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”
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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!”
A Day in the Life of a Widji Camper
Ever wondered what it’s like to be at Widji for a day? Here’s our daily schedule. 7:00 – Staff prayer 7:30 – Wake up and get ready for the day 8:00 – Morning Monkeys & A Wise Person Once Said 8:15 – Breakfast (includes daily devo by our camp pastor) 8:45 – Cabin Clean-up 9:00 –Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Widji Camper”
Chapel at Widji
Chapel times at Widjiitiwin are a long standing tradition. As a Christian summer camp, we feel it is important to teach campers about God and to have them experience a worship service. We have contemporary music and the songs vary depending on the age group at camp. You can expect each chapel time to have prayer,Continue reading “Chapel at Widji”
Hey Alumni! Where Are You Now?
Have you ever wondered what happened to that special staff member you remember from Widjiitiwin? We do too. And we would love to know what they and you have been up to. SO, we are starting a project to share updates from as many alumni as possible. Want to share what you’ve been up to? CompleteContinue reading “Hey Alumni! Where Are You Now?”
Modern Day Mentoring
Modern day mentoring of the next leader or generation of leaders may not always look like or be what it should be. As camp leaders we spend our years (many springs and summers), that all run together, leading teens and young adults to discover their faith, work hard, build character, be leaders and follow Jesus.Continue reading “Modern Day Mentoring”
They Call Me Moose
I have been called Moose since I was 16 and was first on summer staff at Camp Ambassador, outside Owen Sound, now the site of Word of Life Camp. Many camps have a tradition of assigning staff camp names. That summer each new staff was named for an Archie comics character. Yes, I got theContinue reading “They Call Me Moose”
Meandering Moose 