Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a village far from the big city. The village was nestled in a beautiful, sunlit valley surrounded by a tall snow-capped mountain range. As the little girl grew older, she began to hike in the foothills at the base of the mountains, andContinue reading “Kiss Your Monster on the Nose”
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The Christian Leaders Creed
The Christian Leaders Creed I cannot do many things. I cannot control everything. I cannot change or fix anyone. I cannot explain many things. I cannot meet everyone’s expectations. I cannot dodge the tough questions, decisions, or tasks. I cannot concern myself with who gets the credit. I cannot cling to the past. I cannotContinue reading “The Christian Leaders Creed”
Campers Teaching Staff
When coming to camp this year, I wondered how God would use me in camper’s lives as we ministered as a team to the hundreds of campers that would come to camp this summer. Now that our team is halfway through the summer, I truly wonder how much I impacted campers throughout my three yearsContinue reading “Campers Teaching Staff”
Failing with Dignity
New leaders need to be able to practice in an environment where they can “fail with dignity”. Camp offers that opportunity to be coached & grow in new skills. We practice this with our SALTers in our Skills And Leadership Training program. Our SALTers have the opportunity to learn lots during their time at WidjiContinue reading “Failing with Dignity”
Cooking with Moose: Cinnamon Roll Cake
Cinnamon Roll Cake has quickly become one of the most popular desserts at Camp Widjiitiwin this summer. We started this at home and amped up the cinnamon by a factor of three or four. Of course, we make it about 10 times bigger than this. So here you have it. Cake: 3 cups flour 1/4Continue reading “Cooking with Moose: Cinnamon Roll Cake”
God goes ahead of us… again
Yesterday at Widji the UV filter unit in our water pump house went down and a new one had to be ordered. Of course this isn’t one of those ones you can just go pick up at Canadian Tire or Home Depot. That meant no water at camp for another day as the new oneContinue reading “God goes ahead of us… again”
It’s that time again
It’s that time again. Tomorrow after my last exam at school, I am beginning my journey up to camp. I won’t be returning till September 1st, 2 days before my crazy grade 12 year begins. This is my third summer working at camp, and every year has been so different, but the common thread isContinue reading “It’s that time again”
Seven Grandfathers’ Teachings
I’ve been looking for a new and creative way to convey to the campers how to get along well at camp. Then I discovered this native story about seven grandfathers who teach a great lesson. Here it is: The Ojibway story of the seven grandfathers’ teachings was passed down from parent to child for manyContinue reading “Seven Grandfathers’ Teachings”
Every Child Deserves to go to Camp!
Dear Camp Widjiitiwin Partner, It’s all about relationships! That’s true of campers and cabin leaders; staff and leadership; donors and camp. We are stronger together and can accomplish more for the Kingdom’s sake when we work together. In the last five years we have built some terrific partnerships between Camp Widjiitiwin and individuals, families, churches,Continue reading “Every Child Deserves to go to Camp!”
Summer Camp Pastors 2013
I wanted you to know more about the summer camp pastors that will be speaking in our Camp Widjiitiwin chapels this summer. Matt (Newb) Naismith Matt Naismith lives with his wife, Andrea, in Guelph, Ontario, and serves as the Teaching Pastor for Student and Young Adult Ministries at Lakeside Church. Summer 2012 was Matt’s firstContinue reading “Summer Camp Pastors 2013”
Meandering Moose 