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HOPE Summer/Fall 2020 Issue Twenty ONE HOPE CANADA Ministry Resource Centre Unit 6 - 875 Gateway Road Winnipeg, MB R2K 3L1 888 960 2580 info@onehopecanada.ca www.onehopecanada.ca One Hope Canada has partnered with the local church since 1927 to develop life-long followers of Jesus by clearly communicating the Gospel. Each year, more than 30,000 children and youth discover Jesus through camps, community outreaches, and creative ministry strategies. Canada’s Hope is the biannual publication of One Hope Canada. Letters, articles, and photos are welcome. Names appearing in articles may have been changed. EDITOR Kelly Rempel COPY EDITOR Gloria Pedersen

ON THE COVER

Features

Madge Lake Bible Camp, Saskatchewan

Engaging Canada

The Best Book of All

AD SPONSORSHIPS Bill McCaskell

Faithful Servant

DESIGN Iced Tea Designs Winnipeg, MB

His Perfect Timing

Ministry Map

COVID Cannot Stop Ministry

CIRCULATION AND ADDRESS CORRECTION Melanie Mushaluk

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Saskatchewan

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Engaging

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NOTABLE NUMBERS

ith Canada’s vastness and diversity—snow-tipped mountains, widesky horizons, exciting cities, and fascinating coastlines—it comes as no surprise that various regions of the country are just as diverse in addressing the COVID-19 landscape. As a national mission, One Hope Canada has long been aware of Canada’s unique ministry environments. This is why our mission strategy of working with local believers and churches is vital to create strong grassroot support for each camp. This support, or moral ownership, is key to effectively sharing the Gospel. Because of this approach, One Hope Canada cannot be (nor do we desire to be) the McDonald’s of camp ministry. Each ministry point expresses its unique personality as it reaches its community with the Gospel. This has never been more evident than this summer as each camp wrestled with how to fulfill its mandate during a season of shifting health restrictions. And with governmental response to the virus varying from province to province, this summer’s ministry had to be just as wide-ranging. Day Camps—More than 50 percent of our ministry points ran day-only camps. For many camps, this was a first; some of their stories are in this edition. Discipleship Focus—The majority of our camps took the opportunity, with reduced camper numbers and less demanding schedules, to increase their efforts in training and discipling their summer mission teams. In remote camps where day camp ministry was not practical, young people who normally serve as cabin leaders became part of a summer work crew, weaving together learning and serving. Family Camps—In Quebec, a province with some of the strictest regulations, camps modified their family camp ministry, with families staying in pods, working on camp projects, and attending chapels outside. Ministry points in other parts of the country made similar modifications to help families be together. Virtual Ministry—Many camps leveraged technology to stay connected with former campers. Camp-in-a-Box, videos on Facebook and YouTube, and the MyCamp app were just some of the ways virtual ministry took place. It will never replace face-to-face ministry, but God’s Spirit still worked! Regardless of the approach to ministry this summer, the source of lasting fruit remains as it has always been: the Spirit of God awakening hearts to surrender to a Savior who loves them and gave His life for them. This summer has been such a powerful reminder of that truth. May we never put confidence in methods, but always in the incredible message we are privileged to present. I look forward to testimonies in years to come that recount how God saved during the pandemic summer.

Bill McCaskell National Director

Parents concerned for their child’s general mental health, due to COVID-19

17% 28% 55% Extremely

Very

Somewhat/ Not at all

Parents concerned for their family feeling lonely in their home, due to COVID-19

11% 19% 70%

Extremely

Very

Somewhat/ Not at all

Parents concerned about balancing child care, schooling, and work, due to COVID-19

44% 30% 27% Extremely

Very

Somewhat/ Not at all

SOURCE Statistics Canada survey of more than 32,000 parents of children aged 0 to 14 from June 9 to 22, 2020.

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The Best Book M

ore than 60 years ago Canadian Sunday School Mission (CSSM) faced a challenge. Hundreds of boys and girls were coming to camp, but many had no access to Christian teaching at home. Muriel Taylor, (pictured, circa 1927) who served with CSSM since its inception in 1927, had already been instrumental in developing a Bible memory contest that saw thousands of students memorize hundreds of Scripture verses to earn a free week at camp. She had also spearheaded the creation of Bible correspondence courses in 1931; children could earn a week at camp after completing the course. By the mid-1950s it became clear that a different kind of follow-up tool was needed, to provide encouragement and support for children and youth who came to faith at vacation Bible school or summer camp. The Best Book Club launched in 1957, with the goal to make the Bible known as “the best book of all.” Each month children received booklets with Bible lessons and activities—most written by Muriel—along with opportunities to write letters and memorize Scripture. It was a rousing success; at the height of the club’s popularity, CSSM sent out 10,000 lessons each month. Children mailed in completed lessons; Muriel and her team of volunteers would grade the work, reply to letters, and mail the material back to the students. In addition to the follow-up the Best Book Club provided, children could also earn a free week at camp or a new Bible upon satisfactory completion

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of the program. Later, the camp portion of the reward became a credit to be used toward camp fees. In 1963, a substantial gift allowed CSSM to publish a secondhand press. Best Book Club materials went into production for the next five decades. Some were translated into other languages, including French, German, and even Greek. “I cannot express with my poor English the blessing [the lessons] brought to many precious little lives at our camps,” wrote a missionary from Greece. “Around the campfire at the end of each session, many children testified to the blessing they received from the wonderful lessons, so practical and easy to understand.” Interest in the Best Book Club began to wane in the mid-1990s. Enrollment decreased, despite efforts to make the stories and lessons more attractive to a new audience that was turning to technology. Just a few years later, however, printing operations shut down as nearly obsolete equipment became too expensive to run. The Best Book Club ceased to publish. While it was the end of an era, it wasn’t the end of the idea. The issue remained: how to create effective post-summer follow-up opportunities with children and youth. Fast forward to summer 2020 and the advent of the MyCamp app. This new, technology-driven follow-up tool traces its roots to the vision established by the Best Book Club. The method has changed, but the message lives on. MyCamp, like the Best Book Club, aims to disciple children in their ongoing journeys with Jesus, and to instill in them a love for the Bible as “the best book of all.” (With information from Explosion of the Ordinary: The Ongoing Story of the Canadian Sunday School Mission) CANADA’S HOPE

BY DON COLLINS

God’s Faithful Servant

Remembering Shirley ONE JOY OF BEING W ITH S H I R L E Y I N L AT E R Y E A R S WA S MEETING OTHERS WHO WERE ALSO VISITING HER. SOMETIMES I T WA S A P E R S O N W H O H A D COME TO CHRIST AS A CHILD IN SHIRLEY AND ROSIE’S CLUBS, CRUSADES, OR CAMPS.

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hat a joy to remember Shirley Whitehead! Those of us privileged to call her friend will never forget her. Over the past few years, Shirley down-sized from the three-bedroom suite she shared with co-worker Rosie de Montmorency, to a onebedroom apartment. Health concerns necessitated transitioning to assisted living and then to personal care. But Shirley up-sized on March 26 of this year when she passed from this world to heaven. Although life had become difficult and she longed to be with Jesus, she stayed positive and enjoyed most days, almost until the end. Shirley identified with the apostle Paul, who longed both to stay and to go (Philippians 1:21-23). “Either way,” Shirley often said, “I win.” Shirley stayed true to her call of full-time ministry, which she experienced shortly after her 1952 graduation from Toronto Bible College (now Tyndale University). She and Rosie joined Canadian Sunday School Mission (now One Hope Canada) within the year. The pair served faithfully, first in rural Manitoba Sunday schools, Bible clubs, and school classes. Later, their ministry expanded to Bible camps and children’s crusades across Canada. Theirs was a fruitful ministry, with many children coming to Christ and growing in faith. One joy of being with Shirley in later years was meeting others who were also visiting her. Sometimes it was a person who had come to Christ as a child in Shirley and Rosie’s clubs, crusades, or camps.

On occasion I asked Shirley, “Did you ever do ministry in ______?” or “Did you ever meet _____ ?” Often, she’d reply, “Yes, of course.” Then she’d get out the binder which chronicled their meetings and provide me with details and memories. Even after retirement in 1992, Shirley never stopped ministering, but continued to give encouragement and seek opportunities to point others to Jesus. At the time of Shirley’s passing, the pandemic prevented us from visiting her until the last few days of her life. Now, almost half a year later, we still have not been able to have a memorial service to praise God for her and celebrate her life and ministry. However, as we find opportunity to stay in touch with some of Shirley’s closest friends, how easily conversation moves to her faithfulness to the Lord, her special Friend. Shirley Whitehead was definitely a faithful servant!

SHIRLEY NEVER STOPPED MINISTERING, BUT CONTINUED TO GI V E ENCOUR AGEMEN T A ND SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO POINT OTHERS TO JESUS.

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British Columbia  CAMP AMASA To let our campers know that camps were cancelled, we prepared a special mailing, including our address. We were thrilled to receive letters and drawings, emails and photos, which helped to lessen the disappointment of not seeing our special friends!  ECHO LAKE BIBLE CAMP Sometimes the good works God prepares for us to do seem directly related to people, and at other times, they are practical preparation for future ministry. We have appreciated this season to focus on building/replacing much-needed infrastructure in preparation for many years of fruitful ministry ahead.  MAPLE SPRINGS BIBLE CAMP We had difficult meetings this spring, discussing food lines, drop-offs, community perception, and parents’ interest in camp. We wondered, “Is it possible or worth it to run camp this year?” We moved ahead with day camps. Two months later (August), the director waded into our freezing creek for the baptism of three young women who shared their testimonies and declared Jesus to be King of their lives. Sharing the Gospel with hundreds of grateful parents and kids reminded us that stepping out in faith is always worth it.  NESS LAKE BIBLE CAMP An email this summer: “As a child, I spent many summers at Ness Lake Bible Camp. It was a huge part of my coming to Christ. I have had a counsellor on my heart lately and want to contact her. I don't remember her first name or the exact year she was a leader, but I remember her camp name. I would love to let her know what a light she was to me.” Our team was encouraged to know that while we were unable to have camp this summer, the effects of past years are still being felt.

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HOPE BAY BIBLE CAMP

DEREK BROUGHTON Ministry Director, Interim

Summer Ministry Goes Deep and Wide

’ve never thought about the Gospel that way before!” Katie exclaimed, with a big grin and smiling eyes, after a team training session. By passing on the program director torch and becoming the new director, I had handed over leadership of some more popular sessions in exchange for less invigorating ones like COVID-19 protocols. However, I was glad I could still lead one of my favorites, Understanding the Gospel. “This gets me excited!” Katie continued. “The Gospel is so good and real. I want everyone to know it!” I loved Katie’s reaction. Throughout our short, altered summer, discipling these young people became the best part of my day. Jesus was not surprised by COVID-19, and through it, He gave us two unique ministry directives: breadth and depth. First, we stretched far beyond our camp property—even our province—to provide a camp-in-a-box experience for youth across Canada. Secondly, we dug deep with island campers and our island summer team through a day camp program. When I spoke in chapel, I loved the laughter and reactions to the stories. Best by far, however, was seeing individuals light up as they understood the message of the Gospel. Our handful of summer missionary teens were equally impacted, even if the teaching was for the younger crowd. As they grasped the extravagance of the good news narrative, I found myself reinvigorated. “I am so grateful for what you taught,” wrote Katie in a post-summer encouragement note. “It really impacted me, and the new ways of understanding faith and Jesus will stick with me forever.” Bookended by Katie’s words, this summer has reminded me that the Gospel is indeed for everyone forever.

HOPE BAY BIBLE CAMP www.hopebaybiblecamp.com • 250 629 3194 •

Hope Bay Bible Camp is located on Pender Island, in the Southern Gulf islands of BC, and is seeking a long-term director for the future.

LAKE OF THE TREES BIBLE CAMP

Heartbreak to Hallelujah TOM McINTOSH Director

Many wonderful volunteers committed to serve, even with no hint of camp being able to open.

y heart broke when camps across the country closed this spring. We, too, cancelled our spring events, in-person recruitment, fundraising events, school programs, and guest groups. However, I had a strong sense that God wanted us to wait until June 1 to decide on summer plans. As we waited, miracles abounded. Steady and generous support allowed our yearround team to work full time as we planned for summer. Many wonderful volunteers committed to serve, even with no hint of camp being able to open. When the government announced on May 26 that day camps could open, the pressure doubled with last-minute registration, administration, recruitment, and daily logistics to bus campers from local communities. Day camp was different but doable, with around 40 percent of our usual campers in attendance. One camper arrived with a younger brother who may not have attended an overnight camp. Both seemed to enjoy camp, but when the older brother’s cabin leader offered faith in Christ, his response was a hard “NO!” When the younger replied “Maybe someday,” his sibling was quick to shut down that idea, too. However, these brothers loved camp and returned for two more weeks. The younger brother’s interest only increased in chapel and cabin discussions. He is close to the kingdom of heaven. Another boy came to Christ after his cabinmate seriously injured himself, falling from a playground ladder. While the ambulance was en route, the first boy came to Christ and then spontaneously prayed for his injured friend in front of his whole cabin group. It was immediately clear to leaders gathered around the spineboard that God chose that moment to heal the injured boy, even before the ambulance arrived! The healed camper returned to camp the next morning and he too gave his life to Jesus. Hallelujah!

LAKE OF THE TREES BIBLE CAMP www.lakeofthetrees.com • 250 791 5502 • Lake Of The Trees Bible Camp is located northeast of 100 Mile House, BC.

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Alberta  BEAR LAKE BIBLE CAMP What a strange summer at Bear Lake Bible Camp. We didn’t run any camps due to the pandemic; instead, we fixed facilities and made camp improvements. As directors, we sought opportunities to engage with our community in safe and appropriate ways.  CAMP SILVERSIDES Silversides had three weeks of day camp. Raft-building, moose-spotting, roasting giant marshmallows, and zip-line were favorite activities. In August we rented the camp to Coptic and Reformed church groups. A group of Muslim doctors also came, and we noticed them reading the Bible verses we have posted everywhere. Praise Jesus, the Lamb slain for the sins of the world.  FAITH BIBLE CAMP Having cancelled our overnight camps, we worked on preparing our day camp plan. Board member Jesse Kane worked hard on this project. He also got engaged to be married! We trust God’s plan will continue to advance and that His family will grow.  NORDEGG COMMUNITY CHURCH We were blessed with time away to discern how God wants us to serve in Nordegg. When we returned from our sabbatical, it was great to share how we saw God at work. Soon after, the pandemic started; many people came to Nordegg to isolate, which made community members nervous. Although the church could not meet, people still looked to us for assurance that God is able to work through even these things.  ROSS HAVEN BIBLE CAMP Instead of a normal ministry summer, God allowed opportunities for facility improvement, and a rest as we focused more on family. Various volunteers came to help with projects and we started a community garden in a nearby former golf course.  WHITNEY LAKE BIBLE CAMP When we decided to run a work camp for summer missionaries, instead of our regular camps, we wondered how many would be attracted to a summer of painting and construction without compensation. God in His providence supplied an abundance of Christ-focused, willing, and able people to spend the summer learning and growing in faith as we upgraded the camp.

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DAVID THOMPSON BIBLE CAMP

Campers Connect with God M

ission Possible is a great way to describe summer camp this year. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, we were convinced we could still hold summer camp and fulfill our mission to meaningfully share the Gospel with those least likely to hear it. Over eight weeks we hosted fifty-seven campers, RAY BOURGET several of whom returned for multiple weeks. Two Director campers accepted Christ and four recommitted themselves to following God. We also had many meaningful conversations with campers who were processing the Gospel message. Working with the summer missionaries, we developed a week-long day camp program filled with four hours of skills, two hours of activities, and two hours of chapel per day. Each missionary led a group of campers for the week, teaching their group ten skills and connecting each skill with a life lesson about God. It was a joy to see the campers’ excitement. During one camp, four brothers spent extra time building a wonderful shelter, which they excitedly showed to their mother and grandmother after camp. They decided to make another one when they got home. What an exciting and blessed time of seeing God’s hand at work! On several Fridays, we found ourselves with only three campers registered for the following week, but by Monday the numbers jumped as high as ten. Although we experienced three minor injuries, there were no major accidents, and no COVID-related incidents. Yes, with God, ministry this summer was Mission Possible! DAVID THOMPSON BIBLE CAMP www.dtbc.ca • 780 494 2103 • David Thompson Bible Camp is located 20 kilometres north of Fairview, Alberta.

JOY CHAPEL MINISTRIES

JONATHAN LORENTZEN Assistant Director

A support worker suggested a weekly livestream service. We thought and prayed, and decided to go for it.

God Works in Mysterious Ways I

n early March, missionaries, board members, volunteers, and guests (including their workers and/or family members) attended our regular special needs Joy Chapel supper and service. It was to be the last for awhile; we had been advised to postpone our weekly gathering for three weeks or until further notice, due to the pandemic. We said our goodbyes during supper and chapel, not knowing when we would see each other again as a group. We wanted to stay connected. A support worker suggested a weekly livestream service. We thought and prayed, and decided to go for it. Months later, we have shared many weekly, shortened versions of chapel time, including greetings, prayer, singing, Bible memory, and devotionals over the internet or social media. What a blessing to hear about our guests eagerly watching. In one group home, residents become concerned when we don’t start on time. One non-verbal, but loudly vocalizing, housemate will lie on the floor and watch the whole service quietly. Another housemate will go on Facebook and comment, “Good job. God bless you all.” In another home, a guest will comment, “Look, it’s Corney!” or “Look! Bread!” (when Evangeline illustrates a Bible verse). Another guest, who hasn’t attended in person for more than ten years, but who follows the Joy Chapel Ministry Facebook page, has been watching and asking about attending. We will continue to livestream our Joy Chapel services. We have accepted our mission and have witnessed that God certainly works in mysterious ways.

JOY CHAPEL MINISTRIES www.onehopecanada.ca/joychapel • 780 513 6593 •

Joy Chapel Ministries is located in Grande Prairie, AB. CANADA’S HOPE

His Perfect Timing How God Prepared One Hope Canada for a Pandemic BY BILL McCASKELL

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GOD PLANTS A SEED etween 2014â€“2017 One Hope Canada underwent significant changes to sustainably direct, equip, and encourage our 45 ministry points to present the Gospel to children and youth of their communities. We were repeatedly amazed at how God prepared the way for difficult decisions, often making seemingly insurmountable challenges far easier than expected. I share this because it was only with these changes that the mission no longer needed to rely on gifts from donor estates to fund day-to-day operations. Streamlining how we supported frontline missionaries allowed us to provide more support and resources to ministry points, and also to save funds, enabling us to setÂ aside estate gifts for future ministry initiatives.

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God answered clearly and dramatically by providing the largest-ever response to a pre-summer appeal letter, leading to an unexpected operating surplus.

A 10-YEAR VISION In the fall of 2017, with the changes fully implemented, over 200 One Hope Canada missionaries gathered in Victoria, BC, for our national conference, an event held every five years. During the conference, our missionaries carefully discussed the mission’s focus for the next ten years. Their feedback led to discussions in early 2018 between mission leadership and the national board, resulting in a new vision statement: to intentionally equip current and next generation leaders to be Gospel-centered, and to aggressively pursue new ministry strategies that recognize cultural and geographical realities. Springing from this new vision, the national board identified camper follow-up as the mission’s next priority; however, due to a lack of funds there was uncertainty about how to proceed. The uncertainty came to a head during our annual leadership meeting in May 2018 where we spent an afternoon trying to determine what our next steps should be. We only managed to talk ourselves in circles and agreed to pray for the next 30 days. For that month, we committed to focus our prayer efforts on the following:

Over the next three months, God answered clearly and dramatically by providing the largest-ever response to a pre-summer appeal letter, leading to an unexpected operating surplus. As an exclamation point, God provided more than half a million dollars over the next twelve months through estate gifts. This compares to the previous year of less than $50,000! We now had the funds to move ahead the vision God had placed on our hearts: intentionally equipping leaders to be Gospel-centered and pursuing new ministry strategies.

DEAR GOD, WE… • honor You as the source of all we need. • ask You to search our hearts and reveal how centered we are on the Gospel. • look to You to give us the wisdom to know how best to engage donors. • ask You to provide generous donors to meet our need for a balanced general fund by September 30 without transfers from savings. • ask You to protect and bless Your Word this summer.

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THE SEED SPROUTS We began to explore how we could relaunch what had been previously an effective camper follow-up tool—the Best Book Club. (Read more about this great program on page 5.) We researched the possibility of using 2020 technology to achieve what the Best Book Club accomplished so well for 49 years. After exploratory discussions with app developers, we were most intrigued by Dubit, a company in Leeds, England, that focuses on children’s software. On the day we contacted Dubit, a company founder and their CEO just happened to be in New York and they agreed to meet us in Winnipeg, even though it was December! We were pleased to discover that both men were believers and resonated with our desire for the project—a tool to help children with no church connection grow in their understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done for them. An echo of the Best Book Club! As recently as January 2020, Dubit was busy determining from our camp directors what they wanted in an app. By early February, Dubit began building MyCamp, an app designed for camper follow-up. It was a tight timeline; we wanted it ready for testing by mid-summer, preparatory to a fall 2020 launch. GOD’S TIMING When the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, it became apparent our camps might not be permitted to run on-site camp ministries. Working with Dubit so the app would be ready early, we excluded features of a typical summer camp experience (a photo gallery of the campers’ week at camp) and included features to enhance a virtual ministry (online chapel sessions). After many weeks of hard work, the MyCamp app was available to camps in early July, allowing leaders to safely connect with campers through online events, activities, quizzes, Scripture memory, chats, and more. More than 1,600 campers were involved in virtual ministry this summer. Close to 800 are enrolled in MyCamp for follow up events, which includes a weekly chapel hosted by Kendra Thiessen (pictured middle right), who serves part-time at Madge Lake Bible Camp’s program director. Kendra is a gifted Bible teacher and children’s

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communicator; she also hosted Camp Canada (via the MyCamp app) over three weeks in July. All of this would have been impossible without God’s perfect timing and provision. His fingerprints are everywhere on this project and we are humbled because of it. LOOKING AHEAD The leadership team and national board continue to seek God’s direction. With other ministries interested in using the app during and after the pandemic, we are eager to share our blessings. God has provided development funds that will make this possible. New to the One Hope Canada team is Erica Mair (pictured right), from Pickering, Ontario, who will head up the initiative. Less than a year ago when we met the Dubit men in chilly Winnipeg, who would have guessed the impact of a little-known virus on Canada and the re-shaping of our ministry? We don’t know what the next twelve months hold, but I am so grateful our God knows exactly what is ahead and that we can trust Him completely! BILL MCCASKELL is the National Director for One Hope Canada.

Saskatchewan  DALLAS VALLEY RANCH CAMP We used this summer to deliver loot boxes to kids. One mom told us her kids loved opening a new package each week and watching our videos. She shared how much better it was than other subscription services they had used. We’ve also done renovations around camp so next year it will be new, improved, and ready for ministry.  ESTEVAN BIBLE CAMP Although we had only seven hours with energetic campers each day, instead of the usual twenty-four hours at overnight camps, we had meaningful conversations with them. Even the youngest campers, ages five and six, made that bold decision to begin a walk with Jesus Christ!  KENOSEE LAKE BIBLE CAMP We ran day camps in nine locations, reaching 276 children and youth with the salvation message. One girl received a Bible at our first day camp; four weeks later, she came to another day camp and excitedly told her leader how she had been reading her new Bible every day.  MANITOU LAKE BIBLE CAMP What a wild year in the midst of uncertainties! This summer it became especially clear God was guiding our decisions. When day camps became allowable, we switched from virtual camp to day camps and family rentals. It was incredible to see so many volunteers make these programs happen! Ministry continues despite the circumstances, challenging us to be more creative.  STONEY LAKE BIBLE CAMP One camp family has a son with a rare disorder that prevents him from being a regular camper. His one wish was to come to Stoney this summer, so we held a day camp for him, his family, and his friends. We spent the day doing everything he loves and enjoyed the huge smile that never left his face! We were blessed to be a blessing.  TORCH TRAIL BIBLE CAMP This summer we assembled Torch drawstring bags filled with a T-shirt, water bottle, birdhouse craft, devotional book, and more. These Camp in a Bag giveaways were delivered to 100 children/ youth and we pray that, through this, they will be reminded to fix their eyes on Jesus. Our camp theme—Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus: 2020 Vision.

RANGER LAKE BIBLE CAMP

Unexpected Blessings T DOUG BARR Director

his season at Ranger Lake Bible Camp was filled with uncertainty, disappointments, and frustrations. However, even in the midst of much chaos, God brought good gifts, peace, and wonderful opportunities, anchoring us in the midst of the storm. He opened the door for us to serve surrounding communities, connect with campers online, and see projects come to fruition.

We are so thankful. Memorable events include our day camps on Moosomin First Nation. Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services invited us to run a two-day camp on their land in mid-August, so we assembled a small team and brought the camp fun and learning to them. When we greeted the first campers, everyone was anxious about how these camps would go. But my fears disappeared as a young girl ran toward us with joy in her eyes. She had been one of our campers for three years and was so excited to see us! An added bonus: her cabin leader from last year was a summer missionary with us. God is good! The two days were filled with great fun and deep conversations with kids who opened up to the team quickly—we have so many stories to tell. However, my most impactful relationship was with the activities coordinator from Kanaweyimik. She was initially skeptical about our intentions but, after seeing how we loved these kids, she became a strong advocate. What a blessing to be guests at Moosomin First Nation and examples of Christ’s love. RANGER LAKE BIBLE CAMP www.rlbc.ca • 888 406 1733 • Ranger Lake

Bible Camp is located just over an hour northwest of Saskatoon, SK. CANADA’S HOPE

MADGE LAKE BIBLE CAMP

KENDRA THIESSEN Program Director

We could have never predicted this crazy summer or these conversations, but we find comfort in knowing our God is always in control.

Deep Questions Lead to Jesus C

amp looked really different at Madge Lake this year, with 400 campers attending twelve weeks of day camps in five locations in two provinces. Even with lower numbers, we still had many amazing, and sometimes unpredictable, conversations. During one chapel, when I was in the middle of a lesson about Joseph, a nine-year-old girl asked me, “I just don’t get it. Why did Jesus have to die?” Abby, a summer missionary, had an incredible conversation with three girls during arts and crafts time. They asked her about the Bible lesson: “How old was Moses when he died?” “What is an ark?” “Did Moses really split the Red Sea?” After Abby answered those, there were more questions: “Are heaven and hell real places?” One girl asked, “Am I going to hell?” Abby took her time answering, and then asked each: “Do you believe you are a good person?” When they said yes, Abby asked, “Have you lied or stolen anything?” They said yes. “If God asked if you were innocent or guilty, what would you have to say?” Abby continued. “God has sent someone to pay your ‘guilty’ fine. Jesus came and died in your place, and if you confess your sins and turn away from evil, you can be saved.” All three girls accepted Jesus that day! We could have never predicted this crazy summer or these conversations, but we find comfort in knowing our God is always in control! MADGE LAKE BIBLE CAMP www.madgelakebiblecamp.ca • 888 886 2343 • Madge Lake

Bible Camp is located in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, SK.

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LUSELAND BIBLE CAMP

Going Beyond to Make Ministry Happen I MARILYN KIRK Director

Seven summer missionaries served in multiple positions, stepping in and out of comfort zones to share the truth and love of Jesus Christ in chapel sessions and camp adventures.

n the midst of pandemic safety protocols, Luseland Bible Camp hosted sixty youth at summer day camps. Because LBC has hosted camps for eighty-seven years, it seemed the right thing to do. Seven summer missionaries served in multiple positions, stepping in and out of comfort zones to share the truth and love of Jesus Christ in chapel sessions and camp adventures. One mom drove 145 kilometers from North Battleford and stayed in a motel so her girls could attend. Another camper’s cousin came 450 kilometers from Regina to participate. Nearby families hosted kids overnight so more could come to camp. Parents drove to and from camp daily to make it work and thanked LBC for opening its gates. Connections were made with parents as campers were dropped off and picked up. We heard, “This was the best week of our kids’ lives! Thank you for having the faith to go ahead.” Our speaker had a conversation with two campers who arrived with no knowledge of the Bible or sin. One said she went to church; the other didn’t because “Mom doesn’t believe in God”. When the speaker asked, “What do you think about God?” one replied, “I think He’s good! I just want to keep repeating the words of the salvation message over and over.” Cabin leaders explained Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection as questions were asked. While camper numbers were low, God’s work was significant! We do not know what will be accomplished in young lives in the months ahead. Only God knows, and we’re so glad He does! He tells us, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these . . . you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).

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Manitoba  DAUPHIN BIBLE CAMP God opened our gates this summer during a global pandemic. Running day camps helped us reach kids who may not have otherwise attended camp. We saw children come to know the Lord, summer missionaries grow in their faith, and campers who don’t regularly go to church begin to attend youth groups.  ROSEAU RIVER BIBLE CAMP Day camps presented a unique challenge for group leaders to develop relationships with their campers in just two days. It was character building for our team as they poured God’s love and grace into campers’ lives, while declaring that God is our Faith Fortress, our theme for the summer.  VALLEY VIEW BIBLE CAMP Though camp ministry appeared impossible this year, we have been humbled and encouraged to see what is possible with God. We thank Him for His perfect plan, in good times and bad, and for His grace demonstrated in a successful day camp ministry with camper enrollment beyond our expectations!

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SUMMER/FALL 2020

GIMLI BIBLE CAMP

DON ROE Director

When God Shows Us How

any of our campers live in inner-city Winnipeg, and found themselves with nowhere to go this spring. As we considered how to connect with them, we weighed several options. They weren’t going to school, but were playing with friends, so we didn’t think they would be excited about a virtual camp experience. We were concerned about the logistics of hosting events in the inner city. We were relieved when we received permission to use our bus (one child per seat as per COVID requirements) to transport children to our property for day camp. However, by this time, we had only two weeks to plan and pray how best to minister to the campers. God came through, as always. Camp made a difference in these campers’ lives in more ways than we thought possible. The biggest change was our low leader/camper ratio, often one-on-one. For children who need lots of attention, this was their best camp experience. One boy was convinced to try camp for the first time with friends. A very active young man, he needed to change activities frequently, so I let him leave his friends in the pool to accompany me to the fire pit. We never arrived, but instead had an enjoyable 20-minute talk about his life, while chasing each other with pool noodles. When this young man asked why I was so different from his scary grandfather, I shared how my relationship with Jesus has changed my life. This God-given opportunity wouldn’t have happened in a normal summer when I think I’m too busy. God has ways of showing us what is really important. He knows our needs and He clears the way. I love watching God do his thing!

GIMLI BIBLE CAMP www.gimlibiblecamp.com • 204 642 5707 • Gimli Bible Camp is located an hour north of Winnipeg, MB.

TURTLE MOUNTAIN BIBLE CAMP

Finding Hope During Chaos HOWARD WEIR Director

Seeing campers give their lives to Christ and hearing that everything was the favorite part of their week was so encouraging.

he world changed in mid-March as everything closed down. Camp rentals and overnight camps cancelled. Turtle Mountain Bible Camp’s brand-new facility, so close to being operational, could not open as planned. Yet through the chaos, our summer team found hope in God, as we transformed our program into traveling day camps serving eight locations. During their travels, team members grew in faith and formed tight friendships, encouraging and learning from one another. They were able to connect with former campers and meet many who had never attended camp. “Seeing campers give their lives to Christ and hearing that everything was the favorite part of their week was so encouraging,” says team member Diana. She recalls one boy telling leaders, “I would give up my Xbox to go to TMBC!” “I wouldn’t change even the hardest parts of our summer,” says Diana. “Although stretched in many ways, I am beyond thankful to God for the experiences, the people I worked with, and the opportunity to make a difference.” In addition to the traveling day camps, TMBC was able to hold day camp on site with teens and young adults in August. It was important to hear about their struggles to cope, navigate uncertainties together, and pray together. It was a refreshing week, but followed by a heartbreaking weekend when we had to cancel the team reunion and family day, due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in the area. Hope in God brought us through a difficult spring and summer. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Our leaders experienced His presence, learned to lean more on Him, and saw evidence of His faithfulness. For many campers, this will be remembered as the best summer of their lives because they met Jesus and began a new life in Him!

TURTLE MOUNTAIN BIBLE CAMP www.turtlemountainbiblecamp.org • 204 534 6844 • Turtle Mountain Bible Camp is 30 minutes southwest of Boissevain, MB.

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5 Maple Springs Bible Camp

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6 Hope Bay Bible Camp

6 Madge Lake Bible Camp 7 Dallas Valley Ranch Camp 8 Kenosee Lake Bible Camp

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Manitoba

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1 Dauphin Bible Camp

4 Nordegg Community Ministry

2 Turtle Mountain Bible Camp

5 Ross Haven Bible Camp

3 Valley View Bible Camp

6 Faith Bible Camp

4 Gimli Bible Camp

7 Camp Silversides

5 Adventure Day Camp

8 Whitney Lake Bible Camp

6 Roseau River Bible Camp

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1 Rainy River District Ministries 2 Dorion Bible Camp 3 Sonshine Bible Clubs

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Atlantic 1 New Found Life Bible Camp 2 Miramachi Valley Bible Camp 3 Cape Breton Bible Camp 4 Sandy Cove Bible Camp 5 Dorey Family 6 Hampton Bible Camp 7 Blomidon Bible Camp

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Ontario  GALILEAN BIBLE CAMP The pandemic may have changed our summer, but not our purpose. Reaching kids in new ways was challenging and fun. Our week of online summer camp videos allowed us to promote camp, connect with campers, and share the Gospel.  MONARCH BIBLE CAMP Ephesians 2:10 was our guiding verse: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Most campers were new, some from as far as Honduras. God provided four Spanish-speaking staff (one translated our chapel lessons for the Honduran children); three of those children came to know the Lord. Yes, God prepared good works for us.  SONSHINE BIBLE CLUBS SONshine clubs did not receive permission to run after-school clubs this fall due to the pandemic. The focus during this time of waiting will be prayer, review, and promotion. You can help by praying for the children as we review our curriculum. Pray as we promote clubs to encourage new volunteers and support for this ministry.  WILLOW SPRINGS CAMP This would have been Andrew’s first summer as part of our team, but due to COVID-19, we had no camper programs. Andrew joined our weekly team Bible study and our postcard socials, where we wrote personalized postcards to every camper! Even though he had never been to camp, he chose to stay connected and serve with other team members!

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DORION BIBLE CAMP

Using What You Have T

he camp team decided to provide our homebound youth with something to remind them of camp: morning devotionals that are a normal part of summer activities. Initially, we wanted to do the devotionals live from the camp, but with our limited internet LIISA SNELL access that wasn’t an option. We prerecorded Office Manager/ the videos and posted them on our social media Bookkeeper platforms. As an added feature, we included solvable clues after each study, with a surprise at week’s end. One of our most memorable devotionals involved our abundance of grasshoppers. They came into play with our week-long study on the Bible character, John the Baptist, who lived on these bugs. This particular series ended with a live video of me eating a grasshopper! Later in the summer, we did a study from the top of the climbing tower. Site Director Charles had a great idea: “Let’s put a couch up there!” We did. One of the most commonly asked questions about the online studies has been, “How did you get the couch up there?” We like to say, “Very carefully!” Eating grasshoppers and putting a couch on the climbing tower definitely helped get more people to join us for morning devotions. I like to believe we succeeded in showing youth that studying Scripture doesn’t have to be boring. DORION BIBLE CAMP www.campdorion.com • 807 857 2331

Dorion Bible Camp is six kilometres northeast of Dorion, ON.

SUMMER/FALL 2020

RAINY RIVER DISTRICT MINISTRIES

MARK MAST Director

What a blessing to receive testimonies and photos, to hear how entire families have deepened their faith in Jesus Christ.

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hen COVID-19 hit, we remained confident there would be no interference with summer plans for vacation Bible schools, Bible camp, and a wilderness canoe trip. After all, we have been doing this ministry for 33 years! How could anything possibly change? As the weeks rolled by, we considered a contingency plan in the unlikely event of cancellations. We recorded Bible stories for our YouTube channel, and conducted Zoom worship services and prayer gatherings. Initially, our target audience was our local community, but our Zoom gatherings soon included participants from the U.S., India, Guatemala, Israel, and the Congo! While we were encouraged by the expansion of our ministry, we hoped the pandemic would end by early June, returning everything to normal. We were devastated on May 18: “No overnight camping in Ontario for the summer of 2020.” Our immediate response: “How can we possibly reach all the children we typically encounter in the course of a summer?” After much prayer and brainstorming, we came up with the idea of Bible Fun. We prepared packages for children and teens, including a Bible lesson and activity sheets, five days of crafts, snacks, and an I Have Decided to Follow Jesus T-shirt. We also filmed hour-long videos of Bible stories, singing, and memory verses that could be watched online. We distributed 120 Bible Fun packages to children and their families. Many others watched the online videos. A church in Indiana asked if they could use the videos in their Sunday school! What a blessing to receive testimonies and photos, to hear how entire families have deepened their faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to the Bible Fun videos, I have posted 35 Bible story videos on our YouTube channel since April. I contemplated doing this for many years; it took COVID-19 to make it happen. What an awesome summer of seeing God do Mission Possible! RAINY RIVER DISTRICT MINISTRIES www.onehoperainyriver.ca • 807 852 3202 •

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Quebec

CAMP DES ILES

MATTHEW AND JIGNA BARR Directeur/ Directrice

We are privileged to be called into camp ministry, where reaching those with the least opportunity to hear the Gospel is part of the good work God has prepared in advance for us to do.

Nothing is Impossible for God W

hat an amazing first summer we had as camp directors. When it looked as if there would be no camp, God made the seemingly impossible possible. His hand was evident throughout the summer. AP, a first-time camper, comes from a broken family and is being cared for by her grandmother. On the second day of camp, her Grandmother mentioned to me that her granddaughter shared how God created the world, how Adam and Eve sinned, and how ever since, God has had a plan to fix the problem. When the grandmother asked AP what the plan was, she responded, “I don’t know, but I can’t wait to go back tomorrow and find out!” We are privileged to be called into camp ministry, where reaching those with the least opportunity to hear the Gospel is part of the good work God has prepared in advance for us to do. We are blessed to see AP and her grandmother attending a local church, eager to learn more about God. With God, nothing is impossible. Late last year, we began praying about starting a discipleship program where young adults could come to Quebec to grow in their walk with God, learn French, and serve the body of Christ. It seemed like a great idea, but as new directors we were focused on summer camp. We are amazed to see how God opened doors, bringing our first two interns from Manitoba and Jordan, as well as providing the structure and resources to start the program. CAMP DES ILES www.campdesiles.org • 450 562 3355 • Camp des Iles is located in Quebec’s Laurentian region on Ile aux Chats near Lachute.

SUMMER/FALL 2020

CAMP LIVINGSTONE

Family Missions Focus BRIAN MURPHY Director

he virus “infected” all that was summer camp tradition this year. While the challenge was unexpected, the Lord gave our small team ability, creativity, and the courage to ask Him what to do. As a result, a small group of core leaders entered a camp bubble for seven weeks to serve, grow, and build, using non-traditional tools of virtual camp, day camp Fridays, and a missions opportunity for families. Missions @ Livingstone invited families to apply together. They could rent a cabin, cook their own meals, raise financial support for the camp, and spend three hours a day on a work project with our team in a socially-distanced environment. This program was a highlight. Our team developed Family Connect workshops to stimulate intentional, mission-minded projects to which all family members could contribute. Some families said it was better than family camp. While that may be debatable, there were fewer complaints than in a typical program, and God made constructive use of this time. The projects they completed left our mission-minded families feeling accomplished. An 11-year-old boy said he was happy to have worked on our hiking trails, because he can say next year, “I built that with my family!” These ideas, along with the awesome experience that is camp, went a long way to helping families cope. I saw the God who spoke creation into existence give us creativity as a gift that points to Him.

CAMP LIVINGSTONE www.camplivingstone.ca • 844 848 8938 • Camp Livingstone is 14 kilometres south of Magog, QC.

CANADA’S HOPE

Atlantic Canada  ANDREW AND TANYA DOREY What a strange, difficult, and yet exciting time to be in ministry. As the world was overcome by the pandemic and things changed, so did ministry. Within days, we were teaching classes and doing children’s ministry online, creating a Facebook page with posted lessons and links for families to access Christian materials. On a weekly basis we reached as many as seventy-five families across Atlantic Canada. A variety of families contacted us, excited that church was being made available to their children and grandchildren. How exciting to see God working; may we not miss the opportunities.  BLOMIDON BIBLE CAMP Summer brought blessings amid the challenges. When we couldn’t hold overnight camp, parents responded with encouragement. “The boys were really looking forward to camp,” one parent wrote, “but with COVID, all things worked together for good to those who love the Lord.” We offered several families safe opportunities to experience ministry at camp. We look forward to seeing how God leads us with passion and creativity as we find ways to proclaim Jesus in 2021.  HAMPTON BIBLE CAMP We are thankful we could offer nine weeks of day camp this summer. We hosted 178 children, with a daily average attendance of forty-nine. We also offered one week of overnight camp at the end of August with forty-six attending, following COVID guidelines. It was not the summer we had expected, but was certainly one with God's perfect design!  NEW FOUND LIFE BIBLE CAMP We praise God for our virtual VBS and the three churches that used it to reach their communities. Rosaleigh and Friends (our YouTube channel) continues to reach youth and families through puppets, Bible stories, verses, and crafts. Twenty-two teens attended a beach outing with a barbecue, hike, and bonfire. It was good to see new faces!

SUMMER/FALL 2020

CAPE BRETON BIBLE CAMP

Families Experience Jesus’ Love T

his past spring, I found myself wondering, “What will camp look like this year? Will we still be able to connect with our campers? What is the best way to continue sharing the hope found in Jesus with families across Canada? How will we encourage kids as they build their relationship with Jesus?” ANNA FRASER We decided to connect with campers and families on Online Program our Facebook page. Cape Breton Bible Camp at Home Director featured opportunities for families to participate in fun activities and learn about Jesus’ love. The six-week program included weekly outdoor activities, crafts, water games, devotionals, and recipes. Campers could also take part in weekend family challenges, listen to pre-recorded worship and cabin leader testimonies, and win family prizes! We filmed interactive videos and created engaging posts. We increased our online presence and let families know we still wanted to connect with them, even though we couldn’t be together in person. Most importantly, kids and families on Cape Breton Island, as well as across Canada, heard the Gospel! Although participation varied throughout the summer, God reminded me through 1 Corinthians 15:58 that work done for the Lord is not in vain. Summer 2020 looked different, and we missed our usual overnight camps, but God still used His work for His glory.

CAPE BRETON BIBLE CAMP www.capebretonbiblecamp.com • 902 674 2238 • Cape Breton Bible Camp is located on Kelly’s Cove, on the southeast shore of Cape Breton Island, NS.

SANDY COVE BIBLE CAMP

Creative Outreach Ideas Make Mission Possible T GARY LONG Director

We determined that ministry would happen, that it was possible to proclaim the Gospel. We just had to be more creative.

hirty years ago I was a new missionary at Hampton Bible Camp, responsible for the camp’s program. The first lesson I learned was to embrace change. I like to know what’s next, and love to plan long before it is time to execute said plan. Camp rocked my world—broken equipment, rain, and emergencies with horses are impossible to control. Fast forward to 2020 at Sandy Cove Bible Camp. COVID-19 and all the associated changes not only destroyed plan A for the summer, but also plans B and C. For many days we were not sure if camp would be possible. However, we determined that ministry would happen, that it was possible to proclaim the Gospel. We just had to be more creative. We put the question to the Cove Core, a group of summer missionaries who would be joining us. We challenged them to present ideas for ministry outside of normal overnight camps. Hannah suggested making use of the four puppets given to her by her grandfather, a former One Hope Canada chapel speaker. The idea took root and a week later she presented us with scripts for Puppet Tales, stories about Lucy, Rodney, Jim and Gramps having fun and learning at camp. The Cove Core team produced seven Puppet Tales videos that have been viewed more than 2,700 times on our Facebook and YouTube pages. A church in Ontario is using the series to begin their online children’s ministry this fall, and a second church is interested. Only God knows the impact of these fun, creative, Gospel-focused videos. As restrictions eased in New Brunswick, we held our first day camps. But we wanted to do more, which led to Cove on the Road, a mobile camp/VBS-like experience. In a fifteen-day span, Cove on the Road served five churches with a two-hour children’s rally at each. Ninety-five campers enjoyed camp activities and heard the Gospel, and thirty‑seven leaders were able to enjoy interacting with their campers.

SANDY COVE BIBLE CAMP www.sandycovebiblecamp.ca • 506 575 2628 • Sandy Cove is situated on Davidson Lake, 50 kilometres west of Fredericton, NB.

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“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)

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SUMMER/FALL 2020

he COVID-19 virus has caused everyone varying degrees of concern and discomfort. I am thankful I have the Christian perspective on life, knowing that God is in control and is working out His purposes in these times. Ephesians 2:10 highlights these two truths: we are God’s handiwork (wow!) and we are created to do good work which God has already prepared for us (wow again!). We need to see current circumstances as opportunities and use these times to show love and grace to those around us, especially to those who walk in darkness. This summer, the One Hope Canada camping season was like no other in our long history. No overnight camping, small group sizes, restricted group singing, no large group chapel teaching. Our camp directors created alternative methods, worked with smaller groups, invented pilot projects with day camps, went into local communities, and reached out to children with the MyCamp smartphone app. Although summer camper numbers were down, individual attention given to children and teaching opportunities were up. As leaders shared God’s Word, some of these children and youth heard the message for the first time and made decisions to follow Christ. Please pray with us for this new generation of young believers!

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