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volunteered to share his exper- tise with those trying their hand at archery.
A late morning rain came down while we were enjoying a boun- tiful lunch provided by Camp Kintail, but it didn’t dampen our enthusiasm. Instead, as the “showers of blessing” rained, we sang the “Thank-you Lord” grace and enjoyed the delicious meal, visiting with people we knew and making new acquaintances.
Outdoor afternoon activities proceeded as planned. When these activities ended, we met in- side for the Celebration (worship service) and the closing camp- fire—it was too wet to use the outdoor chapel and the campfire site in the Meadow. The Rev. Jen Sokolowsky and the camp coun- sellors used an interactive ap- proach to tell the story of Jonah. They also reminded us of how each of the day’s activities relat- ed to the story. Lots of campers volunteered to participate when they were asked to play the role of different characters during the storytelling. Kintail staff members performed the Jonah Rap with the audience clapping or dancing to the beat. Prayer followed by campfire songs brought a won- derful day, where we felt God’s presence and blessing, to a close.
Camp Kintail and/or Messy Church were new experiences for some families. A local mother
wondered, “How could I live so close and not know about this place?” Newcomers were inter- ested in exploring the camp and hearing about day and overnight camps, Kirk in the Cedars, Sun- day Suppers, as well as volunteer and employment opportunities.
The Rev. Jen Sokolowsky, As- sociate Director for Weddings, Rentals and Faith Formation at Camp Kintail, provided leader- ship. Grants from the PCC Crea- tive Ministry with Children and Youth Fund and from the Synod of Southwestern Ontario’s Crea- tive Ministry Fund made the registration fee and transporta- tion accessible for families. We greatly appreciate these grants. Families paid $10 per person for registration and received financial assistance with mileage. Flame ‘N Bricks, a pizzeria in Lucknow, donated $2 from each pizza sold during their rebranding weekend to support the Messy Church Camp Day. A total of $500 was donated by Flame ‘N Bricks to Camp Kintail.
By the end of the inaugural Messy Church Camp Day, people were interested in coming back for a 2023 Messy Church Camp Day at Kintail. A date has been set for Sat., May 20, 2023. We’re planning some fundraising events to reduce the cost of registration to make it accessible for every- one who would like to attend.
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