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Cross Trails Ministry
Southwestern Texas Synod Outdoor & Retreat Ministries, Inc.
2014 Annual Report
2015 Corporation Meeting Information
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Table of Contents
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Mission Statement ………………………………………………………...
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Agenda for 2015 Corporation Meeting…….………..……………..
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2014-2015 Board of Directors…………………………….....……….
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Year Round Staff……………………………….…………………………..
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Report from the Board President……………………………………..
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Report from the Executive Director…….……………………………
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Program Participation Graphs…………………..………………………
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2014 Corporation Meeting Minutes……..……………………………
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Statement of Financial Position…...…………………………………..
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Statement of Activities...…………………………………….…………….
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Income and Expense Graphs…...……………………….……………..
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2014 Congregational Donors………………...………………………..
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2014 Individual Leadership Donors—Trailblazers ….………….
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2014 Individual Donors—Friends of Cross Trails Ministry…….
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Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest Endowed Gifts……….
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2014 Organizational & Corporate Donors..………………………..
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2014 Gifts in Memory………………………….……………...………….
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2014 Gifts in Honor ………………...…………………………………....
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2014 Pave the Way Brick Donors……...………………...………….
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2014 Thrivent Chapter & Thrivent Choice Gifts.………………...
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Restricted Gifts………………………………………………………………
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2014 Gifts In Kind…………………………………………………………..
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Trail Guides…………………………..……………………………………….
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2014 Volunteers……………………………………………………………..
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Cross Trails Ministry
391 Upper Turtle Creek Road, Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-6340 * info@crosstrails.org * www.crosstrails.org
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Mission Statement
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Our mission is to provide unique settings & experiences
in which youth, adults & families
are strengthened in their relationship
with Christ, each other, the church & community
Agenda for 2015 Corporation Meeting
Cross Trails Ministry
Southwestern Texas Synod Outdoor & Retreat Ministries, Inc.
May 3, 2015
McAllen Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Call to Order
Mike Childers
Board of Directors President
Opening Prayer
Rev. Steve Cox
Board of Directors Vice President
Introductions
Mike Childers,
Board of Directors President
State of the Ministry Address
Deanna Christensen
Executive Director
Election of At-Large Board Member
Rev. Steve Cox
Board of Directors Vice President
Financial Report
Chris Gold
Board of Directors Treasurer
Questions
Board Representatives &
Executive Director
Closing Prayer/Adjourn
Joel Vale
Board Member
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2014-2015 Board of Directors
Mike Childers (President)
Rev. Steven Cox (Vice President)
Chris Gold (Treasurer)
Jonathan Zitelman (Secretary)
Rev. Sue Briner
Joel Vale
Stephen Krupicka
Amy Singer
Anna Livingston
Jack Hampton
Rev. Tom Dietzel
Rev. Mary Louise “Skip” Brasher
Cindy Liljedahl
Bernard Scrogin
Annabel Wilkinson
Katherine Albin
Trenton Druesedow
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At Large Representative
Alamo Conference Representative
At Large Representative
At Large Representative
Bishop’s Representative
Synod Council Representative
Bluebonnet Conference Representative
Capital North Conference Representative
Capital South Conference Representative
Cibolo Conference Representative
Gulf Coast Conference Representative
Hill Country Conference Representative
Rio Grande Valley Conference Representative
Lutheran Men in Mission (Advisory)
Women of the ELCA (Advisory)
Summer Staff Representative (Advisory)
Summer Staff Representative (Advisory)
Year Round Staff
Deanna Christensen
David Blank
Jay Miller
Fred Klinker
Jessica Pina
Hannah Schawe
Darcey Wagner
Executive Director
Operations Director
Lutheran Camp Chrysalis Director
Adventure Director
Outreach Director
Ebert Ranch Camp Director
Office Manager/Registrar
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Report from the Board President
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Hello to Campers of all ages,
It has been a really great year for Cross Trails Ministry at out camps at Chrysalis and
Ebert Ranch! The full-time staffs of each camp are ready to start this summer
expecting a packed house each week. The kids will experience fun activities,
adventure, bonding with others and learning steps to help build their faith. It is a
wonderful environment that most children will remember for years.
A few items of note regarding Cross Trails Ministry this year:
1. The last remaining note was paid off and the camps are debt free. We continue to
not to build new facilities until funds have been raised.
2. This last year saw the largest number of summer campers ever! Off season retreats
are also on the rise.
3. The annual Gala was held last month raising funds to assist those campers who
cannot afford the full registration. Last year $18,000 was raised. This year should
be close.
4. The new Ebert Ranch Chapel is under construction and should be complete by
September. The entire cost was funded by two visionary churches and a few
donors.
5. The new ambitious Master Plan for both camps was released last year and it takes
Cross Trails Ministry in to the future in a big way. It will require significant fund
raising to begin each phase but the results will be stunning! Stay tuned for info.
6. One sad note-The Ebert Ranch Director—Hannah Schawe will be leaving at the end
of summer camp. She has distinguished herself over the last three years and will be
missed. We wish her success in her future endeavors.
Have you been to either camp this year? If not, you are missing out on some memory
building experiences. We have the staff and facilities to help you enjoy a great
weekend for your family and friends. We are here to serve you!
Let’s go camping!
Michael A. Childers
President
Cross Trails Ministry Board of Directors
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Report from the Executive Director
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Cross Trails Ministry Served 4,961 People in 2014!
Cross Trails Ministry is the summer camp, retreat and expedition ministry operated by the
congregations of the Southwestern Texas Synod. Two year round ministry sites, Camp
Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp, serve as places of gathering and sending for the church.
Cross Trails Ministry served a total of 4,961 people in 2014. This includes 2,314 people in
summer camp and 2,647 people in retreats and expeditions. Of these 3,141 were youth and
1,820 were adults.
Summer Camp
1,128 Chrysalis Summer Camp
306 Ebert Summer Camp
805 Day Camp
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Beach Camp
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Texas Trek
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Urban Plunge (new)
2,314 Total
Retreats/Expeditions
2,042 Chrysalis Retreats
551 Ebert Retreats
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Off-Site
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Expeditions
2,647 Total
Overall Totals
3,170 Chrysalis
857 Ebert
921 Off-Site
13 Expeditions
4,961 Total
Cross Trails had its biggest summer camp year ever in 2014! Summer Camp increased by
9.6% over 2013. There were increases in all categories except Beach Camp and an
impressive increase of 15% at Chrysalis. The growth at Chrysalis was primarily in younger
campers and the high school Lutheran Youth Leadership Experience (LYLE) program. In
fact, we served over 100 LYLE campers for the first time.
Our summer theme for 2015 is Who do you say I AM? Our worships, Bible studies and daily
activities will focus on the “I AM” statements of Jesus, what they tell us about God and how
they relate to our lives today. Programs are available for all ages, from finishing
Kindergarten through Grandparent Camp! Remember that “camperships” are available, so
don’t let anyone miss out on camp because of the cost!
Retreats
Ebert Ranch had its largest retreat year ever in 2014! However, Chrysalis retreating guest
numbers were down significantly even though we had the exact same number of retreats in
2013 and 2014. We did have one large group cancel, but most of the difference is smaller
retreats. So, for the first year in five, we did not break the 5,000 people mark overall.
Cross Trails Ministry offers hosted rental retreats, Cross Trails programmed retreats and
volunteer retreats to many different types of groups. Our Cross Trails Retreats continue to
be very well-received and we have been especially pleased to see growth in our
intergenerational and youth retreats.
Expeditions
Cross Trails Expeditions are short-term international mission/immersion trips that allow
participants to grow in faith as they meet, and learn with, Christians in other countries. Cross
Trails handles the logistics and trip preparation, helps with fundraising and then leads the
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Report from the Executive Director
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trips. In 2014, Cross Trails Expeditions went to Costa Rica and Honduras. This year we are
planning an expedition to Costa Rica geared to adult women.
We’re Debt Free!!!
Cross Trails Ministry was able to pay off the remains of our mortgage in the beginning of
2015 thanks to gifts received in 2014. Thank you to all of the congregations and individuals
who made this possible through their generous gifts.
Facilities Improvements
In 2014, Camp Chrysalis was pleased to add air conditioning to the Dining Hall, which was a
great relief to the cooks and guests. We were also able to add a new summer water play
feature to the creek that proved so popular that there were days we did not have any
campers in the pool! Finally, we added a new outdoor chapel that is large enough to hold
all of our summer campers.
At Ebert Ranch Camp we began the construction of a new chapel in late Fall. This will
provide the first year round indoor meeting space that will be able to hold everyone in
camp! It is quite a gift, and we look forward to dedicating it this fall.
Does your Church have a Trail Guide?
Cross Trails Ministry is seeking at least one representative in each congregation to serve as
a Trail Guide. These folks serve as communicators for their congregations on all of the
happenings at Cross Trails Ministry and also give feedback on needs from their church. If
you would like to submit a name for a Trail Guide, please email info@crosstrails.org.
Connecting Cross Trails to You
You can find out the latest happenings at Cross Trails by friending Cross Trails Ministry,
Lutheran Camp Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp on Facebook. You can also now follow us
on Twitter and on Instagram at Cross_Trails.
Funding the Ministry - The Annual Fund for Annual Needs
Cross Trails Ministry finished the 2014 budget year in the black. Thank you to all of our
donors! Fees from participants cover only about 70% of the cost of camp. The remaining
money is raised through gifts from congregations, individuals, the Lutheran Foundation of
the Southwest, Thrivent, organizations and the synod. We provide camperships to youth
and adults who cannot afford the fee, so no one should miss out on camp because of cost.
We have two special events that help considerably in our funding. The Gift of Faith Gala
funds our camperships. Last year we gave out 137 camperships thanks to this event. The
Fall Festival funds beyond the budget facilities improvements.
Please give, and encourage your congregation to give, annually to this ministry so that we
can continue to provide affordable faith experiences to the thousands of youth, adults and
families who attend each year.
You are making it possible for thousands to grow in faith!
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Thank you for supporting Cross Trails Ministry!
Program Participation Graphs
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Program Participation
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
Summer Camp
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
0
Retreats & Expeditions
Adult & Youth Participation 2014
2500
2000
1500
Adults
1000
Youth
500
0
Retreats &
Expeditions
Summer Camp
Participation by Site 2014
Ebert
Ranch
17%
Chrysalis
64%
Off-Site
19%
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2014 Corporation Meeting Minutes
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Corporation Meeting
Southwestern Texas Synod Outdoor & Retreat Ministries, Inc.
dba Cross Trails Ministry
May 3, 2014, 4:30 pm
Doubletree Hotel, North Austin, Texas
Tim Bauerkemper recording secretary. Mark Helmke parliamentarian.
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Call to Order—Mike Childers, Board of Directors President at 4:08
Opening Prayer—Rev. Mary Lousie “Skip” Brasher, Board Member
Accept agenda, moved by Rev. Lynnae Sorensen, second and so voted
Introductions and Announcements—Erick Christensen, Co-Executive Director
State of the Ministry Address—Deanna Christensen, Co-Executive Director
Election of At Large Board Member
a. No nomination was offered from the floor.
b. Moved , seconded and accepted that Chris Gold be re-elected by acclamation.
7. Financial Report and 2014 Budget—Chris Gold, Board of Directors Treasurer
a. Moved to accept the current budget and financials statements as presented.
b. Second, passed.
8. Old Business:By-Laws
a. Rev. Tim Bauerkemper: I move that we rescind the existing bylaws and adopt in
their place the proposed bylaws as have been prepared by the board of directors
and presented in the document entitled “Cross Trails Ministry Agenda and Action
Assemblies for Annual Meeting.” Second.
b. No discussion ensued.
c. Vote was taken by voice and passed unanimously.
9. Questions—Mike Childers
10. Closing Prayer and recognition of Erick’s years of service and dedication to Cross Trails:
Rev. Tim Bauerkemper
11. Adjourned.
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Statement of Financial Position
Current Assets
End of 2014
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Investments
PrePaids
Inventory Kitchen/Store
Property & Equipment
TOTAL ASSETS
$
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End of 2013
594,008
701,026
6,809
24,794
2,248,178
$ 3,574,815
$
340,405
677,817
17,903
2,366,437
$ 3,402,562
$
$
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable & Accrued Exp.
Deferred Program Fees
Note Payable
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
5,139
44,500
61,521
111,160
$
11,991
35,199
78,621
125,811
Net Assets
Unrestricted Equity
Temporarily Restricted Equity
Permanently Restricted Equity
TOTAL NET ASSETS:
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$ 2,762,629
489,512
211,514
$ 3,463,655
$ 3,574,815
$ 2,445,334
582,249
249,168
$ 3,276,751
$ 3,402,562
As with every year, Cross Trails Ministry was audited by an independent
accounting firm. For an electronic copy of the audit, please contact our office
at 830-257-6340 or info@crosstrails.org.
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Statement of Activities
Income
Summer Camp, Retreat
& Expedition Fees
Lutheran Foundation of Southwest
Individual Gifts
Congregational Gifts
Gift of Faith Gala
Organizational Gifts
Synodical Support
Investment Income
Capital Gifts
Misc. Income
Total Income
2014
$
$
Expenses
Program
Facilities
Administrative Support
Food & Housekeeping
Insurance
Depreciation
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets
829,513
113,754
107,144
91,748
41,039
22,174
5,033
30,418
187,261
14,981
1,443,064
2013
$
$
2014
$
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789,554
47,816
98,667
108,902
38,610
23,361
5,033
29,722
440,484
48,476
1,630,626
2013
$
392,935
288,822
232,753
125,199
54,246
162,204
1,256,160
$
$
456,287
194,810
261,827
164,145
45,304
149,958
1,272,330
$
186,904
$
358,296
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2014 Income Sources
Individual Gifts
Lutheran
Foundation of
the Southwest
Congregational
Gifts
Gift of Faith
Gala
Organizational
Gifts
Misc.
Summer Camp
Fees
Synodical
Support
Retreat &
Expedition Fees
2014 Expense Allocation
Food &
Housekeeping
Facilities
Insurance
Administrative
Support
Program
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2014 Congregational Leadership Donors
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These congregations gave to our leadership financial gifts to our annual fund in support
of the mission of Cross Trails Ministry. Please contact our office if your congregation
was inadvertently left off of our list. Thank you to our supporting congregations!
Advocate ($5000 and above)
Friends (up to $999)
St. John, Boerne
St. John, Lindenau
Abiding Love, Austin
Ascension, Austin
Boerne Church of Christ, Boerne
Christ (Cherry Springs), Fredericksburg
Christ the Victor, Victoria
Ebenezer, Maxwell
Emanuel's, Seguin
Faith, Beeville
First, Gonzales
Galilean, Corpus Christi
Gethsemane, Austin
Grace, Round Rock
House of Prayer, San Antonio
Immanuel, Comfort
MacArthur Park, San Antonio
Martin Luther, Coletoville
New Hope, Blanco
Our Savior's, Clifton
Peace, Austin
Peace, San Antonio
Prince of Peace, San Antonio
Shepherd King, San Antonio
Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Seguin
St. James, Ganado
St. James, Llano
St. John (Denhawken), Stockdale
St. John, Wilson
St. John/San Juan, Austin
St. Luke's (Schroeder), Goliad
St. Paul (Cave Creek), Fredericksburg
St. Paul, Brenham
St. Paul, Mason
St. Peter's, Goliad
St. Stephen, Portland
Trinity, Kingsville
Trinity, San Antonio
United Dr. Martin Luther, Shiner
Zion (Arneckeville), Cuero
Supporting ($3000 and above)
Christ, Georgetown
Christ, San Antonio
First, Floresville
First, San Marcos
Grace, Bandera
Salem, Port Lavaca
St. Paul, Yorktown
Zion, Fredericksburg
Zion, Kerrville
Contributing ($1000 and above)
Abiding Presence, San Antonio
Abiding Savior, Cameron
Bethany, Fredericksburg
Emmanuel, Knippa
First English, Austin
First, Burnet
Grace, Lockhart
Grace, San Antonio
Immanuel, La Vernia
Immanuel, Pflugerville
Joy Lutheran, Richmond
Our Savior, Mc Allen
Peace, New Braunfels
St. Andrew, Canyon Lake
St. James, Harper
St. John, Westhoff
St. John's, Goliad
St. Martin's, Austin
St. Paul, Nordheim
Triumphant, San Antonio
Zion, San Antonio
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2014 Trail Blazers
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The Trailblazers are an informal association of people committed to strengthening Cross
Trails Ministry through sharing annual leadership financial support.
Live Oak ($5000 and above)
Lanne & Patsy Brehmer
Larry Gohmert
Bob & Karin Oliver
Tommy & Cheryl Parkinson
Mesquite ($1000 and above)
Randy & Nancy Baden
Robert & Donna Beckmann
Leslie Blalock & Martha Noblett
Rev. Richard & Charlsie Bremer
Mary Ann Christensen
John & Melanie Daude
Lucille Duff
Robert & Velera Gaertner
Chris & Rev. Jennifer Gold
Rev. Gary & Maxine Goodson
Lloyd & Barbara Haskins
David & Susan Heise
Lois Holck
Mac & Carol McIntyre
Jim & Karla Miller
Victor Otte
Paul Pfeifer
Carroll & Janet Retzloff
Phillip & Joanna Schmidt
Chip & Carleen Springall
Mark & Alicia Tezel
Paul & Barbara Tezel
Joel & Cathy Vale
Preston & Cordella Wagner
Wayne & Mary Lou Walther
Louis & Ronda Wenzel
Nita Gail Wenzel
Purple Sage ($500 and above)
Melvin & Jeanette Beckmann
Rev. James & Gayle Bouzard
Donald & Denise Chandler
Erick & Deanna Christensen
Jay & Kathy Druesedow
Rev. Joe & Leta Garcia
Gordon Geistweidt
Jean Gohmert
Darrell & Gloria Haug
Milton & Jeanette Jung
Vernon Kasch
Joel & Audrey Lehman
Reverend Travis & Katie Meier
Vic & Marian Nixon
Rev. Tim & Edie Scheffel
Ralph & Diane Schroeder
Tollie & Beth Taylor
David & Cindy Thomas
Jim & Renee Woodard
Bluebonnet ($300 and above)
Rev. Tim & Jennifer Bauerkemper
Beverly Blackman-Mounce
Donna Blalock
Rev. Nathan Blom
Doug & Sheri Bolland
Mike & Sharon Childers
Troy & Laurie Cook
Eric & Stephanie Cox
Wayne & Johanna Hofmann
Craig & Betty Johnson
Ronald & Sally Kettler
Ruby Kolenda
Hal Lamme & Anna Livingston
Vi Lien
Tim & Sandra Liska
Jay Miller
John & Brenda Miller
David & Doris Newman
Earline Oertli
Rev. Elias & Dorothy Rode
Craig & Nancy Schkade
Bernard & Betty Scrogin
Ken & Amy Singer
Rev. Melvin & Gaile Swoyer
Bishop Ray & Deborah Tiemann
Glen & Peggy Treibs
Tim & Sylvia Van Antwerp
Ronnie & Carol White
Annabel Wilkinson
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2014 Friends of Cross Trails Ministry
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Friends of Cross Trails Ministry give annual financial support to keep the ministry alive and
growing. Please contact our office if you were inadvertently left off of our list of donors.
Fred Adix
Leroy & Brenda Albrecht
Mary Amburn
Mark & Christine Armstrong
Clarence & Alva Arndt
Keith & Erica Becvar
Don & Rebecca Bernhard
Rev. Wilfred & Martha Bigott
Harold & Sherline Bogisch
Rev. Susan Briner
Franklin Burk
Rick & Jan Burnight
Janet Burrell
Eric & Margery Carlson
Bea Carter Olivares
Sergei & Joan Ceyanes
Earl & Dorothy Chesley
Rev. Allen & Lila Collins
Kenneth & Gracia Cooley
Loren & Cathy Cordes
Arlene Corner
Harold Crater
Vicente & Louise Cruz
Kay Dahle
Bradley & Leslie Davis
Donald & Janice Day
Daniel Dean
Tom & Joyce DeMichele
Stanley & Janis Eckermann
Chad & Susie Edwards
Ronald & Carol Ehrlund
Kenneth & MaryAnn Eichler
Ted & Doris Engelhardt
Oliver Ersch
Beverly J. Feller
Tim & Susan Ferguson
Rev. David & Mary Fetter
John & April Flanigan
Henry & Kim Flores
Troy & Elizabeth Frail
Eugene Frohling
Henry & Randa Gonzales
Yoshi Guy
Brooke Hall
Paul Hanusa
Mark & Meredeth Harris
Deanna Hayashikawa
Cliff & Susan Henry
Evelyn Herber
Alfred & Ella Hilgers
Jay & Robin Hill
Arlys Hilliard
Patricia Hohertz
Victoria Hoppes
Donnie & Shirley Hormuth
Mark & Lauren Howell
Norman & Ethel Hummell
John D. Hurst
Rocky & Peggy Janssen
Larry & Denise Jantzen
Todd Jermstad
Michael & Valerie Johnson
Alfred & Frances Kempe
Charles & Karla Klaevemann
Lynette Klages
Fred Klinker
Elwood & Mona Fay Knetig
Earl & Eleanor Koester
Fred & Joanne Koester
Jerry Kramer
Bill & Janet Krejci
Max & Margie Kretschmar
Stephen & Kelly Krupicka
Carly Lamb
Helen Lambert
Carole Liljedahl
Curt & Cindy Liljedahl
Paul & Nancy Lochte
Mary Lovig
Beth Luckenbach
Bob & Patti Lynch
Mike & Janet Maluschka
Brian & Diane Markert
Michael & Debra Mattke
Gary Mayer
Ginger McGill
Py McKenzie
Joanne Melgosa
Kurt & Jannah Mersiovsky
Dale & Patsy Meyers
Elizabeth Miller
Jan Miller
Bill & Rev. Linda Mosley
Gloria Muehlbrad
Grace Mueller
Alan & Kristi Murdock
William Murray
Bristol & Whitney Myers
Ronald Naumann
Florence Neubauer
Randy & Linda Nicholas
David & Carol Oberrender
George & Dorothy Ohlendorf
Donna Olson
Joan O'Mara
Michael & Marjorie Peters
Blaine & Debbie Phelps
Adam & Dawnah Pina
Patricia Podoll
Ja Nell Pollard
Jackie Porter
Paul & Amy Puchot
Donald & Jeanette Rantala
Mark & Beth Raschke
Marty & Carol Renner
Don & Elizabeth Ricks
Clifford & Renee Roberts
J. & Ellen Roemer
Luther & Dorothy Sagebiel
Pastor Craig & Pam Sagebiel
James & Gwenn Sandoz
Hannah Schawe
Elizabeth Scheitle
Arnold & Helen Schlueter
Ronald & Belinda Schmidt
Alan & Evie Schmidtberger
Ann Scholtz
Ernest & Carla Schreiber
Leroy & Alva Schulmeier
Steve & Carmen Schulz
Melissa Shugarman
Charles & Lynann Simpson
David & Erica Smith
Wendy Smith
Linda Sonntag
Dale & Karen Stein
John & Karen Stern
William & Shirley Stillman
Dale & Jeri Lyn Sump
Alvin & Dorcella Sunday
Erik Svenkerud
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2014 Friends of Cross Trails Ministry (continued)
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Taryn Tacker
Carl & Claudia Teinert
Bob & Kay Tergerson
Teresa Tice-Boggs
Ryan & Darcey Wagner
Ann Wall
Les & Lynne Watkins
Mark & Betsy Weischwill
Keith & Eileen Whited
Jeffrey & Denene Whitmore
Curtis & Linda Wilke
Florine Winkler
Richard & Vicki Woodcroft
Fernando Yarrito
Dawn Young
Rev. Paul & Rev. Lynn Schudy Ziese
Jonathan & Deanna Zitelman
Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest
By thinking of Lutheran Camp Chrysalis, Ebert Ranch Camp and Cross Trails Ministry in
their estate planning, and establishing endowments through the Lutheran Foundation of
the Southwest, these donors have provided for the future of this ministry for years to
come. We are blessed each year because of their thoughtful estate planning!
Abiding Savior of Corpus Christi
Clarence & Judy Albers
C.O. & Rosina Baldwin
John & Norma Barr
Pastor James E. Bennett Scholarship Endowment
Lee H. & Mary Eloise Bollmeyer
Lee H. & Mary Eloise Bollmeyer #2
Lela K. Ebert
Lydia Ann Eckhardt
Ellis L. & Elsa B. Garlin
Hilmar A. & Pearl Glenewinkel Lange
Hilmar A. & Pearl Glenewinkel Lange #3
Hein Designated Endowment
H.C. "Doc" & Genevieve Hoisington
Anne Dolores Johnson
Leif Johnson
Dora B. Klaus
Shirley J. Olson
Alfred L. & Elizabeth R. Pfenning
Pietsch Endowment # 2
Pietsch Endowment # 4
LaNell Ressmann
Elizabeth Rogers
Nelda Gunn Vorwerk
Synod #1 Managed Asset
2014 Organizational & Corporate Donors
These generous organizations and corporations gave to support the mission of Cross
Trails Ministry. Please contact our office if your organization was left off of our list.
Alamo Mailing Company
Bethany Lutheran-Fredericksburg Women
Bethlehem Lutheran-Hondo WELCA
Christ the King Lutheran, Universal City Women
Crescendo! A Ministry of Faith Lutheran, Dickinson
Emanuel's Lutheran, Seguin Women of the Church
First Lutheran, Floresville Women of the Church
Galilean Lutheran, Corpus Christi Men in Mission
Green Hills, Inc.
Grosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Men in Mission
Immanuel Lutheran, Pflugerville WELCA
Lebco Graphics
Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest
Martin Luther Lutheran, Victoria WELCA
Mission Investment of the ELCA
Schneider Steel LLC
South Texas Mission District
Southwestern Texas Synod of the ELCA
St. Mark's Lutheran, Corpus Christi WELCA
Summer Staff 2013
Women's Big R
Zion Lutheran, Fredericksburg Women
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2014 Gifts in Memory
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Memorials were given to honor and celebrate the lives of these beloved people. Please
contact our office if your gift was inadvertently left off of our list.
In Memory Of…
Barbara Faucheux
Deloris Gaus
Marvin Jander
Ruby Jaroszewski
Ross Lehmberg
Charles Oertli
Esther Spreen
Devon Vela
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Oliver Ersch
Rev. Gary & Maxine Goodson
Alvin & Dorcella Sunday
Janet Burrell
Mark & Meredeth Harris
William Murray
Ja Nell Pollard
Taryn Tacker
Bob & Kay Tergerson
Alvin & Dorcella Sunday
Bristol & Whitney Myers
Joan O'Mara
Joanne Melgosa
Alvin & Dorcella Sunday
2014 Gifts in Honor
Honorariums were given to honor and celebrate the lives of these beloved people. Please
contact our office if your gift was inadvertently left off of our list.
In Honor Of…
Mackenzy & Zari Liljedahl
Matthew & Heather Madsen's wedding
Pastor Shelley Simmont
Rick & Jennifer Ehlers
Thomas Topfer
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Carole Liljedahl
Mark & Beth Raschke
Daniel Dean
Fernando Yarrito
Crescendo! A Ministry of Faith Lutheran, Dickinson
“Pave the Way” Bricks
The following people donated money to have a brick engraved and placed along the paths
at Camp Chrysalis in 2014.
Gethsemane Lutheran, Austin
Chris & Rev. Jennifer Gold
Ronald & Sally Kettler
Curt & Cindy Liljedahl
Py McKenzie
Marty & Carol Renner
Ronald & Belinda Schmidt
Ken & Amy Singer
St. John Lutheran, Wilson
John & Karen Stern
Summer Staff 2013
Erik Svenkerud
Glen & Peggy Treibs
Curtis & Linda Wilke
Florine Winkler
Jonathan & Deanna Zitelman
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2014 Thrivent Financial Gifts
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Thrivent Financial has played a large part in providing support for special projects as well
as our annual fund. We are extremely grateful to the Chapters that have supported
various projects, and to the individuals who gave gifts through the Thrivent Choice Dollars
program.
Thrivent Chapter Support
Comal-Hayes County Chapter
East Bexar County Chapter
Greater Victoria Chapter
Guadalupe Valley County Chapter
Kerr Kendall Chapter
North Travis County Chapter
Pedernales River Chapter
South Travis County Chapter
West Bexar County Chapter
Williamson County Chapter
Thrivent Choice Dollars
Kenneth & Diane Albin
Debora Alkire
Alfred Alley
James Baros
Wil & Alice Bassett
Clark & Lisa Beach
Diane Beckham
Ronald Behrend
Elaine Bernhard
Denise Blomquist
Rev. Richard & Charlsie Bremer
Shirlynn Buck
Kay Burchers
Rebecca Burton
Rev. David Collins
James Cook
Donna Cordes
Harold Crater
Anna Cruz
Vicente & Louise Cruz
John & Melanie Daude
Donald & Janice Day
Carlton & Lois Eckert
Gary Ehrhardt
Ronald & Carol Ehrlund
Mark & Laura Eichner
Rodger & Marge Ericson
Alton & Marlene Ernst
Nellie Fischer
Donald & Kaylene Foeh
Mike & Donna Fowler
Nancy Funderburk
Jane Garbish
Hershel & Patrice Goodman
Rev. Gary & Maxine Goodson
Paul & Lavonne Gysan
Daryl & Susan Hale
Garrett & Jodi Harmon
William Harris
John & Debra Hauser
Maryann Hefner
Michael Heineke
Cliff & Susan Henry
Arlys Hilliard
Christina Holt
Donald Holt
Ross Jagim
Rusel Jagim
Ryan Jagim
Mary Johnsen
Helmut & Nancy Kinzler
Elwood & Mona Fay Knetig
Ronald Knuppel
Leonard & Margaret Kriegel
Hal Lamme & Anna Livingston
Ronnie Lawrence
Dyton Leathem
Steven Lentz
Curt & Cindy Liljedahl
Kenneth & Roslee Lochte
Mary Lovig
Bob & Patti Lynch
Linda Mann
Bradley Marshall
Janet McCrea
Melvin & Shirley Menzel
Rev. Tim & Catherine Muehlbrad
Bristol & Whitney Myers
Jeff & Sarah Nichols
Duane & Helen Nystrom
Elin Oelke
Earline Oertli
George & Dorothy Ohlendorf
James Paull
Michael & Marjorie Peters
Jackie Porter
Charles & Helen Probst
Edward Rebisz
Kenneth Retzloff
Rev. Elias & Dorothy Rode
Melvin & LaFern Roessler
Rebecca Rolan
Carol Schmidt Mangold
Ted & Rheba Schwarz
Mark Smith
John & Marilyn Thompson
Annette Unger
Karin Urbanczyk
Tim & Sylvia Van Antwerp
Keith Vinyard
Joe Vogel
Dean Von Seggern
Judy Weber
Timothy Wilkin
Ken & Nanci Witten
Elnora Wolfe
Harold & Marylin Zuhlke
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Restricted Gifts
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The following people gave gifts that are restricted to a particular purpose. Restricted
funds are held until the items are purchased. Please contact our office if you were
inadvertently left off of our list.
Abiding Love, Austin
Work Weekend
Anonymous
Staff Appreciation & Ebert Endowment
Herman Billnitzer
Endowment Fund
Rev. Mary Louise Brasher
Equine Program
Donald and Denise Chandler
Monarch House Renovation & Treehouse Village
Patricia Hohertz
Music and Art Supplies
Rev. Paul and Darletta Muehlbrad Treehouse Village
Peace, College Station
Water Monster Insulator
Lyle and Lois Schroeder
Ebert Ranch Chapel
Zion Lutheran, Fredericksburg
Ebert Ranch Bell Tower
2014 Gifts in Kind
Generous donors of Gifts In Kind allow us to use financial resources wisely by
providing necessary items from our wish list, and items to auction at our Fall Festival
and Gift of Faith Gala. Please contact our office if your name was left off of our list.
Circle of Support pendant given by Americus Diamond
Embroidered tote bag with two tumblers and four mason jars with chalkboard labels and
5K decals given by Baloo Designs
Basket of Cross Trails Ministry themed tumblers and a $25 gift certificate
given by Baloo Designs
8 Swedish weaving kits for Women's Craft Retreat given by Dave & Idella Basart
Basket of items including handmade jewelry and one bottle of wine given by Rev. Tim &
Jennifer Bauerkemper
6 quilts given by Bethlehem Lutheran, Hondo WELCA
Bottle of wine given by Rev. Mary Louise Brasher
2 boxes of catalog envelopes given by Ada Kay Brown
Large and small paintings given by Lance Brown
Discount on 5K tshirts given by C.C. Creations
Gift Certificate for Kids Party for 8 given by Cheesy Jane's
Mailing services given by Alamo Mailing Company
Table runner and hanging caddy given by Carol Craig
Basket of wine given by Cross Trails Ministry Board
Cross and coasters given by Bev & Ray Davis
Harry Potter blanket given by Emily Duncan
Overnight stay and 1 day guided fishing trip on Port O'Connor given by Walt Ellis &
Meredith Hairell
Stained glass given by Rodger Ericson
Breakfast tacos for 5K runners given by Rudy Espinoza
Certificate for a round of golf for four at the Buckhorn Golf Course given by Foresight
Golf, LLC
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2014 Gifts in Kind (continued)
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Bottle of wine given by Chris & Rev. Jennifer Gold
Printing services given by Lebco Graphics
Overnight stay and 1 day guided fishing trip on Port O'Connor given by Kara Hairell
Overnight stay and 1 day guided fishing trip on Port O'Connor given by Melvin & Manetta Hairell
Wire wrapped pendant and matching earrings set given by Sharron Heatherly
Fresh produce given by Hill Country Produce
Basket of Scentsy items including white crackle tulip shade warmer and wax given by Patricia Hitch
Fused glass gift plate given by Denise Holm
Tie quilt given by Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredericksburg Women of Faith
Camp Music painting given by Bruce & Peggy Hoppes
Believe wall art and handmade clock given by Peggy Hoppes
Gift certificate for 2 tickets on the Christmas Caroling Barge on the San Antonio River Walk
given by Walt & Peggy Horton
Leaf Cross with Pearl and Pearl Ear Hooks, Fear Not Pocket Piece given by James Avery
Christmas hardanger given by Elane Jones
5 shares in IBM stock given by Myron & Terrie Jordahl
Gift certificate for one night stay for two at Vintage Villas given by Myron & Terrie Jordahl
Bottle of wine given by Hal Lamme & Anna Livingston
Game Day basket with snacks given by Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest
Furniture, décor and applicances given by Mac & Carol McIntyre
Quilted bag given by Jim & Karla Miller
Quilt given by Elizabeth Miller
Quilt given by Our Savior Lutheran, McAllen
Water Monster given by Peace Lutheran, College Station
Dinner at Grape Juice given by Michael & Marjorie Peters
Knife with leather sheath given by Adam & Dawnah Pina
Fall wreath given by Shirley Preece
Crossbow given by Paul & Amy Puchot
Olive wood Lord's Prayer cross given by Rida Rishmawi
3 necklace and earrings sets given by J. & Ellen Roemer
Large platter bird feeder given by Bill Ross
Certificate for 4 tickets to Round Rock Express game given by Round Rock Express
Wire crochet necklace given by Gladis Sagi
Texas metal art given by Hannah Schawe
3 fruit stands, 3 medium pebble bowls, 1 large pebble bowl, 8 pot holders, and a cheese knife
given by Alan & Evie Schmidtberger
Wooden bowl given by Alan & Evie Schmidtberger
Four Heroes print given by Everett & Anna Simmons
Cross made from a plow and burlap purse given by Ken & Amy Singer
Thrivent clips for 5K bags given by South Travis County Chapter of Thrivent
3 fall themed baskets given by Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Seguin
Pair of boots given by Chip & Carleen Springall
Navaho butterfly necklace given by St. James Lutheran, Harper WELCA
4 children's books given by Rev. James & Patricia Taylor
Deep fryer and turker fryer given by Vapo Propane
Children's cloth counting book given by Anna Werner
Certificate for two tickets to The Who's Tommy at the Zach Theatre given by Zach Theatre
Bottle of wine given by Jonathan & Deanna Zitelman
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Trail Guides
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The following people are volunteer Trail Guides for their congregations. They have agreed
to share with their congregations Cross Trails news and events and share with Cross Trails
their congregation’s news. Contact our office if you were inadvertently left off of our list.
Abiding Presence, San Antonio - Rev. Steve Cox
Abiding Presence, San Antonio - Alyson Moyer
Atonement Lutheran, San Antonio - Tami Griffin
Bethel, Lyford - Linda Nicholas
Bethel, Lyford - Randy Nicholas
Bethlehem, Elgin - Luther Draehn
Christ the King, Universal City - Mariesa Robbins
Christ the King, Universal City - Patsy Meyers
Christ the Victor, Victoria - Megan Bennett
Christ, Alamo Heights - Eric Albrecht
Christ, Alamo Heights - Erica Becvar
Christ, Georgetown - Carleen Springall
Faith, Beeville - Carol Sachtleben
First Lutheran, Burnet - Mike Childers
First Lutheran, Burnet - Sharon Childers
First, Floresville - Evie Schmidtberger
Gethsemene, Austin - Peggy Horton
Gethsemene, Austin - Walt Horton
Grace, Bandera - Ann Rott
Grace, Lockhart - Eric Schmidt
Grace, Lockhart - Lisa Schmidt
Grace, San Antonio - Ronda Wenzel
Grace, Sinton - Suzanne Casias
Grace, Sinton - Rev. Tom Dietzel
Holy Cross, Austin - Don Day
Holy Cross, Austin - Sue Munns
House of Prayer, San Antonio - Elizabeth Miller
Immanuel, La Vernia - Jacob Throgmartin
Joy, Richmond - Betty Christ
Lord of Life, Austin - Barb Haskins
Lord of Life, Austin - Lloyd Haskins
Lord of Life, San Antonio - Brenda Albrecht
Lord of Life, San Antonio - Leroy Albrecht
New Hope, Blanco - Rev. M.L. "Skip" Brasher
Orange Grove - Victor Anderson
Our Savior Lutheran Community, Boerne Rev. Steve Rode
Our Saviors, Three Rivers - Heather Roeske
Palm Valley, Round Rock - Rev. Dave Koppel
Peace, Austin - Gene Holiman
Peace, Clifton - Tammy Tergerson
Peace, New Braunfels - Chad Heller
Peace, New Braunfels - Emily Solis
Peace, New Braunfels - Laura Heller
Peace, New Braunfels - Rebecca Cummings
Peace, New Braunfels - Sharon Fisbeck
Rejoice, San Antonio - Peggy Hoppes
Rejoice, San Antonio - Ann Harwood
Shepherd of the Hills, Austin - Lory Donatt
Shepherd of the Hills, Austin - Nicholas Dertien
Spirit of Joy, Seguin - Cynthia Points
Spirit of Joy, Seguin - Jennifer Ehlers
St. John, Robstown - Janine Pruski
St. John, Thorndale - Rev. Mel Swoyer
St. John, Thorndale - Gaile Swoyer
St. Johns, Goliad - LaNell Ressmann
St. Johns, Stockdale - Karla Brysch
St. Johns, Stockdale - Michelle Dugi
St. Johns, Stockdale - Brandon Brysch
St. Mark, Corpus Christi - Ci Ci Schuetze
St. Mark, Corpus Christi - Rev. Patsy Koeneke
St. Martins, Austin - Whitney Myers
St. Paul, Mason - Kim Hengst
St. Paul, Nordheim - Kathy Payne
St. Peter's, Goliad - Aldon Bade
St. Peter's, Goliad - Brenda Bade
Trinity, Stonewall - Marilyn Nebgen
Trinity, Stonewall - Rev. Percy Smerek
Triumphant Love, Austin - Carrie Thayer
United Martin Luther, Shiner - Stephen Krupicka
United Martin Luther, Shiner - Kelly Krupicka
Zion, Fredericksburg - Peggy Janssen
Zion, Fredericksburg - Rocky Janssen
Zion, Helotes - Jana Marthis
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Volunteers
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The following people gave time to help with mailings, leadership, site projects and
programs. Please contact our office if you were inadvertently left off of our list.
Emma Albin
Katherine Albin
Kathy Albrecht
Ray Albrecht
Paul Atkinson
Igal Avshman
Nader Ayoub
Aldon Bade
Brenda Bade
Jennifer Bauer
Rev. Tim Bauerkemper
Douglas Bielefeld
Patricia Bielefeld
Leslie Blalock
Carrie Blank
David Blank, Jr.
Terry Bowen
Kenneth Brand
Rev. Skip Brasher
Lanne Brehmer
Patsy Brehmer
David Brewton
Rev. Sue Briner
Dennis Broste
Brenda Brown
Payge Brown
Terry Brown
Jenni Brusewitz
Paul Brusewitz
Zach Brusewitz
Rosalyn Brysch
Jonathan Carroll
Mike Ceyanes
Mike Childers
Sharon Childers
Eli Christensen
Mary Ann Christensen
Noelle Christensen
Elena Clark
Ethan Clark
Leah Clark
Micah Clark
Peter Clark
Colin Coffey
Liam Coffey
Adam Cox
Brett Cox
Eric Cox
Rev. Steve Cox
Stephanie Cox
Alvin DeForest
Arlene DeForest
Ina DeForest
John Dellis
Fran Dendy
Gregory Dew
Rev. Tom Dietzel
Trenton Dreusedow
Eric Duesterhoft
Kenneth Eichler
Harvey Ellebracht
Aaron Engler
Stephanie Ertel
Jay Estrada
Rev. David Fetter
Brenda Foil
Cody Foil
Meghan Foil
Jamie Friedrichs
Lucas Garcia
Lucas Gentile
Brooks George
Chris Gold
Jessica Gottschalk
Travis Gould
Isaac Grandbou
Eva Nell Griffith
Gerald Griffith
Saul Guardiola
Kathy Hacker
Cameron Hamilton
Kara Harrel
Megan Hartenstein
Rev. Phillip Heinze
Harvey Hengst
Greta Henke
Lane Henke
Leo Henke
Cliff Henry
Susan Henry
Rev. Brad Highum
Rev. Scott Hofmann
Craig Hohertz
Matthew Hohertz
Daisy Marie Horton
Peggy Horton
Walt Horton
Lauren Howell
Jonathan Hunter
Santiago Hyslap
Leigh Ingram
Allen Jank
Ruby Jank
Keith Jedele
Ashley Jensen
Josh Jensen
Stephen Kapp
Roy Kasper
Gordon Ketteman
Marilyn Ketteman
Ron Kettler
Sally Kettler
Emily Klinkerman
Karen Klinkerman
Kirk Klinkerman
Ryan Klinkerman
Stephen Krupicka
Rhonda Kunze
Joel Lehman
Kendall Leigh
Alice Lerp
Alexander Lewis
Cindy Liljedahl
Anna Livingston
Ryan Loyd
Robert Lynch
Beverly Martin
Jimmie Martin
Paul Mathsen
Mike McIntosh
Danny Meyer
Eileen Meyer
Elinor Meyer
Jan Miller
Patty Moczygemba
Glenn Moehring
Patricia Moehring
Alison Moyer
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Volunteers—continued
Whitney Myers
Dave Newman
Harrison Noblett
Jackson Noblett
Lillian Noblett
Martha Noblett
Kevin Nolan
Sean Nolan
Michael Oodegard
Rachel Palmer
Emily Patterson
Greg Patterson
Rhiannon Patterson
Johnny Paz
Jordan Phillips
Aaron Pyle
Bill Ransleben
Pam Ransleben
Barbara Rasmussen
Ove Rasmussen
Mjnari Richards
Paul Ridgell
Sandy Ridgell
Christine Risberg
Robert Risberg
Sarah Roberts
River Rodriguez
Armondo Romon
Rene Ruiz
Fred Sanders
Sherry Sanders
Juan Sandoval
Fisher Saxton
Ally Schlandt
Matt Schlandt
Alan Schmidtberger
Evie Schmidtberger
Bethany Schoener
Cecilia Schoener
David Schoener
Gregory Schoener
Bernard Scrogin
Amy Singer
Carleen Springall
Chip Springall
Jordan Springall
Meredith Springall
Frederick Starbuck
Berta Staudt
Cliff Staudt
Larry Sulser
Dale Sump
Timothy Sump
Al Sunday
Dorcella Sunday
Erik Svenkerud
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Freddy Tavera
Beth Taylor
Dorothy Taylor
Tollie Taylor
Alicia Tezel
Mark Tezel
Noah Tezel
Samuel Tezel
Bob Thonhoff
Joel Vale
Jaun Velasquez
Alejandro Villanueva
Estefan Villanueva
Noah Villanueva
Ryan Wagner
Jan Walter
Les Watkins
Trey Weber
Grace Wenzel
Louis Wenzel
Lydia Wenzel
Mason Wenzel
Ronda Wenzel
Jill Wiggins
Terrell Wiggins
Gary Williams
Karen Wright
Jonathan Zitelman
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