Happy March!

As we’ve entered into the month of march, it seems that the Kaléo Program has entered into a new season of its own.  As missions month has come to a close, things have started to slow down into their normal pace.  With only a month and a half left in the program, the once far away end, seems much too close.

Back to Class for Our Students

This past week, students were back to the desks for their class Introduction to Theology, with professor Merrill Dyck.  Merrill is a part time staff member at Briercrest and enjoys making the trip out to Qwanoes a couple times during the Kaléo Program, so we were happy to see him again this year!  

While the students took in many good teachings on theology, they were also tasked with a theological debate to end their last class.  The group was divided into four teams, two tasked with one topic and two with another topic.  Teams were then assigned with prepping and preparing their theological standpoint to present in a formal debate at the end of the week against the other team.  While the students were being marked on their efforts in research, we also had a judging panel consisting of Kaléo Program leaders Andrew, Lyann, Melanie and I to determine the winners of the debate, just for fun.  We all had a great time listening to the debate and we were proud to see what our students had learned through this experience!

Qwanoes Hosted a Youth Worship Conference

Every year, Camp Qwanoes hosts an event in which youth from Vancouver Island and the mainland can come to experience and learn about deeper worship is.  This event hosts sessions and seminars on worship led by experienced leaders from the local area, including Qwanoes’ very own Russ Smith.  While this wasn't a required event for students, we were happy to see many of them participating in the worship conference and taking advantage of the great speakers that we had come out.  It was also warming to see our students taking the opportunity to share their own experience and knowledge with local youth.

Please be in Prayer

As the students enter into the last few weeks of the program, it is sad to think that many of them will be leaving camp.  However, some have already made the decision to stay for the summer to serve at Camp Qwanoes!  Please be in prayer for those who have chosen to serve, as well as those who are still deciding what to do after the Kaléo Program.  We are also preparing for our camping trip to French Beach next week!  Please be in prayer for preparations and safety on our trip.

In Him,

Dustin Smith

Kaléo Program Intern, Camp Qwanoes