By Mathew Morgan
Church sells Orr camp facility
By Mathew Morgan
The sale of the summer camp property on Pelican Lake near Orr, Minnesota, closed April 11.
The buyer, Taylor Investment Corp., plans to create a quality residential development on the site. The sales price of $1.7 million is a true reflection of market value, according to Bernie Schnippert, treasurer, because it is the result of choosing from many competing offers received since the decision was made to sell the property.
The board of directors decided to sell the facility, which for many years served as the main location for the Summer Educational Program (SEP), for strategic and financial reasons.
The sale allows for the creation of additional regional camps that are more easily attended in terms of distance and cost. The sale was also necessary to refocus financial resources. The board hopes the same Christ-centered camp experience enjoyed by those who have attended SEP at Orr can be multiplied and maintained at the many regional camps.
Thank you to all who have been praying for the successful conclusion of this sale. Please continue to pray that God blesses the efforts of all those involved with the regional camps this summer. Please also remember former facilities manager Tom Kennebeck, his wife, Sandy, and their children Mitch, Brandee and Chris, as they transition into new employment opportunities. Their service to the church while in Big Sandy, Texas, and during their tenure at Orr, is much appreciated.
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