Kinasao NewsletterKinasao NewsletterSpring 2015

Celebration WeekendJUNE 26-28Our annual kick off weekend! Join usFriday night for a concert by the TrudelFamily, and the Willie Sons on Saturdaynight. The live and silent auctions willtake place Saturday afternoon. Stay forworship Sunday morning led by formerKinasao staff and directors.

75th Celebration BanquetAUGUST 22Join us as we wrap up our 75thsummer. The evening consists of adelicious 4 course meal followed with arecital by Allen Harrington and LauraLoewen on saxophone and piano. Tickets are $75/seat (includes $50donation receipt) or $450/table seating6 (includes $300 donation receipt),available for purchase at www.kinasao.ca or by calling 306-982-3327. A silentauction featuring Northern art &experiences will take place throughoutthe evening.

75th Anniversary Photo BookPurchase this wonderful memoir ofKinasao’s ministry. A great book for yourcoffee table and a way to rememberKinasao! Photo books will be availablestarting June 26.

“And I will make youfishers of men”

Kinasao - A place set apart in God’s creation inviting all to experience God’s love.

Celebrating 75 Years of Ministry!

Join us this summer as we reflect upon 75 wonderful years of ministry. Some things have changed over the years, but Kinasao has always been a

place for people to gather in a place set apart to experience God’s love.

Jesse Lentz, Counsellor – “I'm glad to be back onstaff again for my third summer!!! I'm excited foranother summer full of wide games, lakefrontwatersports, chapel music, cinnamon buns, andGod's love!!”

Drew Nevland, Head Cook – “This will be my thirdyear on staff and I can’t wait to see what this yearbrings. I am so honored to be Head Cook this year,it will bring along many great opportunities forgrowth in serving both campers, and God. See you

all this summer! Ps. Bring your Bible… and your appetite!”

Nathan Hind, Kitchen Assistant – “After anothersemester of commercial cooking, I have honed myninja knife veggie chopping skills to a whole newlevel, and am looking forward to using them foryour dining pleasure. I’m still into woodcarving and

am excited for my scuba diving lessons this spring. I can’t wait tosee what God has in store for us this summer.”

John Neudorf, Counsellor- “I'll be one of the folkshelping run the Week in the Wild program thissummer, which works well for me since I practicallygrew up outdoors, so I get to pass my knowledgeof EVERYTHING about nature on to the campers. I

love working with children, and two weeks after camp ended lastyear I realized there is hardly a place that I'd rather be than CampKinasao.”

Natasha Carter, Counsellor – “I am beyondexcited to be returning to camp this summer! Inthe past year I have been working in Saskatoon asa lifeguard and swimming instructor. This spring Iwill be going to Ecuador to volunteer. I am thrilled

to be traveling and serving the Lord internationally and locally. Icannot wait to share the great news of God and celebrate His neverending love!”

Owen Peters, Maintenance Assistant – “I amsuper excited to be at Kinasao this year. It will bemy first time on Staff, after many years as a camper.I enjoy being athletic and doing all the greatactivities at Camp. Now that high school is over I

look forward to seeing where God takes me in life. I look forward tomeeting you all this summer!”

Andreas Graupe - Maintenance Assistant – “I’mexcited to work on the maintenance team. This ismy first summer on staff but I’ve gone to Kinasaoall my life. I look forward to learning lots of newskills this summer and having a great funexperience!”

Bryanne BarlowCounsellor – “I couldn’t bemore excited for my secondsummer on staff! After a yearof Nursing at U of C, I'm

looking forward to an amazing summer withawesome campers and fantastic staff. I ameager to serve and grow closer to God, makememories and have a blast!!”

Ashley BellKitchen Assistant – “I am soblessed by the opportunityto work at camp for mysecond summer. I can'timagine working anywhere

else for the summer and I feel that God hasled me here. I am currently finishing my firstyear of University and plan to go back in thefall. I love reading, especially when it's not justa textbook for class!”

Brooke ZawislakCounsellor - “I am currentlyattending the U of S with thehopes of becoming ateacher. I am beyond excited

to say that after 12 years of being a camper Iget to say that I will be a part of the Kinasaostaff! Kinasao has never failed to help megrow in my faith and I am so excited to shareHis love will all those around me.”

Jamie Johnson,Program Activity Assistant –“I am currently attendingCLBI in Camrose, AB. I’mlooking forward to camp,

especially for the worship times, getting toknow the kids and the staff and for eveningcampfire. I can't wait to see how God movesin the lives of the campers and staff and I amso excited to get to be a part of His work atKinasao!”

Kristina SawatzkyCounsellor – “After spendingthe past semester studyingin Ireland, I am SO thrilled tobe back at camp this

summer! I look forward to another fantasticsummer filled with exciting adventures,friends (new & old) and growing in faith! Godcontinues to bless the ministry at Kinasaoand I could not be more excited for all that Hehas in store for this summer!”

Lila GaertnerCounsellor - "I am so excitedto be back at Kinasao foranother summer!!! WootWoot! This summer, I look

forward to making new memories and seeingwhat God teaches us about His never endinglove!"

Bryce MacEwenCounsellor - "Wow...It's bothhumbling and exciting to beback at Kinasao this summer!After spending most of my

year overseas, I'm grateful to be back at homeand able to serve this community. I feel thatGod has some HUGE plans for this summer,and am encouraged to be a part of them.Wishing y'all the best, and I hope to see youback again at camp this summer!"

Matthew NjaaProgram Coordinator – “Thesummer of 2015 willdefinitely be one toremember! Fun will be had,

memories will be made, and lives will bechanged at Kinasao. I look forward to seeingwhat God has in store for everyone whopasses through this place! Currently I am justa few classes away from wrapping up my CivilEngineering degree at the U of C and I'mexcited for what is to come!”

Jenna BratvoldOffice Assistant – “This will bemy second year on staff atKinasao and I can’t wait!Kinasao is an amazing place

and I’m excited to spend another crazysummer there while growing closer to Godand spreading His love.”

Lauren Greve – Lifesaver– “God has blessed me withyet another summer here atCamp Kinasao. I am luckyenough to pray, sing, run

around, dance, swim, have fun, be crazy, playgames, praise God, and hang out with all ofYOU!!”

Melinda ArdaghKitchen Assistant – “This ismy first year working atKinasao and I get to prepareall the delicious camp food

I enjoyed as a camper! I am so excited to bepart of the staff this year. I am lookingforward to many wide games andcampfires!”

Nathalie KlingerProgram Activity Assistant –“I am pumped to be back atKinasao for my thirdsummer on staff! This past

year I have been studying biology at the Uof A. I look forward to spending anotherawesome summer in God's wonderfulcreation, and sharing His love with everyonewho comes to camp!”

Cory DyckCounsellor - “This is myfourth summer at camp. Iam really excited to bereturning to camp and

spending time in God's creation. I lookforward to seeing many old friends andmeeting new people this summer.”

Makenzie FergusonProgram Coordinator –“After spending anotheryear in Edmonton studyingTheatre Production, I amvery excited to be back at

Kinasao! I look forward to growing with thestaff, campers, and volunteers this summerin such a wonderful God-filled place!”

Introducing our Program Intern –

Katee Pederson

Summer INTRODUCING

Kinasao’s2015 Staff !“I began comingto Kinasao as acamper when Iwas 11 andhaven’t missed asummer since!”

My first year on staff was in 2011 and after four years ofmoving away from home each September I am happy tobe back in Saskatchewan long term. While away I was ananny, photography student, intern, youth group leader,

and world traveler. I have loved each adventure along theway but am most excited about what’s to come.

One of my favourite things about Kinasao has alwaysbeen the life-changing relationships that are built here

and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to fosterthat culture. I am excited to learn more about organizingand running our camp program and to be involved in theplanning process. Kinasao has a huge place in my heart

and I am thrilled that God has called me back to take on anew role within the leadership team at camp.

“Hope to see you soon!”

EXPLOREJoin us on this loop trip in the remote location ofMcLennan Lake. Full of northern pike, and no rapids. A great trip for beginner to intermediate canoers.

Family & Adult Canoe Trip ~ July 10-13Limited space is available,register now at www.kinasao.ca

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Over400camperswill attend Kinasao before summereven starts with our Outdoor Education Camps for schools.

Kinasao is agreatplace to spend your May LongWeekend! Free accommodations and meals are provided tovolunteers who come and help get Kinasao ready for summer byhelping with cleaning and yard work.

Worship services are held at Kinasao every Sunday betweenMay long weekend and September long weekend (May 17 – Sept 6,2015). Join us for worship at 10:45 – be sure to check the website first tosee if there arecinnamon buns

at 10:30!

Sojourner’s Way Campground located at Camp Kinasaohas fully serviced sites available for

daily rental. Reserve a campsite at www.kinasao.ca/reservation

Kinasao is a perfect location to host yourfamily reunion, wedding, congregation retreat, meeting or conference.Kinasao is available for rental throughout the year. There are still datesavailable for October – December 2015. Check out the Rental section ofthe website for more information, and to view the reservation calendar.

Family Camp is anawesomesummer holiday!Great for families of all sizes and ages. Meet with other families from acrossthe province, learn in adult and children Bible study, play games, enjoythe lake, and spend time together as a family! This year’s chapel servicesand adult Bible studies will be led by Pastor Sheldon Gattinger fromNorth Battleford, SK.

There is always lots to be done at camp! Kinasaowelcomes volunteersthroughout the year. Meals and accommodation are provided inexchange for minimum 4 hours work/day.Contact the camp office to find out what projectsyou can be involved in.

There is still room in all of oursummerprogramsregister online or download a registration formfrom www.kinasao.ca. We can’t wait to see

YOU this summer at Kinasao!

Caitlin GlasgowBeing a SIT at Kinasao was a very enriching experience. During my two weeksbeing a SIT I learned a lot about what it takes to be a leader and also learneda lot about having a “servant heart” and being willing to do whatever it takesto share God’s love. I had a blast playing with the campers and having anopportunity everyday to experience a different job at Kinasao, like workingin maintenance, or being on program with the campers. I feel that I grew inresponsibility and also grew a lot closer with God. Not to mention I also madea ton of great friends that share a love for God! If anyone were consideringbecoming a SIT, I would completely recommend they give it a try! It gives youan opportunity to grow in your faith, grow as a person, learn a lot of really usefullife skills, and have a ton of fun!

Andreas Graupe Being a SIT was very memorable for me and the best part of my summer. Iparticularly enjoyed being a sit at the Week In The Wild camp because I love beingoutdoors and I’ve never done that as a camper. Learned how to cook spaghettiover a fire!! I made worthwhile connections with the campers and staff. Kinasaohas always been a part of my growth and I'm glad I was able to be a SIT for asecond summer. I recommend being a SIT to everyone. It’s a chance to touchthe lives of children and grow in your faith in a nontraditional way.

Rhianne Billard Being a SIT is an awesome experience; it allows you to witness childrenlearning more about God and what exactly He does for us. As a SIT you get tomeet so many people and connect/work with many truly amazing kids andhelp to teach them about God’s love for them. During my two weeks I reallylearned that there really isn’t an end to God’s love, He loves us no matter whatand even if and when we forget to come to Him, He still is there, always therewhen we need Him… and I found out that I actually enjoy washing dishes.

Cameron Tholl Before I was a SIT I was an everyday camper, going for one week at a time,enjoying all Kinasao had to offer for me as a camper, and trust me, that was alot. When I decided to make the choice to become a SIT, I have to say it was oneof the best decisions I have ever made. It opened up my world to so muchlearning and fun, so many crazy adventures and even crazier stories. It gave mea chance to be a leader and to have responsibility, which is a great feeling. Ilearned, I grew spiritually, I taught, I listened and I enjoyed everything andeveryone around me. I remember all the kids and their happy faces, all the timesI've had shaving cream shoved in my hair, and all the times I was able to helpout campers. It was an unbelievable experience, and I wouldn't give up thosememories for the world. I am happy to say I am coming back for summer of2015, hoping to make more memories, learn even more and meet newamazing people.

did youHear from a few of our past Servant-In-Training volunteersabout why you should be a SITthis summer!

The SIT program is open to those 15-18 years old. Visit www.kinasao.ca under the Staff & Volunteer tab for an application.Apply early to ensure your choice of weeks.

WHATdoes a

SIT Say?

Signe JohnsonVictor JohnsonGarry & Marilyn Kaldor

Frances SlemmingRon & Bonnie Folstad

Emil EricksonKen & Betty Haugen

Harry & Hilda NjaaBev & Joan KaiserDaryl & Patricia NjaaVaughn & MarleneBergstresser

Victor AmendtBetty Giesbrecht

Arnold NjaaMuriel JarvisPaul & Alice KozierDave & Ev MagnusDale & Audrey Njaa

Otto KerberJim & Karen Hopkins

Erna ArnestadVerna Deason

Harold & Norma DahlenGordon & Illa Knudsen

Elvin & Lillian DahlenGordon & Illa Knudsen

Deci DahlenGordon & Illa Knudsen

Ray & Santhy DahlenGordon & Illa Knudsen

Marg KellyPatrick & Monica Kelly

Beverly GuenterAaron & Edith Froese

Marion NjaaHarland & Lenore MagnesonArdis MelsnessGarry & Holly DavisRon & Bonnie FolstadSylvan & Doreen SkarsgardDale & Audrey Njaa

Zachary & Joshua MartinBertha Johnson

Al FreiermuthSonja Freiermuth

Earl & Josie DallmanWayne & Lois Manchur

Art & Minnie DrewsJeanette Pigula

Sara TurnquistKim Markwart

Vern SwensonJohn & Lorraine Diesen

Axel & Betty GoplenJennie Gjesdal

Esther GrantArnold & Helen LarsenMel & Peggy MelashenkoSylvan & Doreen Skarsgard

Katherine PundeffRon & Bonnie Folstad

Alena RuppsBetty Giesbrecht

Trond & Margaret TomteneDan & Susan SlindDwayne & Kristy Rhead

Agnus DusdalCheryl StadnekBruce & June Anonson

Oscar & Doris AkreBryan & Janet Akre

Joel JohnsonDavid & Margaret Hunter

Emma & LewisLovina Walper

Fran DowRon & Bonnie Folstad

Asbjorn GraupeIda Graupe

Cameron KundsenGordon & Illa Knudsen

Margaret TimmGordon & Illa Knudsen

Len AlmBerk & Carolyn Seymour

Les StaffordAnn Stafford

Lois GreenGarry & Marilyn Kaldor

Isabel KaldorGarry & Marilyn Kaldor

Harvey GjesdalAlf & Nancy Guebert

Rev. Fred & Irene TillmannsRalph & Patricia Tillmanns

Phyllis & Felix McCarthyRalph & Patricia Tillmanns

Erland StenDebbie Sten

Fred & Una HaugenBryan & Janet Akre

Phyllis GuebertPhil Guebert

George & Kerna HaugenDan & Bev Haugen

Pastor John LokkenJames Lokken

Landon DerbowkaErvine & Wendy DerbowkaAnn Stafford

In Honor OfAlbert & Connie Espenant’s55th AnniversaryBruce & June AnonsonLeverne & Rene BaxterNellie Smud

Adolph Peter’s Generosity& work for the Cabin OwnersAnonymous

Jennie Gjesdal’s BirthdayAlf & Nancy Guebert

Pastor George EvansonDan & Susan SlindDwayne & Kristy Rhead

Memorial gifts Those being remembers are listed in bold, followed by the donor(s)who made the gift. (Gifts received from September 2014 - May 2015

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Prime TimeCampWho says camp is justfor kids? Join us June 28 – July 1 for this Adults &Seniors Camp. Pastor Dennis Lueck fromRegina, SK will be exploring the theme

Dead or Alive. . . Alive in Christ –a 2015 look at the key messages in Ephesians.Evening activities include a concert by Kevin& Michele Ackerman, a hymn sing and talentshow.

Accommodations are available, or bring yourRV and spend the week in the campground. Visit www.kinasao.ca for more informationand to register.

Be a part of the 21st Annual

Tour-de-Kinasao!Easy as 1, 2, 3. . . 4!

1.2.3.4.

Chooseyour challenge:• Walk or Run 3, 5 or 10 km• Bike 30, 60 or 120 km

Registeronline at www.kinasao.ca

Collect pledges to support the ministryof Kinasao and win prizes!

Come out to Kinasao on June 6 and

Walk, Run or Bike! Not able to participate this year? Sponsor your favoriteparticipating staff member by visiting www.kinasao.ca!

Andreas Graupe Katee Pederson Lauren Greve Matthew Njaa

Weekend

Service to Kinasao through membership on our Board of Directors is animportant and appreciated role in this ministry! Directors provide time andexpertise, ideas and energy, as they take on the responsibility of guiding,visioning, policy and decision making, and encouraging and supporting theKinasao staff. A huge welcome goes out to our newest Board members whohave joined us in 2015: Lynnae Wagner, Aaron Scholz, Lee Robertson, BishopAllan Grundahl, Shawn Follick. Gordon Cochrane, Tyler Calow, Jason Johnson,Karen Linsley, Dan LeBlanc, and Dale White will continue their service with theBoard. And much thanks for their time of service goes to the Directors whoare leaving the board this year: Cheryl Bauer Hyde, Paula Sundbo, Pastor DanHaugen, John Ondrusek & Pastor Randy Fiege. You have been a blessing!

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Upcoming EventsMay Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 15 - 17 First Sunday Worship Service . . . . . . May 17Tour-de- Kinasao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6Celebration Weekend . . . . . . . . . June 26 - 28Prime Time Camp. . . . . . . . . . June 28 - July 1 Jr Youth 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5 - 10Week in the Wild Advanced . . . . . . July 5-10Canoe Trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10-13Skills Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12 - 17Week in the Wild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12 - 17Youth Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 - 24Week in the Wild Intermediate . July 19 - 24Family Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 24 - 27Extreme Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 24 - 27Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 28 - 31Mini Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 4 - 7Jr Youth 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 9 - 14Youth Leadership Training . . . . . . Aug 9 - 14Teen Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 16 - 2175 Celebration Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 22

Sunday WorshipLeadersMay 17 Rev. Ali ToteMay 24 Rev. Pat MartinMay 31 TBA on websiteJune 7 Rev. George HindJune 14 Eldon DanielsonJune 21 Rev. Iris KristjansdottirJune 28 Rev. Harold HesjeJuly 5 Rev. Ryan Dittmann July 12 Rev. Jeff StephanJuly 19 Kinasao StaffJuly 26 Rev. Sheldon GattingerAug 2 Anglican Bishop

Michael HawkinsAug 9 Laird Lutheran ChurchAug 16 Rock of Ages

Lutheran ChurchAug 23 Bishop Allan GrundahlAug 30 Bishop Sid HaugenSept 6 Rev. Rick Johnson

Summer ResourcePastorsPrime Time Rev. Dennis Lueck

Jr Youth 1 Rev. Ryan Dittmann

Skills Rev. Sarah Dymund

Youth Jesse Sorenson

Family Camp Rev. Sheldon

Gattinger

Day Rev. Amber Hoffman

Mini TBA

Jr Youth 2 TBA

Teen Rev. Jay Dyrland

Canoe Trip Darin Felstrom

Contact UsKari Alford, Executive Director (kari@kinasao.ca)Kristi Stolee, Assistant Director (kristi@kinasao.ca)Katee Pederson, Program Intern (katee@kinasao.ca) Richard Monseler, Site Manager (richard@kinasao.ca)Hali Monseler, Assistant Site Manager (hali@kinasao.ca)

Kinasao Lutheran Bible CampBox 327, Christopher Lake, SK S0J 0N0Office: 306-982-3327 Fax: 306-982-2095Email: info@kinasao.ca Website: www.kinasao.ca

Kinasao - A place set apart in God’s creation inviting all to experience God’s love.