In 1926 Rev. Frank J. Lindquist began to pursue his dreams and the dreams of many other fellow believers to have a central location where the district could conduct it’s business but also a place where Christ’s followers could be rejuvenated. The burning desire must’ve been God’s hint the time was nearing and the pieces were coming together. By fall of 1926 Rev. C.M. Hanson was sent out west to negotiate with owners of a 13-acre lake shore property in Alexandria MN. The result? The District Council of the Assemblies of God purchased the property for $3,500. May 15th 1927 was the day pastors, volunteers and contractors broke the ground for the Tabernacle, the very first building at Lake Geneva Christian Center. The Tabernacle was finished in 7 weeks and capable of holding 1,000 guests.
Tenting
Old Geneva Store New Dorms Missionary Rally 65pple baptized in the 1st year Speed the Light Donations
Pennies for Progress Old Tab Seminar District Council was held Lining up to get some grub Camp Speaker at Summer Camp
lake front road Glory Avenue Windmill Well
1940’s Women’s Ministry
Camp alter call and rallies in the 1940’s. Far right: recording a Revialtime radio broadcast
Camp in the 1940’s
Outdoor Message 1950’s Children’s Class Women’s Ministry Store Time to eat!
Above: The Oasis Heading into the old tab for service Lining up outside the first dining hall Camp activities
WMC Meeing/Speaker WMC Parade Rec. C.M. Ward Missions Rally Rev. L.B. Larson Ventrilaquist
Camp Life
Camp Activities
The Banquet: The final evening of each youth camp was topped off with a Banquet. Kitchen staff would go all out to make the evening special and the campers would choose two of their peers to be crowned King and Queen. The royalty crowning tradition was dropped in the early 1990’s along with the banquet.
Camp is full of fun activities for every age group!
Life at camp in the 70’s
A place for all ages, genders, and walks of life to meet with God
The Lakeview Center was built in 1974. It replaced the old dining hall with a new kitchen and dining facilities. The Lakeview Center was complete with meeting spaces and the camp’s first year-round housing, able accommodate 120 guests! This facility opened up the doors for winter retreats, expanding the camp’s normal retreat season by roughly 6 months
There’s always a project on campus!
Tearing down the old trailer houses 1995 dormitory renovations and adding decks The Worship Center was built in 1981
In 1996 the Kingsriter Retreat Center was built; offering 45, climate controlled & furnished rooms, linens included! Two meeting rooms are located on the third level of the KRC.
The fully furnished Clergy Cabins were built in 2001 as a way for the District Council to show their appreciation for Minnesota pastors and families. Each year roughly 150 pastors and their families are blessed with the opportunity to get away from their busy lives and enjoy the peaceful and beautiful scenery campus has to offer.
Despite the projects, fun still continued for LGCC campers and staff