Beaver Creek Bible Camp 40th Anniversary

Founded in 1968 by the Interlake EMC churches

Mark Westman got saved when he attended camp here many years ago.

Harry Friesen:
The vision grew out of VBS and Sunday school outreach. Edwin Wright and Harry were the founding members.
The first year's run was renting Fisher Bay Bible Camp in 1968. A Camp Board was formed to plan and search for a site suitable for camp. Milton looked for spot south of Riverton in the Finns, Arnes area. August Singbeil offered a site on his farm. We looked at the present site of the Hecla Resort.
Then Gus Romeniuk made his cottage property available with one building. We acceptod the offer. That made a very busy spring and summer building facilities, clearing trees. Cabins built in Mennville, the chapel was built by Menno Penner in Morweena. We had no grass, one tree fell on Albert's tent but no one was injured.
We were all new to camp Al Hiebert from Red Rock trained and helped establish the camp programs
Uncle Henry from Morweena helped to dynamite the stumps and rocks. Lots of team work. Back then red tape was much less. When we needed more space the Conservation Officers gave permission on the spot.
Menno Penner designed the original logo.
Campers sang heartily without all kinds of instruments.

Roger & Clarice Plett spent many years here at BCBC as camp directors.
Always prayed that campers would see the greatness and goodness of God. One cabin group came back singing in the rain. One camper got stung and went into shock. Henry was here with the proper meds and the camper's life was saved. A part of a tree fell on a camper. God protected him.
Andrew Dueck and Raymond Dueck encouraged me to take the leadership here. Clarice had a prayer network that prayed past 4pm Saturday.
LDC (Leadership development Camp) started at later time. One mother brought her kids thinking it meant Long Distance Commuter.
A farmer went out to sow....
Mark Westman came at 8 and later became Camp Director. Daughter Danya led another child to the Lord at age 8. This camp has made a real difference to many people.

Elmer & Danya Zacharias - Camp Director for the last 3 years
Last summer God was very present here. God is in this place
Let there be thankfulness to God. Your behavior should show it. Let your light shine.
This process of walking in the light is a learning process. You can't shovel darkness out. You can only dispel darkness by bringing in the light.
Pray for transformation of the lives of the campers that are coming this summer. Pray Pray Pray.

Morbidman Meets His Maker

I posted the text of the drama here in Memory of

Renee Amaryah Lalani Dueck

March 18, 1984 – February 26, 2008

“Jack”

in performance with “The Bards of Now”

directed by

Mark & Jobina Westman

2002

SCENE ONE

(A back alley. A chain link fence runs across the stage. A couple of metal trashcans are against the fence.)

NARR- This is Terminus City. A bustling metropolis with an important university at its core, Terminus City is widely regarded as center of learning and thought. Here, scholars debate democracy, religion, philosophy, and the meaning of life. Here, the leaders of tomorrow establish the intellectual foundations that will guide them on life’s journey. But there is a darker side to Terminus City… for evil lurks within the shadows, seeking to rule the city, the country, and even the world! But fortunately for us, evil has an enemy of it’s own: the Triumvirate!

(Jack and Lenny run on stage carrying sacks of loot. They wear black turtlenecks, black pants, and black masks.)

JACK- Ha ha ha ha! Let’s see what we have in our trick or treat bags!

(They begin pulling out wallets and purses.)

JACK- Ooooh, alligator wallet!

LENNY- Carvin Klein purse!

JACK- Dinner Club card!

LENNY- Hey, this purse has Hello Kitty on it!

JACK- Hello Kitty? Lenny, you did not mug a little girl again, did you?

LENNY- (awkward) She wouldn’t share her M&M’s.

JACK- The boss is not going to be very happy with you.

LENNY- There’s three dollars in here.

JACK- Three dollars? (pulls money out of the wallet) Man, take a look at this.

LENNY- WHOA! A hundred!

JACK- Exactly. I got this off a guy coming out of that French place.

LENNY- Chez Pierre?

JACK- Yeah! That’s the kinda clientele you want to mug.

LENNY- Oh, I see.

JACK- A ha! Platinum Vista Card. Lenny, what do you say we treat ourselves to some Italian food?

Living the Unpredictable Life: Sink or Walk

Delbert Enns, pastor
Eastview.org
Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you walking on the water.
Myth buster: how many times can you fold a piece of paper? 8, 12? Can you walk on water?
Virus- what comes to mind?
Some events affect others. Yawning
Malcolm Gladwell book
Esther was willing to risk everything
Or are you too cautious?
Matthew 14 records an important event. A tipping point in leadership.
You are the son of God! The disciples recognized who Jesus is. Do you feel abandoned?
Do not be afraid. Peter is a water walker. He commanded Jesus to command him to walk on water.
Sinking is better than sitting. This was really hard.
Are you willing to step out? To walk on water to Jesus?
Let us run with endurance Heb 12:1
Jesus will see you through. He is always praying for you.

Baby Maelle is Coming

We are at the hospital with Twylla sharing the excitement. Pray that baby Maelle and Twylla will healthy and well! Fetal cells were lost and the baby had a low blood count. A blood tranfusion was done and the baby is almost ready for the C-section. She is at 29 weeks and small.
Pray for Arden's safety while driving from Sioux to Winnipeg.

AWOL 2

Recap from last Sunday.
Timothy was tempted to go AWOL.
7 ways to grow your faith.
God's perspective to right sized faith.
1. Renew refresh the gift v6 fan the flames. Campfires dies out. Keep fanning and putting more fuel on the fire.
2. Know who you are v7. Some people have amnesia and literally forget who they are. "Unknown White Male" has been made into a movie.
Christians sometimes forget who they are in Christ- a wealthy heir of God's kingdom.
When it comes to telling other s God has given yew power.
3. Be Prepared for Rejection. Be ready to suffer. Expect it. Be bold & courageous.
How much are you willing to suffer for Christ? Jail? Lost job? Torture? It will Cost to follow Christ.
4. Be Courageous. v8-10 150,000 Christians die every year for their faith. Do we have that courage? What would a church like that look like?
5. Don't just feel.... Know! v12
6. Hold fast! v13 years ago sailors would tattoo an anchor if they had crossed the Atlantic
they would tattoo HOLD FAST on their knuckles to remind them to hold on in the storm
7. Surround yourself with those who are not ashamed.
Let's get more aggressive in our faith. Let's not forget to invite others to Jesus. We need more room. New service format. Riverwood 9:15 Jubilee 10:15 Riverwood 11:15 to make room for 1,600 each Sunday.
Greatest joy is when some one life far from God- -to bring them to all God has for them. To know Christ.
Not to attract other Christians from existing Churches.
In 2 years want to build a 1,600 seat auditorium
This will cost $75.000 plus time and effort in the first year.
Pray for a divine appointment to share your faith with someone who needs Christ. This week. This month. Jesus loves you like crazy.
Stop being mousy. Be bold courageous.
Be available to God.
If you have a prayer need come up. Let's pray.

Baptism and Membership

BB attended Bethany Bible School
JB
DB
RM got jailed and released to Forward House where 2 policemen taught the Bible lesson. Become a Christian want to be baptized today on confession of faith.
JS 23 years a teacher, later MLA, now MP
God keeps us strong. My journey is to walk with God to the end. I do a lot of praying. For strength to go through the cancer of my husband. Nothing matters except faith in God and trusting Jesus. We need to do God's work here on earth. Why does this happen?
We have Bible Study every Wednesday on Parliament. Eastview is my moment to spend with God away from politics. It's been a lonely year. Moved by the love and genuiness here.
I accepted the Lord years ago and was baptized by immersion. That was a life changing experience.
RS did not go to church growing up. At age 25 met this beautiful girl at work. She invited me to church. Got involved. Spring 1990 Heidi went on a trip. Accepted Christ during that time. Got married. Moved to Calgary but that did not work. Tried several churches.
Moved back to Winnipeg. Attended Eastview. Decided to join. Then not sure. Then Devon 10 decided to become a Christian. Now we know this is the right thing to do.
HS became a Christian at VBS grew up in a Christian home and was baptized at age 13.
Attended 8 churches in 13 years in Calgary. Just could not find a church that worked for us. Decided not to go to church anymore. That did not work either. We need regular spiritual encouragment
Moved to Winnipeg and want to be able to bless the kids with a strong Christian Community.
TT aged 13 grandpa died but lives forever. ABC Admit Believe Choose. Learn to control my anger. Want everyone to know about my decision to get baptized
JT born and raised in Christian home. This is a continuation of my Christian life. Grandma and Grandpa have been a huge influence. God helps me.
HT parents Andrea & Tim. Have known Jesus all my life. I know I can always count on him
I lay my Isaac down. God wants us to trust him. Follow Jesus. Symbol of Love.
BZ Thanks to God for giving us his son.
Had no use for faith until I met my wife. Now we have 3 daughters. Want to be members here. More important than professional hockey.
CZ accepted Jesus at age 13. When she watched the Jesus film.
Afraid of public speaking. I confess Jesus as my Savior and I to want be committed.
LZ aged 13 baptized as a child. Jn 3:16 want to make my own decision now. I know God is real and loves us. Getting baptized thanks to Lyle and my parents. God will direct my paths.

Total baptized - 8 souls.
Confession of faith accepted into membership - 5
Video of service available at www.Eastview.org

AWOL Christians

Pastor Todd Petkau www.Riverwood.cc
Timothy is a letter Paul wrote when Paul sensed that Timothy might be thinking of going AWOL.

Paul asked Timothy not to be ashamed.
3 types of shame.
1. Misplaced shame - being outperformed unexpectedly
2. Earned shame - doing OK with secret shame unrevealed and then the sins revealed - being found out.
3. Heaping shame - someone in authority says "you'll never amount to anything" or "Even if your church grows to 2000 God is not in it. You don't hear God for a minute." Pray-God please cover me with the Teflon of your spirit.

Timothy has issues and feels ashamed and many Christians are going AWOL.
Are you bold confident expectant? Or embarrassed hesitant?
Are any of you dealing with shame? Faith draining shame?
Shame is a choice. You can be more than you are now.
The world persecutes Christians- always has. We feel outnumbered.
Reset your perspective. The gosple out performs the world.
7 ways to move to stronger faith. We'd like to be less chicken in sharing our faith. We'd like to bring someone to Christ.

We ran out of time - 7 ways next week.
Pathway to freedom
Own the shame and get forgiveness

Travel from Skopje Macedonia to Stip via Salonika

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from Morris MB to Morris MN

We spent the day in Morris Minnesota, at the University of Minnesota in Morris Minnesota, to talk about biomass gasification

Happy 36th Birthday to Kris

Our firstborn would be 36 years old today. We still miss him after 33 years. Hope he's enjoying heaven right now!
I was 1st time dad who wanted to be there for my first child's birth. The labour was hard and when the Dr decided it was time to use the forceps, he sent me to the waiting room. When I saw Kris, he had black spots on his head where the forceps injured him... He had many more injuries during his brief life...
Thunderstorm the night after he was born... Martha felt so alone in the hospital...

Morweena Church

Pray for Jamaica. For peace. For peace for farmers that have been rained out.

Harry and Levina Friesen have just returned from Paraguay.
Greetings in Jesus' name.

Spent 2 months preaching teaching in Paraguay. His brother Ted helped preach a one week series from John
The church has an empty suite that any one can enjoy.
The church is doing well. Sunday School has been started at Rio Verde. 5 Couples have recently moved from Canada to help along in the church.
The church is producing one hour daily radio Program. Morweena Paraguay farm is doing well.
We fly there. It is on the other side of the world.

Hopeful this message will encourage your heart. Children believe in God. All preaching has one focus to get to know who Jesus is. Who is he?

What kind of Jesus does it take to be my Saviour? the one I believe in.
John made it obvious that Jesus tried to tell us who he is. We all have an enormous need for a savior. Do we know that need?
How do you bridge the gap. From lostness to God. That is a profound thought. Edwin Wright: "From the guttermost to the uttermost."
Jn 1:1 In the beginning Genesis
We found the Messiah- an awesome statement
1. We need a man. Someone who can feel with us. Some of his contemporaries had a problem with that. How could a man be a Savior? Who made himself out to be God.
He had grandma's features. An ordinary man.
Jn 6 bread of life. How can he give us his flesh to eat? He was a blood and flesh Man. John the Baptist did not recognize him as the savior. But as a cousin.
The Word tented among us.
2. We need a Messiah. God needs to come to bridge the gap. Not the highest angel. But God himself. Not a JW Jesus. A riddle of being God and man at the same time. Believe in him. Stand in awe of Him. He is God. Reverence Him. The Word was God. John Stott writes how Jesus God does a miracle and teaches how that applies to him. Light Life Resurrection
Jesus knew where he came from. God in eternity. One with the Father.
The church over the centuries has struggled with and flip flopped on the God-Man.
How important are Jesus' statements? Ch 8 Jesus said "I am" 3 times. Unless you believe that "I am" you will not have eternal life.
The resurrection will underline the ''I am" the God of Abraham. Before Abraham existed ''I am" said Jesus.

2010-05-21OberammergauMunich

Oberammergau Passion Play happens every 10 years for almost 400 years. This year was better than 10 years ago. We plan to go again in 10 years.

Click on picture to see the last of our Europe trip pictures or click on title above to go directly to the slide show

2010-05-15SalzburgPics

The Sound of Music brings more than 300,000 visitors a year to Salzburg (salt mountain) Austria a city of 160,000 people
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2010-05-14FranceAustria

The castles of France - no wonder they had to behead the royals for wasting so much money

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2010-05-07TheLouvre

67 pictures in the heart of Paris including the Louvre - museum and art gallery
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Living the Unpredictable Life: Catching the Wave

Dave Ens
www.Eastview.org
I used to have grandpa's old car And it served me well. Then I bought this nice red Grand Prix car and I began to serve the car.
The industrial revolution changed society. Community became less important and my stuff became important.
What is God's will for me. What is my purpose in life? What am I supposed to do with my stuff?
Solomon accumulated tons of stuff and he said it was all Vanity
Oz Guinness says we have too much stuff and not enough to live for.
God desires us to have a purpose. Phil 3:8 to know Christ
God, pour some purpose into my life.
1 Sam 13-14 King Saul is celebrating a victory and then the enemy returns with 10x as many people. They have only 2 swords in their army. They are waiting for the prophet Sam to show up. Jonathan says let's go and see if they will kill us. If not God will deliver us.
Jonathon acted on what he believed God wanted him to do.

Sometimes we wait for predictable results when we should be stepping out. Discern Gods will through action.
God's Spirit will GUIDE us. Open doors for us. If we are willing to step out into unpredictable life we begin to make a difference.
We need to make our ourselves step out. Do we believe in something bigger?
God is often saying - you have a sword. Go and do something.
Jonathon had someone to stand behind him. Who is God sending with you? God never sends us alone.
Are you willing to step outside of yourselves?
Oh Lord I bring an offering to you.
Take myself and I will be ever only all for you

2010-05-05France Pictures

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Best Picture Award goes to...

We arrived home last night on DELTA with 3 out of 5 pcs of luggage missing. We had a great time. What's the best picture of the trip? Don't really know, but how about this one?

There isn't a picture in the world that My Beloved doesn't enhance. Here she is in front of the pavilion used in the filming of The Sound of Music 40 years ago in Salzburg Austria.

More pictures coming soon.

Europe this Week

It is hard to keep the blog up to date when travelling. Even though we have internet access most days, by the time we all check our emails and Facebook, there is no time for me to blog.

Let's see:

we spent a week in France and saw some of their greatest castles (chateaux), bought some stuff at the Mall of Europe, had dinner at Disney Village, etc

My highlight for France was the village of Chablis, where guess what, they make Chablis wine. We stayed there for one night, then headed to Bern, Switzerland, and from there to a castle/Bible School where they welcomed us for a night. We all had a ton of fun exploring this huge castle at night all by ourselves. We were the first of the season and only guests that night, so we could explore the witches cellar and all the other mysterious rooms. Something we will always remember.

Now we are in Salzburg. We went to the MB church here met missionaries Richard and Hazel Funk, and celebrated Richard's birthday. In the afternoon we explored the big high castle on the hill and Justin, Martha and I went to the Sound of Salzburg sing-along dinner show. Enjoyed it very much. Alayna and Kara went to the Mozart dinner Show.

Tomorrow, Monday, we are booked on the Sound of Music Tour, and then we head out to Oberammergau, for the Passion Play that happens every 10 years. The performance starts Tuesday 2:30 PM and runs late into the evening.

Wednesday we plan to see the Neuschwanstein castle, spend Thursday in Munich, and then fly home on Friday.

Keep checking back. I'm tired and Martha wants to Facebook. I will be posting a lot of pictures.

Yesterday

Martha and I went to a Mennonite church near here and Claire-Lise Dos-Santos, the church council president, interpreted for us. The preacher talked about Peacemaking in light of the Liberation Day National Holiday that happened here on Saturday. For Europeans the liberation day is a very real and present reality. "You can't put your hand in Jesus' hand and make a fist".

Later we went to Notre Dame and listened to some majestic music. I lit a candle in memory of Renee, and shed a few tears.

This morning Martha and I were thinking / singing the song Count Your Blessings and found this video. Hope it blesses you.