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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 Begins: Groundbreaking for the Crystal Springs Lake Renovation
Under a bright October sky, friends, donors, and partners of Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries gathered at Carol Joy Holling Camp to celebrate an exciting milestone—the groundbreaking for the CL and Rachel Werner Crystal Springs Lake renovation. The afternoon was...
Coming Soon: Bigger Lakes, Bigger Fun!
If your camper came home buzzing about exciting changes coming next summer at camp, they weren’t exaggerating! This fall, we’ll break ground on major lake renovation and restoration projects at both Sullivan Hills and Carol Joy Holling Camps. At Carol Joy Holling...
Cool, Comfy, and Camper Approved: New Yurts at The Grove
The new yurts were a hot topic of conversation around The Grove site at Carol Joy Holling Camp this summer. Installed this spring, the circular cabins were a major upgrade from the canvas tipis used in past years. And campers noticed. “The yurts are pretty good...
Heart of the Hills: An Evening Celebrating the Sullivan Hills Camp Experience
On Thursday, June 26, 100 of camp’s supporters gathered to celebrate another great summer at Sullivan Hills Camp. The Heart of the Hills Banquet is time set aside for everyone to come together to support camp, enjoy amazing food, and share in fellowship through a...
A Day of Quilts, Community, and Camp
Gathered under the shade (thank God!) of many trees, the 2025 Quilt Auction was a joyful day filled with fellowship, a fantastic lunch by our camp kitchen crew, and almost 400 quilts and specialty items all to support Faith: Alive! and the ministry of camp. The quilts...
A Summer of Faith, Friendship, and Firsts
“Both daughters have new friends they’ve kept in touch with since leaving. Fun leaders inspired our girls to want to [work at camp] when they are older.” – Alex, Camper mom
Volunteers…What A Blessing They Are!
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer (noun): a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task (Merriam-Webster) The spirit of volunteerism is seen in so many characteristics. From being joyful and happy to help; to making work...
Faith That Comes Alive: A Pastor’s Perspective on Camp
By Dennis Remington, Development Associate “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord, and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might… and you shall teach them diligently to your children…” - Deuteronomy...
Mary Kay Jones and the Rogers Foundation’s Impact on NLOM
By Trish Haniszewski, Development Officer For years, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries has been blessed by the generosity and steadfast support of the Rogers Foundation, with Mary Kay Jones at the heart of this partnership. Inspired by her father Rex Marquart’s...
Overcoming & Becoming
By Dennis Pope, Manager of Adventure Programs We see it over and over. Someone is sitting at the edge of the zip line platform unable to step off. Frozen. In the uncertainty of it all the mind races with thoughts and emotions full of fear and anxiety: Can I handle...