From the Directors Desk

July 2015
Strasbourg Bible Camp’s Newsletter
From the Directors Desk
It has been awhile since we have sent out a newsletter, and a lot has happened. I am excited to say that I feel as though there has been a renewed
vision for the camp! I personally have seen so many people express interest in what is happening here, and I have felt a renewed passion for the
work happening here at camp. As a board, we have also had a renewed
desire to see SBC offer free camps for everyone who attends (which was
part of the original mission of the camp). So I felt that it was time for a
renewed look to our newsletter. Some of you may have been receiving our
newsletter for a long time, but we have decided to change it a bit, and offer a fresh look to reflect the things we are feeling here. It is so exciting to
see people joining in the work that is happening here, and I know that God
is going to bring something good! Many of you are aware that we had to
replace our vent hood and fire suppression system in the kitchen this last
year, which at the beginning seemed like an impossible task financially.
But the Lord is good, and we raised $32,000 to complete this project
(which was more than our original quote). The work is now done, however, due to unforeseen circumstances and issues we ended up having bills
equaling over $42,000 so we are still in need of support for that! That being said, I am not worried, I know that God has SBC in His hands, and
that He is looking out for us. Will you join with us in prayer as we wait
for God’s provision? God’s word says in Philippians 4:19 “And my God
will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ
Jesus”. God has proven this over and over in the last year at camp, and we
are trusting Him that He will continue to provide for us in ways that we
can’t even imagine yet. I just want to thank you for praying for us and
supporting the camp, we don’t say it enough but we couldn’t do any of
this without you!
“I like working at camp
because it’s a very positive atmosphere to
spend my summer in,
and it’s uplifting to be
surrounded by staff who
share my beliefs. It’s
also a really fulfilling way
to serve the Lord”
Christina Lytle,
Junior Staff Coordinator
In Christ,
Dan Cronan
Executive Director
In This Issue
Photo Credit: Dan Cronan
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From the Directors
Desk
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100x50
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Upcoming Dates
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Campers Corner
100x50
We are very excited to be rolling out our new fundraising campaign that we have
called “100x50; Building a Firm Foundation”. SBC has always run on donations, but
in the last few years we have seen the donations dwindle, which has created a financial strain for the camp. We currently run at a deficit every month, which puts
stress on everything that we do here at camp! We whole heartedly believe in the
ministry of Strasbourg Bible Camp, and we know we are not alone. We have seen
God work miracles here, even in the last year, and we know that He has not forgotten us. However, there are bills to pay, and so we are asking you, our supporters
and encouragers, to prayerfully consider donating $50/month by pre-authorized debit. We believe that God is going to do great things through this fundraiser, and we
are so excited to see Him work! This fundraiser will enable us to have a firm foundation, and to know that our monthly bills will be paid, which will free up money from
our rentals to upgrade the buildings, invest in the programs and do many other much
needed tasks!
How can you get involved?
Join with us in finances and/or prayer, or come volunteer time at camp.
Fill out the response card for the 100x50 Campaign and send it back to us!
Phone us at 1-306-725-4581 or email us at [email protected] and ask for more
information.
In Advance...
We want to take this time to thank you in advance for the support that you show the
camp! It takes a lot of faithful followers to help a camp like this run, we know that
God has built a strong community around this camp, and we thank you for your support!
Upcoming
Events...
July 12-17:
Junior Camp
August 9-14:
Inner City 1
August 16-21:
Inner City 2
September 11-13:
Fishing Derby
September 25-27:
JOY Camp
January 1-3:
Teen Winter Blast
February 19-21:
Jr. Winter Blast:
Teen Campers enjoying some Group Charades
Photo Credit Tammi Pepper
Camps so far
Camp had a rough start this year, with a flood in the crawl space, low enrollment,
and financial stress. But, we were encouraged by others around us who reminded
us that God is in control! The flood got fixed, the campers came back and people
were touched by God. That is the reason why we are here afterall! Overall, this
year has had low enrollment, and at first we were feeling discouraged, but then we
realized that we have a really exciting opportunity this year to really get to know
the campers who walk through the doors! When we have really big camps, it is
harder to get to know each of the people who walk through the door, and so this
year we are focusing on ministering to each person who comes here as best as
we can. Teen Camp is finished now, and it was an exciting week! We had a number of new faces, and many returning teens. Many from this week have stayed on
as our staff for the other weeks, so please pray for them as they continue to help
us in our ministry here. Childrens Camp will be finished on Friday July 10, as we
write this newsletter, there have already been 3 girls who have accepted the Lord
for the first time, what a blessing to be a part of that! Please pray for them as they
start this new journey, and that they would find churches to connect with when
they go home. There may be lower numbers for this week, but they are so full of
energy, that it feels a lot more full than it is! Junior Camp and Inner City Camps
are still coming up, we are so excited about these camps, and we are looking forward to seeing how God works in the hearts of the kids who come.
Campers Corner!!
This is a new section of the Newsletter that is just for you, our campers! You are
the reason we are here, and we want to keep in touch with you over the year! This
area might be different each time we send out a newsletter, but it is meant to
encourage you, and keep you thinking about camp over the year!
Read your bible everyday, and stay
Rooted
in God’s word!
Colossians 2:6,7
We talked a lot about being Rooted in God’s word this summer, cut out the
book mark on this page to help you make the most of your time reading the
Bible. Maybe even share it with your parents!
Photo Credits : Tammi Pepper
Contact Us
Check us out online!!
www.mysbc.ca
For more information
about Camps, Rentals or
Fundraisers
Call: 1-306-725-4581
Email:
[email protected]
Mail:
Box 308
Strasbourg, SK
S0G4V0
Make sure you check
out the camp website
and look for pictures
of your time here!