O’ Holy Night Join us at Talladega for a great weekend of
NASCAR Racing, Fellowship & Spiritual Renewal
December 13 & 14
April 24-27

6:00 and 7:15pm shows each night Housing, program &
4 meals provided at
Make plans to visit Camp Agapé for a fun Lutheranch in Tallapoosa, GA
evening of fellowship, light holiday fare, and a
unique presentation of the Christmas story. Sample Our Spiritual Guides:
delicious holiday foods, decorate a Christmas cookie, Rev. Phil Tonnesen & Rev John Propst
or step into our photo booth for a friends or family
holiday portrait. Afterwards you will walk along Includes: 1 Ticket for Sat. and Sun. Racing (Best Seats
a beautifully lit camp trail, sing Christmas carols in the house!), parking, transportation to and from
and watch the “greatest story ever told” unfold, Lutheranch to the track, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Bag Lunches
all under the night sky. Start a new Christmas tradi- for at the track, a snack bag for the track, Three
tion at Agapé! Save the date, mark your calendar, or nights housing 2-4 per room with full bath, linens.
go ahead and register as time slots fill quickly! Call
Kyle at 919.552.9421 Cost: $500.00 per person for the race weekend.
or email him at agape@ This could be a $1,200 value on your own.
agapekurebeach.org
for more information. Bring a non-race fan to enjoy the beauty of Lutheranch
with guided nature times with Mir Youngquist-Thurow,
Note: For Nativity pre- Environmental Education Director Camp Agapé.
sentation, must be able Cost: $180 per person
to walk over uneven
terrain in low light. Potential added feature: Meet & Greet with Dale Jarrett
in the pits on Saturday.

WE NEED EVERYONE TO PAY A $300.00 PER PERSON
DEPOSIT BY NOV. 1, 2019 TO GET GROUP TICKETS!

For more details and to express your interest, contact
Randy: [email protected] or at 919.552.9421

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Agapé Kure Beach Ministries Non-Profit
1369 Tyler Dewar Lane
Fuquay-Varina NC 27526 PAIDUS Postage

#GivingTuesday, taking Permit No. 1910
place December 3rd, is a Raleigh, NC
global day of giving that
harnesses the collective
power of individuals,
communities, and organizations to encourage giving
and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Every year,
on #GivingTuesday, millions of people across the
globe mobilize to show up, give back, and change
their communities. The goal is to create a massive
wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day,
and touches every person on the planet.
This year Agapé V Kure Beach Ministries is seeking
to raise $4,000 on #GivingTuesday. This $4,000 will go
directly to nurturing and expanding one of the great-
est gifts our ministry gives: positive Christian role
models as leaders in the church and in the world. We
are celebrating 45 years of Building Leaders (goal #5)
through our programs. Over the past 15 years we can
boast 24 young adults who have gone on to be leaders
in the church as pastors. To celebrate 45 years of
building leaders, we are seeking gifts of $15, $30,
$45 and $450.
After a day of Thanksgiving, feasting, family,
and maybe shopping till you drop, please consider
making a gift that will impact many. Help us to
continue “Building Leaders” in the church and in the
world with your #GivingTuesday gift.

Spring Golf Outing Camp Agapé 2019 Upcoming Events Oct. 16
Kure Beach Agapé Dinner Club Oct. 18-20
April 20 , 2020 Camp Agapé Itching to go Fishing Oct. 18-20
Put the date on your calendar now! We are Camp Agapé BYG (Grades 3-5)
scheduled to play at Lochmere Golf Club, Cary. Camp Agapé Agapé Work Day Oct. 19
Registration at 8:00 a.m., shotgun start at 8:45 Camp Agapé Saturday Safari Nov. 16
a.m. lunch, snacks on the course, and great Nov. 23
fellowship provided. Bring a team or come as Camp Agapé Agapé 5K Run & Raffle Dec. 13 &
an individual. Can’t play that day? Be a TEE, O’ Holy Night
PIN or Event Sponsor. This is our largest annual Camp Agapé 14
fund raiser and is vital to us providing a quality Camp Agapé (2 shows each night) Feb. 7-9
camp program for children and youth. BYG (Grades 3-5) Feb. 18
Camp Agapé Dinner Club Feb. 28 -
Save the Date: Monday, April 20, 2020 Mar. 1
Camp Agapé BYG (Grades 3-5) Mar. 17
Camp Agapé Mar. 20-22
Camp Agapé Dinner Club March 21
Camp Agapé BYG-er (Grades 6-8) Mar.27-29
Kure Beach April 12-15
Camp Agapé Work Day April 15
BYG (Grades 3-5) April 20
Cary, NC April 24-26
Camp Agapé Clergy Crash
Lutheranch, Dinner Club April 24-27
Golf Outing at Lochmere
GA BYG (Grades 3-5) May 8-9
Camp Agapé
Talladega Race Retreat

Mother/Daughter

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