CPBC Men’s Winter Expedition 2014
January 10-12, 2014, eight men ventured to the Porcupine Mountains, backpacking with cross country skis to a small rustic cabin in the woods. In the two days at the cabin, they enjoyed skiing and snowshoeing, playing card games, having good conversations, sharing meals cooked over the woodstove, and devotional times with the theme of “Discovering True North: Self-awareness, discovery, and creating the new normal” led by Kevin Johnson. The exceptional snow and good group of men made for a great trip.
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First Covenant Youth Group Visit
On Sunday, Anders, Abby, and Kim headed to Iron Mountain to visit the First Covenant Church youth group. They had a great time hanging with the kids, sharing with them about the OneLife retreat, and leading a few rounds of Scatterball and V-Bombs. For more information on the OneLife retreats coming up in 2014, visit our OneLife page!
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Men’s Winter Expedition Ski & Snowshoe Trip
2015 Dates coming soon!
Download Registration Form Here
Covenant Point Bible Camp is offering a men’s snowshoe and cross country ski backpacking trip in the Porcupine Mountains.
Meals, transportation, and a rustic cabin will be provided. Snowshoe, ski, and backpack rental are included. After being outfitted with necessary gear, we will travel by van to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The remote cabin is a somewhat rigorous four mile ski/snowshoe from the trail head. Saturday will be spent exploring, enjoying God’s creation, having quiet time, fun, and fellowship over meals and conversation in the great outdoors or a rustic cabin setting. On Sunday the group will ski back to the van, and travel back to Covenant Point by 4:00 PM. Bring: Bible, lightweight sleeping bag, a bed sheet, pillow, plenty of warm layers, hiking boots, gloves, hat, small flashlight, toiletries, personal items, clothing, book or group game for entertainment.
2015 Cost coming soon!
Only six spaces are available.
For questions or to register, contact Dustin Johnson at Covenant Point Bible Camp (906) 265-2117, or dustin@cpbc.com
Download Registration Form Here
Photos from last year’s trip:
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CPBC Staff & Alumni Winter Expedition Snowshoe Trip
Monday, January 6 (9:00 am) – Wednesday, January 8 (4:00 pm), 2014
Experience fellowship and God’s creation with the Covenant Point staff & alumni snowshoe backpacking trip in the Porcupine Mountains. Meals, transportation, and a rustic cabin will be provided. Snowshoe and backpack rental are included. After being outfitted with necessary gear, we will travel by van to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The remote cabin is a somewhat rigorous four mile ski/snowshoe from the trail head. The first morning we wake in the wilderness will be spent exploring, enjoying God’s creation, having quiet time, fun, and fellowship over meals and conversation in the great outdoors or a rustic cabin setting. The next day the group will snowshoe/ski back to the van, and travel back to Covenant Point by 4:00 PM.
Photos from last year’s trip:
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Triathlon and Campaign 5K/Half Marathon Were Successes!
Athletic fund raising is in the air at Covenant Point with two exciting events in the past two months: our 13th annual triathlon fundraiser, and our first -ever partnership with the Chicago Half Marathon/5K. Together, they have raised over $15,000 to benefit the mission and ministry of Covenant Point!
On Sunday, September 9, 2012 we held our first fundraising effort in conjunction with the Chicago Half Marathon/5K. The runners woke up early and headed down to the start line and tent area at Chicago’s Jackson Park to get ready for the event. The day was an exciting reunion of staff, families, and campers as we raced to raise funds for the final stretch of the Chuck Frasier Memorial Campaign. The funds raised have built an onsite director’s home, and are building an endowment that invests in young leaders through our internship program. We were able to get a tent from the race in the main race area, which was nice to have a place to relax and catch up pre-race, as well as post-race. We had about 38 people race in total–10 running the half-marathon– and funds are still rolling in for the remaining 18% of the Chuck Frasier Memorial Campaign.
Our tent, and many of the participants/spectators.
Pete Nelson, Tyler Nelson, and Joanna Vetter
Caitrin Nordstrom cheers at the finish line.
Half marathoner, Lynn Mecher nears the finish line.
Johanna Sparrman, Dustin Johnson, and Natalie Swanson at the start of the 5K.
We also had our 13th Annual Triathlon on August 5, 2012. This year’s athletes raised over $10,000, designated toward special needs ministries at CPBC – allowing us to hire specialized staff, additional staff, make structural improvements for handicap access, and create new programs to minister to children and families with special needs. More Triathlon Pictures Here
30th Annual Dusty Larson Memorial Golf Tournament
Monday, July 30th will mark the 30th Annual Dusty Larson Memorial Golf Tournament at George Young Golf Course, sponsored by Grace Covenant Church of Iron River.
The four person scramble is open to all golfers and you can register as an individual or a team. You can also be a hole sponsor for a donation of
$25.00 or more. It is a great day to enjoy golf, friends, lunch, prizes and bidding on some great auction items.
More information and registrations are available through Ed Lindwall or Mark Lindahl at Lindwall Motors (265-2200) or at Grace Covenant Church (265-9951)
The Golf Tournament equally supports the Town and Country Summer Internship Program of the Evangelical Covenant Church and Covenant Point Bible Camp.
Potluck, Broomball Tournament, and New Building Pictures!
We have had an exciting week of community involvement and outreach! We had two exciting first-time events this past week; the very first Hagerman Lake Community Potluck, and the first annual “Yooper Cup” a free broomball tournament for U.P youth groups and churches.
The Yooper Cup was a success with over 60 people gathering from the three participating churches(Iron Mountain, Iron River and Norway) for the Yooper Cup to compete for the traveling trophy. Iron River won both games and took the trophy home this year, and will return next year to defend their title. Thanks to all who came out to enjoy the day. If your church would like to participate next year, contact colby@cpbc.com
The Hagerman Community Potluck was Jane Frasier, and Courtney Strom’s idea, and they went about coordinating the evening. About 40 people from around the lake gathered in the Dining Hall on Tuesday, February 7th for a delicious potluck meal and fellowship. Laughter was in the air as people from around the lake swapped stories around the tables, and got to know each other a little better.
