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What does it mean to be a Christian camp?

Knowing Widji is a Christian Camp, what does that mean to you? Here are some answers to that questions from some staff interviews. Some things that people expect that are true: Staff have a common purpose to see the Gospel demonstrated to campers and each other Camp will have cabin devotions, chapels, prayer times It’sContinue reading “What does it mean to be a Christian camp?”

We the Church

Spokes was our teacher for the May staff work/development weekend. Here are some notes from his talks. Spokes has been our Sizzle camp pastor for many years. Friday Night God has sent the church to be the sign of God’s Kingdom in this world. If we believe in our minds that we the church are theContinue reading “We the Church”

Mom & Dad

Dear Dad and Mom, As Canada pauses to celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Days, I acknowledge the painful reality that this holiday is difficult for many because of the absence of strong fathers. God has seen fit to bless me with one of the greatest men I know to be my Dad—you! While biology says youContinue reading “Mom & Dad”

Venture Camp

Camp Widjiitiwin is excited to announce Venture Camp, a new partnership with Capstone Community Bible Church in Toronto. For those familiar with Widjiitiwin, Capstone’s teaching pastor, Rob Cripps, is Sad Sac who has been a camp pastor for many years and their youth pastor Andrew Ironside is Nemo. We are planning for 30-40 campers inContinue reading “Venture Camp”

SALT @ Camp Widjiitiwin

SALT is our three week Skills And Leadership Training for 14-17 year old campers that seeks to train the next generation of Christian leaders; providing for experience in leading others; to develop or improve outdoor skills; for personal growth; to development group dynamics through teamwork and to provide practical experience. SALT is designed for teensContinue reading “SALT @ Camp Widjiitiwin”

#WidjiWednesday

You’ve heard of Throw Back Thursday and maybe Far-back Friday? Well, get ready for #WidjiWednesday! Take a picture of yourself, your family or your friends wearing any Camp Widjiitiwin t-shirt, hoodie, belt buckle, long sleeve T or sweatshirt. Then post it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on any Wednesday and hashtag it with #WidjiWednesday. Here’sContinue reading “#WidjiWednesday”

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

We are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – INDEED! As I got to hold Olivia this weekend, and she did a lot of napping in my arms, I noticed so many details in her. Her eyes are lightening and are the most amazing blue. Her hair is changing colour. She has so MANY expressions, even whileContinue reading “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”

Leadership Resources: Web & Twitter

The following list is part of the list created for our SALT @ Camp Widjiitiwin leadership program, but we want to share it with everyone. This leadership recourse list includes leadership websites and leaders to follow on Twitter. Follow this link for a list of leadership books. Websites http://www.leadershipjournal.net http://www.arrowleadership.org http://www.leadershipjournal.net http://www.giftedforleadership.com http://www.buildingchurchleaders.com http://www.learntolead.com –Continue reading “Leadership Resources: Web & Twitter”

Moose Answers Some Interview Questions

Ever wonder how Moose would answer the new interview questions? Well, here you go… What is your “dealing with stress” mechanism? Stay calm, get through the situation, analyze what happened, take some time away from people. Tell me about a personal project you’ve worked on, something that wasn’t required by school or work. Why wasContinue reading “Moose Answers Some Interview Questions”

You Can Call Me Grandpa

You can call me Grandpa. Well, actually you shouldn’t, but Olivia can, or will soon! She was born last week, March 12th, and has turned our family life in a new direction. I watched as a group of family and friends just sat around waiting for the girl of honour to make her next appearanceContinue reading “You Can Call Me Grandpa”