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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.
Golf, Fellowship,& Generosity: Camp Classics Raise Funds for Camp
By Allison Blatchford, Events & Communications Manager “Fore!” In its 15th year, the Kearney Camp Classic was a hit again this year! On Friday, August 16, 52 golfers teed off in an 18-hole scramble, to support both Carol Joy Holling & Sullivan Hills Camps....
Seasons of Growth: Youth Retreats Inspire Campers and Staff Alike
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs One of my favorite things about fall at camp is the programmed youth retreats that we provide. Our Youth Programs Specialist, Laura, does a great job at planning and executing exciting day or weekend retreats for youth to come...
Make the Most of Your Giving: Tax-Wise Strategies for Donors
By Jacob Spilker, Director of Development Your support goes beyond financial contributions—it’s an investment in the lives of campers who experience life-changing moments at camp. Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, in 2024, NLOM provided $1,023,537 in camper...
Heart of the Hills Benefit: A Celebration of Community and Generosity
By Jacob Spilker, Director of Development We are thrilled to share the success of this year’s Heart of the Hills Benefit, a testament to the incredible generosity and community spirit of our supporters. This event raised more than $20,000 ensuring that Sullivan Hills...
God’s Love and Growth: The Impact of Camp
By Bailey Neitzel, Summer Camp Director When parents, friends, and loved ones drive through Carol Joy Holling Camp, or Sullivan Hills Camp, they see the fun on high ropes, the laughter shared down by the lake, and the memories being made on a trail ride. But, the...
Planted in Faith, Sewn in Love
By Allison Blatchford, Events & Communications Manager From the smallest of seeds to the most aged of trees, we are all able to see God’s work through the unique leaves and branches of trees. This past summer, more than 1,450 campers had the opportunity to be...
Discovering Identity and Faith at Camp This Summer
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs One of my favorite parts of working at camp is watching the summer staff and the campers getting an opportunity to be the truest version of themselves. Something about camp gives people the chance to leave behind the masks we...
Sharing Love with our Summer Ministry Team
NLOM provides each of the summer staff with a pillowcase to use while at summer camp and then to take home with them after camp is over. These pillowcases are used by the summer staff for their campers to sign each week and serve as a reminder of the lives they touched over the summer.
Stitching Together Stories: Highlights from the 36th Annual Quilt Auction
This year’s auction featured a wide variety of beautiful quilts, specialty items, and had a little something for everyone. From the beautiful colors, to the vibrant stitches that made each quilt come to life, this year’s quilts were for the record books.
Fire Starters: Fueling the Camp Experience for All
A special group of people make sure the summer camp experience is available to every child, regardless of financial barriers. We call them our Fire Starters, and their generosity is the lifeblood of our ministry.