Thanksgiving

What are you thankful for? Here’s my list.  God; for salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, for the Holy Spirit for daily guidance.  God is good: it’s his character; that which disposes him to be kind, full of good will, benevolent, gracious, slow to anger, inclined to bestow blessings, the happiness of hisContinue reading “Thanksgiving”

Camp is Run by Youth

Camp Widjiitiwin is run by youth! It’s plain enough if you sit and watch them. I did this one night back in the summer before dinner while sitting on the fireplace. I was smiling. I was very happy with my staff this summer. They’re did a great job!!! You should see them go. They all do their jobsContinue reading “Camp is Run by Youth”

Staff Lessons Summer 2015

The Widji summer staff met yesterday (Sunday morning, September 6th) for our last time together. I shared from My Utmost for His Highest about the living waters that can flow out of us in Christ. A river reaches places which its source never knows. And Jesus said that, if we have received His fullness, “riversContinue reading “Staff Lessons Summer 2015”

Nehemiah 3; a Widji Paraphrase

As delivered at staff prayer, 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2015 Nehemiah is in captivity in Persia when he heard about the distress in Jerusalem that the walls are broken down. This was a city’s only defense. He went before King Artaxerxes and not only got permission to go rebuild the wall, but also received,Continue reading “Nehemiah 3; a Widji Paraphrase”

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””

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?”