The 1980s saw the building of the Tent and Trailer Pavilion (1984) and more painter’s caps, permed hair and radical camping than you can remember!
1980 Bell Tower DedicationPDF
Summer camp curriculum for 1980. “Telling The Story of Jesus”
1981 Summer Songbook
Documents for the 1981 summer staff training held June 14-20, 1981.
The summer curriculum for 1981. “Gifts Of God’s Grace”
The summer program guide for 1981. “Gifts Of God’s Grace”
Summer camp curriculum for 1982. (File 1 of 2) “Moccasins On The Ark”
Summer camp curriculum for 1982. (File 2 of 2) “Moccasins On The Ark”
Songbook from the 1982 summer season.
The summer curriculum for 1983. “Fuel For The Fire Of Faith”
Summer camp songbook for 1984.
Curriculum resource for 1984-1985. (File 1 of 2) “Lifestyles Of The Spirit”
Curriculum resource for 1984-1985. (File 2 of 2) “Lifestyles Of The Spirit”
Songbook from the 1985 summer season.
Program resource for 1985-1986. (File 1 of 2) “The Signature On The Handiwork”
Program resource for 1985-1986. (File 2 of 2) “The Signature On The Handiwork”
25th Anniversary Celebration of Ordination for The Rev. John E. Swanson on June 21, 1986.
Songbook for 1986-1987.
Program resource for 1986-1987. “The King Proclaims His Kingdom!”
Program resource for 1987-1988. (File 1 of 3) “Faith-Surfing: A Life Born(e) Of Water And The Spirit”
Program resource for 1987-1988. (File 2 of 3) “Faith-Surfing: A Life Born(e) Of Water And The Spirit”
Program resource for 1987-1988. (File 3 of 3) “Faith-Surfing: A Life Born(e) Of Water And The Spirit”
Program resource for 1988-1989. “Birth Of The Earth”
Outdoor ministries curriculum written by Pr. Jack Swanson for the Division for Congregational Life (ELCA)
Article From Ogle County News October 19, 1989 “LOMC To Mark 15 Years”
Program Guide For Summer 1989 “Now? Is Christ Risen”
Summer Resource Guide For 1989. “now? is Christ risen”
Single Adult’s Retreat October 6-8, 1989 “Seventh Day Environmentalist”
Retreat Messiah, Wauconda
Resource Materials