by BethelHorizons | May 2, 2024 | Donor Stories
Carrie Bernhardt’s history of supporting Bethel Horizons is deeply rooted in family. Her father was among the first group of businessmen asked to contribute to the original purchase of the Halverson and Anderson farms that became Bethel Horizons. “My dad was so...
by BethelHorizons | Jan 11, 2024 | Adamah Art Studio, Donor Stories
It was 1998, and Margie Genrich had just been hired to teach ceramics at the high school in Tomah, WI. Even though Margie had been working in clay for over 15 years, she didn’t know how she would articulate that knowledge to students. “It was at a fall Wisconsin Art...
by BethelHorizons | Jan 2, 2024 | Donor Stories, Impact Stories
On their 3rd or 4th date, Pastor Duane took Ruth to Bethel Horizons for the first time. It was 1971 and the very first summer that Bethel Horizons welcomed campers. “Camp was so primitive back then. The kids slept in teepees or on a tarp under the stars, and the staff...
by BethelHorizons | Nov 21, 2023 | Donor Stories, Impact Stories
Krista Scott is an active mother of two who loves her neighbors and is passionate about experiencing adventures with friends and family. “We first came to Horizons during the height of Covid for Spring @ Horizons.” shared Krista. “We were invited by friends to escape...
by BethelHorizons | Nov 1, 2023 | Camp, Donor Stories, Impact Stories, Staff, Summer Camp
Lindsey Scheid recalls the difficult transition she experienced as a 7th grader when her family left their church in McFarland to join Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. She was distraught with their decision as she enjoyed her friends and their time in her hometown...
by BethelHorizons | Oct 1, 2023 | Donor Stories, Staff
It had been years since Kim Jensen, one of Horizons first campers and former staff, had visited Horizons. I got to sit down with her on her recent visit to Wisconsin after she enjoyed a hike and tour of the property with fellow alumni. “I love seeing the changes and...
