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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.
A New Chapter at Filsinger Pond
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing On a bright, breezy spring afternoon, more than 75 people gathered at Sullivan Hills Camp to celebrate the reclamation of Filsinger Pond. Families, campers, donors, and community members filled the camp on May 2 for a day that...
Preparing Camp for Summer: Volunteers Make Lasting Impact
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator This spring, volunteers gathered at both Carol Joy Holling Camp and Sullivan Hills Camp to help prepare for another summer of faith formation, friendship, and outdoor adventure. From cleaning and repairs to landscaping and setup...
Meet the 2026 SMT Leaders
Drew Whitney TrailHead Site Coordinator Years on staff: 4 Favorite sno kone flavor: Pina Colada What you are most excited about for the summer? Getting to show campers the love of God and share my own love of camp with them. Ellie Gartner TrailHead Site Coordinator...
Vibe Check
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” -Colossians 3:14 Vibe (n) - a sense or feeling about a person, place, or thing Rooted in God’s love, our vibes are woven into our...
Listening, Learning, Growing: NLOM Welcomes Total Inclusion Team
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator This spring, volunteers gathered at both Carol Joy Holling Camp and Sullivan Hills Camp to help prepare for another summer of faith formation, friendship, and outdoor adventure. From cleaning and repairs to landscaping and setup...
Renewed Waters, Renewed Purpose: Crystal Springs Lake
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing On a brisk spring afternoon at Carol Joy Holling Camp, more than 100 friends, donors, and partners gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the $2.7 million CL and Rachel Werner Crystal Springs Lake...
Building A Foundation of Faith: Pr. Wayne & Trudie Jarvis Receive NLOM’s Faith Award
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing When Pr. Wayne and Trudie Jarvis arrived in Nebraska in 1979, Carol Joy Holling Camp looked very different than it does today. There were no retreat centers, no cabins or yurts, and no soaring zip lines across the lake. That...
Creating Space for Healing and Hope
By Jacob Spilker, Director of Development Grief is heavy, especially for a child. It can feel lonely, confusing, or too big to speak out loud. But each fall at Carol Joy Holling Camp, something remarkable happens: kids and teens who have lost someone they love come...
Renewed Space. Renewed Purpose. (Re)New Vibes.
By Trish Haniszewski, Manager of Fundraising Events and Organizational Partnerships As the final days of camp unfold, it's amazing to reflect on all that has taken place. Spaces that were once quiet through the winter have been transformed and brought to life, filled...
Finding Belonging at Camp
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing “Do you see me?” It’s a simple question. But for many young people, it carries a deeper meaning: Do I belong? Am I enough? Natalie Delaney—or “Nat” as she’s known at camp—graduated in May from Millard South High School. Like...