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!