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ur watchwords are Truth and Love; and if we abide in these, they will abound in us, and we shall be in one heart, – one in motive, purpose, pursuit. —Mis. 135:5-7

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Opening windows to God BOARD OF TRUSTEES Anabeth Hormel Cox Chairman ABF3901@aol.com Steve Holser Vice Chairman steveholser@principia.edu Tom Denison Secretary Thomas.denison@activeion.com Ed Sammons Treasurer sammonss@aol.com Bob Baggs rbbaggs@comcast.net David Bullwinkle david@bullwinklecapital.com Cherie Lyeth Burton CLBLgyrE@aol.com Rich Clarke rich@adventureunlimited.org Todd Herzer, C.S. Toddherzer@mac.com Lona Ingwerson, C.S. ingwerson@juno.com Madelon Maupin Madelon@madelonmaupininc.com Tim Potter timpotter@aol.com Peter Van Nort petervannort@1959.usna.com Dick Voell PiGoose@aol.com Honorary Trustee Janie Andrews jajandrews@msn.com

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Dear Friends,

It is with joy in our hearts that we share with you in the pages that follow the blessings and growth resulting from our programs this year and their outreach to Christian Scientists and the community. In response to demands from our stakeholders, we are striving to serve a broader constituency.

In order to meet these expanding needs, A/U’s aim is to move beyond a model of yearly sustainability toward growth. This will ensure our legacy continues for another 50+ years. Looking forward, the goal is to build a global network through A/U summer camps and year-round DiscoveryBound (DB) programs that unite and connect young Christian Scientists enabling them to explore and value their spiritually unique view of the world.

Read on to find out more about the vision of A/U as we prepare for the future.

Your support is what’s needed for us to continue delivering programs that satisfy the spiritual yearning of our youth.

With love and gratitude,

Anabeth Hormel Cox Chairman, Board of Trustees

A/U’s Unfolding Adventure!

By Gina Lindquist, Executive Director

In the fall of 2008, Adventure Unlimited’s staff and trustees embarked on developing a compelling vision for the organization through 2015 to meet the ever changing needs of our constituency.

In developing our Strategic Plan through 2015, two themes emerged as we looked forward – service to mankind and a commitment to providing an atmosphere conducive to seeing healing in action. These ideas will carry Adventure Unlimited to the next stage of progress.

Our vision for 2015 is: To be recognized as a vital community where every individual experiences God, and spiritual seekers develop a commitment to healing and serving mankind based on the application of Christian Science.

Success in achieving core strategies will require A/U to be nimble, responsive, and adaptive. The next five years in our history promise to be full of unlimited ideas and adventures! Progress updates and the 2015 Strategic Plan will be posted on our website.

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Changing Lives – what we’re all about!

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he practical application of Christian Science is what makes Adventure Unlimited’s experiences meaningful. With the support of spiritually-minded staff and participants, wonderful things can happen! A/U provides year-round programs for youth, families and adults where everyone is embraced in an atmosphere that fosters spiritual growth, inspiration and fulfillment.

Adult/Family Camp

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The simple words of Christian Science can heal anything & everything.

I LOVE A/U! – SVR Camper

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Youth Camp

Women’s Bible Study

Memorial Work Weekend

A/U Ranches Campership Fund

Adult/Family Christmas

Cowboy/Cowgirl Camp Adult Base Camp

Goal: $185,000 Raised: $117,500

Supported 200+ children who otherwise could not attend camp at A/U this summer

Find out more about our year-round Programs on our website and “Get Connected!”

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Connecting Christian Scientists Around the World DiscoveryBound Leadership Conference (DBLC) – “Live it!”

Adult chapter workers networked with dedicated peers in the field, sharing ideas on strengthening local CS communities. And new church contacts prepared to take home the DB spirit to share with their congregations.

Sept. 3 – 6, 2010 A/U Ranches

As over 220 DBLC participants gazed across the valley from the open chapel at the Ranches on an ideal Labor Day weekend, you couldn’t help but feel everyone living the Conference’s metaphysical theme: “…be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

(I Timothy 4:12).

DBLC was about making connections.

It was teens finding acceptance and inspiration as they opened up about how Christian Science relates to their everyday lives.

Focus Series: Space, Science & Technology “Explore the Infinite!”

Jean Burgdorff’s keynote talk on being a “Go-Giver” resonated with all. Other program highlights included Madelon Maupin’s presentation on Biblical Community, a spirited night time search by the teens for the Holy Grail – complete with Jesus, Moses, Ruth, Gideon and more – and sharing fruitage around the campfire, to name just a few. Looking ahead – we hope to see you at the next DBLC, May 2012, at The Principia.

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DB’s Focus on Space, Science & Technology I’m a diamond program was full of inquisitiveness and truly expressed our theme of “Divine Science alone in the universe— can compass the heights and depths of being and unforgettable and reveal the infinite” (Science & Health 292:4-6). An irreplaceable. incredible group of 89 teens, 40 chaperones and – Teen Participant staff delved deeper into the connection between Christian Science and the infinity of space with the help of a variety of discussions and CS facilitators including Laurance Doyle, a renowned astrophysicist, who gave a much anticipated talk entitled “The Science of Christian Science.”

DiscoveryBound Scholarships Goal: $110,000

Raised: $60,000

Provides support to young Christian Scientists to attend national events

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www.DiscoveryBound.org

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National Leadership Council - NLC

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...grateful to find the spiritual humility to serve...

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DiscoveryBound’s National Leadership Council (NLC) is a multi-year servant leadership program, dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, leadership qualities, and a service perspective on life.

NLC classes were engaged in outreach activities within the Christian Science community, as well as with people across the U.S. and with our neighbors south of the border. Teens on their service trip to Peru put in over 950 hours building a classroom and teaching classes in a small village. They

National Leadership Council Fund Goal: $100,000

Raised: $77,300

Gives young people leadership skills and spiritual foundation to meet complex problems

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The teens were playing in the park across the street from their Youth Hostel and a little boy (about 3 years old) was attracted to them and they included him in their games. The mother waved for one of the adults to come talk to her. She asked who this group was and would they be coming again? She could feel the love in this group and wanted her son to be exposed to it as much as possible.

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Each summer, NLC classes come together for a two-week experience, starting with CS camp, followed by adventure and service trips and ending with individual contributions to a CS organization. This year was filled with myriad expressions of unselfed love.

raised $4,250 to contribute toward this service project. Other NLC classes provided a meal at Tent City in Seattle, completed building projects to help two different CS camps, and high school seniors in the program worked as camp Counselors-in-Training (CIT).

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Thanks to You... so many good things

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oday, more than ever, there is a need to provide experiences that challenge, inspire, connect and bless our youth.

This is what we do at A/U—and it’s a partnership because we could not provide these programs without your support.

Last year, between all our Ranches and DiscoveryBound programs, we touched nearly 4,400 lives. Our goal is to build a network through summer camps and year-round DiscoveryBound programs that unite and connect young Christian Scientists enabling them to explore and value their spiritually unique view of the world.

As we work to reach this goal and support 12 months of programming, we need to raise over $2 million each year.

This does not include the ongoing need for capital and facility maintenance projects which exceed our annual $3.5 million budget.

NLC Fund Goal: $100,000 Raised: 77% to date

This year, your support in any one of these critical financial areas will move us closer toward our goal of “being recognized as a vital community where every individual DB Scholarships experiences God, and spiritual seekers Goal: $110,000 are committed to healing and serving Raised: 55% to date mankind based on the application of Christian Science.”

A/U Ranch Camperships Goal: $185,000 Here’s an update on Raised: 64% to date

Capital Maintenance Fund Goal: $349,500 Raised: 40% to date

Annual Fund for 2010: Goal: $1,686,950

where we stand.

Thank you for recognizing the important mission of Adventure Unlimited in support of Christian Science youth.

Raised: 60% to date

Join Adventure Unlimited’s Summit Society!

As you make your estate plans, please consider a planned gift to A/U and/or DB to benefit future generations of Christian Scientists. Suggestions include: ➠➠Bequest in a will ➠➠Beneficiary of insurance policy ➠➠Charitable gift annuities

➠➠Transfer of stock, 401k, IRA ➠➠Cash gifts from churches, associations and other organizations

Contact David Els - Foundation President david@adventureunlimited.org or 888.416.7348 x103 Trailmarks 6

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Thank you!

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ns donors have o as re y an m e th f Some o chosen to support Bound programs: A /U and Discovery

Our support of Adventure Unlimited is based on gratitude for what the camps provided our children. It is our hope that by continuing to share with A/U, other parents will have the opportunity to witness their children mature into successful young adults through the benefits of an A/U experience.

– Carla and William Stillman / Clarendon Hills, IL I am supporting Adventure Unlimited because I feel it is vitally important to the future of the Christian Science movement. Each year the Campership Fund provides some assistance to almost 50% of the children attending camp at A/U.

– Mary Sue Harris / Lincoln, NE After attending the graduation of students in the DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council, I was so impressed with the love and enthusiasm expressed, and the good work done by these young people, it made me feel there is unquestionably a future for the Christian Science movement.

– Jean Burgdorff / Merritt Island, FL When I was growing up, I often wished I could spend more time with young people who thought the way I did. It is so important. It really can change your whole life.

– Lottie King / Pierce, CO

Online giving is also available at: www.adventureunlimited.org/support/audbgiving Adventure Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Gifts to A/U and DiscoveryBound are tax deductible.

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Conquering Material Limitations

By Willie Dalton

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Later the idea of having the bone set seemed practical. t was a natural step for X-rays were taken and the material evidence suggested me to become a counselor each bone had a clean break through it. I was told this summer at A/U, having surgery would be needed, along with eight weeks in spent the last three years as a cast for the bones to heal. Though the thought a camper in the Mountain of surgery was discouraging, the medical staff was Biking program. After a thoroughly amazed I was not in any pain. phenomenal time in staff training camp, I felt physically Passing time back at camp, I felt as though something and mentally prepared for was wrong, that I still had something to heal. The the campers to arrive and the thought then dawned on me - this session to start! Finishing our first is not a physical malady that needs I began to ride with campers filled me with a but a mental image progress without correction, sense of life, love and happiness. that needs to change. My attitude improved instantly and I began to Yet the next day I felt hesitant on giving power to progress without giving power to any our descent down the hill, not any so-called so-called limitations. trusting myself to stay under control.

Approaching a technical section limitations.

A week after the surgery, I let go of with less speed than was prudent, I my fear as the doctor was examining hit a rock and flew over the handlebars of the bike. new x-rays. The next words out of his mouth were: Arching toward the ground face first, arms out front, “Amazing! Look at all that new bone!” A flood of I landed with a crack. happiness and relief washed over me as he removed the cast. I was able to walk away from the As I picked myself up in a daze, it was evident experience grateful for having touched the lives my forearm was limp and at a strange angle. My of the doctors and nurses who helped me along first reaction was “oh, shoot it must be broken”, the path to healing, having demonstrated there is but I immediately countered it with “No!” Soon no substance in matter. thereafter, a counselor who had been riding behind me pulled up and I asked him to repeat Special Note: During follow-up visits to the hospital, the Scientific Statement of Being* with me. I was Willie and the A/U Ranch staff shared eight copies of able to calm my thought and for the next hour, the Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures with staff and campers shared comforting prayerful ideas. interested hospital personnel. *Science and Health, Pg. 468:8-15

Adventure Unlimited Purpose The purpose of Adventure Unlimited is to provide inspiring recreational, social, educational, and service activities for Christian Scientists and their friends, especially children and young people, in an atmosphere conducive to the recognition of the practicality and effectiveness of Christian Science.

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