Giving to Camp Mount Luther

An intentional Christian Community; where all of God’s children can strengthen and renew themselves in body, mind, and spirit… A place to witness God in the glory of Creation…that’s Camp Mount Luther.

Your gifts to Mount Luther help make Christ known to children, youth, adults and families who participate in programs at Mt. Luther can encounter unique worship experiences, prayer, meditation, study and adventure in the midst of Christian community. Mount Luther is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that is dependant upon the sustained generosity of our many friends and the congregations of Central Pennsylvania.

At Camp Mount Luther all participants can:

Develop a deeper commitment to God
Relate their growth to their church, family, and other experiences
Develop a sense of identity and self-worth
Relate to the world of nature and gain skills for living in it
Learn to make Christian and effective use of their time
Gain leadership skills and confidence from a Christian perspective
Become more emotionally mature and self-assured

When a person develops a deeper commitment to God their connection to the Church is strengthened; both the individual and the Church will flourish! The continued support of caring individuals, families, and congregations allows Camp Mount Luther to continue its mission of Making Christ Known through Outdoor Ministries.

Here are some giving opportunities:

Annual Fund
Mount Luther requests contributions to offset our general operating expenses. You can make a donation anytime during the course of the year to help Mt. Luther’s budgetary needs. Donating to the annual fund helps keep fees as low as possible for all participants.

40 By Faith Capital Campaign
For over 40 years Camp Mount Luther has faithfully provided the best experiences that outdoor ministry has to offer. To continue this tradition of excellence Mount Luther erected a new dining and activities building in 2003. We have a 15-year loan on that project. We still need funds contributed to pay off the debt incurred building the Evergreen Center.

Designated Gifts
Your designated gifts provide specific programs or resources for the camp. These gifts may include but are not limited to: nature, camping and adventure program development, music, recreational and/or maintenance supplies. Memorial gifts may be made to the camp to remember and honor a loved one who has joined the Church Triumphant. This is a personalized heartfelt way to memorialize your loved one for years to come.

Giving Plus
If you are a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and you are over the age of sixteen you can watch your gift(s) to Camp Mount Luther grow! By participating in Thrivent's GivingPlus Program your support for Mount Luther can accomplish even more. Thrivent Financial will contribute 50 cents for every dollar that a member donates to Camp Mount Luther! This is an excellent opportunity to make the most of your charity! The Thrivent Financial GivingPlus Program is solely a fraternal benefit of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and not a guaranteed contractual benefit. The program is funded on a year-to-year basis and is dependent in part upon the financial success of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Since funds are limited, it may not be possible to fully support all eligible gifts in a given year. This means that there is a better possibility of a match at the beginning of the calendar year since there is only a certain number of dollars that will be used by Thrivent to match nationally. For more information, contact either the camp office or your local Thrivent representative.

Simply Giving
Now donating to Camp Mount Luther is easier and safer than ever! Mount Luther is a registered participant of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Simply Giving program. Simply Giving is an automated giving program that allows your gifts to be made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the frequency of your automatic gift - weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly - the choice is yours! Your gift is deposited into the Mount Luther bank account on the same day it is withdrawn from your account. Even if you're not a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans you can participate in the Simply Giving program! Members and non-members alike find Simply Giving to be a convenient and reliable way to activate their stewardship plan. Because the gifts are consistent, Mount Luther benefits not only from the gifts themselves, but from steady, more predictable revenues throughout the year. For more information contact either the camp office or your local Thrivent representative.

Time and Talent
Camp Mount Luther not only depends on your generous financial support, but also requires the contribution of your ideas, your abilities and your time. We are always eager to consider new thoughts and ideas on ways to improve our ministry and expand programming for all ages. Mt. Luther also recognizes the unique gifts and talents that God has given us as individuals. Individuals and families who are willing to share their talents along with their valuable time are always welcome. Please consider Camp Mount Luther the next time you or someone you know is in need of a service project or would like to offer program ideas.

Wish List
Camp Mount Luther maintains a "Wish List" of items we are currently seeking. New or lightly-used items are needed to continue maintaining our programs and keep our property in top condition. Financial donations are needed to complete some other projects. Individuals or congregations who can assist in providing any of the items should contact the camp office. Items are posted in our “Camel Tracks” newsletter and on our website.

Youse Campership Fund
Camperships provide scholarships to children whose family cannot afford the registration fees. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to attend Camp Mount Luther. Unfortunately not every family has the resources available to send their children to camp. Individuals and congregations alike have designated gifts specifically for the campership program. Both full and partial camperships are granted upon request, based on need. It is our hope and the hope of many that the Mount Luther experience be available to all! This fund is named after the Rev. Conrad Youse, a former administrator of Camp Mount Luther. Pastor Youse provided strong and faithful leadership in the field of outdoor ministries for over thirty years. Consider making a contribution to the Youse Campership Fund today!

Feedback
The thoughts, feelings, and impressions of all members of the Camp Mount Luther family mean a lot to us. We urge you to contact the camp via e-mail, fax, telephone, or U.S. Postal Service with feedback regarding any aspect of Mt. Luther. Feel free to leave your message anonymous if you wish. With ideas from the people we can make our camp better for the people. To make a gift to Camp Mount Luther at any capacity please call the camp office at (570) 922.1587, e-mail us at cml@campmountluther.org, fax us at (570) 922.1118 or send your contribution to: Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA 17844

Your gifts to Camp Mount Luther will continue to touch the lives of many for generations to come. A gift to the camp is a gift to a camper. A gift to a camper is a gift to the Church.