We have much to be thankful for...
The pandemic has changed everything for everyone, but we Christians know that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord – even COVID 19!
We began the year with great optimism –hiring staff, preparing for rentals, and putting programming together. Then as the reality of Covid hit home, we realized that we would have to cancel the rentals (leaving us short of much needed revenue), and eventually were told that traditional summer camps would not be allowed.
We stepped out in faith to honor our commitment to hire the core staff and invited the cabin staff and our LIT participants to come and volunteer for a week or two in July. We were overwhelmed by the response and welcomed 20 staff and 25 LIT for varying periods through the month. Cam Mohan and Ethan Howitt planned out a very successful combination of spiritual development, Camp mentorship and challenging labor skills to refurbish KLC. Our faithful donors responded generously to provide funds to cover the cost of food for the month. Through this unique program we felt we could still fulfill our commitment to ensure that each participant could know we saw their unique worth and potential – the way God sees them!
August brought a new venture - “Family Getaway” holidays which quickly were filled to capacity. Following COVID safety rules we hosted a limited number of families with full services – food, accommodation and activities.
Through the summer we welcomed the efforts of volunteers to bring our camp property into better shape. Two cabins were reshingled, and one bathroom repaired and brought back into service. September 26 and 27 brought out a number of volunteers with a cavalcade of pickup trucks to clear rubbish out and take many loads to the landfill. We will have another work day October 17th to continue some painting, renovate another two rooms in the lodge and winterize the facilities.
Over the winter we have great plans to renew the dishwashing area and (if we raise enough money!) purchase a new dishwasher! If you can help with financial donations or volunteer labor, please contact Rosemary Ward at 306-501-6672.
We rejoice and praise God for giving us everything we need, and are confident that he is always with us!