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We are connected to each other through our experiences and our faith. The community we continue to build at NLOM is one of the things we are most proud of, and we love sharing the stories of the amazing people and groups who we consider family.
Bold Leap of Faith Makes Camp Possible for All
Millie Howe has a big heart for children. As a young child, Millie and her family escaped World War II by fleeing their home in Latvia and coming to Lincoln, Nebraska. After living through that experience, Millie has responded with gratitude by living her life caring...
35th Annual Quilt Auction is One for the History Books!
On July 29, over 500 quilting enthusiasts, collectors, friends of Carol Joy Holling Camp, and the wider community came together to appreciate the artistry and craftmanship of more than 500 quilts and quilt-related items. Despite the forecast of scattered morning rain...
Horse Boarding: An Extraordinary Volunteer Experience
Lynn Welhelm of Syracuse, Neb. has been boarding horses for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries for 14 years. She loves to have the horse at her place to love on them from August to May, when they return to camp. Lynn’s love for horses started when she was young, and...
Putting Faith into Action
No matter their age or abilities, volunteers make a huge difference at Sullivan Hills Camp and Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center.“It is a fun atmosphere with friendly people,” Shelley Barber of Gretna shared. Each year hundreds of people from...
Friendship, Faith, and Growth: the Life-Impacting Power of Camp Experiences
The power of camp goes far beyond the songs, games, and laughter. It is more than the high ropes course, lakefront activities, and horseback riding you witness as you drive through the property. The impact of camp is in the lives that are marked by the experience each...
Living with Purpose: Les Robbins Honored for Living out his Authentic Calling
“If those buildings could talk, what would they say?” Les Robbins reflects aloud. Through his 11 years as Volunteer Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM), Les has been a part of campaigns for the construction or renovation of...
Legacy of Land
Land has such a powerful draw on our lives. In Nebraska, it is especially obvious, as agriculture is a part of who we are. Even for those of us who are not actively involved in farming, we are just a generation or two away from family members who were. Our roots are...
Beyond Math
For the summer of 2023, we are going to be looking at an aspect of our faith that is wonderfully confusing for people of all ages. Together at camp, we will discover the holiness of the Trinity, who abides with us and for us, revealing our own belovedness as we are...
Everyone Belongs at Camp: J1:9 Camp & Jay Novicki Programs for Friends with Special Needs
Summer is just around the corner, and for kids each summer, camp is a chance to make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and grow in faith. Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) is committed to providing opportunities for people with special needs to grow in their...
Step Out of the Office & INTO the Outdoors
Working at camp can be the most rewarding 10 weeks of your life. It’s not easy, but it’s a ton of fun! “I loved working at camp,” Rosey Higgs professed. “I loved being outdoors all summer, but what kept me coming back to camp year after year were the relationships I...