Update from Jason Leo
Greetings,
As I write this camp is a busy place with two different school groups enjoying the fun activities around camp. In 10 days, we start our Summer Missionary training, then shortly after we begin our first camp (Junior 1). Our spring staff team continues to leave us encouraged by the joy they spread. Each one of them has a unique story of how God has reached them in their lives. Some come from incredible Christian homes that helped to build them into the strong leaders they are, and others are first generation believers who are equally as strong but have a different back story and ministry. We truly cannot wait to see how God uses each one of them for His purpose this year.
Our Work Crew Sessions are now all full, and camps are filling up. If you are finding the cost is to much, we have funding available for anyone who needs assistance. We do not ask for personal information, we just simply need to know who is in need. Please pray that we would see camps be full. With all that is going on in the world right now I feel that we more than ever need to get the truth of who Jesus is out to the Saskatchewan, and to the world. You never know the impact that the Gospel can have on one person!
Please be in prayer for each summer missionary and volunteer at camp. We truly are in spiritual warfare as we share the gospel to the campers and their parents as we interact with them. We are also training those who are believers how to live their faith in a vibrant way to those in their life. Please pray for financial provision as well. Things are not getting cheaper, and wages keep increasing with minimum wage increases (trust me, our staff team is worth way more than we can pay), it can be a financial challenge. We fully trust in Gods provision, but that often comes through donors being made aware when there is a need, we would appreciate any financial support as well. Donations can be made as a one-time gift, or even a monthly amount (even $5 a month) can make a difference. We only charge 50% of the actual cost of camp to try to keep it accessible to all the campers, so while this is a poor business plan, we believe God will raise the rest through donations. Thanks so much for all of you who are a part of keeping this ministry going.
We were able to witness some of our Senior Summer Missionaries carrying out their ministry in the winter as well. Many of them stayed involved in the lives of their campers through bible studies, or by meeting for coffee. It truly is exciting to see discipleship extending throughout the winter as well. Please pray for the campers coming this year. Pray that their hearts would be softened to Christ and pray that those who do know Jesus would grow deeper in their walk with Him.
I am personally happy to be back at camp after my winter of brain surgery and radiation and chemo treatment. I am still currently on chemo one week out of the month for the rest of the year, and while this does tire me out more, both mentally and physically I am glad to be able to continue to serve in this role. I would like to extend a huge amount of gratitude to Tracy and Paddy who kept camp going in my absence this winter, to Steph and Zoe as well, and also to our board who backed us through this. My family and I truly want to say thank you to each one who has prayed and supported us, please keep it up! We continue to trust in God's plan through this health condition.
If you ever need a coffee, please come to camp, we would love to spend some time showing you what God is doing!
Blessings,
Jay Leo
Executive Director