Last Saturday, I started to hear rumours and I was listening to them gather than what I knew for sure that God had told me. I was letting the “news” get me down. In a conversation with a friend I came to a place where I must trust God or people. My friend’s counsel was to, “FocusContinue reading “A Crisis of Trust”
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Social Benefit Birthday Gift
Happy birthday to you! Want to do more than just accept gifts that will only last a few minutes? How about investing in a child for a lifetime? Send one to camp! Next time your child (or you) has a party, suggest that instead of gifts each person attending donates money towards sending needy campersContinue reading “Social Benefit Birthday Gift”
Jesus had a “porch”
By Dr. Taylor Williams My front porch. It’s nothing particularly special. It will never win any decor awards. If truth be told it has enough foundational cracks that I am sure we will have to replace it if we ever move. You might look at it and see an old porch full of problems butContinue reading “Jesus had a “porch””
Widji Needs YOU!
Widji needs you! Here are some ways you can help. Pray for us! Promote Widji to Donate towards our ministry expenses or Send a camper to Widji! Sponsor a camper to one of our partnership weeks (Fresh Air, Escape, Royal City & Venture) for just $445 Click here for more information about our partnerships PeerContinue reading “Widji Needs YOU!”
Are You Ready for Camp?
The start of #Widji15 is coming fast! Are you ready for camp this summer? Here are a few links to help you get ready. What_to_Bring_To_Camp_List What_to_bring_to_SALT_list What NOT to bring to camp list iPods/CD/DVD or MP3 players, matches, cell or smart phones, laptops or computer games , gum, knives, Pellet, BB, or Paint Ball Guns,Continue reading “Are You Ready for Camp?”
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”
Meandering Moose 