Wisconsin Conference Celebration Sabbath August 29

You are invited to a special Celebration Sabbath at Camp Wakonda, August 29, 2020. This will be an opportunity for our Wisconsin church family to enjoy some worship and fellowship together that we missed due to the unfortunate camp meeting cancellation we experienced this year. We hope many of you are able to attend. Below are some details, with information and full day program to come when available.

Date:                   August 29, 2020

Time:                  10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Place:                  Camp Wakonda

Speaker:             Elder Gary Thurber, President, Mid-America Union

Young People:   Programs will be provided for young people of all ages

Beginners/Kindergarten Leader: Tammy Elmer (meeting in Red Pine basement)
Primary/Junior Leader: TBA (meeting outside weather permitting)
Teen/Youth Leader: Zach Payne (meeting outside weather permitting)

Special Event:    Baptisms

Music Feature:     Wisconsin Academy Choir

Other items to take note of are:

Everyone will need to bring their own picnic lunch as food services will not be available
Cabins will not be available for use
Unfortunately overnight camping cannot be permitted, whether in cabins, tents, or RV’s
Some block bathrooms are scheduled to be open
Fireside Lodge is not scheduled to be open
No organized medical service available on grounds
We will be following local state, county, and CDC guidelines regarding safety precautions

We look forward to seeing you August 29!

Mike Edge, Wisconsin Conference President

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