Philippians 2:6-11

Yesterday I had the oppertunity to serve in the kitchen, here at Camp Qwanoes! I was in the 'Food Services' area and worked alongside the staff to help prepare meals for the guest group, Trinity Western University. I felt called to this ministry because of my experience working at several fast-food restaurants. It was an enjoyable experience joining the staff and working, allowing God to use me as part of a team to serve others. I was there from 7am to 12:30pm and in that short amount of time I learned more in depth about team work, unity, patience, and the importance of sharing the work load. I was shown how much work is put into a single meal and am so thankful for all the kitchen staff who are there on a regular basis serving us. I loved being able to help out where I could and serve others while also being a servant of the Lord.

Today was my second Sunday at North Cowichan Alliance! I was introduced to Allison Croswell who is the director of the Children's Ministry. They are starting a new program and I will be helping out with the nursery and younger children's classes. I feel so welcomed in this church and pray daily for their needs as a young and growing church body. Each sermon and worship session teaches me more about Christ and challenges me to grow deeper in my faith. I look forward to our gathering's each Sunday!

PQ: please pray for the members of this church as well as the kitchen staff at Qwanoes

Ephesians 2:8 + 10

((September 23rd, 2009))

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As many of you know, I am part of the Kaleo program- located at Camp Qwanoes in Crofton, BC on Vancouver Island. Kaleo is an 8-month leadership program and is a partnership between Camp Qwanoes and Briercrest College in Saskatchewan. I will be posting weekly blogs to keep you updated about my ministry experience and how God is working through me here at Kaleo this year.

This past Sunday, I went to North Cowichan Alliance with a fellow Kaleo student Trent McKone, located in Duncan. I prayed about it and really felt God calling me to be a blessing to this church. It was an awesome experience meeting people there who were so welcoming and inviting. I am excited to be helping out with the children's program and hope to learn from this experience and grow closer in my relationship with Christ. (Trent will be helping out with the worship team). I chose to help out with the childrens program because I enjoy working with kids and learning from them; I want to be a leader that they can look up to and teach them more about their Father in Heaven. I have been praying for this church and the pastors there, Joel and Marvin Croswell. This is a young church that was planted and has been growing steadily.

There are many guest groups that stay here at Camp Qwanoes. As Kaleo students, we have been trained to help run the Challenge Course which is high ropes, zip line, rock climbing, etc. We will have many oppertunities to help lead in this area of ministry.

From Monday-Wednesday, we set out for Mount Albert-Edward in Strathcona Park. It was a 34km hike! For me, it was really challenging both physically and mentally but I learned so much from other students, leaders, and God. I wanted to give up and stop hiking but I really felt God telling me to keep going; I had to trust in Him to give me strength! It was so amazing when we were hiking and at the top of the mountain to think of all the wonders of the world that He created. He is so mighty and powerful and His creation is an example of this. I enjoyed growing in my relationships, learning more about other students, and real conversations. It was such an awesome experience!!

I am excited for God's plan and direction for my life and I want to thank you for all your support, encouragement, and prayers!
God Bless <3

PRAYER REQUEST [PQ]: Please pray for me, that I will have strength and boldness to step out in faith and be a servant for the Lord!