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Every summer at Camp Widjiitiwin we have an excellent group of summer camp pastors who each give a week of their time to be at camp to teach the Bible to campers and staff. We highly value the time these men invest into teaching God’s Word, the staff and campers. They teach at...

by Julie Leis For Noah, Caitlin and Gabriel My children ask each year the same question. After thinking about it, I decided I’d give them my real answer: What do I want for Christmas? I want you. I want you to keep coming around, I want you to bring your kids around (when...

This year Giving Tuesday is November 28th!! Today! Happy Giving Tuesday!  Following the American Thanksgiving we go to Black Friday then Cyber Monday then Giving Tuesday. Take the opportunity to give this year to the ministry of Muskoka Bible Foundation. Stuff wears out,...

Everyone needs a few good friends! Really good friends. Faithful friends. Friends you can count on. I have some people, besides my family, that I would go out and help at the drop of a hat or a text or phone call more likely.  Peter heals a lame beggar in Acts 3 One day Peter and...

Despite troubling events at the start of the summer, 2017 was simply epic. Our Camp Director, Moose, went on an unplanned sick-leave, and it takes a toll on staff to not only recover from losing the direct input of such a significant leader but also to launch a summer program...

This past weekend we celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada. It is often about family and friends getting together. It’s the one day or weekend we pause long enough to remember all the things we are thankful for. It seems obvious that we should be thankful more than just one day...

After being off for the summer on sick leave, as of today, I am 73 days without dizziness. This hasn’t happened for over three years. I am VERY excited to announce that I came back to work on Monday, October 2nd. It was great and a little strange at the same time. And, I...

Happy Canada Day!! In 1867 the Dominion of Canada came into being as an act of British Parliament and with royal assent from Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. Our motto, a mari usque ad mare, as seen on the coat of arms, is the Latin rendering of a line from Psalm 72:8: “from sea to...

Treasure chest aren’t just for pirates! We all need one!! On my 50th birthday, 4 years ago now, I received a treasure chest of cherished memories (pictured right, organized by Carolyn). It is filled with letters and notes from family, friends (newer and older), camp staff...

We were recently without power for 33.5 hours. I discover a list of things I take for granted every day. Flip a switch and lights come on Water, for drinking, washing and toilets; in the country we need power to run water our pumps; fortunately I keep 15 gallons of water on hand...