PLEASE REPLACE OR REPAIR CONTAINER IF MISSING OR DAMAGED. I no longer live in the area. If you do please indicate in a note on the cache page. I will archive this cache if includes DNFs and cannot be maintained. Contact me if you have an questions. gyouareyou = CO
THIS CACHE IS LOCATED IN A SPECIAL PLACE near the Bethphage Mosaic Cemetery.
Most of the graves in this cemetery are the graves of children who resided here and who were cared for by the staff of Bethphage Mosaic. There are approximately 275 markers here.
“This is a private cemetery on the campus of Bethphage Mosiac. Buried here are Bethphage founder Rev. K.G. William Dahl and former director Robert A. Turnquist as well as four deaconesses who served at the Mission, other former staff members, and guests served by the Mission and their families. Other than Rev. Dahl’s gravestone, the headstones are small and plain. The cemetery is surrounded by a grove of red cedars. The placement the gravestones is unique. In the United States most private and public cemeteries, especially those that are Christian based, the graves face east. According to the Bible, “For as the lightening comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Matthew 24:27.” At Bethphage the graves run east to west with the headstones facing south and run north to south with the headstones facing west. While no explanation was found on why this was done, it could have been a simple fact that space was short and the staff wanted to fit as many graves as possible.” [From National Places Registration Form, p. 5-6.]
From: “About us” Mosaic, Axtell
Mosaic provides a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We help people define their own happiness. We support them and empower the pursuit of their goals. We celebrate their successes, even if that success is as simple as the pursuit itself. More than nine decades ago, children and adults with intellectual disabilities often endured abuse and abandonment in large institutions. In response to the isolation they faced, the Rev. K.G. William Dahl, a Lutheran pastor, founded Bethphage near Axtell, NE, in 1913. Bethphage soon became known as the "miracle of the prairie" for its dedication to helping people with disabilities grow toward independence. This rich heritage of supporting and advocating for people with disabilities grew further on July 1, 2003, with the founding of Mosaic, the consolidation of Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes.
Please do not drive into the cemetery even though there is a grassy drive through the cemetery. Park at the designated spot and walk into the cemetery to find the cache. Search for this cache during day light hours only. Permission has been granted by the administration at Bethphage Mosaic for the cache to be placed here. Walk carefully around the graves.
TO FIND THE FINAL STAGE AND RETRIEVE THE CACHE
N40 29.ABC (From the Turnquist Gravestone … close to the first stage coordinates)
A= The number of the VERSE from Psalm 34 on the TURNQUIST GRAVE = _____
B= The YEAR Robert A. Turnquest was BORN _______minus 1920 = _____
C= The lowest number on the Birth YEAR for H. Elaine Turnquist (Nov.) = _____
W099 07.DEF (From the Dahl Gravestone … at the first stage coordinates)
D = Lillian Hurd Dahl was BORN in what MONTH numbered: (1-12) = _____
E = The YEAR Lillian Hurd Dahl was BORN _______ minus 1880 = _____
F = The DAY Pastor K.G. Wm Dahl founder of the Bethphage Mission was BORN = _____
Now go find the cache. BE CAREFUL RETREIVING THE CACHE! Just remove the bottom part of the cache and leave the cap in place on its tether. Enjoy!
Congratulations to TOOT & TOOT TOOT for FIRST TO FIND!
Placed By A Nebraskache Member
