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We are connected to each other through our experiences and our faith. The community we continue to build at NLOM is one of the things we are most proud of, and we love sharing the stories of the amazing people and groups who we consider family.
Camp: Where I Found Purpose, People and God
By Farrel Aflagah, 2025 Ranch Camp Site Coordinator “Carol Joy Holling Camp is where we’re from” quickly went from just a slogan at my summer job to a cornerstone of my faith. Being a part of the Summer Ministry Team at Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries completely...
Discovery and Devotion: God in the Small Things
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs This winter and spring have been an especially fun and awe-filled time in my household. My daughter, Eden, who will be turning two this summer, has taken notice of the wonderful things happening in God’s creation. During the...
A Place to Belong: Eli’s Jay Novicki Journey
By Jessica Weltz, Adult Programs Specialist Eli’s first experience with the Jay Novicki program was five years ago, and it was a day his mom will never forget. Nervous and unsure, she left Eli at camp, worried about how he would handle being away from home. At first,...
Honoring Mosaic: Partners in Hospitality
By Allison Blatchford, Events and Communications Manager Mosaic and NLOM have a long-standing partnership, serving people and ensuring that camp is available for all—no matter the ability of the camper. Through the development of the Jay Novicki program, the...
The Heart of a Family: The Spruth-Janssen Faith Heritage
By Allison Blatchford, Events and Communications Manager It was evident as we began a conversation with Pastors Amalia & Eric Spruth–Janssen that their love for camp and the passion for faith formation were going to form a beautiful story. Camp was a part of their...
One Day. One Goal. One Big Splash.
By Jacob Spilker, Director of Development This summer, we’re inviting you to be part of something big—a day of generosity and impact that helps make camp possible and keeps our sacred spaces ready for the next generation. On June 12, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor...
Meet Our 2025 Site Coordinators
Meet Bre McMurtry! Site: Trailhead | Years at Camp: 1 Bre is a sophomore at Bellevue University. She is double-majoring in Sports Management and Criminal Justice. Her favorite thing about camp is S’morgasbord and worship. When she’s not at camp she’s likely on the...
One Spark, Endless Impact: Join the Fire Starters Challenge
By Jacob Spilker, Director of Development Here at NLOM we believe in the power of community and the importance of shared purpose. Together, we bring our mission—Faith: Alive—to life, ensuring that every camper experiences the impact of faith, friendship, and God’s...
Volunteering Encouraged: Is there a job for YOU?
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator Are we prepared for camp? There are many items to check off the to-do-list before the campers arrive for camp, and that is where YOU could volunteer with us. Byron Vogt, a long time volunteer, looks forward to helping get the...
The Yurts are coming! The Yurts are coming!
By Tara Knudson Carl, Director of Operations At Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, we are about to usher in the era of the yurt! We have purchased four yurts from Freedom Yurt-Cabins in Sidney, Nebraska for The Grove site. These yurts will replace the tipis...