Weekly Wire for January 22, 2014

Upcoming Events at a glance

February 22 Samish Island Kitchen and Cabin Work Day

March 7-9 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island

April 23-27 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island

April 25-27 Pastors Retreat - Edmonton

April 28-May 2 Samish Island Work Week

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This Week…in the Weekly Wire

Nurturing Spirit Weekend at Samish Island

Five Baptisms in Winnipeg

Youth Rally in Regina

Fine Arts Retreat at Samish Island

Samish Island Work Parties

Spiritual Retreat at Hills of Peace

What’s Up…In the CWM online

Caretakers for HOP

Quote of the Week

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Five Baptisms in Winnipeg!

It was a beautiful worship experience with 45 in attendance for this sacramental event. This is wonderful considering the average attendance is usually around 10-12 people.

Darrell Belrose

Left to Right

Matthew Henry, Jordan Henry, Hailey Hadaller, Harley Hadaller  and Joe DiBernardo.

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Youth Rally in Regina

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Nurturing Spirit Weekend at Samish Island

See our schedule below

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Fine Arts Retreat – Samish Island

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Spiritual Retreat – Hills of Peace

Here are some daily mediation sites that might help.

Feel free to pick one or use all that speak to you!

Daily Bread

Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation

Daily reading from Henri Nouwen

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Please Note

Samish Island Kitchen and Cabin Work Day has been

changed from Feb 1 to February 22

 

2014 Samish Island Campground Work Parties!

Friends of Camp Samish!

The new camping season is almost here. At Camp Samish we will play host to 30+ events over nine months. The caretaker team has been into preparation for 2014 ever since the last retreat in November. Here’s where you are all so very much appreciated! It’s Work Party Time!!! As usual, we’ll feed you lunch, or more, if needed!

Kitchen and Dining Hall Work Days (contact Jennifer Watson, Food Service Manager 360 766 6372 email: ianjen.watson@gmail.com) .

Saturday February 1^st Prep dining hall for slate tiles and fir wall covering (just need a few and the brave)

Saturday February 8^th Install slate tile wainscot and fir wall covering (just need a few and the carpenters)

Saturday February 22^nd Kitchen Work Day (Just need, well , EVERYBODY! There is something for everyone and we train!)

2014 Work Week (contact Don Brady, Camp Manager 360 766 8125 email: samishislandcamp@gmail.com).

Sunday April 27 through Noon Friday May 2^nd. Come for Fine Arts Retreat and stay over! Come for a day! Everyone is welcome.

P.S. New in 2014!!! Thanks to your contributions and well managed camp revenues!

· Two additional aluminum picnic tables

· Wood burning stove downstairs in Dining Hall

· Chairs and tables in children’s classrooms

· Carpet in the Cabin in the Woods meeting place

· 7 updated vacuums for CFC and Dining Hall

· Washer and Dryer for the kitchen

· Rustic Cabin Colorization!

· New Hymnals

· And a reliable septic system for the Dining Hall!

P.P.S. We’re looking for summer groundskeeper volunteer help! Contact Mark Chapman, Board President 360 420 6369 markatsamish@gmail.com

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What’s Up…In the CWM is available online

in full color throughout.

If you receive home delivery of What’s Up, remember to send us your change of address when you move so you’ll never miss an issue!

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Live at Hills of Peace!

Caretaker Job Opportunity

The Caretaker of the Hills of Peace Campground is responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings, and services of the Hills of Peace Campground in a safe and attractive condition for the benefit of all users. For a complete list of duties, go to Caretaker Job Opportunity. Accommodations, utilities and a small remuneration are included.

Please send your application to Courtney Znak at courtneynhaley@hotmail.com

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Canada West Camping and Event Calendar 2014

February 22 Samish Island Kitchen and Cabin Work Day

March 7-9 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island

April 24-27 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island

April 25-27 Pastors Retreat - Edmonton

April 28-May 2 Samish Island Work Week

May 11-12 Hills of Peace Camp Opening

May 30-June 1 Camp Genesis (8-9 yrs) Samish Island

June 6-8 Adult Spiritual Retreat Hills of Peace

June 13-15  Young Adult Retreat Hills of Peace

June 7 Samish Island Work Day

June 7-13 Adult Reunion Samish Island

June 14-15 Ribstone Enrichment Weekend

June 22-28 NW Singles Retreat Samish Island

June 30-July 5 Canada West Youth Camp

July 5-9 Family Reunion Hills of Peace

July 10-14 Junior Camp (8-11 yrs) Hills of Peace

July 12-19 Family Reunion Samish Island

July 15-18 International Youth Forum Independence Mo

July 19-26 Spectacular Graceland University

July 20-26 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

July 27-Aug 2 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

August 10-12 Young Family Weekend Hills of Peace

August 3-9 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island

August 10-16 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island

August 29-31 Canada West Mission Conference Chilliwack BC

September 26-28 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace

September 26-28 Singles’ Retreat Samish Island

October 3-5 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Saskatoon

October 24-26 Peace Colloquy Independence, Missouri

October 17-19 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else

is the greatest accomplishment.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson