Headed to Camp Evrgreen

Hey Blog Buddies,

After weeks without communication, we would like to let you know that we are alive. We are currently taking a breather in the Tim Hortons in Rocky Mountain House. Turns out Rocky Mountain House does not have a Walmart by the way. But that's okay they have a Shopper's Drug Mart and we were able to stock up on cold medication.

Since we last checked in, we have been to Shiloh Youth Ranch and Ross Haven Bible Camp. Both were challenging and have put more youth on our hearts to pray for. Kimmie and I (Kendra) were able to experience a different side of camp when we were put in quarantine at Ross Haven. We were down with a bad cold and the Ross Haven people decided to not put the rest of the staff at rick of getting sick. So they managed without us as we slept and prayed and slept and prayed. Heather felt completely at home as Ross Haven had a beautiful boat and lake. Andrew loved the opportunity to lead the campers in a bannock roast. We appreciated the people, the good Bible teaching and the fresh fruit. Friday night after the kids left we enjoyed spending time with the staff out on the lake. We have decided that they all should come to PRBI (but apparently some of them have other plans or aren't old enough or something), we'll see...

Anyways, we're off to Evergreen. Catch you later, we would love to hear how your lives are going. Keep praying.

Signing off,

Kendra for Kimmie, Heather and Andrew

Leavin' Luseland

So this post finds us just a couple hours after finishing our week of camp at Luseland Bible Camp. The campers are all gone and so are most of the staff. This means that the mosquitos have no one else to eat but we have shut the door and are hiding in the staff room. The laundry must be done so once in a while we risk it anyway and venture across the yard.

It has been an awesome week here at LBC and we are so glad to have had the opprotunity to be apart of God's service here. These kids came from all walks of life and backgrounds. It was neat to see how the staff cared about the personal needs of each camper. It was also encouraging to see how the staff desired to build each other up in their faith. What really impressed me with Luseland is how every part of the day gives glory to God or is an opprotunity for the kids to learn of God. If you ever want to be a part of a great camp experience, check out www.cssm.ca/luseland. We thank the Lord for the staff here. Please keep them in your prayers as they seek to serve God here.

Tomorrow we are headed to Shiloh Youth Ranch but today we are planning on relaxing and getting a good night's sleep. We also need to map out our route back across the border so that we can hit a Walmart and a Tim Hortons. Well, I should go and pack up our PRBI booth. Kimmie and Heather are currently out warring with the mosquitos as they load the washer for another round. Andrew, having completed his chores, is taking time out with his music and a slushie. The team sends you all our greetings. We can't wait to see you all and tell you all about our trip in person. More pictures should be coming up soon.

In Christ,
Kendra for Kimmie, Heather and Andrew

Hi Blog Friends,

I am writing this amidst fighting off rampaging mosquitos and trying to remain cool(ish) in 30+ degree humid weather. In the winter I may occassionally wish for such heat, but now I know to be careful what you wish for. We are at Luseland Bible Camp this week. We arrived last night and camp started today. We are enjoying it a lot and feel blessed to be here as we are feeling so welcome despite being newbies. Its hard to believe but this is already our 6th camp. I sometimes think about the camps we have already been to and wonder how they are doing. I wonder if Josh and Bodie from Blue Bronna are still syling the sunglasses we gave them, if May from Circle Square Ranch is excited or sad to be returning to Germany soon, if the Bear Lake Bible Camp Staff have had anymore paintball wars without us, if the David Thompson Bible camp staff are surviving the mosquitos and if the Riverside Bible Camp staff have caught up on their sleep yet. It is crazy to think about how many people we have met already this summer.

Especially I wonder how the campers are doing. Some of them are searching for Christ and some of them do not yet understand what is available to them or that they need Him. I think that may be one of the most difficult parts of camp is leaving the people that we meet completely in God's hands. We often do not see the results of our labour and many times we are called to release hurting people back to hurtful situations. I am learning to leave people in God's hands and trust that whatever happens, God will be glorified. He will not give His glory away to another.

Please keep praying for our team. Also if you would like to support us financially please contact Peace River Bible Institute. Check its website at http://www.prbi.edu/ for information on how to contact the School. We would appreciate your participation in this ministry. It is not our ministry, it is God's alone.

Next Monday, we are headed to Shiloh Youth Ranch where we will get to see fellow student, Beth Herbert!

Well, I must go, I am falling asleep on my break time.

Sweating it out in Saskatchewan,
Kendra for Kimmie, Andrew and Heather.

Hello Blog Followers,

It has been only just over a week since the last post but so much has happened in that time. We first went to David Thompson Bible Camp for family camp. It was a time of good fellowship, hearing the Word and singing Christmas carols. Yes, one evening we sang Christmas carols for an hour! We were able to help out in the kitchen as well as give a hand with taking care of children. It was a blast and we are looking forward to returning there at the very end of our summer.

Last Sunday afternoon, we drove from DTBC to Riverside Bible Camp between Manning and Peace River. We were a little nervous going in because none of us had ever been there before but today as we left, we were sad that we were not returning later in the summer. At Riverside we had the opportunity to help lead cabins, help with activity times, go to the lake, go swimming, play games and participate in chapel. One of our favourite activities was the night game one day after evening chapel. Because we live in northern Alberta, however, we had to stay up late in order for it to be actually dark before we played. We appreciated the chapels a lot as we heard the speaker remind us of many truths. Our last evening the campers had a chance to share what they had been learning at campfire. One of them challenged me with a good reminder when they said, "Faith is not a chore, it is a privilege". How true, we would not have had this opprotunity if God had not chosen to send His Son into the world and have Him crucified for our sins. Please pray for these campers, as it can be all too common for them to commit to good choices at camp and then lose determination after camp.

Please pray also for us. We are at PRBI tonight but are headed to Saskatchewan tomorrow morning bright and early. I know that we are all starting to tire out a bit. We are learning a lot about how what God calls us to do, He supplies strength and ability to do. If at camp, His glory is best served but being crazy and wild with the campers, then He will sustain us, or if His glory is best served by us having a nap, or spending time doing something low key, then He will provide us with ability. We are also learning a lot about humility and service. It can be difficult for us to accept always being the ones who are new and learning especially when we are in leadership at PRBI but we look to Christ as our example. He humbled Himself, was found in appearance as a man (and was mistaken for a mere man) and became obedient to death on a cross, even though He was Lord of all. His humilty is much more amazing. Praise God for His Servant, who now can I serve?

Well, I must go and take my laundry from the dryer, but thank you for your prayers and financial support. If you would like to support our team, please get a hold of Peace River Bible Institute. All of their information is online at http://www.prbi.edu/.

God Bless,
Kendra for Kimmie, Andrew and Heather :)