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Camp Westminster’s Dark Skies
Camp Westminster has definitely earned a reputation for its encompassing pines, clear water, and beautiful lake views; but spend the night and you will realize that Camp’s prettiest picture is revealed only after the sun goes down. Those of you … Continue reading
Trick or Treat!
Evening Programs at Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake are an integral part of our summer camp program. One of our summer camp staff commented this year that they enjoyed doing evening programs because ‘they allowed everyone to be involved’. As … Continue reading
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A Poem by Worldwide Sports Girls of Yurt 2- Summer 2012
On Higgins Lake so blue There are friends, old and new You do so many things from sky to the sod, Sports, dancing and worshipping God There are people you can always trust There are always unknown musts … Continue reading
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10 Things I’ve Learned After 17 Summers at Camp Westminster
1. Children and youth take on a new personality at camp. If they arrive withdrawn and shy, they end up leading songs, acting crazy and hugging new friends before they leave. 2. If a child is homesick on Sunday, that … Continue reading
One Wealthy Camp Counsellor
The beauty of having a growing faith that has developed over many years of my (still youthful) life is that when God pulls you in one particular direction, there is nothing on this earth that can drive you in the … Continue reading
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Nature: God’s work on earth…
As a counselor for the past two summers, I have worked on the nature program by leading cabin choice, ChooseIts!, and the Natural Wonders camp. Some of my best memories of camp come from leading these programs with campers who … Continue reading
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I’ve got it figured out!
God’s calling often seems to be an expertly coded message. Impossible to decipher. Some people feel they live their entire life unaware of God’s purpose for them. Before my pilgrimage to Iona Scotland, I felt unsure about God’s calling for … Continue reading
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God is Everywhere! Reflections from Iona…
Throughout the week on the Isle of Iona I experienced God’s presence mostly through other people and their thoughts. Ruth Higgins was a big inspiration to me during our trip. At one point she said “we see the beauty and … Continue reading
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