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””
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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”
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”
Widji Traditions/Culture #4
Theme/Fun Meals One utensil – using any old kitchen cooking utensil available. Campers draw out of a bus bin as they enter the Longhouse. You could end up with a spatula, beater, tongs or something stranger. A pasta meal is one of the funniest to watch for this one. Twins – campers and staff tryContinue reading “Widji Traditions/Culture #4”
Blog WHAT!?
You heard it right! Camp is plunging into the weblog world with the confidence of an eight-year-old in his first game of Widjiitiwin basketball. We might get a couple grass stains but it will be glorious, and OH the stories we will tell! Legends will be born, my friends, and THIS will be the placeContinue reading “Blog WHAT!?”
Meandering Moose 