Spencer Lake Christian Center — Local services in Town of Lind

Myself and my family frequently visit Waupaca county to camp during the summer, and ice fish in the winter. This lake was located close to our campsite this past weekend, and upon driving past it, we pulled over and asked someone who worked there if we could pay them to utilize their beautiful beach. The kid said kindly that nobody was in the office, but we were so very welcome to go to their beach. Being a Christian establishment, we were even more eager to frequent this place and possibly make it our "spot" for years to come, being Christ followers ourselves. He showed us the way, and we set up our chairs and towels to enjoy some sunshine with our family! Not 20 minutes into our stay, a man approached us in front of everyone and said "Im sorry, but this is a private beach. You must have wristbands to be here". My boyfriend stated that a volunteer (or worker?) told us the office was closed and that we were more than happy to pay, but were encouraged to enjoy the beach because the office was not open. The man stated that we needed to go get wristbands if we wanted to stay. He showed my boyfriend to the office. I started to look around and noticed multiple people and their families without wristbands on. It seemed to me that we had been singled out. After that, no other families were told they needed wristbands. It was a very strange experience that I would not be surprised to encounter at a waterpark or any state park. But at a Christian establishment, I would have expected a more kind environment. As a Christian, I felt it was my duty to alert this establishment (who are claiming to come in the name of Christ) that my entire family felt the cult-like vibes this place was sending. No woman, but myself, was wearing a two piece bathing suit. No person had tattoos. Nobody just 'started up a conversation', nobody was enjoying refreshments (alcoholic or not) on the beach. No two persons were unmarried and looked at my boyfriend and I (and his two children from a previous marriage) like we were different. If this were my church or place of worship or summer camp, I would want them to succeed. So, in love, to whomever this may concern at Spencer Lake; I felt a very cold, cult-like, "members only" type feel at your beach. This was the first time I felt what "outsiders" or non-believers must feel when they are around organized religion. It felt uncomfortable. That's the best word to describe it; uncomfortable. It felt like a facade, and I would hope and pray someone would be honest and come forth if my church body was sending those signals. Sadly, we do not feel we 'mesh" well with Spencer Lake members and will not be going back. My heart goes out to your camp and church. Will continue to pray for you and that no one else has to feel what we did...

I recently had my wedding ceremony at Spencer Lake. I have to say I was rather disappointed with my experience, and wish I had booked elsewhere. Prior to our rehearsal, I confirmed with the coordinator our arrival time, and that one of their staff would be available to show our usher how to operate the sound system. Upon arrival, we were approached by Mike, someone I had not met before that day. He was unprofessional, incredibly rude, and unwelcoming. He embarrassed me in front of my closest family and friends. First of all, it was clear the weather would not be cooperating for an outdoor ceremony, so I told him we wanted it the retreat center. He argued with us about that, even though during our initial meeting with Spencer Lake, we were told it would be fine! It was in our contract, which he clearly had never seen. Additionally, after I inquired about it, Mike informed us the sound person was not available to help us. He said the coordinator e-mailed me that morning. If that was the case, then a phone call, not an e-mail, should have been made, considering it was the day OF the event! By the way, I did not receive this e-mail. After some debate, we finally were able to rehearse inside, and the sound person was located. However, this incident added a great deal of stress to an already stressful event. I do not believe Spencer Lake is suitable to host weddings, due to their poor communication and unprofessional staff. The only reason I am giving this two stars is because of its...

For the most part, loved this camp growing up. As I grew up, I developed a womanly figure at a young age. Because of this, I was treated like I was kind of a tramp, which couldn't have been further from what was real. Looking back, I realized while I had good experiences, this camp was very cult like. Hopefully, they have realized how they can make a person feel bad about themselves based on the way they look. I actually blame them for my eating disorders trying to stay as thin as possible. Anyway, hopefully they are not this...