ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund supports the daily operations of Living Water Ministries, including staff training, facility upkeep, utilities, and program innovation, ensuring we continue welcoming all of God’s children to grow in faith, lead in service, and build Christian community.
Annual Fund gifts create a supportive foundation for non-profit organizations like Living Water Ministries and for us, are crucial to carry out the important daily work in our ministry. Annual Fund gifts or general gifts, support the operations and mission of Living Water Ministries, and help offset things like seasonal staff training expenses, program development, accreditation fees, utilities, facility upkeep, broad band internet, insurance costs, and marketing expenses. While these expenses may seem mundane, they make some of the most important things “happen” in our ministry. Our Annual Fund not only provides foundational support for all we do, but it also provides us with stability so we can creatively look to the future and dream of ways we can continue to welcome all of God’s children to form faith, learn to lead and serve, and experience the love of Christ found in community with others.
Living Water Ministries has two channels which bolster our Annual Fund. We invite you to learn more about these channels below and to walk alongside us by extending your generosity to help us in our efforts to provide a place apart that is safe, loving, accepting, and nurturing for hundreds and hundreds of campers for years and years to come!
ANNUAL FUND GIFTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Gifts to the annual fund support the operations of Living Water Ministries so that we can focus our attention fully on our mission of bringing together all of God’s children for experiences of faith formation, service, leadership, and community. Donations of any amount contribute to offsetting essential expenses, provide sustainability, and facilitate success.
Offsets the cost of one summer staff position.
Offsets the cost of food for one week of camp.
Offsets the annual cost of licensing and accreditation fees.
Offsets the annual cost of continuing education for year round staff.
Offsets the annual cost of our camp management system.
Offsets the annual cost of summer program supplies.
Offsets the annual cost of stocking our camp store.
Offsets the annual cost of fuel for our camp vehicles.
Offsets the annual cost of utilities.
Offsets the annual cost of marketing and communications.
Offsets the annual cost related to one of our hotel-based programs.
Offsets the annual cost property and liability insurance.
LWM is a 501 C-3 Non-Profit organization and your gift is tax deductible as permitted by law.
WHERE NEEDED MOST
The Where Needed Most campaign is a standing campaign that provides life-giving support through Living Water Ministries Annual Fund. Your gift will be used where it is needed most in the support of the operations and mission of Living Water Ministries. Your undesignated gift is a powerful one that provides for the daily needs of Living Water Ministries while also creating the ability to dream and innovate from a position of stability.
THE STREAM
The Stream is a community of recurring givers who care deeply about Living Water Ministries’ vision of creating communities centered in Christ to transform lives and the world. Your recurring gift, which can be given weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, or quarterly, will strengthen and stabilize our Annual Fund and provide sustaining support to Living Water Ministries. Join this community of over 120 Members and make a sustaining difference in the ministry of LWM.
DONATION METHODS
DONATE ONLINE
Giving online is a safe and immediate way for you to support LWM. Donations can be made one-time or set up to occur automatically at regular intervals. Our secure donor system accepts all major credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as EFT transfers.
SEND A CHECK
Sending a check is a great way to give to Living Water Ministries and saves us credit card fees. Mail your gift to:
Living Water Ministries
7898 W Stony Lake Rd
New Era, MI 49446
GIVE US A CALL
Call the camp office to speak to us in person and make a credit card donation over the phone. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Scholarship Fund removes financial barriers so every camper can join in community, grow in faith, and take part fully regardless of means.
THE STREAM
Join a community of monthly supporters whose recurring gifts strengthen LWM and help us build Christ-centered communities that transform lives and the world.
VOLUNTEER
Serve by sharing your time and talents supporting programs, events, and facilities, helping create meaningful experiences for all who come to camp.