Heit’s Point benefits from the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association, which is an organization made up of individuals

who support Lutheran outdoors ministry centers across the country. NLOMA provides services like summer staff

recruitment, conferences, professional growth, opportunities, periodicals, consultation services and much more.

For information contact Heit’s Point or go to www.nloma.org . Consider becoming a member of NLOMA!

Heit’s Point Lutheran Ministries, Inc.

28345 Heits Point Ave

Lincoln, MO 65338

Non-Profit Organization

US Postage

Paid

Lincoln, MO

Permit No. 9

Questions? Contact us by:

Phone: 660-668-2363

E-mail: info@heitspoint.com

www.heitspoint.com

Wish List for Heit’s Point

If you can share something on this list with Heit’s Point, you gift will be a blessing to the children, church and community groups we serve. Please contact Mark Nolte at 660-668-2363. Volunteer Opportunities:

• Repair Paddle boats

• Picnic table repair

• Bench building

• Pastor of the week during summer

• Nurse of the week during summer

• Landscaping

• Deck staining

Donations:

Sponsor a camp or school group Kayaks

Camper trailer for counselor housing Canoe Paddles

Keyboard on a stand Floor steamer

Sponsor a cabin Vacuum cleaners

Build a new cabin Floor buffer

Thrivent Action Teams It starts with an idea powered by your passion. Bring a team to-

gether to make an immediate impact on Heit’s Point.

It’s Easy! Call Mark at 660-668-2363 for Action Team ideas.

How it works: Apply to lead your volunteer team in a one– time

fundraiser, service activity or educational event that can be com-

pleted within 90 days. Once your project is approved, you’ll re-

ceive a Thrivent Action Kit, including:

• Promotional banner

• Invitations and thank you cards

• Thrivent Action Team T-shirts

• A $250 Community Impact Card you can use as seed money to purchase project supplies and create promotional materials.

All Thrivent members are eligible to lead a Thrivent Action Team.

Need Help: Cal 800-647-4836 and say “Thrivent Action Teams.”

Or go online: https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/

living-generoiusly/thrivent-action.teams

“And my God will meet all your

needs according to His glorious

riches in Christ Jesus. To our

God and Father be glory

forever and ever. Amen

Philippians 4:19-20 “Strengthening the Connection with the Vine”

Heit’s Point HiLites Dec Issue

Inside this Issue…

Director’s corner

News from the Board p.2

Service/Mission p.3

Ministry/Outreach p.4-5

Heit’s Point 2007-2015 p.6

Your Support p.7

Wish list/Opportunities p.8

Dear Friends in Christ, What more is there to say?

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called

Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

Serving Him for You!

Mark Nolte

Executive Director

2016 Calendar Date Name of Event Age/Grade

Mar 20th -24th

Seniors Holy Week Experience

Apr 22nd -24th

High School Gathering

June 5th - July 29th

Summer Camp

June 12th

Outdoor Festival

August 19th-21st

Motorcycle Rally

August 26th-28th

District Singles Event

September 18th -23rd

Seniors Getaway

October 7th-9th

High School Retreat

October 21st-23rd

Pre-Confirmation Retreat

November 4-6, 11-13, & 18-20

Confirmation Retreats

December 4th

Christmas Celebration

From the Board

Greetings from your Board,

Sally and I, along with many of the board members and their spouses, started our Christmas Season by attending the Christmas Celebration at Heit’s Point. It was a time for fellowship with many familiar faces and new faces. The highlight of the afternoon was the unique program “The Gospel of Christmas in Word and Song” per-formed by Karen Engebretson. I want to thank fellow Board member, Joyce Martin, for making these arrangements.

Due to an overwhelming response, watch for announcements (in your area) of Karen’s future performances titled, “The Gospel According to Broadway”, benefiting Heit’s Point. If you are interested in supporting Heit’s Point by hosting one of these events or for more information about it, contact Joyce Martin, 816-350-1773 or email martin2649@sbcglobal.net

A new thing this year, at the celebration, was a “giving tree”. On the tree were tags with different ways you could help Heit’s Point. Thank you to everyone that took a tag; your support is appreciated. And last but not least, a big thank you goes to the staff for the beautiful decorations and delicious meal.

Here are a few notes from the Nov. 18, 2015 Board meeting. The following items were approved: the 2016 budget, the Business Plan and Three Year Master Plan. Also, there were some Policy changes made and Manual updates. The Board enjoyed hosting the Annual Staff Appreciation Social that evening. Thanks to Joyce and Sally for planning and preparing the many hors d’oeuvres. I am happy that most of the staff and their families were able to attend and the even-ing was enjoyed by everyone.

May the light of God’s glorious love shine brightly in your hearts this Christmas

and in the New Year.

Blessings from your Chairman,

Bob Vieth

Heit’s Point

Lutheran Ministries

Mission Statement

“Strengthening the

Connection with the Vine”

Board of Directors Bob Vieth Chair

Gary Pumphrey Vice Chair

Bill Haas Secretary

Kraig Gier Treasurer

Jeff Fisher

Gary Barkhaus

Jerry Reynolds

Joyce Martin

Kirk Thaemert

Staff Mark Nolte Executive Director

Steve Colclasure Program Director

Cindy Carter Office Administrator

Rev. Lampe Pastoral Advisor

Vicky Lucas Housekeeping manager

Teresa Shortino Kitchen manager

Contact us at:

28345 Heits Point Ave

Lincoln, MO 65338

Phone: (660)668-2363

Fax: (660) 668-2422

Visit our website at:

www.heitspoint.com

www.facebook.com/heitspoint

Recognized Service Organiza-

tion Lutheran Church Missouri

Synod

Thrivent Grant

Over the next two years the $7500 grant facilitates our outreach goals.

- Provide Heit’s Point promotional displays to over 210 churches.

- Recruit 106 Heit’s Point Representatives at Congregations

- Provide membership packets to 385 new members

The $10,000 matching funds grant has started and will continue until matching

funds of $20,000 is reached or the end of two years.

- Purpose is to grow support base

This grant is part of Thrivent Foundation’s Lutheran Grant Program. This program is de-

signed to assist Lutheran organizations and those they serve in achieving economic securi-

ty and sustainability. In 2014, the program distributed almost $1 million in grants.

The matching grant fundraising just started in June and currently $5350 is already

donated with 10 new donors.

Year End Appeal

Sustainable Support

Monthly giving is a great option to spread

your donations over the course of the year.

To sign up call us at 660-668-2363

Thrivent Choice

Please designate Heit’s Point to receive your

Thrivent Choice Dollars.

Your choice is a huge blessing as we partner

together in this ministry;

“Strengthening the Connection with the Vine”

$7500 to promote outreach

&

$10,000 matching funds to

grow the ministry.

Heit’s Point 2007-2015

2007-2009, Pastor Shawn Deterding became the Executive Director.

First confirmation retreats

2008 Jeff Shipman was hired as Program Director

2008 Nikki Freeman as Outdoor Education Director

2009, Mark Nolte served as Director of Operations, Jan 2010 was ap-

pointed Executive Director

2009, John Ross served as Program Director,

Married and working in Nebraska as music worship leader

2010, Melissa Andrejack, served as Program Director

Became elementary school teacher

2010 Jim Kreissler served as Development Director

Retired living in Florida

2010 Cynthia Carter hired as the Front Office Administrator

2011-2012 Leah Hutcheson, served as Program Director

married and has two children

2015, Steven Colclasure, hired as Program Director

Lives on site, Married

Program Hi-Lites Year Festival Speaker Summer Camp Theme Christmas Celebration 2010 Rev Ken Klaus Tree of Life”

2011 Rev Sam Powell “Refined by Fire” Bell Choir & Christmas Story by Rev. Clayton

2012 Rev Peter Kurowski “What’s in a Name” Bell Choir & 12 days of Christmas by Roger Hink

2013 Rev Lee Hagan “Live Loved” Bell Choir & Soloist Karen Thaemert

2014 Rev. Sippy “We are Chosen” Hymn Sing & Christmas Story by Steven Colclasure

2015 Rev. Rod Lindemann “God’s Plan” Karen Enlebrecht

Renovations & Improvements

2010 Rinne Activity Center built

2011 Sewer treatment plant renovated

2012 Ascension Haus renovated

2013 Stone House renovated

2014 Back up well established

2015 Old Dining Hall renovated into the “Journeyman Hall”

“The Joy of Service” Everyone should want to serve on the board. You get to work in God’s

beautiful creation and all who come get blessed by Him. Is this a job or a blessing? Watching a young child learn about Christ, witnessing baptism in the Outdoor chapel, hearing friendships made that last for years. The blessings are always flowing at Heit’s Point, plenty for you as well. How many hours a year do you spend in front of the television? How many hours play-ing golf? How many shopping for things you don’t need? Do you have 60 hours a year that you could use some blessings? Everyone is so busy. Maybe it’s time to trade in those 60 hours for 60 hours of blessings. This year we needed 5 special people to begin service on the Heit’s Point Board. Everyone contacted was busy, not just busy to be busy, but serving in other important func-tions. So, this year the election process for board members was a foregone conclusion before it started. The board members that agreed to serve another term were reelected but two positions were left open with no one to take advantage of these opportunities of blessings. Over this next year, please think about the blessings that you could experience getting involved at Heit’s Point. The Heit’s Point Board meets 6 times a year. Everyone has talents that are a gift from God, your talents could increase the blessings that are possible through God’s Ministry at Heit’s Point. Contact Mark at 660-668-2363 if interested in serving.

Heit’s Point’s Mission How do we do this?

Our Mission statement is: “Strengthening the Connection with the Vine”

Maintain a Ministry Focus. Programs grounded in the Word of God.

Our Vi-sion Statement is: “Heit’s Pointwill be a premier and Christ-centered refuge where a person’s relationship with Jesus Christ is built, strengthened, and encouraged.”

Programs that introduce Christ to the lost or tested. Devotions, Bible Studies, and Fellowship for strength and encouragement. Respite for those servants that need to rejuvenate to return to their Ministry.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his under-standing. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:28-31

Ministry & Outreach

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my

witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

5-10 June High School Camp

12-17 June Horse Camp

19-24 June Quest

19-24 June Outpost

19-24 June Advanced Horse Camp

26 June—1 July Night Owl

5-8 July

5-8 July

S U M M E R C A

Elders workshop

Seniors Holy Week Experience

High School

gathering

Pick a Program and give it as a gift to someone you love!

Outdoor Festival

Outdoor

education

Servant

events

Ministry & Outreach

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my

witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

24 June Advanced Horse Camp

July Night Owl

8 July Discovery

8 July Mini Quest

10-15 July Horse Camp

10-15 July Water Week

22-24 July Family Camp

25-29 July All Camp

25-29 July Band Camp

C A

M P

Pick a Program and give it as a gift to someone you love!

Motor Cycle Rally

Seniors

Getaway

High School

Gathering

Pre- confirmation

Confirmation

Retreats

Christmas Celebration

District

Singles

Event