A Path Where No One Knew

The last 5 years have been a journey for me. One that has caused me to doubt my abilities, to find solace in God or people. So far, the medical community can only tell me what it isn’t and barely help to reduce the symptoms to manageable. Debilitating dizziness has kept me from work, from church, awayContinue reading “A Path Where No One Knew”

Where I Belong

Guest Blog by Courtleigh Reimer, SALT Director 2017 Who has a degree in Bio-Resource Management, a year of administrative experience, student loan and car payments to make, and still chooses to work at camp? This girl. camp was that place your parents shipped you off to when you were younger so they got a break.Continue reading “Where I Belong”

When I Predicted the Future

Every summer for over 35 years I have been privileged to work with teens and young adults. In fact, it is my life’s mission. I get to see SALTers and staff when they are young and help lead them to be the next generation of Christian leaders. Very often I see great potential in them.Continue reading “When I Predicted the Future”

Is This is the Moment?

“Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created…” Esther 4:14 Aloha! My name is Kyra, and I am excited to begin my first season at Camp Widjiitiwin as the Camp Admin for the summer and “intern” for the following eight months, whatever that means to Moose! I, like many other people, haveContinue reading “Is This is the Moment?”

Tips for Preparing for Camp

It is important to prepare your child for their camp experience. What should you do/know before coming to camp? In the month or so leading up to your child’s time at Widjiitiwin. Offer reassurance, upbeat words of encouragement. Never discuss how much your child will be missed back home. Instead, keep the focus on them and theContinue reading “Tips for Preparing for Camp”

MBC Compass Spring 2017: Widji News

Transformed youth! This is the desired result of our mission to be ambassadors for Christ to children and youth. What does that look like? Christian youth (summer staff, campers & SALTers) who have their own faith, godly character, actively participating in these disciplines: reading God’s Word, worshiping, prayer, a small group study and discussion, servingContinue reading “MBC Compass Spring 2017: Widji News”

Ignite – The Widji Partnership Program

We also have a name now for the partnership ministry – IGNITE.  We needed something to build a brand around so we can clearly express the objectives of the program to potential partners and donors.  The campers will typically just know Camp Widjiitiwin. Ignite a desire to change their status quo, to break the cycleContinue reading “Ignite – The Widji Partnership Program”

Everyone Needs a Treasure Chest!

Treasure chest aren’t just for pirates! We all need one!! On my 50th birthday (2013) I received a treasure chest of cherished memories (pictured right, organized by Carolyn). It is filled with letters and notes from family, friends (newer and older), camp staff and colleagues. Everyone reminded me of the best version of myself, ofContinue reading “Everyone Needs a Treasure Chest!”

Consider the Next Seven Generations

“We should consider in all our deliberations, the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” Iroquois saying. The message of “seventh generation” living is to think seventh generations ahead and act in ways that benefit, not sacrifice, the future generations, specifically the seventh generation after us. We should apply the Seventh Generation PrincipleContinue reading “Consider the Next Seven Generations”

Encouragement is like Spinach to Popeye the Sailor Man!

Who encourages you? I got this note on a day I needed it.  Good morning brother – hope and trust you have a wonderful day. Just pausing to pray for you ministry, family, and Widji. Blessings, Michael  Last night my small group wrote encouragement notes to each other. I read my card this morning andContinue reading “Encouragement is like Spinach to Popeye the Sailor Man!”