 Canada West Mission Centre is still looking for one or two Canadian chaperones (25 and older) to join the Northwest Delegation at Spectacular (SPEC) this July. If you’re a registered Child and Youth Worker and have a heart for youth, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
You don’t need previous SPEC experience—just a willingness to show up, connect, and support our youth during an amazing 10-day experience that will be full of fun and adventure with an incredible group of youth and adults. As a chaperone, you'll be assigned a small group of youth to check in on regularly—making sure they’re where they need to be, cheering them on, and offering support when it’s needed most. There are many ways to get involved. Debra Donohue, who previously served as a chaperone, shared, “I coached one of the softball teams, was the support person for youth performing in the talent shows, and I wrote some funny skits that our staff performed as a fun way to share the do’s and don’ts with our delegation. There are lots of other roles to participate in, like helping with the nightly delegation worship.” Reflecting on the experience, she said, “It was an amazing experience… one of the best things we do for our youth. It will change you for the better.” Your expenses for the trip will be fully covered by Canada West Mission Centre. What we ask in return is your presence, energy, and willingness to walk alongside our youth during this one-of-a-kind experience. You'll come home tired—but grateful you said yes. If you’d like to learn more or are ready to volunteer, please contact Gwyn Beer at [email protected]
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 The newly formed CWM Camping Committee met for the first time on the evening of March 5. Representatives from Hills of Peace and Samish Island were present, and there may be others who are willing to participate in the future. We were initially uncertain about the exact purpose of the committee, so we took the evening to discuss our overall objectives and identify what information we are missing in order to reach our goals.
The initial purpose of the group is to:
Some specific ways this committee can help:
Our discussion covered a wide range of topics, including the representatives from each campground gaining a better understanding of the operations of the other campground. We will need to meet further to develop a practical approach to achieving our goals. Our next meeting will take place sometime in April. Wish us luck, CWM Camping Committee  We are planning a retreat that will take place at the Hills of Peace in late June and would love your input. Would you be interested in attending? What type of retreat would you prefer—a Spiritual Retreat or a Women’s Retreat?
This gathering is inspired by Lisa Neudorf’s experience at the Nurturing Spirit Retreat at Samish Island, where she was reminded of the importance of community and connection. To help shape this event, we’re asking for your feedback. We’ve created a short, four-question survey to gather your preferences. Your input is important and will help determine the direction of this retreat. Survey closes at midnight on Sunday, March 16 PDT. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts—your input is greatly appreciated!  By Gwyn Beer
We have talked about generosity before. Your financial contributions help move everything forward. The cost of living isn’t getting any lower, and your contributions—whether to your local congregation, a favorite campground, helping send others to camp, or the World Church Mission Initiatives—are part of your generous support. Another way to be generous is with your time! Could you take a week out of your busy schedule to serve as a counselor, camp nurse, or lifeguard? So many of you have already given time to camps and reunions in so many different ways. We are looking for your valuable support with camps, retreats, and reunions, and I am also looking for someone to join me at SPEC. It is a commitment of time—one that will come back to you in joy. Your generous use of talents has benefited others through music, food, fellowship, and just plain fun! I have come to value acts of generosity that may seem simple or easy to do. How great is it to receive a Thinking of You card in the mail? What a joy to answer a phone call from a church member miles away who just wanted to chat! Take a moment to send that email you’ve been meaning to write. I am trying these new forms of generosity! Some of you have been practicing this type of generosity for years, and I thank you for that. Let me know the many ways you and others have shared generosity—I know I will be inspired by what I hear!  By Becky Middleton, Canada West Mission Centre Co-President We are in the last week of our time in Honduras for this year. The projects are completed, and everyone is very happy with the results. We’ve also had some fun adventures, including zip-lining, visiting natural hot pools, experiencing cultural events, and sharing coffee and conversation in people’s homes. A special joy for us has been joining with our brothers and sisters at La Buena Fe Congregation of Community of Christ. We may not understand all that is said in the worship service, but the fellowship, heartfelt music, and presence of the Holy Spirit transcend our language barriers. It truly is a testament to our awareness that we are all one family in the community of Christ! Hope is here! |
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