Work Day

Menno Haven Work Day

The next scheduled 2025 Work Days are:
Wednesday & Thursday, October 22-23
Saturday, November 8

Gather at Lakeview Lodge Dining Hall for a continental breakfast each morning before heading off in teams to work on the morning projects.

Gather at noon for food and fellowship. Projects will continue after lunch until around 4 pm.

Lodging is availabile upon request.

Menno Haven depends on, and greatly appreciates, the hard work of volunteers like you to keep this 231 acres of God's sanctuary looking great!

Join us for a time of fellowship, working, helping, and eating together! This is a family friendly event with a little something for everyone in your family and/or congregation.

Please RSVP using the form below or calling the office at 815-255-4649 or emailing [email protected]

Schedule:
8:00am - breakfast and devotional
8:30am - work projects begin
12:00pm - lunch
12:45 - resume work projects
4:00pm - clean up

Planned projects for March 2025 include:

Pool - removing caulk prior to professional pool repair & painting later this spring
Firewood splitting
Cleaning and moving boats from winter storage into the lake
Setting up outside games
Preparing cabins for summer - repair work and cleaning
Deep cleaning - windows, light lenses and more
Trail and Lawn cleanup after winter
Clean flower beds for spring

Additional projects as able:

Spreading mulch
Painting external and internal areas around camp
And more

Come prepared for the weather.

Depending on which projects you plan to help with, we recommend bringing your own:

oscillating saw/multi tool
work gloves
chainsaws
screw guns & drill bits of various sizes
pruning shears & loppers
rakes & shovels
eye and ear protection

Photos from Work Days

Printables / Downloadables:
2025 Spring Work Day Flyer
2025 Spring Work Day Power Point Slide - Standard
2025 Spring Work Day Power Point Slide - Widescreen

RSVP FORM FOR 2025 SPRING WORK DAY

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Name *

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Email *

Select the days you can come. *

I can come to Work Day on Wednesday, Oct 22 I can come to Work Day on Thursday, Oct 23 I can come to Work Day on Saturday, Nov 8 I'd like to come, but I'm not sure if it is possible. I can't come, but I will join you in prayer.

Total # of guests in my group (including yourself)? *

LODGING REQUESTS *

I would like lodging the night before the Work Day(s) I would like lodging the night after the Work Day(s) I do not need lodging.

*You will be emailed back to confirm lodging reservations. Lodging is based on availability and on a first contact/first serve basis.

Please note any dietary allergies for kitchen to be aware of: *

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You can always plan your own Work Day at Menno Haven. Bring your family, your small group, your youth group or come yourself.
Contact Sheena by email ([email protected]) or by phone (815-255-4649) if you'd like to set something up!

Work Days

Menno Haven Work Day

RSVP FORM FOR 2025 SPRING WORK DAY

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