On Saturday, April 19th, the 65th IDE District Convention of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League was held at Camp Io-Dis-E Ca. The seventy participants shared the day with a selection of pastors and leaders such as Rev. Dr. Dean Rothchild, for IDE, Rev. Randolph Mc Hone, the Region 7 Governor for the Intl. LLL, Mr. Chuck Groth, and IDE LWML President, Mabel Schmidt.
The guest speaker was Rev. Terry Dittmer, Director of Youth Ministry for District and congregational services of the LCMS. A part of the Youth Ministry Staff since 1979, he is also a prolific writer and has composed more than forty songs and hymns. His purpose that day was to help the attendees understand the differences in the various generations with whom we desire to share the Gospel. If fact, there were five or six different generations in the room listening to him as he identified their individual perceptions and characteristic attitudes. Working with a music stand in front of him to hold his presentation, a felt marker in one hand, and a question or comment on the tip of his tongue, he inspired for over three hours, guiding them through his workshop without missing a beat.
The day closed with a great Banquet provided by the staff at the Camp.
