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HOPE

CANADA's

GODS MISSION. OUR ADVENTURE.

Unitedby the

GOSPELFor I am not ashamed of this Good News

about Christ, it is the power of God at work,saving everyone who believes...

Romans 1:16 NLT

Winter/Spring2014Saskatchewan Edition

Issue 1

A PUBLICATION OF

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Winter/Spring 2014 | www.onehopecanada.ca2

As you reached for your mail and pulled

out this new magazine, you may be asking

yourself who or what is Canadas Hope?

After 86 seasons of Camp Ministry, Canadian

Sunday School Mission (CSSM Ministries) ofcially

and legally changed its name to One Hope

Ministries of Canada, now known across this

great country of ours as One Hope Canada.

Part of this name change was to reflect more of

our purpose. That purpose being the hope we can all

have in knowing Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour.

Along with a new name you will also notice a new

logo for the Mission, with a green maple leaf on the

pages of Scripture reaching coast to coast (sea to sea).

One Hope Canada continues to operate in

Saskatchewan, and we are very blessed to have eleven

Bible Camps spread throughout the province. For all

the many blessings this province has to offer us, it

still remains a vast mission eld allowing us to bring

the message of Christ to the masses. We count it as a

tremendous privilege to serve Christ in the Christian

Camping Ministry which opens the door to allowing us to

model and teach about Jesus Christ and following Him.

This new magazine will replace the newsletter you used

to receive two times a year from the Provincial Branch

of CSSM Ministries in Caronport. This larger edition

will not only help us to explain what is happening in

the mission across the country, but will also have many

local articles specic and unique to Saskatchewan.

You will have the opportunity to read and learn

more in depth about our eleven camps and the variousministries that are carried out at each location. It

will allow us to introduce and tell you stories about

our staff, volunteers and campers. We will be able

to bring you pictures from each of our camps and

keep you updated on their special projects.

Our prayer is that you will enjoy this new

publication as you learn more of what we are

all about here at One Hope Canada.

BY TERRY KERR, ONE HOPE CANADA SASKATCHEWAN FIELD DIRECTORCanadas Hope

Directorsmessage

Our prayer is that you will enjoy this newpublication as you learn more of what weare all about here at One Hope Canada.

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Inside this issue

GODS MISSION.OUR ADVENTURE.Canadas Hopeis the bi-

annual publication of One

Hope Canada. Letters, articles

and photos are welcomed.

Names of many of the children

mentioned in articles have

been changed.

EDITORSWayne Eisbrenner

Melanie Mushaluk

CIRCULATION &ADDRESS CORRECTIONSylvia Froese

SPONSORSHIPSHarold Giesbrecht

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2 Directors Message3 Executive Directors Message10 Encounter12 Madge Lake Bible Camp14 Camp Schedules 201422 Manitou Lake Bible Camp24 Devotionals32 Torch Trail Bible Camp34 Cooking with Kathy

4 New name, same mission6 Keepers of the Faith8 Canadian Bible Society18 One Hope Canada Family21 Sharing our hope25Olive Carmichael26A Helping Hand

Winter/Spring 2014Issue One

Saskatchewan Edition

Cover Imagetaken at

Manitou Lake Bible Camp

BY BILL McCASKELL, ONE HOPE CANADA CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A living hope

HOPECANADA's

I am amazed at how the

tiniest words can hold such deep

meaning. Words like hate and

love, each spelled with only four

letters, still somehow manage

to burst with emotion and carry

such strong connotations.

Another little word Im thinking of,

is so full of meaning that God actually

uses it to describe the incredible

gift He has given us. This four-letterword continually stirs the hearts of

those around me, and nds its place

in the centre of Gods good news:

In Gods great mercy he has given

us new birth into a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus

Christ from the dead, and into an

inheritance that can never perish,

spoil or fade. (I Peter 1:3,4 NIV)

Executive Directorsmessage

Feature Stories Regulars

The hope we have as Christians

is not based upon wishful

thinking, folklore or some mental

exercise. This hope, this living,

breathing, one hope, is anchored

in the historical event of the

perfect life, the unjust death,

and the resurrection of Jesus of

Nazareth. It is grounded in the

truth that Jesus Christ lived a life

we could never live, died in a waythat we deserved, and defeated

our greatest enemy - death.

This hope is the only hope that

will not disappoint. It is the only

hope that will last. It is the hope

that our country needs and that

this next generation is seeking.

Privileged to share in

Canadas hope.

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NewName,Same Mission.just in one area or with one group - Gods

Spirit was moving across the country,

stirring the hearts of his people from coast

to coast with a desire to do whatever it

takes to share the gospel with children

and youth. And God blessed their efforts -

churches were planted, camps sprang up,

tens of thousands of children, youth and

their families heard about the hope that is

found only in Jesus Christ.

BEV:And it is that passion and that desirethat we are asking God to rekindle. We

want to be a mission that has a passion for

the gospel and a burden for our country.

CH: What made you choosethe name One Hope Canada?BEV:At our last country-wide personnelconference in the fall of 2012, we had our

entire mission family meet in small groups

to describe the what, how, and why

of their various ministries. The thing we

discovered was that because we are such

a diverse ministry, every ministry point

had a different what and a different

how, but the one that united every

ministry point, and every missionary, wasthe why. They did what they did, the

way they did it, so that children, youth and

their families would come to know Jesus

Christ.

BILL:And so for us the name, One HopeCanada, describes that why. The One

Hope of course is Jesus Christ, and we

like the fact that Canada is in the name,

because it reflects with whom and where

we will share this great news.

Canadas Hopesat down with ExecutiveDirectors, Bill and Bev McCaskell, to ask themabout changes happening at the mission.

CH: The mission has been known as theCanadian Sunday School Mission since1927, why change the name now?BILL:The mission has such a rich history ofseeing God use it to reach generation after

generation of Canadians with the gospel, and

because of that, people have fond memories of

the mission. Many of them found God at one of

our ministry points (a camp or church). In fact,

I am one of them - God got a hold of my life at

Kenosee Lake Bible Camp in Saskatchewan.

What we are discovering though, is that

those under 40 or so do not know CSSM Min-

istries. They may know of one of our camps,

but they do not know of the mission behind

the camp. And so the National Board has been

wanting to reintroduce the mission to a new

generation for a number of years, but it didnt

seem like the right time until just recently.

CH: What made this the right time?BEV:God is moving within the mission andstirring hearts. Its like there is a renewal that

is taking place and is going much deeper thanany name change. In many ways, we are

going back to the very root of the mission -

the original vision and burden that has inspired

CSSM Ministries for so many years - to share

the love of Jesus and to make His name known.

CH: Tell us a little bit moreabout that original vision.BILL:CSSM Ministries started because Godopened the eyes of men and women to the

need in Canada for the gospel. And it wasnt

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Developing passionate,

relevant servants ofJesus Christ

In Partnership with Okanagan Bible College

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CH: Some people may say that Canadaisnt a mission field anymore and amission in Canada is outdated.BILL:It doesnt take much effort to look around atour communities to see the brokenness that exists

- it really is everywhere. This past summer we had

almost 18,000 children and youth participate in one

of our weeklong camp programs and almost half of

those came from homes who do not know Jesus.

That is why we get so excited about camp ministry.

Where else can you go in Canada, and find thou-

sands of children and youth who have no idea who

Jesus is, spending an entire week learning about

Him? Its amazing and humbling.

CH: What response have you had to the new name?

BILL:It has been really positive. I shouldnt besurprised, but I have to admit I am a bit, since our

first name has been around for 87 years, and I know

people have such great memories of it. But the re-

sponse we have received from comments and notes

sent into our office has been encouraging. I believe

people see the reasons and the heart behind the

decision. Even those folks who have some questions

about why we are changing, become supportive

after we have explained why, and share that we are

committed to the original vision of the mission. They

want to see the torch they have carried for so long

and so well, passed on to the next generation.

CH: What one thing would you like our readersto remember about the missions new name?BEV:That it actually isnt about a name change(laughter). It reallyisnt. It is about what God is

doing again in the hearts of those who are involved

in a mission that is 87 years old. There is newness

of life, there is a passion, there is a burden. Thats

what is important to remember. God has given us a

few words to remind ourselves of all it comes down

to: Be faithful to the gospel, and He will make His

NAME known. CSSM Ministries - now One Hope

Canada - has never been about building its own

name, but rather about proclaiming His name.

Thats what I would like people to remember.

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Keepersof theFaith

W R I T T E N B Y H A R O L D G I E S B R E C H T

Bandbio


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OUR GOAL AS

A MINISTRY IS

TO MAKE SURE

WHAT WE DO

AND SAY HAS

CHANGED OUR

HEARTS FIRST.

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Having hosted the radio program Heart of the South for the

last 13 years, its not at all unusual to hear of membership

changes within the Gospel groups. But my ears really perked

up when I was chatting with Ace Taito, Music Director of Keepers of the

Faith, a year or two ago. Ace mentioned that they were looking for a

new bass singer. So, I innocently asked the logical question, Why did

their former bass singer leave?

I expected the usual response; He left to spend more time with

his family. Thats the story heard most often when group members

leave (Ironically, they often resurface two weeks later, now singing for

a different group). But no, that wasnt why he left. It wasnt for health

reasons or to go into the pastorate (another two commonly heard

reasons for leaving). No, hed left singing with Keepers of the Faith in

order to go into wrestling! No, Im not making that up! Sometimes reality

is more humorous than fiction! (By the way, were excited Keepers of

the Faith found a new bass singer and he is a Canadian! Gary van Ry

comes from Abbotsford, BC!)

HOW THE GROUP BEGANAfter being in many different singing groups, a father and three sons

decided in 1997 to establish a singing ministry known as The Taito

Family. They began their journey in singing and ministering together as

a family. As the years went by, they felt the calling of God to move from

Hawaii to Washington State, where theyre continuing to minister as afamily singing group till this day.

In the year 2003 the group was formed with acappella singing as its

foundation. With a Samoan heritage, the group was made up of 15 men.

As the years went on, many of the members made different choices and

went their separate ways. This only left 5 members: 3 brothers and 2

cousins, and thus Keepers of the Faith quartet was born.

Our goal as a ministry is to make sure what we do and say has

changed our hearts first. We pray that people will see Jesus through

us. Whether there be more or less, we will minister no matter what. We

make sure we give everything we have because we believe God expects

the best from us. We are not just any typical quartet which just does

concerts. We have been part of many evangelistic meetings and have

had the privilege as a ministry to preach His word and baptize over 100

souls and more. It is our prayer as we continue to witness and minister

the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music and testimonies, that many

may come to know and experience the wonderful and great love of God

in a special and inspiring way. To God be the Glory forever, Amen!

KEEPERS OF THE FAITHwill be our Concert Tour Group, touring

throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta this Spring

(March 28 - April 13).

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CBS is a proud partner of OneHope Canada.We would love to partner with you as well.

Some Of Our Partners IncludeSalvation ArmyJesus Network

Prison Fellowship MinistryMoveIn

Youth for ChristScripture UnionTeen Challenge

Habitat for Humanity

Transport for ChristBus Stop Bible Studies

Spark Teenand many more

Apply to be a ministry partner today at

biblesociety.ca/partner


The Bible that CBS is putting

together will be unique to

campers and camp ministry.

The additional reflection

pieces will address the issues

that children face after

leaving the safe environment

of camp. There will also be

Bible reading plans to help

keep campers accountable

to reading their Bible and togive some direction when they

dont know where to start.

Our ministry points have all

been given the opportunity to

order as many Bibles as they

need for this upcoming season.

To partner with CBS in this

way and provide Bibles to our

campers is a huge blessing and

just another way that God is

moving through our nation. CBSis looking for stories, pictures

or videos of how lives are being

changed and transformed as

children and youth encounter

God. One Hope Canada desires

to bring the Gospel to those

with the least opportunity

to hear, but it doesnt stop

there, we also want to disciple

believers for living and serving

through His church. What better

place to start discipling than

by providing the living word of

God to those who are longing to

know Him more?

This brand new resource

for CBS is still in production,

please keep praying for this

project and the impact it will

have on the lives of children

and youth across Canada.

Nationalfeature

BY JUANITA NEUFELD

CANADIAN BIBLE SOCIETY

In the fall of 2013, we were

approached by Canadian Bible

Society (CBS) about providing

a unique Camping Bible to

our ministry points. In the past, our

ministry points have purchased

Bibles to give to campers who were

in need of a Bible, or who had made

a commitment while at camp. This

has always been an extra cost

to the camps or churches. So

we were thrilled when CBS

made an offer to provide

these Bibles to our camps at

no cost. Our desire, along with

Canadian Bible Society, is to

see any child or youth who

wants a Bible to have one.

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CHANGE GROW LEAD


Just a few short months ago we wrote that

Encounter was just under way, and now as we

write, we realize that its over half done! Weve

seen God do some amazing things in the lives

of our students so far. He has grounded many

of them in the gospel and awakened them to an

identity that is rooted in Him. So far our school

has travelled to:

Hampton Bible Camp, Hampton, NBCamp des Iles, Lachute, QCGalilean Bible Camp, Blind River, ONValley View Bible Camp, MacGregor, MBTorch Trail Bible Camp, Choiceland, SK

It has been a wonderful journey so far! We have

had the opportunity to explore a beautiful country,

but more importantly, encounter a beautiful God!

Heres what our students are saying:

God has used Encounter and the awesometeachings we have had to show me how

my identity must be in Him and not in what

I do for Him. Encounter is a safe place to

learn and be challenged, having our mentor,

leaders and fellow students to support us,

encourage us, pray with us and grow with us.

MARIANNE, QUBEC

Encounter School of Discipleship has been

an amazing experience. Ive always wanted

to travel and I knew that I was to go to a

Bible school Encounter was the perfect

fit. I have learnt many things about myself,

also, the Gospel has become more alive to

me in a new way and has revived my desire

to know and see the God I serve daily. Not

only have I been learning a lot, the teamhas been like a family to me. They have all

been super encouraging and supportive.

MELISSA, SASKATCHEWAN

Encounter has been a very wonderful but

challenging opportunity for me. God has

taught me to be vulnerable by taking me

away from what I know and placing me in

here to learn to trust Him. He has taught

me that it is not about me, it never has

been, and it never will be. Its about Himand Him alone, and letting Him lead me.

TABITHA, MANITOBA

*Encounter is now accepting applications for fall

2014! Applications can be found on our websiteat www.encounterschool.ca

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Madge Lake Bible Campfeature

In a world where many families

are broken and in disarray,

we want to provide a place of

belonging, regardless of who they

are or where they have come

from. Recently I talked to Jesse

Gensorek, one of our long-serving

staff members; heres what he had

to say about the ministry of MLBC:

To me, MLBC is more thanjust a Christian Summer Camp,

it is more than a location of

fun activities, hardworking

individuals and great food. To

me, Madge Lake Bible Camp

is a specifc location which

God has used in a mighty

way to change not only my

life, but countless others.

My childhood and teenage years

consisted of a broken home and

family, with drug, alcohol, verbal,

and at times, physical abuse. It

wasnt pretty, and it certainly was

not a godly home to be brought

up in. However, now I can clearlysee the grace and hand of God

that had been upon me, and had

delivered me from that situation.

When I reached the age of 14 and

could become a staff member

at MLBC, I jumped all over the

opportunity. Not only was I able

to learn about God and serve Him

in that way, I was also introduced

to and welcomed into a family of

frm believers: a very new conceptfor me. The number one thing that

A placeof belongingBY RYAN AND ANDREA WIESNER, CAMP DIRECTORS

At Madge Lake Bible Camp our

vision statement is, To see all

camp participants grow closer

to Christ. We believe, whether

someone is a camper, cook,

cabin leader, director, board

member, etc., whoever you are,

and whatever your involvement

may be with MLBC, that God

can and will continue Histransformational work in

your life. We are absolutely

passionate to see the ongoing

growth in peoples relationship

with God as they allow His Spirit

to work in and through them.

One other component of the

camp that we are passionate

about is the concept of family.

Ryan had the priviledge of marryingJesse and Bethany this past November.

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TEEN &

JUNIOR TEEN

June 24-29

Junior Teen

Ages 13-15

June 30-July 6

Junior Teen

Ages 13-15

July 7-13

Teen

Ages 15-17

July 21-27

Junior Teen

Ages 14-15

July 28-August 3

Junior TeenAges 14-15

August 11-17

Teen

Ages 15-17

August 18-24

Junior Teen

Ages 14-15

August 25-28

Junior Teen

Ages 12-14

DALLAS VALLEY RANCH

www.dallasvalley.com 306-731-3348

JUNIOR &

INTERMEDIATE

June 24-29

Intermediate

Ages 10-12

June 30-July 6

Intermediate

Ages 11-13

July 7-13Intermediate

Ages 11-13

July 14-20

Junior

Ages 9-10

July 21-27

IntermediateAges 11-13

July 28-August 3

Intermediate

Ages 11-13

August 4-10

Junior

Ages 9-10

August 11-17

Intermediate

Ages 11-13

August 18-24

Intermediate

Ages 11-13

August 25-28

Junior

Ages 9-11

RIDING CAMPS

June 30-July 6

Girls Barrel RacingAges 13-17

July 14-20

Western Riding

Ages 14-17

August 4-10

Western Riding

Ages 13-17

SPECIALTY CAMPS

July 14-20

Firearm Safety

Ages 12-16

August 4-10

Firearm Safety

Ages 13-17

SPORTS CAMPS

August 4-8

Volleyball-Basketball

Ages 12-14

XTREME CAMPS

July 7-13

Xtreme Boys

Ages 13-14

July 14-20

Xtreme Boys

Ages 15-17

July 21-27

Xtreme GirlsAges 14-17

July 28-August 3

Xtreme Boys

Ages 13-15

August 4-10

Xtreme Boys

Ages 14-17

August 11-17

Xtreme Boys

Ages 13-14

August 18-24

Xtreme Boys

Ages 13-15

August 25-28

Xtreme Boys

Ages 13-15

allas

alleyRanch Camp

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Valley View Bible Campfeature

July 4-8

Staff Training

July 8-11

Squirt Camp

Ages 7-9

July 11-13

Family Camp

July 13-18

Junior Camp

Ages 10-12

July 19-25

Teen Camp

Ages 13-16

July 1-5

LIT Camp

Ages 15 and up

July 7-13

Senior Teen Camp

Ages 14-17

July 15-20

Junior 1 Camp

Ages 9-11

July 29 - August 3

Junior Teen Camp

Ages 12-13

August 4-6

Squirt Camp

Ages 6-8

August 7-10

Family Camp

All ages

July 19Squirt Day

Ages 4-6

July 22-25

Children

Ages 6-8

July 27-August 1Junior 1

Ages 8-10

August 3-8

Junior 2

Ages 10-12

August 10-15Junior Teen

Ages 12-14

ESTEVAN BIBLE CAMP

CYPRESS HILLS CAMP

GLAD TIDINGS BIBLE CAMP

www.estevan.cssm.ca 306-471-9EBC

www.cypresshillscamp.ca 306-662-3956

www.gladtidings.cssm.ca 306-354-7773

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July 6-12

Teen CampAges 14-17

July 13-19

Junior 1 CampAges 8-11

July 13-26

New! Bold ProgramAges 13-15

July 20-26


July 28

Day Camp (10am-6pm)Ages 5-7

July 29-30

Over Night (10am-3pm)Ages 6-8

August 1-4

Family CampAll ages

August 5-9

Squirt CampAges 7-9

August 10-16

Pre-Teen CampAges 12-14

August 17-23


July 8-13

Junior 1Ages 9-11

July 15-20

Junior TeenAges 12-15

July 23-27

Kidz CampAges 6-8

July 25

Kidz Day CampAges 5-7

July 29 - August 1

Paintball 1Ages 13-18

July 29 - August 3

Junior 2Ages 9-11

August 5-10

Junior 3Ages 9-11

August 12-15

Paintball 2Ages 13-18

August 12-15

ZumbaAges 14-18

August 12-17

Senior TeenAges 15-18

August 15-17

Senior Teen WkndAges 14-18

September 19-21

Teen RetreatAges 12-18

LUSELAND BIBLE CAMP

KENOSSE LAKE BIBLE CAMP

www.luseland.cssm.ca 306-372-4595

www.kenoseelakebiblecamp.ca 306-577-4623

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June 30-July 3Explorer Camp

July 1Squirt Day Camp

July 4-6Deeper (C&C)

July 6-13Teen 1 Camp

July 14-19

Quest 1 Camp

July 14-19Junior Ranch Camp

July 21-26Adventure Camp

July 21-27IntermediateRanch Camp

August 4-9Quest 2 Camp

August 4-9Junior Ranch 2 Camp

August 11-17Teen 2 Camp

August 11-17Intermediate

Ranch 2 Camp

August 18-25Hardcore Ranch Camp

August 1-3Homecoming

June 20-22Family Camp

All ages

June 30 - July 5Junior 1 Camp

Ages 9-11

July 6-12

Preteen 1 CampAges 12-14

July 14-19Junior 2 Camp

Ages 9-11

July 20-26Preteen 2 Camp

Ages 12-14

July 29 - August 1Squirt Camp

Ages 7-8

August 3-9

Preteen 3Ages 12-14

August 11-16Junior 3

Ages 9-11

August 17-23Teen CampAges 15-18

August 19 - September 2

C & C CampAges 18+

MANITOU LAKE BIBLE CAMP

MADGE LAKE BIBLE CAMP

www.manitoulakebiblecamp.ca 306-826-5440

www.madgelakebiblecamp.ca 204-937-3646

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Richard & Julie Hovey

Glad Tidings Bible Camp

Ladan & Natisse MacKenzie

Estevan Bible Camp

Len & Jan Barkman

Cypress Hills Bible Camp

Lori Durksen

Ministry Resource Centre

Christopher & Janet Thiessen

Dallas Valley Ranch Camp

Carl Frostad


Art & Jackie Thiessen


Terry & Bonnie Kerr

Saskatchewan Field Director

Jessica Poorman


Kevin & Kristin Friesen


Tanis Klippenstine


Keon & Christal Reimer


Amy MacQueen


Tanya Klippenstine


Our Saskatchewan One Hope Canada Family

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Jen Rinsdorf

Madge Lake Bible Camp

Doug & Rosalind Arbogast

Stoney Lake Bible Camp

Brad & Allison Weber

Kenosee Lake Bible Camp

Anne Laursen


Joel & Hannah Povey


Seth & Lesley Briggs


Jason & Leanne Normand


Darvin & Lorenda Friesen

Torch Trail Bible Camp

Marilyn Kirk

Luseland Bible Camp

Ryan & Andrea Wiesner

Madge Lake Bible Camp

Doug Barr

Ranger Lake Bible Camp

Greg & Jessica Benson


Raymond & Lorna Bourget


The faces behindour camps!

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Provincial feature

BY TERRY KERR , ONE HOPE CANADA SASKATCHEWAN FIELD DIRECTOR

Since this is our first magazine

in Saskatchewan, I thought

I should start with a quick

overview of One Hope Canadas

camp ministry in our province. We

have 11 camps in Saskatchewan some

specialize in horse programs or water

sports, some are very large with more

than one camp happening each week,and some are very small where it is

easy to know each camper and staff

personally. Each one is different, yet all

are the same in their purpose for doing

camp.

The majority of the kids coming to

camp now are unaware of who Jesus

Christ is, or why He came to earth. Its

just a name they have heard used as

profanity. We are so thankful to God for

giving us His Son to make the way for

us to be reconciled to Him! We want to

share that hope with these campers.

Many kids come with so much hurt,

fear, distrust and other damaging

emotions, so it is a huge mission to show

these kids Gods love while they are

with us. Our desire is that they will see

Christs love lived out day and night. We

realize the tremendous need for these

kids to get plugged into a local church

as well. We have them for one week

and we pray they will get connected to

a church that teaches and trains them to

continue their walk with the Lord.

We are thankful that God has been

blessing us, and that we continue to see

growth at our camps. In the next issueof the magazine I will get into more

specifics, but just want to mention a

few projects that are happening around

the province: Kenosee Lake Bible Camp

is working on a new chapel project as

they have outgrown the old chapel,

Stoney Lake Bible Camp is building new

camper washrooms and considering

ways of expanding their dining hall

space, Luseland Bible Camp, has been

building new cabins. We are so thankful

for Gods provision of finances and

faithful volunteers who help make these

projects happen.

We appreciate your prayers for Gods

wisdom in all areas of this ministry not

that we would get God to join us in what

we are doing, but that we would see

what He is doing and join Him!

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Seeing livestransformed

Manitou Lake Bible Campfeature

lives far too soon; two of them

were our campers. Through the

darkness of that situation we

were able to see more clearly the

light of hope available in a life

lived for Christ. As our staff and

campers mourned, the urgency

of what we were doing became

crystal clear. Children, teens

and parents are asking different

questions but the one answer for

all of it is Jesus. Im not talking

about some Sunday-school, off

the cuff kind of answer to every

question being Jesus, or the

Bible. The deep and meaningful

answer is found in the majesty,

compassion, truth, grace and

holiness that is Jesus our Messiah.

This summer we had hundreds

of campers attend Manitou Lake

Bible Camp. All of them heard

One hope. These words have

begun to really sink in for us this

year. As we journeyed through

our 73rdsummer, sharing the

gospel and modeling Jesus to

campers from across our Midwest

region, it became more clear that

the answer for everyone was

found in that one, Living Hope,

Jesus of Nazareth.

This past summer we were

directly touched by tragedy. A

car accident ended six young

BY SETH BRIGGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It became more clear that theanswer for everyone was found inthat one, Living Hope.

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about a life-changing love and

plan of rescue enacted in the

life, death and resurrectionof Jesus, and were able to

experience that love and

character of Jesus lived out

in our staf f. Many responded

during camp, and our prayer is

that many more of the seeds that

were planted will germinate

into faith journeys in Jesus.

As we pray for our campers

throughout the winter it can

seem overwhelming that wewould be able to accomplish our

mission to make disciples of

Jesus, until we remember the

second part of that statement

in partnership with the local

church. Our only hope in

nurturing these new Christiansis found in the local church.

Its in the church where God

designed this disc ipleship to

happen effectively, and thats

why we encourage our campers

and staff to be plugged in with

their church. This big and

daunting mission can only be

accomplished in the power of

the Spirit, and in co-operation

within His kingdom. We are,after all, working for One King,

in one Kingdom to see lives

transformed by the one, Living

Hope.

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The words we speak have a great impact on those who hear. They can encourage andbless others, but they can also hurt deeply. Whether positive or negative, the impact ismuch greater than we think.

For example, as I was heading back to my car after prayer meeting one night, a ladywhose faith I admire spoke four simple words to me: On wings of eagles. It was

perfectthe timing, the truth, etc.It has encouraged me to remember Gods promise, as I continue to lean on His

strength every moment of my life. The Holy Spirit prompted her to speak this Bible truthto a needy soul. She does not remember speaking those words to me. But I DO. This

phrase has stuck with me ever since, and each time I feel hopeless, the words ring in mymind, and I am reminded to hope in the One who can carry me through lifes difculties.Let us be attentive to the Holy Spirits prompting to pray for and to encourage others.

And let us hope in the Lord, our only source of strength.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They willsoar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walkand not be faint (Isaiah 40:31).

Adults Devotional

The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the

outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7b).You probably know at least one person who looks different than everyone else, or who

has a hard time talking, or who wears clothes nobody else would want to wear. Have you

ever made fun of such people? I have. And did this make me feel any better? I thought so.

But after a while, I felt worse, because although I felt more important in my friends eyes, I

knew that God did not approve of my behaviour.

Too often we think that life is all about being better than others. But is it really? We think

that if we push others down, somehow that will bring us up, and people will like us. But in the

end, what will matter is not how many friends you had, or how good-looking you were. What

will matter is how you lived your life. Did you live for yourself, or for God? God cares aboutthe appearance of your heart! He hates evil, and so should you.

Maybe you are the person who is laughed at. Remember what matters to God!

Kids Devo

BY MYRIAM GAUDREAU,

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,

CAMP LIVINGSTONE IN QUEBEC

BY MYRIAM GAUDREAU,

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,

CAMP LIVINGSTONE IN QUEBEC

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OLIVECARMICHAELPrecious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.

Psalm 116:15, NIV

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Olive Carmichael, a faithful CSSM

Missionary since 1936. Olive was in her 100th year and passed away peacefully on

October 3rd, 2013 and is now in the arms of our blessed Lord Jesus Christ! Olive

was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 5th, 1914 and came to Canada in 1915.

Olive was one of the true pioneers of our CSSM Mission. She began her ministry

as a rural missionary for Canadian Sunday School Mission in 1936, using bicycle

and horse and buggy as her means of transportation in the early days. Olive put on

many miles to conduct gospel services, teach Vacation Bible School, do visitation

and hold Bible classes in the public schools. She continued until 1951, when she

became the secretary for the National Office of CSSM Ministries. There Olive was

a major force in the editing of the CSSM periodicals, telling the childrens stories

on the weekly CSSM radio broadcast, among her many other duties. Although she

retired from active duty in 1979, she continued to assist as a volunteer until her

health prevented her from doing so.

Olive held this ministry close to her heart and, as long as she was able, prayed

fervently for our missionaries, our work, and the children and youth who needed to

be reached.

We praise God for the life and ministry of Olive Carmichael. She has blessed us in

so many ways. Although we grieve, in our loss, we rejoice that she has entered into

eternity, her Lord Jesus Christ - whom she served faithfully - having prepared the

way for her.

What a blessing and encouragement she has been to many! Truly she was one

that we can treasure as a faithful servant of the Lord, and we thank God for her

commitment and loving ministry with CSSM.

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number of people glanced

over as they passed the

elderly woman working

in her front lawn. She had finished

planting flowers in the gardenand was now struggling to plant a

sapling to replace a tree felled by a

wind storm the previous summer.

Can I help you? offered a young

man stopping in front of her house.

She gratefully handed him the

spade and he made short work

of digging a hole. After dragging

the ten-foot sapling into place and

replacing the soil, he began tamping

it in place while ensuring the tree

was properly positioned. I live

down the street he said as he

finished the task. I remember

you helping my friends families

and babysitting some of my friends

over the years. If there is anything

else I can do to help you I would

be honored.

A healthy community is one where

people choose to assist their neighbors

and benefit from the generous

assistance of others in return. We

may often have a similar relationship

with our favourite Bible Camp.

Which Bible Camp has been a

neighbor to you over the years,

providing camping experiences

and teaching you, your children

or grandchildren about Jesus?

Are you in a position to be a good

neighbor, providing manpower

or funding for the projects the

camp is working on to improve its

ministry now and into the future?

Like the sapling which will provide

shade for years to come, a newbuilding at your local camp or a con-

tribution to the CSSM Development

Fund can reap long-term benefits

at the local or national levels of the

ministry. These types of projects

benefit from gifts that may be larger

than a typical annual cash donation.

Donors might consider providing

a larger gift like an in-kind gift of

appreciated stocks or mutual fund

shares or a bequest from an estate.

One Hope Canada has partnered with

Mennonite Foundation of Canada to

assist you in supporting its local and

national ministries by the means that

make the most sense for your particu-

lar financial situation. MFC staff can

explain the financial benefits and assist

with donating appreciated publicly

traded shares or mutual funds. We also

have forty years of experience assisting

individuals with charitable estate plan-

ning. Contact an MFC office or your

One Hope ministry to find out more.

HAROLD PENNERis a stewardship

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office of Mennonite Foundation of

Canada. For stewardship education

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contact your nearest MFC office or visit

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Torch Trail Bible Camp is One

Hope Canadas most northern

camp in Saskatchewan.

We have chosen the following

theme for 2014:

One God One Hope For it is for

this we labor and strive, because

we have fxed our hope on theliving God who is the Savior of

all men (1 Timothy 4:10).

Being new at Torch Trail, we

are often asked if we regret

our decision to move and give

up the life we were familiar

with. Although things here

can be overwhelming, we

Making life alive

Torch Trail Bible Campfeature

know that we are blessed to

share in the ministry here!

Almost every single day in

the summer of 2013, someone

did business with God while

here at camp! What a privilege

to witness that! Our living

God is actively working inthe hearts of people. He is our

only hope for salvation and

eternal life. Many come to that

understanding when they step

away from the busyness of life

for a time.

Children often come to

camp with heart-wrenching

Reflecting on our first summer at Torch Trail Bible Camp

situations in their lives. Many

people today are hurting, lonely

and in painful situations. We are

not psychologists, doctors or even

counsellors, but we can offer people

the good news of what Christ has

done for each one of us on the cross.

His death and resurrection is whatmakes the difference. His presence

in us is what makes life alive.

BY DARVIN & LORENDA FRIESEN

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Cookingwith Kathy

it became inevitable that I

would eventually need to tackle

this feat on my own. Although

cooking challenged, Icanfollow

directions. The recipe said, Let

the bird chill in the sink for a

few hours. In my condence,

I searched for my Staples That

Was Easy button! Feeling

on a roll, I decided to ask my

signicant other to assist with

the food preparations, giving

instructions to peel about half

the potatoes. (Okay, so maybe

following directions isnt one of

our stronger points.)

Its been exciting having our

18-month-old granddaughter

visiting from Zimbabwe. Ive

discovered that living with a

toddler is like using a blender

with no lid. I was reminded of

the importance of cutting big

pieces of meat or other foods into

little pieces so she could handle

them.

The Psalmist reminds us, This

is the daythe Lord has made. Let

us rejoice and be glad in it. Our

mission is to simply cut life into

bite-sized chunks called days. The

Bible talks about strength that

comes as your days come; picking

up your cross daily, getting

mercies that are new every

morning; and how our inward

man is renewed day by day. God

will stitch those days together

into a tapestry that makes a life.

We dont need to be paralyzed by

guilt over the past or anxiety over

the future. We can trust the Lord

to cover both, one bite at a time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Howard and Kathy Weir has

been serving as Camp Directors

at Turtle Mountain Bible Camp

(Manitoba) since 2002, but

previously served at Galilean

Bible Camp (Ontario) for many

years before that

When I was a kid, I could

toast a marshmallow over my

birthday cake.

Now I could roast a turkey.

Its funny how traditions neverdie. Since my mom had always

cooked the turkey in a large

greased paper bag, I thought

that must be the only way. One

thing I failed to notice was her

removing the innards from

inside the bird prior to cooking.

Fortunately, Im a quick learner

and now remember that detail.

Im sure everyone has forgotten

veggies in the microwave until

putting away the leftovers

or discovered charcoal buns

in the oven you were drying

several weeks before! Like most

families, we always enjoyed

those wonderful home-cooked

turkey dinners with loved ones

on special occasions. Since we

have lived far away from family,

Peeled half the potatoes

We dont need to be paralyzedby guilt over the past or anxiety overthe future. We can trust the Lord tocover both, one bite at a time.

Renewedday by dayBY KATHY WEIR

I am no cook,but I can follow thedirections which said to

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