The themes for 2017 are: Destination Greece, Nintendo & The Round Table Destination Greece Follow the pathway though the labyrinth to Greece camp. You’ll experience a mix of ancient and modern Greek traditions, food and games. Enter through the bold columns into the Longhouse for some famous Greek recipes like souvlaki, gyros & Pantespani. ChooseContinue reading “2017 Widji Summer Themes”
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Jesus was Adopted!!
Jesus was adopted. I hadn’t ever thought of it that way before. That’s so cool! I was adopted too. Coming into the Christmas season, one of the sermons @ Faith Muskoka caught my attention in a special way. Pastor Darrell was talking about Joseph and the role he has in the Christmas story and inContinue reading “Jesus was Adopted!!”
What are YOU giving back this Christmas?
So often we focus on what we are going to GET for Christmas. I also like to give gifts that will be appreciated by the person receiving it. It is a wonderful thing to see their face light up and to hear their gratitude. What are you giving back this Christmas? Who can you helpContinue reading “What are YOU giving back this Christmas?”
Lord Please Help Me Help My Stupid Self!
We are all do stupid things! And everyone around us sees many of them. We set an example for all those who watch our lives, and believe me, they are watching. Ever had someone comment a long time after you post something on social media? You find out they were watching even though they never liked orContinue reading “Lord Please Help Me Help My Stupid Self!”
Giving Tuesday 2016
Why GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday celebrates generosity by providing people everywhere with an opportunity to give more, give smarter, and give great. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday worldwide. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activitiesContinue reading “Giving Tuesday 2016”
MBC Compass Newsletter 2016
The summer staff team this year did an excellent job! Everyone helped out with the campers when we were almost short of cabin leaders. God provides! The staff, though young, presented to the campers what it looks like to be a Christian in today’s anti-church culture. This summer we had 21 campers make a firstContinue reading “MBC Compass Newsletter 2016”
Let me pray for you
Camp Widjiitiwin is the kind of Christian environment where other people will stop you and ask if they can pray for you. We gather each weekday morning at 7:00 a.m. for prayer and encouragement. Staff supporting each other is a big part of living in this tight Christian community. I always love getting notes orContinue reading “Let me pray for you”
20 Seconds of Insane Courage
“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” Benjamin Mee, We Bought a Zoo Benjamin takes a big risk and talks to the girl in the restaurant (she eventually becomes his wife) and whenContinue reading “20 Seconds of Insane Courage”
My Old Day Camp
On the north side of the 401 at Mississauga Road was the day camp I attended as a kid. Most of the property has now been developed by GE Canada, but one section of the old road remains. I can’t remember the name of the camp. It was run by the city of Mississauga I think. IContinue reading “My Old Day Camp”
What I Meant When I Clicked Like
I recently clicked the like button on the new profile picture of a friend, Jay Penner, who I worked with back at Muskoka Woods. It’s easy to click the like button and move on. I see why some people put those if you don’t notice me updates on their wall. They assume people are justContinue reading “What I Meant When I Clicked Like”
Meandering Moose 