A cord of three strands...

It all started with a plan 53 years ago.

The plan needed a road.  Thanks Linden MB for your part in the original road!

Every good plan needs a foundation.

Camp Evergreens foundation always has, and always will be Jesus Christ.  

The construction that we see at Evergreen today is really nothing new.   We've had framers and roofers and cabinet makers before.  We've laid carpet and lino and concrete.  We've built a lodge and a barn.  We've built cabins and an archery range.  We've built the Welcome Centre, Moose Junction and Fallen Timber Landing.  As I write this weeks blog, I'm reminded that there are three common threads that started back in 1963 and continue today.

 

The first common thread is that everything we do is to see lives transformed by the power of Jesus.  That is why we started Evergreen in 1963 and that is why we continue today.  I can't even imagine how many pages a book would have to have if we were to start writing down every story of individuals who had their lives changed at Camp Evergreen.  God has been good, God is currently good and God will continue to be good as we enter 2017 in just a few days.

The second common thread is that Camp Evergreen has always had a strong community of volunteers.  Our staff homes would not be where they are today had it not been for volunteers.  Our summer ministry would not have seen the success we did without volunteers.  Our first road into camp, the first dining hall, the original cabins would not have been built, had it not been for volunteers.  Camp Evergreen has seen first hand over the years, that there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.

The third common thread is the generous financial support we have received over the years.  Camp Evergreen would not be in the strong financial position it is today without the generous support of many individuals and churches.  Ecclesiastes 4:12, "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.  A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."  I strongly believe that Evergreen always needs to be dependant on the sovereignty of God and our "Tribe of Camp Evergreeners". 

Volunteers from Calgary and Gem continued to join us this week as most of the trusses are now up.  The garage walls have been built and are waiting to be stood up.  We have volunteers lined up next week and are now looking for help in the new year.

We've been hard at work reaching higher with preparation for Pond Hockey this week.  The Quadboni is fired up, and you should check out our new goals!  Mark January 14 in BIG RED letters on your calendar.  You don't have to play hockey to come, just dress warm!

Thanks for your continued support as we look to finish the year strong.

Bob "Ranger" Kroeker
Executive Director