September 28, 2018
by Leah Meskis
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You see, we have a great support system here at Manitoqua. We knew that if we couldn’t get the work on Saturday the 21st we could get the word to our supporters and ask them for help in May to finish and it would have been done. But as it stands, the temperatures warmed and we had a beautiful day for working on April 21st. The support of the volunteers accomplished gr...
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February 2, 2018
by Rebekah Lathrop
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Category:
General News
In this edition of theManitoqua Messenger, you will find the following articles:
Phone Sick at Camp
"Leaving for sleepaway camp is, for many children, a major step toward independence. Today, when cellphones keep parents and children in nearly constant contact, the fact that most camps have phone-free policies makes breaking away even more of a challenge." - Jill Harris
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August 22, 2017
by Rebekah Lathrop
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Category:
Service
We are looking for a group (or groups) to come out and replace deck boards, do some deck repair, sand down some rough edges, and put a nice coat of stain on the deck, railings, and benches....
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April 7, 2017
Our summer camp theme for this year is Abide. It is our goal as a ministry to teach our campers what it means for us as Christians to be obedient to Christ's call to abide in Him....
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November 14, 2016
by Rebekah Lathrop
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General Information
Over the past few months, we have been discerning what goals (financial) God is calling us to work towards. Here is what we believe God is calling us to in the 2016-2017 ministry year:...
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September 7, 2016
by Rebekah Lathrop
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General Information
So as the interns read this book we want them to come away with a clear definition of the Gospel. We also want them to be clear and concise when an opportunity presents itself to share this Good News with guests and campers. The same should be true for all of us....
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June 22, 2016
by Rebekah Lathrop
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General Information
Here you will find the spring issue of the Manitoqua Messenger for 2016. ...
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April 28, 2016
Our leadership curriculum, newly revamped, engages the SAMs in a way to help them think about the things they have been doing and apply the lessons to the rest of their life. We do this because we know it is important and see the need for leaders in our homes, communities, and churches that can lead in a manner that is Christ-like. We want our SAMs to be men and women of u...
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April 21, 2016
by Rebekah Lathrop
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General Information
| Tags: camp, Kingdom, service, work day, shovel, grounds, gloves, rake, wood chips, volunteers, projects
Thank you to everyone who came and gave up their Saturday to clean-up the grounds. Each year we are blessed and amazed to see the changes that take place in about 6 hours time!...
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March 31, 2016
by Rebekah Lathrop
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Service
Deep down, at the core of every human being, exists some level of the Great Commandment, “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31). We desire t...
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