Ministry Needs

Special Gifts:

Bequests, trusts, gifts of stock, and cash gifts are all vital to our ministry.

Special Needs:

  • Locksmith: In this time of construction, new Schlage locks will need to be re-keyed to our current key master system. We can provide the locks if a locksmith can provide their time and talent to key them. The immediate need is in May for two locks for the cabin under construction at Agapé. The larger need allows for more time, as we will need a good number of locks for the new Kure Beach House beginning construction later this fall, and we will be replacing the current locks at the Kure Beach Center to match the new locks.

General Needs:

  • Gifts of time and talent (carpentry, crafts, cleaning, yard work, flower planting, stuffing mailings, taking pictures, and many more activities we could use giving hands to accomplish).
  • Join one of our site committees at Agapé or Kure Beach to help us be more proactive in the stewardship of these sites.
  • Gifts of treasure (small gifts, and, yes, large gifts are all important to keeping this ministry vital).
    • $200,000 for infrastructure work to expand the Agapé site.
    • $1,000,000 is much needed to replace East and West at Kure Beach with a wonderful new facility that will better serve groups.  This can be a gift or the purchase of the vacant beachfront lot next to the KB Lutheran Center.

Items Needed for Office Management:

  • Laptop computer—WinXP capable
  • B&W or Color laser printer, network capable
  • Volunteer time to help with data entry and mailings

Needed Items at Agapé:

  • 4X4 pick-up truck
  • Kenwood TK-2160 Handheld Radio ($350)
  • New bunk bed frames to match current sets ($400 each)
  • 6-12 Table cloths (Nice washable -- 6' round)
  • ELW - New ELCA Worship Hymnals (40)
  • Archery equipment for new archery program
  • Four-person outfitter tents (4) for use at new outpost site at Agapé
  • Queen size mattress and box spring sets
  • 4 Sets of queen-sized sheets with pillow cases (~$40 each)
  • New Full and Queen bed frames to match current sets ($400 each)
  • Good refrigerators, manufactured within the last 2-4 years (energy efficient)
  • Taxidermy animal mounts for Environmental Education building
  • Gravel for trails and roads
  • Mini-vans for Day Camp teams (used - good condition)
  • Power Tools of any kind (corded or battery)
  • Golf cart (good running condition)
  • DVD Players (new or used)
  • New gas grill for cook-outs (or used, in good condition)

Outside Projects:

  • Clearing land for upcoming construction
  • Collect and split firewood
  • Landscaping around sand volleyball court (shrubs & seeding)
  • Gatehouse sidewalk
  • Bridges on trails over wet spots

Building-Related Projects:

  • Power wash and treat the decks on the Retreat House & Gatehouse. Supplies needed: hand sprayers and water sealant (We have the power washers)
  • Re-shingling the campground shelter
  • Retreat House - Gazebos - for small group breakout space
  • Deep cleaning retreat center kitchens (lodging free during the week)
  • Groups are welcome to come and do general cleaning anytime

Needed Items at Kure Beach :

  • Queen-size mattress and box spring set
  • ELW - New ELCA worship hymnals (25)
  • 4 table lamps
  • 50 new dining room chairs
  • Nice book shelves
  • 1 push lawnmower
  • 20 inch or larger TV with modern inputs (red/white/yellow audio-video cable or s-video cable, not just outdated RC input)
  • DVD Players
  • Small fire-proof safe

Kure Beach Projects:

  • Power washing & treating decks (spring 2008). Supplies needed: hand sprayers and water seal. (We have the power washers)
  • Touch-up paint interior all buildings
  • Window putty (glazing) on windows in East & West
  • Paint exterior window frames of East & West
  • Deep cleaning retreat center kitchens (your lodging is free during weekdays in the non-summer months)
  • Groups are welcome to come and do general cleaning anytime