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We ask that \"day visitors\" register also so we can plan for meals.<br><br><\/strong>Last year, over 100 ELC members enjoyed a camping and worship weekend with lots of fellowship, praise, and fun!<br><br><\/div><div>We're doing it again:&nbsp;<\/div><ul><li>Friday-Sunday, September 11th-13th<\/li><li>Cowan Lake State Park (45 mins SW of ELC)<\/li><li>Campsites and Cabins available<\/li><li>\"Do-Your-Own-Thing\" or \"Join Some Group Activities\"<\/li><li>Cost for Cabin is $125.00 for 2 nights (Financial assistance is available if needed)<\/li><li>Cost for Campsite is $50.00 (electric) or $75 (full hook up) for 2 nights (Financial assistance is available if needed)<\/li><\/ul><div><br><\/div><div>Questions?&nbsp; Contact Randy Holdeman, ELC Director of Connection Groups and Worship, <a href=\"mailto:rholdeman@emmanuellc.org\">rholdeman@emmanuellc.org<\/a> or Kristin Blair, <a href=\"mailto:kblair@emmanuellc.org\">kblair@emmanuellc.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","starts_at":"2026-09-11T04:00:00Z","ends_at":"2026-09-14T03:59:59Z","all_day":true,"location":"Cowan Lake State Park - 1750 Osborn Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177, USA","image_url":"https:\/\/images.planningcenterusercontent.com\/v1\/transform?bucket=resources-production&disposition=inline&expires_at=1788238799&key=uploads%2F128667%2Fyfyg1bh1s5t0h9ywvktqkaf09afj&thumb=960x540%23&signature=2db3006e4440a656d2908fec7a01ccb7253e6fcb490d5348d6b8af502b2f6531","event_url":"https:\/\/emmanuellc.churchcenter.com\/calendar\/event\/219685463","registration_url":"","featured":true,"color":"","tags":["Connection Groups","Website-Home"],"published":true,"approval_status":"A","recurrence":"None","display_tags":["Connection Groups","Website-Home"]},{"id":"224962706","event_id":"21313262","name":"Oktoberfest at Emmanuel","sermon_title":"","description":"<div>\n  <div><strong>Oktoberfest at Emmanuel<\/strong><br>Join our church family and community at our annual Oktoberfest, <em>a free community event<\/em> for all to enjoy.<br>Whether you're German or not, there's something for everyone to enjoy.<br>Savor lots of German food and sample non-alcoholic beer in the Beer Garden (starting at noon).<br>Children and families can enjoy bounce houses as well as yard games.<br>And be sure to stick around for the famous Sauerkraut Band (playing from 1 to 2:30PM). <br>You may even feel like taking part in the polka dancing.<br>Questions? 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