Winter/Spring 2017

Issue 13

CANADA's

HOPE GODS MISSION. OUR ADVENTURE.

90 Years!
Thus far the Lord has helped us.
1 SA MUEL 7:12

A PUBLICATION OF
 90
CE LE B R ATI N G

years

This past year in Canada, thanks

to 4,010 staff and volunteers,
32,832 children and youth
heard the Gospel.

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CANADA's INSIDE THIS ISSUE
HOPE
Winter/Spring 2017
Issue Thirteen
Features Regional Stories
4 Letters from the past and present 8 Atlantic Canada
Canadas Hope is the
biannual publication
of One Hope Canada. 6 One Hope Canada Timeline:
10 Quebec
Letters, articles, and 1927Present
photos are welcome. 14 Ontario
Many names have been
changed in the articles. 12 Atlantic Canada's Centennial of 16 Manitoba
Confederation Project turns 50
EDITOR 21 Saskatchewan
Melanie Mushaluk

CIRCULATION AND
18 Ministry Map 24 Alberta
ADDRESS CORRECTION
Melanie Mushaluk 20 2016 Annual Report 26 British Columbia

SPONSORSHIPS
Bill McCaskell 28 Bible League Canada 29 Our Supporters
DESIGN
Iced Tea Designs

COPY EDITORS
Gloria Pedersen
David Nadeau
SPECIAL EDITORIAL
PRINTING BY ORVAL JANZ, CSSM NATIONAL DIRECTOR, 19852005
Derksen Printers
Steinbach, MB

Publications Agreement
Number 40019747 Increasing
Undelivered copies,
change of address, and
new requests should be
addressed to:
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ONE HOPE CANADA or both Canada and One
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Hope Canada, 2017 is a
Unit 6 - 875 Gateway Road
Winnipeg, MB R2K 3L1 milestone year.
The nation celebrates its 150th
888-960-2580
[email protected] birthday, the Mission its 90th.
www.onehopecanada.ca I am among those who believe Canada
ORVAL JANZ (LEFT) WITH PREVIOUS
Please note: is the best place in the world to live. NATIONAL DIRECTORS
To save printing and postage Our beloved country has been, and D.R. AIKENHEAD (19371963) AND
costs, one magazine is mailed
still is, greatly blessed by God. It is not LAWRENCE MCALLISTER (19631985)
per household. If you would
like additional copies, all it should be, and there is reason for
please contact
concern about the direction we are headed. But there is no question Canada is more
[email protected]
than it would have been without organizations like CSSM that brought and continue
to bring the Gospel to those who have the least opportunity to hear it.
A CSSM bulletin of many years ago posed the question: Who can assess the value to
the nation of a child brought to the knowledge of Christ as Saviour?
Thousands of communities have been influenced for good as hundreds of
thousands (primarily children) have heard the Gospel through the witness of
One Hope Canada (formerly CSSM). More importantly, tens of thousands came to a
saving faith and became citizens of the kingdom of heaven. Praise be to God! Let us
Cover image pray that the ministry may not only continue, but increase.
Henry Schellenberg, a
CSSM missionary, driving
children to Gimli Bible
Camp to enjoy a free week
of camp as a reward for
memorizing 500 verses.
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 LETTERS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT
SUBMIT YOURS TO [email protected]

Its exciting that One Hope Canada turns ninety

this year. Trust it will be a wonderful celebration
in every province. We are praying for you. We have
warm memories of Lawrence McAllister. He came
to our home often when travelling and we loved his
visits. He always did his walking on his hands act
for our young boys when he was in his mid-sixties to
seventies. He amazed us!

FRANK AND LINDA, SASKATOON, SK

We really enjoy Canadas Hope magazine. So much

good information. We knew Donna Berk. God used
her to lead my sister to the Lord in Eureka River.

JOYCE, THREE HILLS, AB

I began teaching VBS with CSSM in 1933 and 1934.

I believe it was in the summer of 34 that Olive
Carmichael started and I was her senior partner.
Though I am now 101, I remember many of our
experiences. The Lord never fails and is faithful in

Letters
answering my prayers. What a joy to worship and
celebrate Him!

BERTHA, CHILLIWACK, BC

from our
We really like the magazine. It is excellent! We read it
from cover to cover and pass it on to others. We used to

Readers
be CSSM church planters north of Vermillion, AB, and
worked at two Bible camps, Whitney Lake and Ross
Haven. We pray regularly for One Hope Canada.

PETER AND ANNA, STONY PLAIN, AB

We want to share your story of the Mission with others. If you went to one of our camps as a child, or were
part of a Sunday school or church that was started by Canadian Sunday School Mission missionaries,
we would love to hear your story! Send it to [email protected] .

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 LETTERS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT

67 CAMPERS ENJOYING A WEEK

letters
AT CAMP IN HEATH, ALBERTA

from past
Campers
Dear Mr. Aikenhead, Dear Mr. Aikenhead,
I am very thankful for this wonderful Christian camp I am thankful for this camp where sinners may
where we may come together in Christian fellowship. be saved and Christians may be drawn closer to
As we draw nigh to the end of camp I can truly say that it God. I have enjoyed this camp very much and
has meant much to me. I was saved on February 20, 1953, am sorry it is over. I am sure every child has been
and that gave me a joy and peace that only Jesus can give. blessed wonderfully.
I am sorry to say that I have failed Him so many times I am glad that Christ was willing to suffer at
but, thank God! He has never failed me. Calvary that such a sinner as I might have eternal
Please pray for me that I may live a better Christian life life in heaven. I thank God for saving me. Each day
and be a living witness for Him. He lives within my heart, giving me peace and
happiness. Although I have failed Him many times
DORIS, MB, DATED JULY 31, 1954 He has never failed me.
Please pray for me that I may be true to Him to the
end as well as a faithful witness of His love.

Dear Mr. Aikenhead, JOAN, MB, DATED JULY 31, 1954

I am writing to you to tell you how much I enjoyed

camp. To tell you the truth I cannot remember yet
any eight days in my life that I have enjoyed more.
I especially enjoyed the morning dip and the afternoon
swims. I myself have never ate meals I liked as good Dear People,
as my mothers, but at camp this year I ate meals that I have lied in my Sunday school papers. So I am
were just as good if not better. But I think what I really writing to you to forgive me. Please forgive me. I lied
enjoyed most of all was the testimony meetings. I really by saying I read my Bible every day but I wasnt
like to hear boys and girls stand before an audience and reading the Bible every day. It was not until I got
witness for Christ as their personal Saviour. When it my February papers I found out I was doing wrong.
was time for me to leave camp I truly had a lump in I hope you and the Lord will forgive me.
my throat for I was leaving some of the best friends Ive I need some more Sunday school papers for a little
ever had and also the best time in Christ. Im hoping to girl age 6. Thanks to you I believe the Lord is real.
be back with you again next year. Because He is making my life happier.

JIM, NEEPAWA, MB, DATED JULY 23, 1954 DONNA, VIVIAN, MB, DATED JANUARY 31, 1957

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 1927
A new missionary organization
1913 is created, recognized
officially as Canadian
WINTER Sunday School Mission.
Rev. J. Lloyd Lloyd Hunter is appointed
Hunter, after general superintendent. 1931
leading a man to
Christ in Joliet, Bible Memory Contest begins Muriel Taylor
1940
Illinois, develops with Muriel Taylor and her creates a Bible
a deep burden for
children to know
class of ladies from Winnipeg 1929 correspondence Public school Bible
teachers travel by
Bible Training School (renamed course so boys and
Christ so they can Winnipeg Bible Institute in The Mission begins girls can earn a week foot, horse, bicycle,
live their adult lives 1929) sending information work in Ontario at camp. Thousands and car to rural
with the hope of to 145,000 Manitoba and informally in participate in schools throughout
knowing Him. school children. British Columbia. the courses. Canada.

1927 1937
1926 1928 1930 1937 1941
FALL 3,378 boys and girls from 250 schools A legacy gift from Agnes Rev. D. R. Sunday School
Rev. Lloyd Hunter, enroll in the Bible Memory Contest. Schultz, widow of former Aikenhead Mission extends into
serving with the In 18 months, approximately 10,000 Manitoba Lieutenant-Governor, replaces New Brunswick
American Sunday students, from 700 school districts, John Christian Schultz, and Lloyd Hunter and Nova Scotia.
School Union, travels memorize 226,000 Bible verses. long-time friend of the Mission, as General
to Winnipeg to meet After memorizing 500 Bible verses, helps purchase 17 acres near Superintendent Churches spring up
a group of Christian 29 children attend the first camp at Gimli. It becomes home to the of the Mission. across Canada as
businessmen, where Loni Beach on Lake Winnipeg. MIssions First campGimli Canadian a direct result of
his prayer for $150 Bible Camp. missionary work.
is answered. The Mission expands to Saskatchewan.
Prairie Sunday School Mission
L.E. Maxwell, founder and president (Alberta) joins Canadian
of Prairie Bible Institute, chairs the Sunday School Mission.
first meeting of the Prairie Sunday
School Mission in Three Hills, Alberta. The Mission begins a weekly
radio broadcast which
continues until 1950.

1927-2017
One Hope Canada Timeline
1963
Lawrence McAllister replaces
Rev. D. R. Aikenhead as
National Director, and also
1983
1974
serves as printer (left).
1968 First national
personnel conference
1985
9,808 children and
A second-hand press is 6,683 children youth attend 172 in Edmonton. Theme: Orval Janz replaces
purchased for $1,000 to print and youth attend camp sessions at 38 To the Praise of Lawrence McAllister
Best Book Club lessons. summer camp. camp ministry points. His Glory. as national director.

1967 1977 1987

1962 1966 1970 1977 1984 1986
Best Book Club Childrens Church planting The Missions 50th Cariboo School of 18,000 children
mails nearly crusades begin in rural areas anniversary the Bible, located and youth attend
10,000 lessons with two full-time continues is celebrated east of Quesnel, 289 sessions
each month teams touring especially in in Winnipeg British Columbia, at 40 camp
to boys and the country. In Manitoba, Alberta, during a multi- opens, offering ministry points
girls who were the first two and British day conference, affordable, across Canada.
reached through years, 41,863 Columbia. Over with over 1,300 Bible-centered
VBS and summer children attend. 140 churches are attending the teaching. The Teaching Bible
camps. planted by the banquet at school operates classes remains
Mission. the Winnipeg until 2005. strong in Ontario
Convention with 15,000 pupils
Centre. in 590 public
classrooms.
1944 1946
Canadian Sunday
The Mission begins School Mission
to work on Prince begins work
Edward Island. in Quebec.
British Columbia
officially joins the
Mission.
Canadian Sunday
School Mission is
1950
instrumental in Newfoundland
Canadian Sunday the organizing of work begins, 1955 1960
School Mission is
instrumental in
Northern Canada
Evangelical Mission
giving the
Canadian Sunday Child for Christ
1958 The first mobile
establishing New (NCEM), to focus School Mission a Crusade merges with The Bible Memory camp is held on
Brunswick Bible on First Nations ministry presence Canadian Sunday Contest is Salt Spring Island,
Institute. ministries. in every province. School Mission. discontinued. British Columbia.

1947 1957
1945 1948 1952 1957 1959
Bible Memory The number of The Mission celebrates Best Book Club The first permanent
Contest encounters camps grows to 18. 25 year anniversary. launches to provide camp on salt water
challenges as some encouragement is established at Port
schools make it Summer Bible Schools and support among Hood, on Cape Breton
difficult to advertise were attended by children and youth Island, Nova Scotia.
the contest. almost 100,000 who are new believers.
The number of children in the first 25
verses to memorize years of CSSMs history.
for a free week of
camp is reduced to
300 from 500.

A passion for the Gospel. A burden for Canada.

2011
National board adopts new
2016
board structure to better
equip the Mission for the
2014
1992 2009 challenges of ministry CSSM Ministries
Over 33,000
Canadian
Explosion of Don Collins appointed across the nation. changes its name to children and
the Ordinary, as national director. One Hope Canada youth hear
by Judy Funk, Printing operations to reflect the reason the Gospel
chronicling
2005 National board begins at national office are behind everything through
Gods work Orval Janz meeting outside closed due to changes in the Mission does One Hope
through resigns as Winnipeg once a technology, making the near bringing the hope of Canadas 60
the Mission, national year to tour local obsolete printing equipment Jesus Christ to the plus ministry
is published. director. ministry points. too expensive to run. country of Canada. points.

1997-PRESENT
2000 2006 2010 2012 2015
Camp ministry Over the next two years, National board Bill and Bev The creation of the Ministry Resource
continues strong Don Hickey, Rob Pollett, updates purpose McCaskell Centre sees the national office and seven
across Canada and Scott Kelusky serve statement and appointed provincial offices combined to create a
as ministry successive brief terms as strengthens its as national unified resource centre. This provides timely
points introduce national director. commitment to director team. support to the frontline in light of increased
speciality camps. ministry in the French government regulation and cultural changes.
The national board asks language. The change includes selling a number of
Paul Magnus, former administration offices in various provinces.
president of Briercrest Camp des Iles,
Bible Institute, to give near Lachute, Quebec, Ministry partnerships are forged with
assistance in restructuring becomes most recent Bible League Canada and
CSSM Ministries for addition to the One Associated Gospel Churches.
the future. Hope Canada family.
First edition of Canadas Hope
is published. The 36 page, full color
magazine is sent biannually to over
20,000 readers across Canada.
Atlantic
Canada
BLOMIDON BIBLE CAMP
God has continued working through
our efforts at rebuilding this camp.
A team of gifted people on the
camps new board of directors is
eager to see people find Jesus. "He realized that although he
HAMPTON BIBLE CAMP
We are excited to see much-needed
knew Jesus in his head, he didnt
renovations to our main building know Him in his heart."
(hallways, stairwells, and cabins),
and anticipate a spring completion,
in time for the 2017 ladies retreat BY PETER STENSTROM, CAMP DIRECTOR
May 2628!

MIRAMICHI VALLEY BIBLE CAMP

We saw the Lord work in many Taking steps
of faith
campers lives in 2016 and are
excited about 2017 and how the
Lord will provide the director of
His choice. Our new outreach,
Special Friends, meets monthly
for those with special needs.

A
t Cape Breton Bible Camp, we love seeing young peoples lives
SANDY COVE BIBLE CAMP
Last summers camp team has
change when confronted with the Gospel for the first time.
committed to doing camper follow This past summer, a camper came to know Christ, a camper who
up. Please pray for follow through as had heard the Gospel message probably dozens of times. Until about two
each one has a busy schedule. years ago, Ethan* looked and acted like a normal Christian young person
and everyone assumed he was saved. He is from a strong Christian
ANDREW AND TANYA DOREY family, his dad is a respected pastor, and he worked on camp staff for
Plans are well underway for another
two summers. Unfortunately, the world started to draw him in; before
busy summer. Our family will spend
long, Ethan was caught up in destructive things. He went through some
ten weeks on the road, living in
a trailer, and leading community hard months and eventually realized that although he knew Jesus in his
VBS sessions around Atlantic head, he didnt know Him in his heart.
Canada. But first, we take a break Although many prayed that Ethan would see the error of his ways,
from summer planning to host the he seemed disinterested and became resistant to Christian influence.
ninth Annual Easter Egg Hunt at
Fast forward to a few days before teen camp 2016. Although Ethans
our home in Jeffries Corner, NB.
We will again plan for over 200 parents wanted him there, he objected. If he went, it would only be to
from the surrounding area, a great see his friends. He was undecided until the start of camp, but decided to
opportunity to share the hope we go. By Gods grace, the gifted camp speaker shared the Gospel message
have in Christ! clearly; Ethan stopped resisting and accepted Jesus into his heart.
Today, Ethan has a peace and understanding that Christ has paid for
his sins, and although he still struggles, he has taken steps of faith to
remove sin from his life. Please join us in rejoicing and praying for Ethan
as he moves forward as a new follower of Christ.
*Name changed.

CAPE BRETON BIBLE CAMP

www.capebretonbiblecamp.com 902-674-2238

8
New found W
hat began with a prayer walk around a public school,
asking God for an opportunity to minister to children in our

Life
community, became above and beyond all we could ask or
think. Not long after that walk, I was volunteering in the Torbay Public
School library when a teacher commented on the lack of resources for the
Easter story, and we struck up a conversation. Minutes later, God put His
plan in motion and the first door opened to present the Gospel story to a
room filled with grade 4 students.
BY LORI AND
RUSSELL SMITH, The following year, after a teacher's request, we had a meeting with the
CAMP DIRECTORS principal who agreed to present a letter on our behalf to the school board.
As a result, I was allowed to not only teach the Easter story but also that of
our Saviour's birth.
Seventeen years have passed, and what began with one occasion,
"Thank the Lord became fifty-seven opportunities this Christmas to share the story

for bringing CSSM in ten schools! With the assistance of my ventriloquist lobster friend,
Chef Chowder, a Bible, and a nativity set, 1,895 students and teachers
missionaries to listened attentively through the twenty-five minute presentations.
December 2016 was another eye-opening Christmas season, especially
our island almost at a school where it was my first invitation. Over 100 children had
fifty years ago." never before heard about a Bible and, as one teacher later remarked,
I dont think any of these kids had heard the Christmas story before.
Our youngest generation is ignorant of God and His Word. A grade 1
student asked, Why did God give Jesus a name like that? Its a swear word. A grade 4 boy stated, I dont get it. If Jesus is
what Christmas is all about, why do we hear so much about Santa Claus? After hearing of Jesus purpose in coming to
earth, a grade 2 boy remarked, Thats a fable, nobody can come back to life from the dead.
Praise the Lord for using One Hope Canada these past ninety years to reach the otherwise unreached. Thank the Lord
for bringing CSSM missionaries to our island almost fifty years ago to teach Vacation Bible Schools and plant the seed for
many of Newfoundlands churches. We look forward to what the Lord will continue to accomplish until He returns.
Ephesians 3:20-21: Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to
the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
To God be the glory!

NEW FOUND LIFE BIBLE CAMP www.onehopecanada.ca/newfoundlandlifebiblecamp 709-682-4268

CANADAS HOPE 9
 Quebec Stanstead
Community
Outreach
CAMP DES ILES
(in the Laurentian region
near Lachute, Quebec)
We thank the Lord for a fruitful
fall season with weekly follow-
up and discipleship groups for
teenage campers.

CAMP LIVINGSTONE
(Lake Lovering, Quebec)
Camp Livingstone was blessed
with the opportunity to share
the Gospel at a community
"They were asked to run a junior curling
Christmas dinner, a teen retreat, program, which has led to new ministry."
and three kids rallies before
summer began!
BY WILMER AND MARILYN LOEWEN, MISSIONARIES

DAY CAMP MINISTRY Community

Outreach
AND FEEDBACK

COMMUNITY HOME BIBLE STUDY

I
n the fall of 2015, it was impressed on us that in the small group we
attend, there were new and older believers who had never been
discipled. They needed to learn the basics of salvation, including who
Jesus is. We also sensed one or two non-believers needed to hear the
Gospel message more clearly.
Reactions to the Manga Messiah
The result? A weekly Bible study that continues to this day. We call it a
books (the story of Jesus in cartoon
community study rather than a church study to attract those who are not
form, donated to One Hope Canada
ready to connect with a church.
by Bible League Canada):
On January 11, 2017, twenty crowded into our little living room. It was
Really cool, I'm on chapter
truly a community group, part of the body of Christ that demonstrated
2 already. I read every night.
much love, fellowship, and unity, in spite of coming from five
It's easier to learn. I haven't heard
denominational backgrounds. Jesus said He would build His Church and
this before; it's like a storybook!
that the gates of hell would not prevail against it!

A 15 year old at a closing

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
meeting with parents:
Having retired from Camp Livingstone in Quebec, where most people came
I was an atheist, but now I believe!
to us, we had left our comfort zone and were entering a new community.
That led us to ask hard questions: How do we enter into a new community?
Who does God want us to minister to? How do we get to know and link
with hurting people who are without the Gospel?
Joining the curling club seemed to be God's way of introducing us.
It wasnt long before the club asked us about running a junior curling
program. A divine confirmation.
This involvement connected us with many parents, children, and youth
An after-camp request to a mother:
and opened the door for day camp ministry.
I want to go to church!
STANSTEAD COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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 Atlantic Canadas
CENTENNIAL OF
CONFEDERATION
PROJECT turns 50
By Albert Dean

I n the late 1950s, One Hope Canada (then CSSM) started a camp
on Port Hood Island, just off the west coast of the much larger
Cape Breton Island. There was no regular ferry service, so
getting to and from the little island proved a major challenge.
After the camp on Port Hood Island closed, another site was
found in New Campbellton, not far from North Sydney, NS.
I was a new missionary at the time and part of the team that
opened Cape Breton Bible Camp, a camp promoted as Atlantic
Canadas Centennial of Confederation project.
This camp, located on a hill overlooking Bras dor Lake, is
near the main channel to the Atlantic and from time to time
you can see ocean-going ships heading toward the majestic
Seal Island Bridge. Kellys Mountain, rising high above the
lake, always brings daylight hours abruptly to a close as the
View from sun slips behind it.
the mountain

The Deans at
Cape Spear, NL

Cape Breton Bible Camp

Teen Camp 1967

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 Cape Breton Bible Camp
Family Camp 1997

Although the camps location is beautiful, its old mine owners Cape Breton Bible Camp
home (the only building then on the property), had become badly run Junior Camp 1967
down. It overlooked the lake and was shadowed by Kellys Mountain,
but its faded red shingles and ornate woodwork spoke of a time when
a profitable coal mine provided the means to build such a dwelling.
Its condition, along with what was once a lawn, now nearly overgrown
with poplars, was why the approximately ten acres were available at a
price CSSM could afford. Mission minutes of December 8, 1966, state the
purchase price was a mere $4,000.
We arrived at the site a few days before camp to make preparations
and do basic repairs. The main floor had a kitchen, dining room,
living room, and a parlour, which we used as a chapel. There were
six bedrooms on the second floor for campers and staff. Cooking was
Camp Breton
done on a wood stove, and the only water source was a hand pump at Bible Camp
the kitchen sink, which drew water from a well in the cellar. The two
outhouses were the extent of the amenities. Although there werent has a history of
many campers, there was a good spirit in the camp and God was at work.
How camping was conducted in those days would never fly today, but
those willing
we enjoyed simpler times with fewer constraints, and somehow we all to sacrifice
survived! So we built the wall . . . for the people had a mind to work
(Nehemiah 4:6 NKJV). Like Nehemiahs wall, Cape Breton Bible Camp time, talent,
has a history of those willing to sacrifice time, talent, and money so it and money so
could be a beacon where there is a great need for the Gospel.
A celebration is planned for July 15, 2017, marking fifty years of it could be a
ministry to the youth of Cape Breton. It will take place by the same
waters and in the shadow of the same mountain, but surrounded by
beacon where
lovely log-clad buildings that have room for up to one hundred campers there is a
and staff per week. To God be the glory!
great need for
Alberts first involvement with the Mission was in 1964, and he
has been serving in a variety of roles, most recently as Atlantic
theGospel.
field director, ever since.

CANADAS HOPE 13
Ontario
DORION BIBLE CAMP As we enter
seventy-one years of ministry, expansion
is our goal. Hope is growing in our
community as plans develop for a new
dining hall/kitchen and twelve new rooms
with bathrooms.

KNIGHT MINISTRIES With school closures,

we wondered how long our school ministry
would last, but a parent group made it
clear they want the Bible club ministry to
continue. So, between our one Bible club,
AWANA at Thessalon Bible Chapel, and
camp ministry, the Gospel continues to touch BY JIM SNELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
numerous children. We thank God for these
opportunities to minister in the north.

MONARCH BIBLE CAMP Our staff live in a

Witnessing
New Life
culture where they are bombarded by values
and life practices contrary to the Bible and
the Christian life they share with campers.
A highlight this summer was having an open
discussion with staff about sexuality and

O
the many choices they face. It was a great
ut of ashes come life and beauty, a truth being lived out
opportunity to connect and help our staff
think critically, taking their foundational ideas with HOPEyouth. God is at work. About twenty-five years
from the Bible. I appreciated the respect of ago, One Hope Canada missionaries initiated ministry
the staff for varying opinions, being open- to First Nations children on Manitoulin Island reserves and the
minded, and accepting people at different surrounding area bordered by Lake Huron. The ministry focused on
stages of understanding. Campers felt
summer day camps and provided a centre where youth and adults
comfortable expressing their thoughts
without fearing judgment. received ministry through social gatherings, food and clothing
banks, and a church.
RAINY RIVER DISTRICT MINISTRIES After about twenty years, the leadership decided to take a different
Rachel, one of our year-round missionaries, direction, apart from One Hope Canada. It was a difficult transition,
received a note from a girl she has been
but the missionaries who remained with One Hope Canada continued
mentoring. "You are so sweet and kind.
ministry on the reserves where they had served. Seven years ago our
You made my world change throughout
the years and changed my world forever. missionaries, Pete and April VanVolkingburgh, returned to the island
Thank you so much." to renew relationships with the youth.
Today, along with additional staff, and after many hours spent
SONSHINE BIBLE CLUBS We are with youth at drop-ins, sports events, retreats, Bible studies, and crisis
thankful for the Lords continued blessing
intervention, God has blessed. Young people are making salvation
on this ministry. Four clubs are operating in
Sault Ste. Marie. Thank you to our volunteers
decisions and following the Lord in baptism. The ministry is seeking
who faithfully minister in this vital way and to how to spiritually impact the youths families and eventually, the
many financial and prayer supporters, both reserve. We have truly witnessed new life and beauty from ashes,
individuals and churches. Pray that school and look forward to what God will do in the future.
doors remain open so this ministry can
continue reaching children.
HOPE YOUTH www.hopeyouth.ca 705-859-2829
WILLOW SPRINGS CAMP We are hiring
staff and look forward to how God will Young people are making
provide. Our camper applications are out
and some campers have already responded. salvation decisions and following
the Lord in baptism.
A team of eleven staff is preparing for our
fourth missions trip to Jamaica in February.

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 Everyone should go
camping to enjoy Gods
creation up close.

A Personal Passion,
A Public Ministry
BY BILL KAY, DIRECTOR

I
t is amazing how God uses my passion to glorify Himself. I love how
He gives each of us different interests and abilities and, through
them, we can see Him working in many types of ministry. I love
backpacking; its no secret to those who know me. I love the adventure,
sights, smells, challenges, and the simple life. All you have is what you
can carry and there is little to distract you from your surroundings.
At Galilean Bible Camp, located about eight kilometers from Blind River,
Ontario, we have a week-long backpacking camp called Backcountry.
We take teens into the bush to experience Gods creation without
distractions; they can be real with each other and not worry about looking
good or smelling nice. I love watching them look at a sunset over the lake,
hearing them say how amazing it is, or that theyve never been anywhere
so pretty. It reminds us our God is awesome.
We often miss His blessings because we are too busy and too absorbed
in ourselves. Everyone should go camping to enjoy Gods creation up close
and personally. Jesus often went into the wilderness to meet with God and
so should we.
But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer Luke 5:16, NLT.

GALILEAN BIBLE CAMP www.galileanbiblecamp.ca 705-356-7961

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Manitoba God will lead us
forward as each
DAUPHIN BIBLE CAMP mission point
Camp is peaceful at this time
of year as we eagerly await the advances the
upcoming rush of campers and
visitors. In addition to having Gospel.
much work to do, we seek a new
executive director. Please pray
about the right person for
this position.

GIMLI BIBLE CAMP

Our discipleship retreats for BY LYNDOL FAST, SERVANT LEADERSHIP
TRAINING AND OUTREACH DIRECTOR
campers are great! They provide
campers who have made a

Short as it was,
commitment to Christ with
follow up until they are cared
for by Bible-believing churches.

long as it felt
With our low camper-leader ratio,
we can give specific attention to
the children and they respond
by opening their hearts to God's

T
love. This year we have three of
these weekend retreats. he sun set over the river, its rays reflecting red, orange, and purple off
the blue water.
TURTLE MOUNTAIN For nearly the first time in eight weeks, I could hear birds singing,
BIBLE CAMP crickets chirping, and the fire crackling. The chance for some quiet reflection
When Gods strength works
with the summer staff finally surfaced at the completion of our summers work.
through our weakness, it is
obvious that only He could have To a person, we were exhausted, yet satisfied and filled with joy at the work we
achieved the result! Former had done in serving Christ at Roseau River Bible Camp.
campers and staff are invited Nine weeks can feel like an eternity, especially in the heat of summer
to join us at TMBC on Saturday, surrounded by screaming children. Few of us survived unscathed, but where our
June 3, (10 a.m.7 p.m.) as we
weakness ended, Gods strength began. It was Christ who had sustained Nikolas*
celebrate 70 years of Gods
faithfulness. See the new facility
through his illness. It was the Shepherds love that finally convinced Jenny* to
God is providing. Now to Him listen to the Gospel. It was God who kept us safe during the storm that knocked
who is able to do immeasurably down large trees and flooded the lowlands. Nine weeks, short as it was, long as it
more than all we ask or imagine... felt, were not possible without our complete reliance on Him.
to Him be glory (Ephesians 3:20). As the sun fell behind the horizon, and smoke trailed toward the innumerable
stars, each named by our heavenly Father, our summer team shared their
VALLEY VIEW BIBLE CAMP
We are thankful for many ministry plans for the coming months. They spoke excitedly about Bible school and job
opportunities outside the summer opportunities. One shared about plans to do missions in Thailand. This excitement,
season. Highlights include our even after so long (yet so short) a time of exhaustive, all-consuming camp service,
January Snow Camp and the filled me with joy and hope. God is, was, and always will be faithful to those
24-7 Men's Discipleship Weekend
who serve Him, and I knew that no matter what the coming year would bring,
in February. We are also thankful
He would be greater.
for the provision of a new
yard tractor. Just as our nine weeks were filled with highs and lows, so in ninety
years has One Hope Canada come through hard times and joyful times.
God was the sustaining force. And just as our summer staff looked forward
to their next opportunities, God will lead us forward as each mission point
advances the Gospel!
*Name changed

ROSEAU RIVER BIBLE CAMP www.roseauriver.ca 204-427-2445

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I know the story of Gods faithfulness
and perfect timing will continue to be told
through the ministry of Adventure Day
Camp this summer.

BY SYDNEY HILDEBRAND, DIRECTOR

God's Perfect Timing

I
vividly remember explaining my idea of a dream job to my husband two
months ago. It would entail, I said, planning and running childrens
programming for families that could not afford summer camp. Since high
school, I have always been involved with kids clubs, Sunday school, and
summer camp, feeling God had called me to work with children and youth.
I am three-quarters through a Bachelor of Social Work degree, and have
been heavily exposed to the significant needs many experience on a daily
basis. This growing insight, combined with my passion for children, fueled
my imagination to create a dream job I hoped to find when I was more
experienced.
Just a couple of weeks after I shared this dream, this aspiration, with my
husband, I heard a radio ad for One Hope Canadas Adventure Day Camp
director position. I inquired immediately and realized this was the dream job
I had described to my husband!
Today, I am knee deep in preparations for this summer. I am already
inspired by the love, support, and encouragement the One Hope Canada
team has shown. I know the story of Gods faithfulness and perfect timing
will continue to be told through the ministry of Adventure Day Camp
this summer.

ADVENTURE DAY CAMP www.adventuredaycampmb.org 204-668-2776

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 MINISTRY MAP

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 Annual Report 2016

Our Purpose Looking Forward with Purpose

We present the Gospel, Back in 1927, as Canada was celebrating its 60th year of confederation,
the Canadian Sunday School Mission was founded to bring the Gospel
particularly to those
of Jesus Christ to children, youth, and their families who had little
having the least opportunity to hear it. Since 1927, weve seen significant changes as a
opportunity to hear of country and as a mission. While Canadas population expanded from
over nine million to thirty-six million, one mans long-ago prayers
Christ and especially to
continued to blossom. In this past year alone, over 42,000 have heard
children and youth, and the Gospel through One Hope Canadas ministries.
we disciple believers
Yet, with each passing year, challenges to our mandate grow, with
for living and serving
new regulations and requirements for safety training and emergency
through His Church. response, and an increasingly secular culture. The burden God has
placed on our hearts also continues to grow. Humbled by this burden,
we seek to focus clearly and commit to carefully stewarding each dollar
2015 Financial Report you entrust to us.

INCOME As we enter our 90th year of ministry, we thank you for

$8,761,197 Gifts supporting One Hope Canada. Together we boldly proclaim
$5,343,442 Camper fees, rentals the Gospel to a new generation of children and youth.
$247,724 Government Grants
$34,181 Interest
$455,232 Other Income 42,130 14,612 3,780
$14,841,776 TOTAL INCOME Heard the Gospel From unchurched homes Summer Missionaries
and Volunteers

$7,270,239
EXPENSES
Salaries and Benefits
1,828 First Time
Professions of Faith

$2,914,652 Occupancy Costs

$348,340 Office Expenses
$338,354 Travel 33,389 1,414
$326,595 Supplies Children and Conversations about
youth reached Recommitment
$256,791 Promotion
$110,790 Training
$2,417,703 Other Expenses 14
$13,983,464 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,800 2,500+
Churches
Children and Youth in year- Bibles handed out
round discipleship programs

11
38 Other Ministry
271
*These numbers reflect the financial
activity of the entire Mission for the 2015
fiscal year. A detailed financial report of
any ministry point for any year (including Ministry
Camps 144 Points

2016) is available upon request.

Year-Round
Board Members Missionaries

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 Saskatchewan
DALLAS VALLEY RANCH CAMP
This summer we had a record
number of campers at main camp.
How exciting to see so many
coming to hear about Jesus,
sometimes for the first time! It
is so encouraging to see God at
work in staff and campers lives, as
they build relationships with one
another and encourage each other
to seek Jesus.

KENOSEE LAKE BIBLE CAMP

We anticipate the completion of
our new chapel. Last summer the
sanctuary was dedicated and we
eagerly await seeing lives changed
by the Gospel in this building for
years to come.

LUSELAND BIBLE CAMP

BY LORENDA FRIESEN, CAMP DIRECTORS WIFE We anticipate the 2017 camp
season and all it brings: campers
learning skills and faith lessons,
staff growing in faith and in

Off season at
service, our new pool fundraising
project continuing (now at 61%).

Torch Trail
MADGE LAKE BIBLE CAMP
What a truly blessed summer!
Praise God for His financial
provision. We received many
generous donations to sponsor

O
ur mission remains the same all year . . . share the Gospel and campers and fund ongoing
disciple believers. projects. The day camps we
I am excited about teaching a ladies Bible study, to understand the started were a big hit!
book God wrote. From creation to Christ, we examine the thread that pulls
MANITOU LAKE BIBLE CAMP
the scriptures together. What does Genesis have to do with John? How does A big highlight in 2016 was
Exodus pertain to our lives? We want to understand the Bible as a whole and its welcoming Dan and Wanda
relevance to our lives. Screpnek to the team to bring new
As we continue to study the history of God interacting with mankind, we are energy and focus to our follow up
continually reminded of His grace and mercy. People have always wandered efforts. Cant wait to see what God
does in 2017!
from God, but He has been relentless in His pursuit of people. He desires to
reconcile every generation and every heart. RANGER LAKE BIBLE CAMP
It is our desire that each person who comes to the camp is drawn closer to the Our 2016 summer camps were
One who loves them supremely, allowing Gods grace and mercy to permeate filled with many joyous moments!
their souls. Praise God for 906 campers, 297
of whom had no ongoing exposure
Thus says the Lord: Let not a wise man boast in his wisdom, and let not the
to the Gospel and 100 who asked
mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast of his riches; but let for help in connecting with a
him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the church. God is truly working!
LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I
delight in these things (Jeremiah 9:23-24).

TORCH TRAIL BIBLE CAMP www.torchtrail.ca 306-428-2989

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 One of our
campers was
quickly scaling
the climbing wall
while a friend
on the ground
shouted,
Wow man!
You got the
rhythm!

BY MICHAELYA AUDETTE, YEAR ROUND WORKER

Leaving a Legacy
I
m new to camp ministry. I never went camping as a kid and Im barely three years into my staff position here.
But Im hooked. I grew up hearing camp stories from my grandpa and dad who worked here; now I get to make
and tell my own stories.
My grandpa served on the board for years, Grandma nursed, and my dad and aunties went all the way from squirt
camp to senior counselling. For years, camp was a regular part of their summer and helped establish their faith.
Stoney Lake Bible Camp was home for them.
When my age, Mom was involved in a BC camp in the same position I holdmentoring and leading junior
leaders. Camp has left a legacy in my family and it excites me to continue this and pass it to my children one day.
Even though I missed the camper experience, my faith has grown and been stretched in ways I couldnt have
imagined through being in a staff position. I want camp to impact my childrens faith as it has my own, my parents,
and my grandparents. I know there are many more stories just like mine where camp has been an incredible
growing experience for generations in a family.
So many things have changed since my
dad was a six-year-old squirt camper, but the
privilege of experiencing Jesus in a real way
at camp has not changed. Its my prayer that
as we celebrate ninety years of ministry with
One Hope Canada, this truth will remain just as
real and beautiful for the next ninety years.

STONEY LAKE BIBLE CAMP

www.stoneycamp.ca 306-873-5537

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 Our young camper had opportunity
to see God through the staff and fellow
campers and we trust Him for many
more life-changing experiences.

Seeing God G
od has blessed Estevan Bible Camp over its many
decades. Our recovery from the 2011 flood was no
exception. That was a great story of God putting people

at camp
and finances in place to rebuild so we could continue our small,
three week camp. Our current challenge, due to the severe
downturn in Estevans economy, concerns the many families
in financial need. But we have seen God moving in hearts to
BY NATISSE MACKENZIE, sponsor children who cannot afford camp.
WIFE OF CAMP DIRECTOR One child came unwillingly. He certainly did not want to
participate in activities, complained about everything, and was
bad-tempered. Camp, he decided, was not his scene. But we could
see the Holy Spirit working in his heart through one-on-one
time with a number of leaders. During archery, a leader gave him
special attention, and with that, his countenance changed. He did
not have a Bible and, when a staff member gave him one, he
refused to pick it up or acknowledge it.
One of his friends happened by at that moment and said, Hey, is
that your Bible? Its really cool! The boy replied, Yeah!, picked
it up, and started showing the friend his new Bible. After that, he
diligently took the Bible to every chapel session and enjoyed the
remainder of camp.
First John 4:12 says, No one has seen God at any time; if we
love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected
in us. Our young camper had opportunity to see God through the
staff and fellow campers and we trust Him for many more life-
changing experiences.

ESTEVAN BIBLE CAMP

www.estevan.cssm.ca 306-634-8368

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Alberta
God at work in
BONANZA GOSPEL CHAPEL With
this being a year of new beginnings,
there is anticipation in the congregation
to see God do great things. Although
numbers remain mostly the same,
encouragement is building in each
heart. We look forward to God doing
Red Earth Creek
a work in this community, through His BY CLIFF PEDERSEN, FIELD DIRECTOR
people, by His Holy Spirit. "Except the FOR CHURCHES, ALBERTA
Lord build the house, they labor in vain

W
who build it" (Psalm 127:1). e need a
Vacation
CAMP SILVERSIDES God worked Bible School
in miraculous ways again this summer.
this summer! Those
One exciting highlight: 123 campers
accepted Jesus as Savior! Another joy words werent from
was receiving an incredible donation a churchgoer, but a
from a couple who had just sent their frustrated mother whose
children to campa brand new Malibu children were bored with
Wakesetter boat, made for wakesurfing
not being in school. She
and wakeboarding! We are excited to
vaguely remembered
see how God will use this gift to bring
more youth to camp this summer to enjoying a childhood
hear about His saving grace! Praise God VBS and now, she thought, a VBS in her northern Alberta oil town of
for all He has done. Red Earth Creek could help her offspring. When she made her suggestion in
the hearing of a Christian ladywho offered to teach the lessons if others
FAITH BIBLE CAMP We had two would organize the restthat mother had no way of knowing how God
great weeks of camp, and our staff
would use her words.
was amazing and hard working.
Numbers were a little low but several VBS was just the beginning. A Sunday school grew out of that endeavour.
made first time decisions to follow Then a small group of believers began meeting for worship as work schedules
Christ. God is good. allowed. In April 2008, One Hope Canada was invited to take over the work
and help find a pastor.
MANNVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH The Municipal District (MD) of Opportunity, which governs the hamlet
The ministry is divided into one-third of Red Earth Creek, was pleased to see a church starting because three
pastoral in the church and two-thirds
people had committed suicide that year with no one in town to bury them.
in the communityseeking and making
opportunities to present the Gospel as The MD gave a one-third price reduction for two acres and the Lions Club
clearly as possible. donated a double-wide mobile home (formerly a play school) for services.
One Hope Canada purchased another mobile home for the pastors residence.
ROSS HAVEN BIBLE CAMP In the Hundreds of truckloads of earth were donated to level the site, and volunteers
off season, we are opening our Cedar donated heavy equipment to set up the facilities. On dedication Sunday, in
Lodge as a free retreat for those in full
November 2011, a local Buddhist businessman gave $100,000 to the churchs
time ministry. We hope to bless many
through this outreach.
start-up. God provided a bi-vocational pastor couple (Abe and Martha Wiebe)
to feed the flock and keep things together during this initial stage, but since
SILVER VALLEY GOSPEL CHAPEL their move in the fall of 2014, the church has been without a resident pastor.
Our new youth group is starting to Situated five hours north of Edmonton, Red Earth Creek is an isolated
attract young people. It is wonderful to community with limited amenities. Oilmen sleep in company open
see God at work in the lives of Christian camps and residents live in mobile homes far from their families.
and non-Christian youth!
Todays congregation has Newfoundlanders, Filipinos, Jamaicans, and
local First Nations. A pastor couple is needed immediately to influence the
WHITNEY LAKE BIBLE CAMP We
had an excellent 2016 season and are community for good and for God, to tell them of the One who can meet their
pleased to welcome Autumn Fritzler spiritual needs. Please pray with us for this to happen soon!
as our new director. Send camp
applications early for this season! RED EARTH CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH 780-649-2011

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 BY KARLE WEIDERICK, CO-DIRECTOR

Changing "What a joy

to watch our
Lives campers grow
in Christ"

M
y heart smiles when I think of One Hope Canadas legacy across
Canada, in my life, and in my family. From ages 5-18, I attended
Kenosee Lake Bible Camp in Saskatchewan and well remember my
excitement as we drove into camp. I was challenged by the speakers, known
as a camp brat (head cooks kid), and loved by the staff as a camper. My life
and faith were impacted more than I will ever know.
Jump forward with me twenty-two years and see how God has brought me
full circle. I co-direct David Thompson Bible Camp in northern Alberta with my
husband, Mark. For fifty-six years DTBC has shared Gods love with children,
youth, and families. What an amazing foundation to build on! This summer,
we had 415 campers. Lives were changed, and we had an amazing staff we were
privileged to disciple over the summer and year. What a blessing to see my own
children catching the vision of One Hope Canada!
Last summer I spoke at our first ever girls' camp. Nervous? Thats an
understatement, but it was one of my favorite weeks of ministry. That week,
ten young ladies surrendered to Christ, and eight others committed to getting
serious about their faith! One girls mom told me two months later they had
reconnected, and her daughter was sharing with friends the truths learned
at camp.
Throughout the summer, twenty-two other campers accepted or recommitted
to Christ. I remember an eleven year old wanting to know which verses to
share with her parents, so she could lead them to Christ.
What a joy to watch our campers grow in Christ.

DAVID THOMPSON BIBLE CAMP www.dtbc.ca 780-494-2103

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British
Columbia
ECHO LAKE BIBLE CAMP
I have never been involved
in a ministry that offers
so many opportunities to
pour love and acceptance
into others lives. I was
continually challenged
and motivated to love
those around me, which
required a move from "Praise God that in 2017 we
self-centeredness toward a
deepening focus on Jesus. will hold a third week of camp."
I saw God at work in the
lives of campers throughout
the summer, exceeding BY JACQUIE BOLEN, DIRECTOR
our expectations. (quote
from a summer worker)

HOPE BAY BIBLE CAMP

For us, 2016 was a year of
change and renewal. We
Christ's
Ambassadors
were excited to see God
work in young leaders, in
inner city families, and in
the many new faces from
here on Pender Island.

T
Spiritually, we saw growth he first year I directed Camp Amasa
in campers lives; physically, (2008), it had not operated for a few
we saw canoes refurbished, years for want of a director. I stepped
the craft cabin renovated,
in, so very green, not knowing what to expect.
and our much-needed
wash house project begun. My provincial director told me he would be
We are so grateful. God happy if we had twenty campers that year (in
continually reminds us our one week of camp using Maple Springs
His grace is sufficient. Bible Camp). From old mailing lists and word
of mouth advertising, thirty-four special
LAKE OF THE
needs adults attended!
TREES BIBLE CAMP
We thank God for a record Attendance grew by twenty per cent
number of campers and annually until it became obvious in 2011 we
their strong response to needed two weeks of camp. Last year, 2016, was
the Gospel. The two new a hard year because we had seventeen campers
cabins, grass playfield,
on the waiting list.
beach volleyball, and
playground wood chips Praise God that in 2017 we will hold a third
are also wonderful! week of camp, welcoming a three-week total of
144 residential and twelve day-camper, special
NESS LAKE BIBLE CAMP needs adults. Twelve campers will receive their ten-year attendance ribbons this year!
We had a huge learning
With an abundance of campers, we know we not only present the Gospel to them,
curve at Ness Lake Bible
but to aides, caregivers, and families. Paul told the church in Corinth, and us, that we
Camp and I'm thankful
for such a great staff! are Christs ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.
Thirty inner city kids were Not a simple task, but one that is certainly a blessing.
sponsored and we had a
record polar bear dip. CAMP AMASA www.amasa.ca 250-832-6907

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 "God was at work
with His plan, and
our ministry grew."

O
BY ROB HASENBANK, ne Hope Canada has a long history of putting children first
CAMP DIRECTOR and Maple Springs Bible Camp has followed that tradition
over its colourful past. The camp began in the 1950s as a
church camp in the Okanagan, in the town of Peachland. In the
early seventies, the church asked CSSM (now One Hope Canada) for
guidance. Soon after, CSSM started leasing the camp and has operated it

Waiting ever since.

Over the past ten years, Maple Springs experienced immense growth

on Him
and amazing community support. Ironically, this started when the
long term lease was about to expire. After three years of negotiations,
an agreement was struck which gave Maple Springs five years to raise a
$750,000 purchase price. This was less than half the assessed value of the
land. Although it was an exceptional offer, it was also a massive figure
for a small camp to raise.
However, I had a blinding sense of optimism and a still, small feeling
our financial situation would work out. I tried hard to run a textbook
capital campaign, following all the dos and donts of those who had gone
before me. Four years went by and a little over $150,000 had come in.
I was stressed this fall as we looked toward the closing date. We prayed
a lot; I think that is the only important thing we did. But God was at
work with His plan, and our ministry grew. We grew as individuals.
We waited on Him. Just two weeks before the closing date, God revealed
His plan and all was well. He had spoken to us and to those who needed
to give. Character was built. Praise be to our God and Father, for He can
do all things. Maple Springs Bible Camp remains open!

MAPLE SPRINGS BIBLE CAMP www.maplesprings.ca 250-767-2354

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 Placing Bibles
in Canada's Hands

O
n July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was formed, founded on biblical
principles, by men who revered and honored the God of the Bible.
The motto, From Sea to Sea, chosen by the Fathers of Confederation, was
inspired by Psalm 72:8, He shall have dominion also, from sea to sea, and from the
river unto the ends of the earth.
Yet Canada, in the twenty-first century, is fast-paced and diversified, with the Good
News of Jesus Christ unheard by many in its borders.
Bible reading and engagement with Gods Word is declining at an alarming rate.
By Cheryl Walsh In 2014 a Canadian Bible Forum study revealed that only 14% of Canadian Christians
International Missions read their Bibles at least once weekly.
Director, Bible League We see more immigrants, more non-Christian religions, and more first generation
Canada Canadian children with no knowledge of Jesus Christ. Many churches find it
difficult to keep up with Canadas changing culture, and overlook the opportunity
to incorporate newcomers to Canada through programming and language used in
Sunday services. This leaves a large segment of Canadas population behind, leading
to more unchurched and biblically illiterate Canadians.
Many millennials, aged 20-37, are turning from God, even though they grew up in
The Gospel Christian homes. They are leaving the church in favor of other forms of spirituality,
must be spread or no spirituality at all.
The Gospel must be spread throughout Canada. We must place the Bible in the
throughout hands of every man, woman, and child. Bible League Canada is striving to do that.
Through partnerships with organizations like One Hope Canada, we support like-
Canada. We minded champions countrywide.
Canadian Christian organizations are discovering the value of working together.
must place the By joining in a shared passion and vision for Canada, we accomplish more for Gods

Bible in the kingdom than on our own. We align strategies, and share vision, resources, and
prayer to accomplish similar goals. We share funding of specific projects, so each
hands of every organization can train more leaders, place more Bibles and Bible resources, and grow
His Church. We see God at work in incredible new ways by simply joining together.
man, woman, Our partnership with One Hope Canada, which began in 2015, is not short term.
We anticipate many years of working together so all people, everywhere, are
andchild." transformed by the living Word of God.

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Roseau River Bible Camp 2015 OUR SUPPORTERS

April 24-26 Man Camp

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August 16-29 Servant Leadership Training WC/WIT4 Ages 14-16
THEAugust
FOLLOWING
20-29 PAGES CONTAIN
Senior ADVERTISEMENTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
Teen Camp Grades 9-12 AND BUSINESSES
WHO GENEROUSLY
September SUPPORT
1-3 Family ONE HOPE CANADA to help cover the costs of sending these great stories of
Camp
Gods work. We25
October are grateful
Fall for them! Please consider thanking them for their support!
Supper ROSEAU RIVER
If interested in partnering with One Hope Canada and reaching over 20,000 readers with the business that God
roseauriver.ca
November 20-22 Teen Retreat Grades 7-12
has called you to, please email [email protected] 204-427-2445

Visit us online:
www.onehopecanada.ca

Canadas Hope
CANADAS HOPE
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 Partnering with One Hope Canada
to build into the lives of
Canadian children, youth and their families.
As a family business well into its third generation
the Penner family has more than 50 years
of experience in the construction industry.

www.tlpenner.ca
(204) 748 -1400

SAND GRAVEL
SNOW REMOVAL
CONTRACTING
DEMOLITION
EXCAVATING
TRENCHING
LOADING
TRUCKING
(204) 326-3456
www.diamondconstruction.ca We do the job right!

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We are here to understand
our clients insurance
Our Light
needs while providing the
utmost professional and
is Always On
personal service. Visit one of our locations near you or find us online.

Manitoba Locations
Winnipeg Grunthal
P: (204) 453-0106 P: (204) 371-8409
F: (204) 453-0197 F: (204) 453-0197
[email protected] [email protected]

Steinbach Manitou
P: (204) 326-1738 P: (204) 362-0282
F: (204) 453-0197 F: (204) 242-2128
[email protected] [email protected]

Saskatchewan Locations
Martensville Saskatoon
P: (306) 931-2888 P: (306) 955-4038
F: (306) 931-2889 F: (306) 955-4039
[email protected] [email protected]

Blaine Lake
P: (306) 497-2695
F: (306) 497-2402
[email protected]

Alberta Locations
Sylvan Lake *operated under Lakestone Insurance
P: (403) 887-1080
[email protected]

Lakeview Insurance and Robertson Hall Insurance

are honored to be the insurance providers for
One Hope Canada camps and affiliations.

www.lakeviewinsurance.com www.robertsonhall.com
 Box 669 - 405 Stampede Drive, Morris, Manitoba, R0G 1K0 Toll Free Number: 1-800-746-4449 Email: [email protected]

Services
Transportation Services
We cover all of Canada,
and the United States.

Terminal Services
Heated Warehouse with
two loading docks.

www.bartelfreight.ca

Serving the Red River Valley for over 60 years. Located at 44 Highway
205 in Rosenort, MB. Specializing in Pre-Owned GM Vehicles and Short-Line
Farm Equipment. Long-term commitment to serving our customers with
genuine enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, competence, value and trust.
On a mission to deliver a totally satisfying experience for all our clients
after visiting our establishment.

Agriculture Auto Service Parts Sales Team

Highway 205 Rosenort, Manitoba Toll free: 1-866-746-8441 Phone: 204-746-8441 Fax: 204-746 - 8746

www.rosenortmotors.com

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 HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm

Located at the west 204 - 857- 4286 (ext. 221)

end of Portage la Prairie Fax: 204 - 857- 4282

TRANSPORT SERVICES

Service to western Canada and the USA

Full load and less than full load service

of dry, non hazardous freight

Cross docking ability

Personal touch for all customer related questions

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR

204-856-5531 or repair @paraclete.com

Manitoba inspection station for trucks and trailers

Providing service including oil changes, inspections and all types of repairs.

Equipment for diagnostics: including computer ECM codes

Large parts inventory on hand for quick repairs

FULL SERVICE SHOP Clutches, air conditioning, transmissions and engines

 INSURANCE INVESTMENTS SERVICES

Critical Illness Insurance, GICs, RRSPs, Estate Planning,

Disability Insurance, RESPs, RRIFs, Investment Planning,
Life Insurance, LIFs, LIRAs, Life Insurance Analysis,
Long Term Care Insurance, PRIFs, TFSAs, Retirement Planning,
Mortgage Insurance Segregated Funds, Canadian Coin/Paper
RRSP Loans Collection Appraisals

Kent Kris Fern Box 639, 816-100th Street, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0
Little Little Nagel 306-873-3299 / Toll-Free 1-800-661-5368 [email protected]
Manufacturer of quality gravel trailers

End Dump, Belly Dump & Side Dump Trailers

Midland Manufacturing
supports One Hope
Canadas work
from coast to coast.
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