The end of the year is always a very natural time to reflect on all that has happened in the past twelve months. For us here at CPM, we find ourselves extremely grateful for 2024. This was a very significant year for our ministry and we are so thankful to all our campers, staff, volunteers, donors and friends who made it possible. As 2024 comes to a close, we find ourselves full of thanks and anticipation for what is to come in 2025.
In our last staff meeting of the year, our staff was chatting about what we are looking forward to in the new year. For some, it is their first time experiencing year round camp ministry, and they are looking forward to seeing what the rest of the retreat season holds and establishing relationships with campers and volunteers. Others are looking forward to summer ministry – meeting the summer staff, more next steps nights and seeing campers grow in their faith and feeling more settled in the Worship Center.
Our friends at AC are looking forward to completing some projects and seeing how that impacts how we do ministry, our new and upcoming Clergy Canoe Trip, and also fixing up our canoe fleet and preparing for summer trips thanks to our generous Portage Partners. In the Twin Cities, Holly is looking forward to kicking off some new projects and fun events that will hopefully continue to allow growth and sustainability for CPM.
The thing people were most excited for in 2025? SNOW! After a brown winter in 2024 our staff on both properties are ready for some serious winter fun. This was such a good reminder about what we do at camp – and that one of our pillars of ministry is FUN! We hope to see many of you at camp this winter to check out the new and improved broom ball rink at CPBC or take a cross country ski at AC – and so we can provide you with a safe, fun, gospel experience.
