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Two Camp Legends Honored
Kris Otto
With contributions dating back to the first-ever quilt retreat in October 1990, Kris instantly resonated with the idea of spending time with other Christian women who enjoy sewing. As the ministry grew and needed leadership, Kris was an obvious choice for the first instructors team.
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Kris played a pivotal role in helping to clarify the mission of Camp’s quilt retreats. More than merely providing a quilt experience with some Bible thrown in, Camp Lebanon would function first as a Bible Camp with quilt as a specialty interest. The chief objective was to build relationships that would encourage women to run to God’s Word.
“I am so grateful that the quilt ministry has always been a way to reach women who would not come to a church with the Gospel,” Kris shared.“So many are hurting and need someone to love and care for them.”
For thirty-two years and counting, this personal touch has seen Kris serve as a rover, instructor, pattern tester, speaker, theme participant, and prayer warrior. “My favorite role,” she explained, “is to listen to the women tell their stories and pray for them as they do their quilting.” Kris and husband, Cal, continue to eagerly support Camp’s outreach. Their faithfulness sets the tone for an incredible team of women whose enduring involvement keeps the “Quilt Blessing!” growing through ten sessions that touch over 1000 women each year.
Jim Flaa
“Chef Jim” proved every meal that if the food is good, everything else about Camp’s ministry is better. From the famous “always delicious, always heart-healthy” oatmeal to gourmet buffets for adults, dining became an integral part of the Camp Lebanon experience under his leadership. Through nineteen seasons running from 2004 to 2022, Jim’s good humor and kind spirit spiced up the ministry with a sweet flavor.
INDUCTED LEGENDS
CLASS OF 2017 Sidney Anderson & Ray Anderson Irving Larson / Harris Hanson Herb & Millie Hazzard Larry & Marj Magnuson Roger & Gail Negaard Jim & Sandy Abeler Phil Gerth Linda Day John & Verna LaBarre
CLASS OF 2022 Kris Otto Jim Flaa
