It can be easy to slip into the mindset that we are in charge of our ministries — to forget that, in fact, God has everything well in hand and most certainly under control.
This past week was a challenging one for us here at Arrowhead, and it served to be a stark reminder that, in fact, no matter how much we may strive to be fully prepared and equipped for our summer camps; God can, and does, have farther reaching plans. So, with this reminder we are encouraged.
We would ask you to join with us in prayer for a number of issues that have arisen with respect to our summer camp ministries.
• We are still awaiting permission and a venue to host a day camp in one community. We ministered there last summer, and were well received - we are still waiting for social services to confirm our attendance there.
• We were informed this week, that a community that we normally have a large number of campers from has made the decision to not fund any summer camping activities for the youth excepting that which originates from their own recreation dept.; this has the potential to have a dramatic impact on the ability of campers to come from that community to summer camp. We have received some sponsorship funds, this may help to some degree.
• We found it necessary to cancel the second of our junior camps (July 28 - August 1) due to an almost complete absence of volunteer staff. We are making arrangements with communities that had been scheduled to come that week to come on the other weeks.
• We had to cancel our 3rd annual Charity Golf Classic that was scheduled for yesterday - due to low attendance. This has generated several thousand dollars of income for ANBC in years past, which has been very helpful to our summer programs. Although this was initially discouraging, we have seen the Lord providing in amazing ways this summer that far outweighs what we may have lost to the tournament.
• We found out this week that the lifeguard that we had lined up was unable to re-certify for her waterfront lifeguarding qualifications. She will, thankfully, still be able to join us for our summer camps, but not in the role of lifeguard. We have made some new inquiries about finding lifeguards for even just one day for each week of camp. New Brunswick has a dramatic shortage of lifeguards, so this is also a prayer request.
• As we enter our last week prior to the camps, there is a great deal of work to be done here at the Center. Please pray for energy and wisdom as camp hurtles toward us.
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Saturday, June 8, 2013
positions to fill!
Well, here we are. Volunteer weekend is just three weeks away and we continue to labour to connect with those who would serve the Lord in cross cultural ministry this summer. There are still several critical positions that we need to fill in order to safely and adequately operate our weeks of camp.
Lifeguard and Lifeguard assistant • We are still in need to confirm a head lifeguard for the first two weeks of August for 2 of our junior camps. I am also seeking to find an individual who is bronze medallion who could come and serve as assistant to the lifeguard for all 4 weeks of on-site camp.
Camp Medic • We are in need to confirm a camp medic for the last week of camp, August 12-16. Our camp medic needs to be someone who is "First Responder" trained or better... might be a great opportunity for a doctor to serve the Lord!
Cabin Leaders • We are still in need of mature believers who are willing to come and serve as cabin leaders. It is a misconception that this is a role for teenagers. Many of our Sr. Cabin leaders are in their 20's-40's. It is a great opportunity and you will be blessed by the opportunity.
Head Cook • For our last two weeks of camp we will be needing to have a head cook (or duo) who are willing to come and serve with us in the kitchen.
If the Lord is leading you to share this need or even to come yourself and serve, there are many ways in which you can serve, you may be surprised just what a blessing it can be to share with us at ANBC. Get in touch with us to find out how you can best serve.
Below is a list of weeks in which we have staffing needs.
Lifeguard and Lifeguard assistant • We are still in need to confirm a head lifeguard for the first two weeks of August for 2 of our junior camps. I am also seeking to find an individual who is bronze medallion who could come and serve as assistant to the lifeguard for all 4 weeks of on-site camp.
Camp Medic • We are in need to confirm a camp medic for the last week of camp, August 12-16. Our camp medic needs to be someone who is "First Responder" trained or better... might be a great opportunity for a doctor to serve the Lord!
Cabin Leaders • We are still in need of mature believers who are willing to come and serve as cabin leaders. It is a misconception that this is a role for teenagers. Many of our Sr. Cabin leaders are in their 20's-40's. It is a great opportunity and you will be blessed by the opportunity.
Head Cook • For our last two weeks of camp we will be needing to have a head cook (or duo) who are willing to come and serve with us in the kitchen.
If the Lord is leading you to share this need or even to come yourself and serve, there are many ways in which you can serve, you may be surprised just what a blessing it can be to share with us at ANBC. Get in touch with us to find out how you can best serve.
Below is a list of weeks in which we have staffing needs.
- June 28-30 • Summer Volunteer Training
- July 8-12 • Teen Camp
- July 15-19 • Junior Camp Week 1
- Aug. 5-9 • Junior Camp Week 2
- Aug. 12-16 • Junior Camp Week 3
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