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HOPE
CANADA's
GODS MISSION. OUR ADVENTURE.
Unitedby the
GOSPELFor I am not ashamed of this Good News
about Christ, it is the power of God at work,saving everyone who believes...
Romans 1:16 NLT
Winter/Spring2014Saskatchewan Edition
Issue 1
A PUBLICATION OF
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As you reached for your mail and pulled
out this new magazine, you may be asking
yourself who or what is Canadas Hope?
After 86 seasons of Camp Ministry, Canadian
Sunday School Mission (CSSM Ministries) ofcially
and legally changed its name to One Hope
Ministries of Canada, now known across this
great country of ours as One Hope Canada.
Part of this name change was to reflect more of
our purpose. That purpose being the hope we can all
have in knowing Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour.
Along with a new name you will also notice a new
logo for the Mission, with a green maple leaf on the
pages of Scripture reaching coast to coast (sea to sea).
One Hope Canada continues to operate in
Saskatchewan, and we are very blessed to have eleven
Bible Camps spread throughout the province. For all
the many blessings this province has to offer us, it
still remains a vast mission eld allowing us to bring
the message of Christ to the masses. We count it as a
tremendous privilege to serve Christ in the Christian
Camping Ministry which opens the door to allowing us to
model and teach about Jesus Christ and following Him.
This new magazine will replace the newsletter you used
to receive two times a year from the Provincial Branch
of CSSM Ministries in Caronport. This larger edition
will not only help us to explain what is happening in
the mission across the country, but will also have many
local articles specic and unique to Saskatchewan.
You will have the opportunity to read and learn
more in depth about our eleven camps and the variousministries that are carried out at each location. It
will allow us to introduce and tell you stories about
our staff, volunteers and campers. We will be able
to bring you pictures from each of our camps and
keep you updated on their special projects.
Our prayer is that you will enjoy this new
publication as you learn more of what we are
all about here at One Hope Canada.
BY TERRY KERR, ONE HOPE CANADA SASKATCHEWAN FIELD DIRECTORCanadas Hope
Directorsmessage
Our prayer is that you will enjoy this newpublication as you learn more of what weare all about here at One Hope Canada.
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Inside this issue
GODS MISSION.OUR ADVENTURE.Canadas Hopeis the bi-
annual publication of One
Hope Canada. Letters, articles
and photos are welcomed.
Names of many of the children
mentioned in articles have
been changed.
EDITORSWayne Eisbrenner
Melanie Mushaluk
CIRCULATION &ADDRESS CORRECTIONSylvia Froese
SPONSORSHIPSHarold Giesbrecht
Nic Mundey
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COPY EDITORMenno Hamm
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2 Directors Message3 Executive Directors Message10 Encounter12 Madge Lake Bible Camp14 Camp Schedules 201422 Manitou Lake Bible Camp24 Devotionals32 Torch Trail Bible Camp34 Cooking with Kathy
4 New name, same mission6 Keepers of the Faith8 Canadian Bible Society18 One Hope Canada Family21 Sharing our hope25Olive Carmichael26A Helping Hand
Winter/Spring 2014Issue One
Saskatchewan Edition
Cover Imagetaken at
Manitou Lake Bible Camp
BY BILL McCASKELL, ONE HOPE CANADA CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A living hope
HOPECANADA's
I am amazed at how the
tiniest words can hold such deep
meaning. Words like hate and
love, each spelled with only four
letters, still somehow manage
to burst with emotion and carry
such strong connotations.
Another little word Im thinking of,
is so full of meaning that God actually
uses it to describe the incredible
gift He has given us. This four-letterword continually stirs the hearts of
those around me, and nds its place
in the centre of Gods good news:
In Gods great mercy he has given
us new birth into a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus
Christ from the dead, and into an
inheritance that can never perish,
spoil or fade. (I Peter 1:3,4 NIV)
Executive Directorsmessage
Feature Stories Regulars
The hope we have as Christians
is not based upon wishful
thinking, folklore or some mental
exercise. This hope, this living,
breathing, one hope, is anchored
in the historical event of the
perfect life, the unjust death,
and the resurrection of Jesus of
Nazareth. It is grounded in the
truth that Jesus Christ lived a life
we could never live, died in a waythat we deserved, and defeated
our greatest enemy - death.
This hope is the only hope that
will not disappoint. It is the only
hope that will last. It is the hope
that our country needs and that
this next generation is seeking.
Privileged to share in
Canadas hope.
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NewName,Same Mission.just in one area or with one group - Gods
Spirit was moving across the country,
stirring the hearts of his people from coast
to coast with a desire to do whatever it
takes to share the gospel with children
and youth. And God blessed their efforts -
churches were planted, camps sprang up,
tens of thousands of children, youth and
their families heard about the hope that is
found only in Jesus Christ.
BEV:And it is that passion and that desirethat we are asking God to rekindle. We
want to be a mission that has a passion for
the gospel and a burden for our country.
CH: What made you choosethe name One Hope Canada?BEV:At our last country-wide personnelconference in the fall of 2012, we had our
entire mission family meet in small groups
to describe the what, how, and why
of their various ministries. The thing we
discovered was that because we are such
a diverse ministry, every ministry point
had a different what and a different
how, but the one that united every
ministry point, and every missionary, wasthe why. They did what they did, the
way they did it, so that children, youth and
their families would come to know Jesus
Christ.
BILL:And so for us the name, One HopeCanada, describes that why. The One
Hope of course is Jesus Christ, and we
like the fact that Canada is in the name,
because it reflects with whom and where
we will share this great news.
Canadas Hopesat down with ExecutiveDirectors, Bill and Bev McCaskell, to ask themabout changes happening at the mission.
CH: The mission has been known as theCanadian Sunday School Mission since1927, why change the name now?BILL:The mission has such a rich history ofseeing God use it to reach generation after
generation of Canadians with the gospel, and
because of that, people have fond memories of
the mission. Many of them found God at one of
our ministry points (a camp or church). In fact,
I am one of them - God got a hold of my life at
Kenosee Lake Bible Camp in Saskatchewan.
What we are discovering though, is that
those under 40 or so do not know CSSM Min-
istries. They may know of one of our camps,
but they do not know of the mission behind
the camp. And so the National Board has been
wanting to reintroduce the mission to a new
generation for a number of years, but it didnt
seem like the right time until just recently.
CH: What made this the right time?BEV:God is moving within the mission andstirring hearts. Its like there is a renewal that
is taking place and is going much deeper thanany name change. In many ways, we are
going back to the very root of the mission -
the original vision and burden that has inspired
CSSM Ministries for so many years - to share
the love of Jesus and to make His name known.
CH: Tell us a little bit moreabout that original vision.BILL:CSSM Ministries started because Godopened the eyes of men and women to the
need in Canada for the gospel. And it wasnt
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CH: Some people may say that Canadaisnt a mission field anymore and amission in Canada is outdated.BILL:It doesnt take much effort to look around atour communities to see the brokenness that exists
- it really is everywhere. This past summer we had
almost 18,000 children and youth participate in one
of our weeklong camp programs and almost half of
those came from homes who do not know Jesus.
That is why we get so excited about camp ministry.
Where else can you go in Canada, and find thou-
sands of children and youth who have no idea who
Jesus is, spending an entire week learning about
Him? Its amazing and humbling.
CH: What response have you had to the new name?
BILL:It has been really positive. I shouldnt besurprised, but I have to admit I am a bit, since our
first name has been around for 87 years, and I know
people have such great memories of it. But the re-
sponse we have received from comments and notes
sent into our office has been encouraging. I believe
people see the reasons and the heart behind the
decision. Even those folks who have some questions
about why we are changing, become supportive
after we have explained why, and share that we are
committed to the original vision of the mission. They
want to see the torch they have carried for so long
and so well, passed on to the next generation.
CH: What one thing would you like our readersto remember about the missions new name?BEV:That it actually isnt about a name change(laughter). It reallyisnt. It is about what God is
doing again in the hearts of those who are involved
in a mission that is 87 years old. There is newness
of life, there is a passion, there is a burden. Thats
what is important to remember. God has given us a
few words to remind ourselves of all it comes down
to: Be faithful to the gospel, and He will make His
NAME known. CSSM Ministries - now One Hope
Canada - has never been about building its own
name, but rather about proclaiming His name.
Thats what I would like people to remember.
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Keepersof theFaith
W R I T T E N B Y H A R O L D G I E S B R E C H T
Bandbio
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OUR GOAL AS
A MINISTRY IS
TO MAKE SURE
WHAT WE DO
AND SAY HAS
CHANGED OUR
HEARTS FIRST.
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Having hosted the radio program Heart of the South for the
last 13 years, its not at all unusual to hear of membership
changes within the Gospel groups. But my ears really perked
up when I was chatting with Ace Taito, Music Director of Keepers of the
Faith, a year or two ago. Ace mentioned that they were looking for a
new bass singer. So, I innocently asked the logical question, Why did
their former bass singer leave?
I expected the usual response; He left to spend more time with
his family. Thats the story heard most often when group members
leave (Ironically, they often resurface two weeks later, now singing for
a different group). But no, that wasnt why he left. It wasnt for health
reasons or to go into the pastorate (another two commonly heard
reasons for leaving). No, hed left singing with Keepers of the Faith in
order to go into wrestling! No, Im not making that up! Sometimes reality
is more humorous than fiction! (By the way, were excited Keepers of
the Faith found a new bass singer and he is a Canadian! Gary van Ry
comes from Abbotsford, BC!)
HOW THE GROUP BEGANAfter being in many different singing groups, a father and three sons
decided in 1997 to establish a singing ministry known as The Taito
Family. They began their journey in singing and ministering together as
a family. As the years went by, they felt the calling of God to move from
Hawaii to Washington State, where theyre continuing to minister as afamily singing group till this day.
In the year 2003 the group was formed with acappella singing as its
foundation. With a Samoan heritage, the group was made up of 15 men.
As the years went on, many of the members made different choices and
went their separate ways. This only left 5 members: 3 brothers and 2
cousins, and thus Keepers of the Faith quartet was born.
Our goal as a ministry is to make sure what we do and say has
changed our hearts first. We pray that people will see Jesus through
us. Whether there be more or less, we will minister no matter what. We
make sure we give everything we have because we believe God expects
the best from us. We are not just any typical quartet which just does
concerts. We have been part of many evangelistic meetings and have
had the privilege as a ministry to preach His word and baptize over 100
souls and more. It is our prayer as we continue to witness and minister
the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music and testimonies, that many
may come to know and experience the wonderful and great love of God
in a special and inspiring way. To God be the Glory forever, Amen!
KEEPERS OF THE FAITHwill be our Concert Tour Group, touring
throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta this Spring
(March 28 - April 13).
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CBS is a proud partner of OneHope Canada.We would love to partner with you as well.
Some Of Our Partners IncludeSalvation ArmyJesus Network
Prison Fellowship MinistryMoveIn
Youth for ChristScripture UnionTeen Challenge
Habitat for Humanity
Transport for ChristBus Stop Bible Studies
Spark Teenand many more
Apply to be a ministry partner today at
biblesociety.ca/partner
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The Bible that CBS is putting
together will be unique to
campers and camp ministry.
The additional reflection
pieces will address the issues
that children face after
leaving the safe environment
of camp. There will also be
Bible reading plans to help
keep campers accountable
to reading their Bible and togive some direction when they
dont know where to start.
Our ministry points have all
been given the opportunity to
order as many Bibles as they
need for this upcoming season.
To partner with CBS in this
way and provide Bibles to our
campers is a huge blessing and
just another way that God is
moving through our nation. CBSis looking for stories, pictures
or videos of how lives are being
changed and transformed as
children and youth encounter
God. One Hope Canada desires
to bring the Gospel to those
with the least opportunity
to hear, but it doesnt stop
there, we also want to disciple
believers for living and serving
through His church. What better
place to start discipling than
by providing the living word of
God to those who are longing to
know Him more?
This brand new resource
for CBS is still in production,
please keep praying for this
project and the impact it will
have on the lives of children
and youth across Canada.
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BY JUANITA NEUFELD
CANADIAN BIBLE SOCIETY
In the fall of 2013, we were
approached by Canadian Bible
Society (CBS) about providing
a unique Camping Bible to
our ministry points. In the past, our
ministry points have purchased
Bibles to give to campers who were
in need of a Bible, or who had made
a commitment while at camp. This
has always been an extra cost
to the camps or churches. So
we were thrilled when CBS
made an offer to provide
these Bibles to our camps at
no cost. Our desire, along with
Canadian Bible Society, is to
see any child or youth who
wants a Bible to have one.
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Just a few short months ago we wrote that
Encounter was just under way, and now as we
write, we realize that its over half done! Weve
seen God do some amazing things in the lives
of our students so far. He has grounded many
of them in the gospel and awakened them to an
identity that is rooted in Him. So far our school
has travelled to:
Hampton Bible Camp, Hampton, NBCamp des Iles, Lachute, QCGalilean Bible Camp, Blind River, ONValley View Bible Camp, MacGregor, MBTorch Trail Bible Camp, Choiceland, SK
It has been a wonderful journey so far! We have
had the opportunity to explore a beautiful country,
but more importantly, encounter a beautiful God!
Heres what our students are saying:
God has used Encounter and the awesometeachings we have had to show me how
my identity must be in Him and not in what
I do for Him. Encounter is a safe place to
learn and be challenged, having our mentor,
leaders and fellow students to support us,
encourage us, pray with us and grow with us.
MARIANNE, QUBEC
Encounter School of Discipleship has been
an amazing experience. Ive always wanted
to travel and I knew that I was to go to a
Bible school Encounter was the perfect
fit. I have learnt many things about myself,
also, the Gospel has become more alive to
me in a new way and has revived my desire
to know and see the God I serve daily. Not
only have I been learning a lot, the teamhas been like a family to me. They have all
been super encouraging and supportive.
MELISSA, SASKATCHEWAN
Encounter has been a very wonderful but
challenging opportunity for me. God has
taught me to be vulnerable by taking me
away from what I know and placing me in
here to learn to trust Him. He has taught
me that it is not about me, it never has
been, and it never will be. Its about Himand Him alone, and letting Him lead me.
TABITHA, MANITOBA
*Encounter is now accepting applications for fall
2014! Applications can be found on our websiteat www.encounterschool.ca
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Madge Lake Bible Campfeature
In a world where many families
are broken and in disarray,
we want to provide a place of
belonging, regardless of who they
are or where they have come
from. Recently I talked to Jesse
Gensorek, one of our long-serving
staff members; heres what he had
to say about the ministry of MLBC:
To me, MLBC is more thanjust a Christian Summer Camp,
it is more than a location of
fun activities, hardworking
individuals and great food. To
me, Madge Lake Bible Camp
is a specifc location which
God has used in a mighty
way to change not only my
life, but countless others.
My childhood and teenage years
consisted of a broken home and
family, with drug, alcohol, verbal,
and at times, physical abuse. It
wasnt pretty, and it certainly was
not a godly home to be brought
up in. However, now I can clearlysee the grace and hand of God
that had been upon me, and had
delivered me from that situation.
When I reached the age of 14 and
could become a staff member
at MLBC, I jumped all over the
opportunity. Not only was I able
to learn about God and serve Him
in that way, I was also introduced
to and welcomed into a family of
frm believers: a very new conceptfor me. The number one thing that
A placeof belongingBY RYAN AND ANDREA WIESNER, CAMP DIRECTORS
At Madge Lake Bible Camp our
vision statement is, To see all
camp participants grow closer
to Christ. We believe, whether
someone is a camper, cook,
cabin leader, director, board
member, etc., whoever you are,
and whatever your involvement
may be with MLBC, that God
can and will continue Histransformational work in
your life. We are absolutely
passionate to see the ongoing
growth in peoples relationship
with God as they allow His Spirit
to work in and through them.
One other component of the
camp that we are passionate
about is the concept of family.
Ryan had the priviledge of marryingJesse and Bethany this past November.
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TEEN &
JUNIOR TEEN
June 24-29
Junior Teen
Ages 13-15
June 30-July 6
Junior Teen
Ages 13-15
July 7-13
Teen
Ages 15-17
July 21-27
Junior Teen
Ages 14-15
July 28-August 3
Junior TeenAges 14-15
August 11-17
Teen
Ages 15-17
August 18-24
Junior Teen
Ages 14-15
August 25-28
Junior Teen
Ages 12-14
DALLAS VALLEY RANCH
www.dallasvalley.com 306-731-3348
JUNIOR &
INTERMEDIATE
June 24-29
Intermediate
Ages 10-12
June 30-July 6
Intermediate
Ages 11-13
July 7-13Intermediate
Ages 11-13
July 14-20
Junior
Ages 9-10
July 21-27
IntermediateAges 11-13
July 28-August 3
Intermediate
Ages 11-13
August 4-10
Junior
Ages 9-10
August 11-17
Intermediate
Ages 11-13
August 18-24
Intermediate
Ages 11-13
August 25-28
Junior
Ages 9-11
RIDING CAMPS
June 30-July 6
Girls Barrel RacingAges 13-17
July 14-20
Western Riding
Ages 14-17
August 4-10
Western Riding
Ages 13-17
SPECIALTY CAMPS
July 14-20
Firearm Safety
Ages 12-16
August 4-10
Firearm Safety
Ages 13-17
SPORTS CAMPS
August 4-8
Volleyball-Basketball
Ages 12-14
XTREME CAMPS
July 7-13
Xtreme Boys
Ages 13-14
July 14-20
Xtreme Boys
Ages 15-17
July 21-27
Xtreme GirlsAges 14-17
July 28-August 3
Xtreme Boys
Ages 13-15
August 4-10
Xtreme Boys
Ages 14-17
August 11-17
Xtreme Boys
Ages 13-14
August 18-24
Xtreme Boys
Ages 13-15
August 25-28
Xtreme Boys
Ages 13-15
allas
alleyRanch Camp
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Valley View Bible Campfeature
July 4-8
Staff Training
July 8-11
Squirt Camp
Ages 7-9
July 11-13
Family Camp
July 13-18
Junior Camp
Ages 10-12
July 19-25
Teen Camp
Ages 13-16
July 1-5
LIT Camp
Ages 15 and up
July 7-13
Senior Teen Camp
Ages 14-17
July 15-20
Junior 1 Camp
Ages 9-11
July 29 - August 3
Junior Teen Camp
Ages 12-13
August 4-6
Squirt Camp
Ages 6-8
August 7-10
Family Camp
All ages
July 19Squirt Day
Ages 4-6
July 22-25
Children
Ages 6-8
July 27-August 1Junior 1
Ages 8-10
August 3-8
Junior 2
Ages 10-12
August 10-15Junior Teen
Ages 12-14
ESTEVAN BIBLE CAMP
CYPRESS HILLS CAMP
GLAD TIDINGS BIBLE CAMP
www.estevan.cssm.ca 306-471-9EBC
www.cypresshillscamp.ca 306-662-3956
www.gladtidings.cssm.ca 306-354-7773
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Valley View Bible Campfeature
July 6-12
Teen CampAges 14-17
July 13-19
Junior 1 CampAges 8-11
July 13-26
New! Bold ProgramAges 13-15
July 20-26
Junior 2 CampAges 9-12
July 28
Day Camp (10am-6pm)Ages 5-7
July 29-30
Over Night (10am-3pm)Ages 6-8
August 1-4
Family CampAll ages
August 5-9
Squirt CampAges 7-9
August 10-16
Pre-Teen CampAges 12-14
August 17-23
Junior 3 CampAges 8-11
July 8-13
Junior 1Ages 9-11
July 15-20
Junior TeenAges 12-15
July 23-27
Kidz CampAges 6-8
July 25
Kidz Day CampAges 5-7
July 29 - August 1
Paintball 1Ages 13-18
July 29 - August 3
Junior 2Ages 9-11
August 5-10
Junior 3Ages 9-11
August 12-15
Paintball 2Ages 13-18
August 12-15
ZumbaAges 14-18
August 12-17
Senior TeenAges 15-18
August 15-17
Senior Teen WkndAges 14-18
September 19-21
Teen RetreatAges 12-18
LUSELAND BIBLE CAMP
KENOSSE LAKE BIBLE CAMP
www.luseland.cssm.ca 306-372-4595
www.kenoseelakebiblecamp.ca 306-577-4623
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Valley View Bible Campfeature
June 30-July 3Explorer Camp
July 1Squirt Day Camp
July 4-6Deeper (C&C)
July 6-13Teen 1 Camp
July 14-19
Quest 1 Camp
July 14-19Junior Ranch Camp
July 21-26Adventure Camp
July 21-27IntermediateRanch Camp
August 4-9Quest 2 Camp
August 4-9Junior Ranch 2 Camp
August 11-17Teen 2 Camp
August 11-17Intermediate
Ranch 2 Camp
August 18-25Hardcore Ranch Camp
August 1-3Homecoming
June 20-22Family Camp
All ages
June 30 - July 5Junior 1 Camp
Ages 9-11
July 6-12
Preteen 1 CampAges 12-14
July 14-19Junior 2 Camp
Ages 9-11
July 20-26Preteen 2 Camp
Ages 12-14
July 29 - August 1Squirt Camp
Ages 7-8
August 3-9
Preteen 3Ages 12-14
August 11-16Junior 3
Ages 9-11
August 17-23Teen CampAges 15-18
August 19 - September 2
C & C CampAges 18+
MANITOU LAKE BIBLE CAMP
MADGE LAKE BIBLE CAMP
www.manitoulakebiblecamp.ca 306-826-5440
www.madgelakebiblecamp.ca 204-937-3646
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Richard & Julie Hovey
Glad Tidings Bible Camp
Ladan & Natisse MacKenzie
Estevan Bible Camp
Len & Jan Barkman
Cypress Hills Bible Camp
Lori Durksen
Ministry Resource Centre
Christopher & Janet Thiessen
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
Carl Frostad
Ministry Resource Centre
Art & Jackie Thiessen
Ministry Resource Centre
Terry & Bonnie Kerr
Saskatchewan Field Director
Jessica Poorman
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
Kevin & Kristin Friesen
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
Tanis Klippenstine
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
Keon & Christal Reimer
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
Amy MacQueen
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
Tanya Klippenstine
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
Our Saskatchewan One Hope Canada Family
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Dallas Valley Ranch Camp
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Madge Lake Bible Camp
Doug & Rosalind Arbogast
Stoney Lake Bible Camp
Brad & Allison Weber
Kenosee Lake Bible Camp
Anne Laursen
Manitou Lake Bible Camp
Joel & Hannah Povey
Stoney Lake Bible Camp
Seth & Lesley Briggs
Manitou Lake Bible Camp
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Stoney Lake Bible Camp
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Torch Trail Bible Camp
Marilyn Kirk
Luseland Bible Camp
Ryan & Andrea Wiesner
Madge Lake Bible Camp
Doug Barr
Ranger Lake Bible Camp
Greg & Jessica Benson
Ranger Lake Bible Camp
Raymond & Lorna Bourget
Ranger Lake Bible Camp
The faces behindour camps!
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Provincial feature
BY TERRY KERR , ONE HOPE CANADA SASKATCHEWAN FIELD DIRECTOR
Since this is our first magazine
in Saskatchewan, I thought
I should start with a quick
overview of One Hope Canadas
camp ministry in our province. We
have 11 camps in Saskatchewan some
specialize in horse programs or water
sports, some are very large with more
than one camp happening each week,and some are very small where it is
easy to know each camper and staff
personally. Each one is different, yet all
are the same in their purpose for doing
camp.
The majority of the kids coming to
camp now are unaware of who Jesus
Christ is, or why He came to earth. Its
just a name they have heard used as
profanity. We are so thankful to God for
giving us His Son to make the way for
us to be reconciled to Him! We want to
share that hope with these campers.
Many kids come with so much hurt,
fear, distrust and other damaging
emotions, so it is a huge mission to show
these kids Gods love while they are
with us. Our desire is that they will see
Christs love lived out day and night. We
realize the tremendous need for these
kids to get plugged into a local church
as well. We have them for one week
and we pray they will get connected to
a church that teaches and trains them to
continue their walk with the Lord.
We are thankful that God has been
blessing us, and that we continue to see
growth at our camps. In the next issueof the magazine I will get into more
specifics, but just want to mention a
few projects that are happening around
the province: Kenosee Lake Bible Camp
is working on a new chapel project as
they have outgrown the old chapel,
Stoney Lake Bible Camp is building new
camper washrooms and considering
ways of expanding their dining hall
space, Luseland Bible Camp, has been
building new cabins. We are so thankful
for Gods provision of finances and
faithful volunteers who help make these
projects happen.
We appreciate your prayers for Gods
wisdom in all areas of this ministry not
that we would get God to join us in what
we are doing, but that we would see
what He is doing and join Him!
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Seeing livestransformed
Manitou Lake Bible Campfeature
lives far too soon; two of them
were our campers. Through the
darkness of that situation we
were able to see more clearly the
light of hope available in a life
lived for Christ. As our staff and
campers mourned, the urgency
of what we were doing became
crystal clear. Children, teens
and parents are asking different
questions but the one answer for
all of it is Jesus. Im not talking
about some Sunday-school, off
the cuff kind of answer to every
question being Jesus, or the
Bible. The deep and meaningful
answer is found in the majesty,
compassion, truth, grace and
holiness that is Jesus our Messiah.
This summer we had hundreds
of campers attend Manitou Lake
Bible Camp. All of them heard
One hope. These words have
begun to really sink in for us this
year. As we journeyed through
our 73rdsummer, sharing the
gospel and modeling Jesus to
campers from across our Midwest
region, it became more clear that
the answer for everyone was
found in that one, Living Hope,
Jesus of Nazareth.
This past summer we were
directly touched by tragedy. A
car accident ended six young
BY SETH BRIGGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
It became more clear that theanswer for everyone was found inthat one, Living Hope.
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about a life-changing love and
plan of rescue enacted in the
life, death and resurrectionof Jesus, and were able to
experience that love and
character of Jesus lived out
in our staf f. Many responded
during camp, and our prayer is
that many more of the seeds that
were planted will germinate
into faith journeys in Jesus.
As we pray for our campers
throughout the winter it can
seem overwhelming that wewould be able to accomplish our
mission to make disciples of
Jesus, until we remember the
second part of that statement
in partnership with the local
church. Our only hope in
nurturing these new Christiansis found in the local church.
Its in the church where God
designed this disc ipleship to
happen effectively, and thats
why we encourage our campers
and staff to be plugged in with
their church. This big and
daunting mission can only be
accomplished in the power of
the Spirit, and in co-operation
within His kingdom. We are,after all, working for One King,
in one Kingdom to see lives
transformed by the one, Living
Hope.
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The words we speak have a great impact on those who hear. They can encourage andbless others, but they can also hurt deeply. Whether positive or negative, the impact ismuch greater than we think.
For example, as I was heading back to my car after prayer meeting one night, a ladywhose faith I admire spoke four simple words to me: On wings of eagles. It was
perfectthe timing, the truth, etc.It has encouraged me to remember Gods promise, as I continue to lean on His
strength every moment of my life. The Holy Spirit prompted her to speak this Bible truthto a needy soul. She does not remember speaking those words to me. But I DO. This
phrase has stuck with me ever since, and each time I feel hopeless, the words ring in mymind, and I am reminded to hope in the One who can carry me through lifes difculties.Let us be attentive to the Holy Spirits prompting to pray for and to encourage others.
And let us hope in the Lord, our only source of strength.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They willsoar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walkand not be faint (Isaiah 40:31).
Adults Devotional
The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the
outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7b).You probably know at least one person who looks different than everyone else, or who
has a hard time talking, or who wears clothes nobody else would want to wear. Have you
ever made fun of such people? I have. And did this make me feel any better? I thought so.
But after a while, I felt worse, because although I felt more important in my friends eyes, I
knew that God did not approve of my behaviour.
Too often we think that life is all about being better than others. But is it really? We think
that if we push others down, somehow that will bring us up, and people will like us. But in the
end, what will matter is not how many friends you had, or how good-looking you were. What
will matter is how you lived your life. Did you live for yourself, or for God? God cares aboutthe appearance of your heart! He hates evil, and so should you.
Maybe you are the person who is laughed at. Remember what matters to God!
Kids Devo
BY MYRIAM GAUDREAU,
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,
CAMP LIVINGSTONE IN QUEBEC
BY MYRIAM GAUDREAU,
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,
CAMP LIVINGSTONE IN QUEBEC
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OLIVECARMICHAELPrecious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.
Psalm 116:15, NIV
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Olive Carmichael, a faithful CSSM
Missionary since 1936. Olive was in her 100th year and passed away peacefully on
October 3rd, 2013 and is now in the arms of our blessed Lord Jesus Christ! Olive
was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 5th, 1914 and came to Canada in 1915.
Olive was one of the true pioneers of our CSSM Mission. She began her ministry
as a rural missionary for Canadian Sunday School Mission in 1936, using bicycle
and horse and buggy as her means of transportation in the early days. Olive put on
many miles to conduct gospel services, teach Vacation Bible School, do visitation
and hold Bible classes in the public schools. She continued until 1951, when she
became the secretary for the National Office of CSSM Ministries. There Olive was
a major force in the editing of the CSSM periodicals, telling the childrens stories
on the weekly CSSM radio broadcast, among her many other duties. Although she
retired from active duty in 1979, she continued to assist as a volunteer until her
health prevented her from doing so.
Olive held this ministry close to her heart and, as long as she was able, prayed
fervently for our missionaries, our work, and the children and youth who needed to
be reached.
We praise God for the life and ministry of Olive Carmichael. She has blessed us in
so many ways. Although we grieve, in our loss, we rejoice that she has entered into
eternity, her Lord Jesus Christ - whom she served faithfully - having prepared the
way for her.
What a blessing and encouragement she has been to many! Truly she was one
that we can treasure as a faithful servant of the Lord, and we thank God for her
commitment and loving ministry with CSSM.
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number of people glanced
over as they passed the
elderly woman working
in her front lawn. She had finished
planting flowers in the gardenand was now struggling to plant a
sapling to replace a tree felled by a
wind storm the previous summer.
Can I help you? offered a young
man stopping in front of her house.
She gratefully handed him the
spade and he made short work
of digging a hole. After dragging
the ten-foot sapling into place and
replacing the soil, he began tamping
it in place while ensuring the tree
was properly positioned. I live
down the street he said as he
finished the task. I remember
you helping my friends families
and babysitting some of my friends
over the years. If there is anything
else I can do to help you I would
be honored.
A healthy community is one where
people choose to assist their neighbors
and benefit from the generous
assistance of others in return. We
may often have a similar relationship
with our favourite Bible Camp.
Which Bible Camp has been a
neighbor to you over the years,
providing camping experiences
and teaching you, your children
or grandchildren about Jesus?
Are you in a position to be a good
neighbor, providing manpower
or funding for the projects the
camp is working on to improve its
ministry now and into the future?
Like the sapling which will provide
shade for years to come, a newbuilding at your local camp or a con-
tribution to the CSSM Development
Fund can reap long-term benefits
at the local or national levels of the
ministry. These types of projects
benefit from gifts that may be larger
than a typical annual cash donation.
Donors might consider providing
a larger gift like an in-kind gift of
appreciated stocks or mutual fund
shares or a bequest from an estate.
One Hope Canada has partnered with
Mennonite Foundation of Canada to
assist you in supporting its local and
national ministries by the means that
make the most sense for your particu-
lar financial situation. MFC staff can
explain the financial benefits and assist
with donating appreciated publicly
traded shares or mutual funds. We also
have forty years of experience assisting
individuals with charitable estate plan-
ning. Contact an MFC office or your
One Hope ministry to find out more.
HAROLD PENNERis a stewardship
consultant at the Winnipeg, Manitoba
office of Mennonite Foundation of
Canada. For stewardship education
and estate and charitable gift planning,
contact your nearest MFC office or visit
www.MennoFoundation.ca
A HELPING HANDWRITTEN BY HAROLD PENNER
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Torch Trail Bible Camp is One
Hope Canadas most northern
camp in Saskatchewan.
We have chosen the following
theme for 2014:
One God One Hope For it is for
this we labor and strive, because
we have fxed our hope on theliving God who is the Savior of
all men (1 Timothy 4:10).
Being new at Torch Trail, we
are often asked if we regret
our decision to move and give
up the life we were familiar
with. Although things here
can be overwhelming, we
Making life alive
Torch Trail Bible Campfeature
know that we are blessed to
share in the ministry here!
Almost every single day in
the summer of 2013, someone
did business with God while
here at camp! What a privilege
to witness that! Our living
God is actively working inthe hearts of people. He is our
only hope for salvation and
eternal life. Many come to that
understanding when they step
away from the busyness of life
for a time.
Children often come to
camp with heart-wrenching
Reflecting on our first summer at Torch Trail Bible Camp
situations in their lives. Many
people today are hurting, lonely
and in painful situations. We are
not psychologists, doctors or even
counsellors, but we can offer people
the good news of what Christ has
done for each one of us on the cross.
His death and resurrection is whatmakes the difference. His presence
in us is what makes life alive.
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Cookingwith Kathy
it became inevitable that I
would eventually need to tackle
this feat on my own. Although
cooking challenged, Icanfollow
directions. The recipe said, Let
the bird chill in the sink for a
few hours. In my condence,
I searched for my Staples That
Was Easy button! Feeling
on a roll, I decided to ask my
signicant other to assist with
the food preparations, giving
instructions to peel about half
the potatoes. (Okay, so maybe
following directions isnt one of
our stronger points.)
Its been exciting having our
18-month-old granddaughter
visiting from Zimbabwe. Ive
discovered that living with a
toddler is like using a blender
with no lid. I was reminded of
the importance of cutting big
pieces of meat or other foods into
little pieces so she could handle
them.
The Psalmist reminds us, This
is the daythe Lord has made. Let
us rejoice and be glad in it. Our
mission is to simply cut life into
bite-sized chunks called days. The
Bible talks about strength that
comes as your days come; picking
up your cross daily, getting
mercies that are new every
morning; and how our inward
man is renewed day by day. God
will stitch those days together
into a tapestry that makes a life.
We dont need to be paralyzed by
guilt over the past or anxiety over
the future. We can trust the Lord
to cover both, one bite at a time.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Howard and Kathy Weir has
been serving as Camp Directors
at Turtle Mountain Bible Camp
(Manitoba) since 2002, but
previously served at Galilean
Bible Camp (Ontario) for many
years before that
When I was a kid, I could
toast a marshmallow over my
birthday cake.
Now I could roast a turkey.
Its funny how traditions neverdie. Since my mom had always
cooked the turkey in a large
greased paper bag, I thought
that must be the only way. One
thing I failed to notice was her
removing the innards from
inside the bird prior to cooking.
Fortunately, Im a quick learner
and now remember that detail.
Im sure everyone has forgotten
veggies in the microwave until
putting away the leftovers
or discovered charcoal buns
in the oven you were drying
several weeks before! Like most
families, we always enjoyed
those wonderful home-cooked
turkey dinners with loved ones
on special occasions. Since we
have lived far away from family,
Peeled half the potatoes
We dont need to be paralyzedby guilt over the past or anxiety overthe future. We can trust the Lord tocover both, one bite at a time.
Renewedday by dayBY KATHY WEIR
I am no cook,but I can follow thedirections which said to
let the bird chill in thesink for a few hours.
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