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”
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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”
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”
Battle Of The Ends!
Imagine your heart is pounding, palms are sweating, you’re cheering so loud it hurts, you’re staring down your competition and the sound of fierce excitement stings your ears. You can’t sit still, you’re anxious to win, you fight to win, you must win. THIS, is the Battle of the Ends. Here at Camp Widjiitiwin weContinue reading “Battle Of The Ends!”
Widji Traditions/Culture # 1
Named Meals – Sub Sunday, Taco Tuesday, Waffle Wednesday and French Toast Fridays, I tried to change some of these my first summer to great resistance. I did manage to add diced chicken to the Taco Tuesday meal, but the rest are well intact. Morning Monkeys – each morning before breakfast 1 boy’s cabin andContinue reading “Widji Traditions/Culture # 1”
Meandering Moose 