Wrangell SDA Podcast

Season 2: Wrangell SDA Podcast

Welcome to the Wrangell SDA Podcast. Season 2 is all about Camp Lorraine, our local christian camp. This season through a series of four interviews we learn more about what this camp means to those who know it best. Join our host Brooke as she talks to a member of the Camp Lorraine Board who has been involved for over 30 years, the caretakers who work behind the scenes to keep camp going, a pastor whose enthusiasm for camp is unmistakable, and two sisters who made the transition from camper to staff member. In this 4 part series, we hope you will grow to love the special place that is Camp Lorraine.

Theme music: "Jesus is Whiter than Snow" by monilutz. You can find more of monilutz music at tribeofnoise.com. Song used under the conditions of creative commons license.

Podcast

Episode 1: The Pastor
In this interview Pastor Charlie Meigs, former pastor of the Wrangell SDA Church, talks about his excitement for camp and how the experience grows campers spiritually.
aired March 1, 2020

Episode 2: The Camp Caretaker
In this interview James and April Eilertsen, share about their experience of being the caretakers of Camp Lorraine. They cover the behind the scenes of what it takes to run camp in a remote place.
aired March 8, 2020

Episode 3: The Board Member
In this interview Marlin Benedict, chairman of the Board of Camp Lorraine shares about his 30+ years of volunteer work and how camp has changed over time.
aired March 15, 2020

Episode 4: The Caretakers Kids
In this interview Stephanie and Sam Eilertsen share what it was like being a camper at Camper Lorraine and also discuss how they got exclusive behind the scenes access to camp when their parents became the caretakers of Camp Lorraine.
aired March 22, 2020

Resources

Camp Lorraine is a part of the Alaska Camps through the Alaska Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. To learn more please visit www.alaskacamps.org

Check out the Camp Lorraine page: here

About our host

Brooke Reynolds

Brooke Reynolds is currently the young adult leader for the Wrangell SDA church. She also sits on the Camp Lorraine Board where she serves as secretary. Her interest include walking, camping, and crafting. Brooke has a love for summer camp and is excited to share more about Camp Lorraine with those may not know much about it.

Charlie Meigs- is a former pastor of the Wrangell SDA Church. He enjoys fishing and telling a bad joke once in a while. His greatest love is to share Jesus with those around him.

James and April Eilertsen- are the current caretakers of the buildings on Vank Island where Camp Lorraine is held. They have three grown daughters and enjoying exploring via boat.

Marlin Benedict- has been a long time church member of the Wrangell SDA Church. He has been involved with camp for many years. He enjoys fishing.

Stephanie and Sam Eilertsen- are two sisters who have many fond memories of growing up helping out at camp. They like to take pictures and go horseback riding.

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