In the last few weeks, it seems as parts of life has picked up from 0-60mph! But that's okay, although I would not call the 'slow' season we had as restful or recharging it is good to be meeting up with people again in all kinds of events. People who love Jesus, and people who need Jesus! From a camp leaders conference, to a kid ministry conference, to Amanda and Jade going to the Royal Manitoba Fair, to a staff retreat we just had, to next weekend we are having another discipleship retreat!!! Its exciting!
So this is a shoutout to our summer staff. We had a good time here this last weekend. It can be hard to peel young people off of their devices these days, but this group is eager to get into the games and activities, whatever they may be! So that's cool to see. Beyond that, they are a really young group, who have decided to follow Jesus regardless of the cost, and thats inspiring. They genuniely love the Penner kids, and its such a blessing as a parent to see the summer staff, both male and female, be really engaged and loving on our kids. So good job Summer Missionaries of 2021!!
We are actively looking for summer staff for this years camp. The kids are more then ready to get over here! So whether it be even for just 1 week or a whole summer, please pray and see if maybe God has a spot here for you this summer, or maybe someone you know!! It might be helpful to even view GBC as a mission field. Our heart is to proclaim the good news to those who haven't heard it! That means we get mostly low income, foster kids, broken home, first nations and immigrant kids. So.... don't be suprised if you hear an f-bomb or two or maybe a few more at camp. Thats a good sign. It means that their are hurting kids coming here who need the love of Jesus!! Our harvest is so plentiful, but the workers are few indeed.
We love getting feedback from our supporters! We don't get a lot of it, but the odd email, text, snail mail, conversation, invitation to visit, etc. our family really loves it all! Some of you are waiting on us to get together and we love that. Please know again, that we love hosting people at our place. We don't consider it rude at all for you guys to ask to come for a visit. On that note... no one has put in a guess for our babies name! Your time is drawing quickly to an end!
May 15th Amanda and I will be speaking at the church we attend in Gimli, followed by a Potluck, followed by a babyshower for us. Consider this your invitation to join us! (Please let me know if you are planning to attend)
What a random bunch of thoughts on this blog!! And lastly, I am leading the Leadership Development Program at GBC this summer. I am very excited about it, and will plan to write a more detailed blog about that here this week yet. But for now i'm looking for any and all 15-17 years olds, who are excited about either getting to know Jesus better, or finding a way to serve him and learn about their faith this summer. The program runs July 3-24th. It'll be a mix of intensive discipleship, finding out your gifts from God and how to use them, how camp ministry works, and working hands on with all that you've discovered!! So if you know some young people who might be interested in something like that this summer, send them my way for a conversation!!!
Blessings all!!
oh ya.... we got a new puppy and went ice fishing for the first time ever!! (Thanks Williamsons!)
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