We are grateful for the many ways cottagers give to Epworth. Their generosity of time, talent and funding to the Church Association nd the various Assembly committees is essential to all these groups.
There are also those who wish to contribute directly to the Assembly in ways that are not addressed by the Church or these Assembly committees — or who have particular interests and wish to give in specific ways.
In the past, there has not been a ready means for cottagers to make such gifts — or for the Assembly to receive them. The Friends of Epworth now exists to promote and recognize these gifts.
A few examples of these types of gifts to the Assembly in recent years …
• The washer/dryer for the current maintenance facility
• The cleanup of Devil’s Hole
• Golf clubs for the Youth Golf program
• The gazebo in the Hotel Courtyard
To facilitate contributions through the Friends of Epworth, the General Manager and Board of Trustees hosts a rotating “wish list” of items or services that would help meet Epworth’s needs or provide welcome enhancements. While all gifts are encouraged, gifts with restrictions or requiring ongoing maintenance or budgetary support are subject to approval by the General Manager and/or Board.
Gifts to the Assembly through the Friends of Epworth will be recognized, both individually and publicly. Donors have the option to select whether public appreciation of their contributions should be expressed by name, family, cottage, or anonymously.
Please continue to support the Church Association and the various Assembly committees. To contribute directly to the Assembly as a Friend of Epworth, please contact the Epworth office at 231-843-8011 or at [email protected].
How to Make a Gift
To make a contribution, click here to donate , where you are welcome to use your credit card or a PayPal account. If you would like to cover the cost of the cc/PayPal transaction, add 3 percent. You can also send a check to the Epworth Assembly, 1161 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI 49431. Comment in the Notes section to let us know what your donation is for. We’ll do the rest.
Your Development Committee –
Lindsey Hunt Koczenasz, Chair
The Wish List
Life Jacket Lending Station $500.00
Marina area
AED $1,800.00 (2)
Automated external defibrillator for each space, South Beach and Bluebell.
Channel walkway addition $4,000.00
(Two sections, adding 116 feet total)
MAINTENANCE CREW SUPPORT AND FACILITY UPGRADES
(Prices are for payment by check. Add 3 percent for cc and PayPal payments, please. Thank you!)
Garage door opener (1) $700.00 each (Any amount to help)
Automatic openers on the shop garage doors improve safety and efficiency.
See additional items on our Amazon Wish List
Momentum 5×5 $2,500 (Any amount to help)
Help us fund this meaningful project to encourage investment in the Ludington community. Epworth teams with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce to fund a $5,000 prize to the winner among five local entrepreneurs. The business owners each give 5-minute presentations to a panel of five Epworth judges, who select the winner, all in a special event at the Auditorium. The event is related to the $50,000 Momentum Business Plan award the chamber provides with partners, including the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. The first winner was Sister Bees in 2018. The second was My Inspired Studio in 2019. There was no event in 2020 due to COVID-19. House & Harbor won in 2021. Lakeshore Swim School won in 2022. And The Sandbox won in 2023. All of the businesses that have won are becoming thriving, successful businesses in our community.
GOLF
Tee Markers $52/hole for 9 holes
Golf Shack Water Bottle Filling Station $2,500.00 (Any amount)
Provide any amount of funds to help with a water bottle filling station.
Adirondack Chair & Table Set for Golf Shack Patio $525
2 Polywood Adirondack Chairs and one table (3-piece sets)
Thank you, donors. For a list of donors, see the Donor area under Culture of Giving.