I’m not sure where I first heard it, but someone once told me that the most beautiful word in any language is your name. It sounds a little vain, but I suppose it’s true when you think about it, and I think it’s because names are individual, personal, and powerful. They carry a legacy.

Hearing our names called out from within a crowd, or as we accomplish life milestones, are also powerful moments. Think about graduations, the introduction of professional athletes before a game, or keynote speakers.

Names are an important part of our faith, too. There are many names for Jesus and God the Father, each carrying its own significance and meaning. God the Father changed the names of Abram and Sarai, signifying the covenants he made with them, and Jesus renamed Simon to Peter, marking his role as the foundation of the Church.

Jesus raised Lazarus from the grave by calling his name and when he called Mary by her name at the tomb that Easter morning, he changed her completely and made her the first evangelist for the risen savior.

So, why all this talk about names?

Because of the generosity of CLC members, we have the naming rights to one of Lutheridge’s cabins. This cabin will be where memories are made, faith is grown, and where people will escape the busyness of everyday life and connect with God.

When I first heard about our opportunity to name a cabin, I immediately thought of a news story I saw last winter. In Minnesota, the Department of Transportation holds a “Name a Snowplow” contest. Names are submitted and thousands of people vote for their favorites. This past winter, EIGHT plows received creative names courtesy of the contest. Some of my favorites include, “We’re Off To See The Blizzard”, “Don’tcha Snow,” and “I Came, I Thaw, I Conquered.”

We want to do something similar as we name this cabin, and that’s where we need some help. Give us your suggestions by filling out this form.

The church council will receive all the suggestions and work prayerfully to pare them down before presenting the finalists to the congregation for selection.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with.