2013 Spring Newsletter
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2013 Spring Newsletter
The Reel “And I will make you fishers of men” Kinasao Newsletter Spring 2013 Bring Your Faith Alive at Kinasao this summer! Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 This summer at Kinasao we will be exploring 5 essential ways to keep our faith alive and growing in our everyday lives. Studying the Bible Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 God’s Word is vital to growing in faith. The Bible offers us answers to our questions and provides encouragement and knowledge about who God is. Hiding God’s word in our heart will be our focus throughout the week! Worship Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 So many things vie for our attention every day. How do we stop and take time to worship God? Campers will explore different forms of worship, and what it really means to put all of our focus on the greatness of God. Prayer In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 God wants to talk to us all of the time! Jesus spent much time in prayer, and tells us to do the same. We’ll look at the Lord’s Prayer and learn about how we can keep an ongoing conversation with God throughout our day. Service Let us love one another, for love comes from God. 1 John 4:7 When we love God, that love pours out of us in service to others. God calls us to serve those around us. We’ll explore different ways to serve our neighbors wherever we are. Hospitality Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 How do we be hospitable to the people we don’t really like? What if they aren’t very nice to us? Campers will learn different ways to show God’s love to others through the discipline of hospitality. We need your help! We believe getting the Bible into the hands of every child is very important. This summer we are partnering with the Canadian Bible Society to give each camper a Bible to keep for themselves or give away to a friend. We are looking for financial sponsors to cover the $2000 cost of this project. If you’re interested in helping out in this way, please contact kristi@kinasao.ca Register Now! Space is filling up! You don’t want to miss your week of fun, friends, learning and making lifelong memories! There’s something for every age—check out our Adult & Family Programs too! Register now at www.kinasao.ca Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp – A place set apart in God’s creation inviting all to experience God’s love 1 Introducing Kinasao’s 2013 Summer Staff Bryce MacEwen, Counsellor - I'm really excited to be coming back to work this summer. I'm sure this summer will be rockin'! I can't wait to get to see the camp full of people having fun and growing closer to God. Lauren Greve, First Aid/PAA - I am excited to be back at Kinasao again for my second summer! Being in God's creation and a part of the ministry here at camp is a major blessing for me. Get ready for a summer of fun! Katee Pederson, Counsellor - This will be my third summer working at Kinasao and I am so excited for everything God has in store! I can't wait to be back at camp and to see you there! Carter Hill, Maintenance- I am very excited to be working at Kinasao this year! Every year I look forward to going to camp for a week over summer, so working there this summer is going to be an awesome experience for me! After summer I plan to take computer science at the U of S. Nicole Sthamann, Program Activity AssistantHey everybody! Are you ready for a great summer at Kinasao? I sure am! I am currently finishing up my first year at the U of S and am aiming for a career in either pharmacy or nursing. When I'm not busy with school I enjoy dancing, making music, and praising God! I'm so excited to be coming back for my second summer as a PAA!! Can't wait to see all of your smiling faces and make some crazy memories! Makenzie Ferguson, Counsellor - I’m very excited to be on staff this summer and am looking forward to all the friendships and surprises that Kinasao always brings! I have been working this year in Prince Albert at the E. A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts in various areas of theatre. I hope to one day attend Grant MacEwan University to study Theatre Production leading to a career in Stage Management. Lane Bannerman, Program Coordinator - I am shaking with excitement for camp this summer! The prospect of living out my faith with great friends and amazing campers at such a beautiful place is almost too much to handle. I am currently studying Commerce at the U of S undertaking a Marketing Major. I am constantly seeking the next big adrenaline adventure whether it is sky diving, scuba diving or anything in between! Lauren Burningham, Program Coordinator - I am very excited to be coming back to Kinasao for my second summer as a Program Coordinator! I am currently in my second year at Briercrest College studying psychology/communication disorders in hopes of eventually becoming a speech pathologist. I love God, red jello, tea, puns, leading youth group, Beatrice chocolate milk and camp! I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for us this summer! Katelyn Hicks, Housekeeping/PAA - I am very excited to spend a whole summer at one of my favorite places in the world! I have been going to Kinasao since I was small and spent time at camp as a SIT last year. This is my first year on staff. I love to play piano, sing, learn and try new things. I hope to make lots of memories, friends, share and explore God's love this summer! Drew Nevland, Kitchen Assistant - After twelve years of being a camper, six years of being in the Kinasao bike-a-thon, and one year of being a SIT, it's time to be STAFF! I can't wait for an experience of a life time this summer at Kinasao, full of God, friends, great food, and a positive environment. See you there!! Kristina Sawatzky, Counsellor - I am absolutely thrilled to be coming back to Kinasao this summer as a counsellor! Kinasao has been such a huge blessing in my life and I look forward to having the opportunity to minister to others and see God working through this place in the lives of the campers here! Cory Dyck, Program Activity Assistant - I am looking forward to working at Kinasao for a second summer now. I am excited to meet many new people and spread the word of God. Samuel Germain, Counsellor - I'm in my second year at the U of S right now studying Chemistry. I really like summer because I feel like you can do a lot more things like long boarding, slack lining, and pretty much anything outside. A TV show that I absolutely love is Adventure Time. Matthew Njaa, Counsellor - I am an Engineering Student at the University of Calgary and I feel truly blessed that I can counsel at Kinasao once again this summer! Janessa Njaa, Counsellor - I spent this last semester at Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC. I've learned so many different things about the Bible and God. He is good! And so evident at Kinasao! I'm so blessed to be a part of the staff again! I cannot wait to see how God works this summer! Kinasao 2013 Summer Staff continued on next page... 2 www.kinasao.ca Servant-in-Training Program Kinasao’s Servant-in-Training Program is a great way to serve God, learn about camp ministry, and enjoy an extra week at Kinasao! This program combines learning, service, leadership, faithbuilding, and lots of fun! If you are between the ages of 15 and 18 we welcome you to apply to be a Servant-in-Training. The SIT Program invites you to experience what it is like to work at camp in a variety of settings: housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen, and program, while staying in a cabin with campers and a counsellor. If you are interested in applying to be a SIT, please go to www.kinasao.ca to find an application form. The deadline to apply is May 15th, 2013. To learn more about leading, loving, and serving, consider attending Youth Leadership Training at Kinasao from June 30-July 5, 2013. Nathalie Klinger, Kitchen Assistant - I am pumped to be part of the awesome staff at Kinasao for summer 2013! I am looking forward to this chance to serve others and grow in faith, and to have fun doing it! I love food and swimming, and I am excited to bring these passions to my position as Kitchen Assistant/Lifeguard at Kinasao. Janaya Hunter, Head Cook - Hey everyone! I hope that you have been seeing God's beautiful work throughout this year, and are as pumped as I am about experiencing what He has planned for us this summer! I'm coming back to the kitchen with another great team to delight your taste buds. Get excited! Kjerstie Seymour, Counsellor - I am so excited to be back at camp this summer as a counsellor. This past year I've been working at a daycare and assisting a youth group at my church. I plan on moving to England this coming fall to attend Bible school. I look forward to guiding and encouraging campers as they learn about their faith, build new skills and make new friends. Hope to see you at Camp! Come, grow, be yourself and have fun! www.kinasao.ca Adult Volunteers Needed Kinasao is always in need of volunteers. There are many different projects that need extra hands; sewing for crafts, gardening, maintenance repairs, kitchen work, construction projects, cleaning and organizing! Kinasao volunteers are asked to help 4 hours a day in exchange for food & accommodations. Visit www. kinasao.ca for an application form if you are interested in helping out in any way! May Days Join us May 18th to help get the camp ready for the season! Meals are provided. Please call the office if you’d like to book accommodations for the weekend. Jesse Lentz, Maintenance - I enjoy being outdoors, having fun, and cotton candy. I am so excited to be working here at Kinasao!! I'm looking forward to this summer, and making lots of new friends. Naomi Gaertner, Videographer - I'm very excited about another summer at Kinasao. I love going on adventures with children, singing, dancing and acting. You usually can see me in a crowd because I love to wear neon or sequins. I also love to capture moments on film and camera to remember our time together at Camp Kinasao and what God is doing in our lives. I hope you will join me in making memories at Camp Kinasao this summer! Remember you aren't fully dressed without a smile! :) Logan Siemens, Counsellor - I love swimming and sports. I'm looking forward to being a counsellor at camp! Lois Pedersen Deault, Kitchen Assistant - I am very excited to become part of Kinasao's camp staff. I love to cook and collect recipes. 3 Camp is NOT just for Kids! Prime Time Camp June 23-26, 2013 At a recent meeting we asked the question “What are some of the strengths of Kinasao?” and one of the first things to be listed was Prime Time Camp! Camp here at Kinasao is a wonderful, meaningful, fun and impactful time for people of all ages. And Prime Time Camp is designed specifically with our adult and senior campers in mind. With time to delve into God’s Word through studies and devotions, time to relax and be quiet, time to play, with bocci ball and horse shoe tournaments and pontoon boat rides, with great food and lots of time to fellowship with new and old friends, there really is something for everyone. Nightly concerts and an old time Hymn Sing, a prayer walk, opportunities for small group discussions and a campfire, this really is a week like no other you will have this summer! Book early to reserve a room in the retreat centre or a cabin, or bring your RV and camp in our beautiful campground. This year we are excited to have Rev. Brian Smith and Rev. Ron Bestvater leading our study times and Laverne and Rene Baxter leading daily devotions. We will be sharing around the theme of “Love and Support During Times of Loss”. Thank you to all of the committee members who have planned this week just for you! Support your camp! Our 19th Annual Tour-de-Kinasao is happening soon! June 7-9, 2013 is a weekend to support the ministry of Kinasao through our annual walk-run-bike-a-thon. There is a role for each person involved in Kinasao to play, so be sure to be a part of it! With participants from throughout the province and supporters from far and wide, this event is the major fund raiser for our camp and we are so thankful for everyone who has been involved for so many years! The Walk-Run-Bike will take 4 place on June 8 and you can choose to walk or run 5 or 10 km, do the Kid’s Bike of 10 km or complete the half bike of 60 km or the full event of 120 km. Make it a weekend with a dessert reception on Friday evening and church and a BBQ on Sunday. We would love to exceed our record of having 98 people participate and volunteer for the weekend and break the record of raising over $32,800. And you can help! Collect your pledges and come and walk, run, bike or volunteer, and BE SURE TO SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT! Find out if anyone from your congregation is entering the event and pledge your support! Or call the office and pledge your support for one of our staff members who will be participating in each of the various events. For more information or to register and get your pledge sheets, please call or email the camp office or visit our website. Let’s make this year a Tour-de-Kinasao like no other! www.kinasao.ca Celebration Time June 21-23, 2013 Join us as we celebrate the beginning of another camping season at Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp! Celebration Weekend is a free weekend for families and individuals of all ages to come and enjoy the camp and participate in a wide variety of activities, enjoy great food, and fellowship with friends new and old. The weekend will include concerts, our annual Silent and Live Arts and Crafts Auction, horse shoes and bocci ball, a children’s carnival including a puppet show, face painting and bouncy castle, and the opportunity to swim, canoe and enjoy life at the lake. Please pre-register if you need a place to stay overnight and bring all of your family and friends along for this wonderful weekend at Kinasao! Friday Night, June 21, 8:00 pm – back by popular demand! The Link Family We are very excited to welcome back The Link Family – now called Link Union – to Kinasao. They put on a phenomenal concert at Celebration Weekend last year and everyone will want to be sure to come back to see them again and bring along friends! Since 2002, this award-winning band has performed in over two thousand venues across the United Stated and Canada, entertaining thousands with their fusion of old time musical instruments and stunning vocals – emerging with a fresh style you will not want to miss! Saturday Night, June 22, 7:30 pm – Welcoming back… Keith Kitchen Keith is an independent musician who lives in Swift Current, SK. He travels regularly across Canada sharing his songs and stories with the hope of encouraging his audiences by inspiring in them a sense of awe and wonder at God’s goodness and faithfulness. He is a gifted writer, musician, and communicator who connects with audiences through thoughtful song writing, meaningful stories, and his unique sense of humour. Keith was nominated for “Folk/Roots Album of the Year”, “Folk/Roots Song of the Year”, and “New Artist of the Year” at the 2008 Covenant Awards. Keith has released two studio albums. He is an ordained minister, husband, and father. We are excited to have Keith return to Kinasao. This is one evening you will not want to miss! Annual Arts & Crafts Auction As part of our Celebration Weekend we will be hosting our Annual Arts and Crafts Auction. This fund raiser is a major support for the ministry of Kinasao, so begin planning now to create and donate items for the auction and be sure to come and bid on many of the fabulous items that are sure to impress. We will be accepting any auction items this year with a silent auction category for manufactured and used items, another category of silent auction for hand crafted items, and a live auction of larger items. Every year we are blessed by the amazing talent displayed by our artisans and their donations in support of Kinasao. Auction items can be dropped off at Kinasao any time, or arrangements can be made to pick up items by calling the camp office. Thank you in advance for making this event successful! www.kinasao.ca Celebration Kid's Carnival Kids of all ages will not want to miss out on the Celebration Carnival Saturday afternoon. There will be carnival games, relay games, a fish pond, face painting, prizes, a super bouncy castle and a puppet show put on be Debbie Carlton and friends. This is sure to be a highlight of the weekend for all of the young ones! 5 Experience God's Creation up Close family or friends that will draw you closer to each other and closer to our God in a very special way and will be a part of you for a very long time. Whether you are new to canoe tripping or an experienced outdoorsman, you are welcome to come along. And whether you come alone or bring the whole family, the trip will be unforgettable. There is nothing like breathing in the crisp morning air and listening to the birds above while gliding along the water in a canoe. Catching fish and cooking over the fire bonds participants together. Sharing under the stars and being one with creation opens us to God’s spirit like nothing else. A Kinasao Canoe Trip is one of those memorable times spent with There are two Kinasao Canoe Trip choices this year. The Grey Owl’s Cabin trip will take place from July 19-23 and will enjoy the route around and across Kingsmere Lake in Prince Albert National Park with a hike into the historic Grey Owl’s Cabin and will be led by Matt and Nancy Johnson. The second trip will take place July 26-29 to Otter Lake, and will be led by Ron Schlamp. Canoes, paddles, life jackets, safety equipment, food, cooking supplies and staff are all supplied by Kinasao. You will need to bring along all personal items, a tent and sleeping bag. To register, please visit our website at www.kinasao.ca. As the number of participants for each trip is very limited, be sure to register right away! Family Wilderness Weekend It’s an adventure designed just for you and your family! Experience a weekend without technology, without electricity and without the stresses of daily life, but with so much more! Sleeping in a teepee, cooking over a fire, singing under the stars, exploring the forest and relaxing with your kids – there is nothing better! This Family Weekend will be a relaxed time of fun and bonding, a time to be intentional with your own family and to fellowship with other families. The Family Wilderness Weekend will take place at our teepee site, just a 15 minute walk from the camp. Food, cooking equipment and accommodations are provided by Kinasao. You will need to bring all personal items, sleeping bags and a sleeping mat. If you prefer, you can bring along your own tent to sleep in. This weekend will be led by Rev. Jason Johnson. Register soon as this is a weekend you won’t want to miss! Kinasao receives a Federal Enabling Accessibility Grant! We are very excited and blessed to be the recipients of a grant to help us improve the accessibility of our camp property and buildings through the EAF federal grant program. Kinasao will receive $50,000 toward a $106,000 project which will include completing the installation of sidewalks to all of our cabins, adding and replacing ramps on cabins and bath houses, and adding a new entrance, exterior ramps and a wheelchair accessible washroom to our Retreat Centre. These projects will make all of our facilities wheelchair accessible in all seasons and will greatly assist those who have mobility challenges to feel comfortable and welcome at our camp. The work on this undertaking will begin this spring and be completed by March of 2014. As a recipient of the EAF grant, Kinasao needs to contribute the balance of the project costs through donations, fund raising or gifts in kind. We are so pleased to have already been given a donation of $15,000 worth of construction materials from Cindercrete Ltd. and are looking for more supporters who will take this project to heart and donate their time to come and volunteer, donate materials or expertise, or make financial donations for the balance to make this project a reality this year! To donate or volunteer, please contact the camp office. 6 www.kinasao.ca Memorial Gifts Beverly Guenter Aaron & Edith Froese Inez Nelson John & Lorraine Diesen Borghild & Haakon Skarsgard Sylvan & Doreen Skarsgard Ross Johnson Bruce & Ruth Sestak Harry & Hilda Njaa Daryl & Patricia Njaa Joan & Bev Kaiser Vaughn & Marlene Bergstresser Nannie & Erling Isaachsen Sylvan & Doreen Skarsgard Margaret Dempsey Dorothy Dempsey Rev. Fred & Irene Tillmanns Ralph & Patricia Tillmanns Joel Johnson Stefan & Anna Scott Harley & Ami Johnson Bruce & Ruth Sestak Kathy Grant Henry & Marlene Wichert Marion Hopkins Robert & Karen Hopkins Doug & Joan Hopkins Ed & Audrey Hedlin Rick & Vi Stalwick Judith Solsten Morris & Betty Anderson Kaye Senum Felix & Phyllis McCarthy Ralph & Patricia Tillmanns Landon Derbowka Ervine & Wendy Derbowka Ann Stafford Adela Lenz' 95th Birthday Eileen Salte Dennis Greve Mark & Riana Greve Don & Elaine Greve Kaari Hesje Robert & Cathie McLeod Rod & Carol Pederson May Janzen Clarence Hagen Hans & Injgerd Idland Harvey & Jennie Gjesdal Donna Mienhart Cliff Mienhart Ashlynd Kristiansen Keith & Janet Walters Ted & Segrid Haugen Sonja Freiermuth Ron Leslie Barbara Leslie Carolie Haug Those being remembered are listed in bold type, followed by the donor(s) who made the gift. (Gifts received from Sept 2012-Feb 2013) In Memory of… Gordon Stalwick Rick & Vi Stalwick Lionel Hopkins Doug & Joan Hopkins Viola Johnson Ruth Olson Bruce & Ruth Sestak Randi & Barry Barker Bruce Brandell Jeannette Brandell Kol Friggstad Wes & Shelley Froese Rachel Kopperud Russ Anderson Fern Njaa Joe & Olga Freiermuth Sonja Freiermuth Joe Linnertz Inga Graupe Les Stafford Ann Stafford Arnold Solsten Judith Solsten Joshua Van Os Judith Solsten Howard Lockerby Otto & Sharon Markwart Rev J. T. Dahle & Helen Dahle Ken & Arlene Skriver Phyllis Guebert Phil Guebert Rev. Lowell Guebert Joshua & Zachary Martin Bertha Johnson Dennis Ravendahl Gladys Gjesdal Bill Loewen Ralph & Patricia Tillmanns Kerna Haugen Tavia Reynolds Hanna Erickson Carmen Erickson Borghild Andvaag Lloyd & Helen Njaa Ian Hopkins Doug & Joan Hopkins Axel & Betty Goplen Harvey & Jennie Gjesdal Renate & Jake Weibe Ralph & Patricia Tillmanns Linda Beadle Michael Beadle In Honour of… Harold & Elaine Hesje’s 50th Anniversary Inga Graupe Michelle & Ryan Kristiansen’s Wedding Dennis & Elaine Serfas Keith & Janet Walters Anna & Maya Walters Daniel & Brenda Craig Alice Olson’s 65th Birthday Bruce & Ruth Sestak Pastor Tom & Randi Nilson’s 86th Birthdays John & Linda Nilson Ione Peter’s 80th Birthday Morris & Betty Anderson Lorne & Margaret Baun Robert & Karen Hopkins Marlene & Henry Wichert Thank you to the Kinasao Board of Directors! The Kinasao Board of Directors is a dedicated group of people who love this camp and are in place to govern and make decisions about the work and ministry of Kinasao. Please pray for the Board as we move forward with plans to improve, grow and guide this ministry into the future. We would like to extend our thanks to our outgoing Directors, Hans Graupe, Ron Folstad and Stephen Davis and welcome Gordon Cochrane, www.kinasao.ca Dale White and Tyler Calow onto the Board. Our current Board of Directors include: Cheryl Bauer Hyde (Chair), James Booth (Vice Chair), Paula Sundbo, Rev. Jason Johnson, Rev. Dawn Myrfield, Alice Olson, John Ondrusek, Rev. Doug Schmirler, Leah Zepick, Tyler Calow, Dale White and Gordon Cochrane. Thanks to each of you for your dedication and service! 7 Upcoming Events: Sunday Worship Leaders May Days......................................................May 18–19 First Sunday Worship Service.........................May 19 Tour - de - Kinasao........................................June 7–9 Celebration Weekend.....................................June 21–23 Prime Time Camp..........................................June 23–26 Youth Leadership Training.............................June 30–July 5 Youth Camp...................................................June 30–July 5 Jr Youth 1......................................................July 7–12 Family Camp.................................................July 12–15 Day Camp......................................................July 16–19 Grey Owl’s Canoe Trip..................................July 19–23 Sr Teen...........................................................July 21–26 Otter Lake Canoe Trip...................................July 26-29 Jr Youth 2......................................................July 28–Aug 2 Jr Teen...........................................................Aug 4–9 Skills Camp....................................................Aug 11–16 Family Wilderness Weekend...........................Aug 16–18 Mini Camp....................................................August 18–21 Kinasao Season Finale Banquet......................August 23 Youth & Teen Retreat....................................Nov 1–3 May 19TBA May 26 Rev. Dan Haugen June 2 Rev. Dennis Serfas June 9 Ryan Dittmann June 16 Augustana Lutheran Church June 23 Rev. Iris Kristjansdottir June 30 Rev. Jason Anderson July 7 Kinasao Staff July 14 Rev. Sid Haugen July 21 Rev. Chris Bishopp July 28 Rev. Harley Johnson Aug 4 Rev. George Hind Aug 11 Hedlin Family Aug 18 Carrot River Valley Congregation Aug 25 Rev. Doug Schmirler Sept 1 Rev. Rick Johnson Summer Resource Leaders Youth 1 Rev. Jason Anderson Jr Youth 1 Rev. David Hunter Family Camp Rev. Sid Haugen Day Camp Rev. Amber Hoffman Sr Teen Rev. Chris Bishopp Jr Youth 2 Rachel Kopperud Jr Teen Rev. George Hind Skills Rev. Ali Tote MiniRachel Kopperud Family Wilderness Rev. Jason Johnson Grey Owl’s Trip Matt & Nancy Johnson Otter Lake Trip Ron Schlamp Contact The Kinasao Newsletter is published by: Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp Kari Alford, Executive Director (kari@kinasao.ca) Kristi Gjesdal, Assistant Director (kristi@kinasao.ca) Richard Monseler, Site Manager (richard@kinasao.ca) Hali Monseler, Assistant Site Manager (hali@kinasao.ca) Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp Box 327 Christopher Lake, SK S0J 0N0 8 Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp Box 327, Christopher Lake, SK S0J 0N0 Office: (306) 982-3327 • Camp: (306) 982-4758 Fax: (306) 982-2095 • Email: info@kinasao.ca Web: http://www.kinasao.ca 40015185 www.kinasao.ca