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M U S K O K A B I B L E C E N T R E SUMMER 2022 PROGRAM GUIDE Summer 2022 Theme: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Welcome to MBC Summer 2022 Program Guide Contents It is my great privilege to welcome you to Muskoka Bible Centre. For 92 Hours of Operation pg. 4 years, families have been setting aside time at MBC to fellowship with Summer Sounds pg. 5 one another, make meaningful friendships together and be encouraged Kids & Youth Ministry Programs pg. 6-7 through the teaching of God’s Word. Thank you for starting or Activities, Recreation pg. 8-9 continuing your family tradition at MBC! Marina, Sports Zone pg. 10 This year, we want to intentionally remind ourselves of the core message Dining Room, Hub pg. 11 of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We often have a tendency to clutter our Each Day at a Glance pg. 12-13 faith experience with things that can create confusion and uncertainty. MBC Activities Map pg. 14-15 Going back to the basic teachings of the Bible will create peace and Schedule at a Glance pg. 16-17 resilience in our faith journey as we submit to God’s gracious plan of redeeming humanity back to Himself. Equipping Seminars pg. 18 Adult Ministry Schedule pg. 19 As you enjoy your stay at MBC, I invite you to consider supporting Memory Verse for the Week pg. 20 Muskoka Bible Foundation (MBF) in funding the various teaching and Upcoming Events, 2023 Bible Teachers pg. 21 outreach ministries of MBC. More information can be found on our website at: www.muskokabiblefoundation.com Muskoka Bible Foundation pg. 22-23 Campground, Nibble Nook, Special Events pg. 24-25 May God richly bless you as you enjoy time at MBC this summer! The MBC Bookstore, Group Rentals pg. 26-27 On behalf of the MBC Leadership Team and Board, Emergency Contacts, Onsite Services & Ground Rules pg. 28-29 John Friesen Chief Executive Officer In [Jesus] we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Colossians 1:14-15 ESV 2 3
Hours of Operation Summer Sounds Main Office Enjoy our summer concert line up, Saturdays at 7:00pm. Daily 8:00am - 9:00pm Financial transactions closed at 7:00pm The Dining Room Breakfast 8:00am Dinner 5:00pm Saturday BBQ at the Carousel 5:00pm Sunday Continental Breakfast 8:00am Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: July 2, 2022 July 9, 2022 July 16, 2022 July 23, 2022 Sunday Brunch 11:00am - 1:00pm Northern Lights Masters Four John & Merissa Hannah Maxson Steel Orchestra (Chapel Patio) Gleason (Chapel) The Hub (Hub Firepit) (Chapel Patio) Monday - Saturday 10:30am - 9:30pm Sunday 12:30pm - 9:30pm Grill closes at 8:30pm The MBC Bookstore Monday - Friday 11:30am - 4:00pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Week 5: Week 6: Week 7: Week 8: Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm July 30, 2022 August 6, 2022 August 13, 2022 July 20, 2022 Charles West / Shane & Angela Luke Langman David & Julie The Campground Office & Nibble Nook Kristine Knight Wiebe Family McFadden (Chapel) (Chapel Patio) (Chapel Patio) (Chapel) Sunday - Thursday 8:30am - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday 8:30am - 10:00pm Office transactions closed 1 hour before office close time Learn more about Summer Sounds 2022 The Marina & Sports Zone www.muskokabible.com Marina 10:30am - 5:00pm daily /summer/ministries Sports Zone 10:30am - 8:00pm daily Rentals finish 1 hour before closing. Week 9: Labour Day Weekend: The Towel Depot August 27, 2022 September 3, 2022 Worship Under Bronwyn Baker Monday - Friday 9:00am - 10:00am the Stars (Chapel) 1:00pm - 2:00pm (7:30pm at the Sunday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Fellowship Centre Field) 4 5
Kids Ministry Programs Youth Ministry Programs Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am, Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 12:00pm Monday to Friday — 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Chapel Doors open at the Fellowship Centre 15 minutes prior to the start of adult chapel. Our Youth Ministry program seeks to engage youth through the building of quality community experiences where our youth ministry staff form relationships Kids Min is a vibrant, engaging ministry designed to help your children build and and provide healthy role modeling. Youth can engage in an interactive teaching strengthen their faith. session and wide games each evening. Each morning we will have a Bible story taught in a memorable way, music they Youth attending the program need to pre-register online at will love to sing, a craft that relates to the lesson they learned and some active https://children.muskokabible.com outdoor games. The age range for Kids Min is 18 months through to those who have completed Age Groups grade 3. XT (Cross Trainers) Grades 4-5 Kids attending the program need to pre-register online at RIOT (Rooted, Inspired, Obedient, Trained) Grades 6-7 https://children.muskokabible.com YAC (Youth Adoring Christ) Grades 8-12 Grade completed as of June 2022 Age Groups Note: Parents/guardians Connect with our Instagram account @youthminmbc to join in the fun!! Little Steps (18 - 35 months) of children 17 years and Note: On Monday evenings, MBC is hosting a Transforming Culture Seminar. Hoppers (3 - 4 years) under must be on the Youth are encouraged to attend with their parents. Jumpers (JK & SK) MBC grounds while your children are in program. Skippers (Grade 1 - 3) Age/grade completed as of June 2022 Self-Serve Nursery Self-serve nursery available in the Fellowship Centre for parents with children 18 Notes to Parents months and younger during the morning services. Children will be ready for pickup promptly at noon (Monday - Friday) or Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am immediately after chapel (Sunday). Monday-Friday: 9:30am-10:30am Kids Min is designed for children whose parents are attending chapel. Doors open 10 minutes before Chapel begins. 6 7
Activities and Sports for Everyone! Kids Min Favourites - Monday at 7:00pm - Fellowship Centre Kids Ministry is open for an evening of fun and games while parents attend our Transforming Event times and locations are subject to change. Be sure to check the MBC Culture Seminar. Website or APP for the most up-to-date information! Men Need Friends - Tuesday at 11:00am - Chapel Patio Come out and join other men (14 yrs+) to build some once in a lifetime memories, friendships and Multi-Day Events camaraderie. Be encouraged in your faith journey and try your hand at the ‘Man Skill’ of the week. First Word - Weekdays at 7:30am - Chapel Patio BeachFest - Tuesday at 2:00pm - The Beach Start your day right with fellow MBC guests as together we share in a short devotional and a It's going to be a wacky water adventure! The beach is a great place to be during an MBC time of prayer. Coffee and tea are available! afternoon, so we're bringing the fun to you with games and challenges for all ages. GooseChase - All Week, Details on the MBC Website or APP Savouring Singleness - Tuesday at 7:00pm - Check the MBC Website or APP for location This unique scavenger hunt is becoming an MBC tradition! Explore the grounds at MBC Sometimes God's plan for our lives is different than what we expected. Join Julie Leis as she while you create fun memories of a silly adventure. (one smartphone required) shares her journey and encourages other singles, whether chosen, given or waiting in their Ranch Activities - Monday, Wednesday and Friday singleness. We're bringing back adventures at the Ranch - join us for axe throwing, slingshot adventures Worship Wednesday - Wednesday at 11:00am - Chapel and so much more - check the MBC Website or APP for details. If you love to sing, we've got a great morning of music for you. Our team will host a singing Photography Contest - All Week session immediately following chapel for the whole family to enjoy together! Take some photos this week and send your favourite to photocontest@muskokabible.com MBC Baseball Classic - Wednesday at 2:00pm - Fellowship Centre Baseball Diamond by 12:00pm on Friday - we'll announce the winner on Friday at our Closing Campfire! This is a great family event for players 12 yrs and under. Not a player? Be a fan! Whether you're a player, fan or just wanting to buy a hot dog, this MBC tradition is a fun time for all. Go Fish Contest - All Week Try your hand at fishing this week! If you catch THE BIG ONE, measure it, take a Q&A - Wednesday at 7:00pm - Tents behind Hub Firepit photo and send it to fishingcontest@muskokabible.com by noon on Friday - winner will be Got questions? Email them in advance to questions@muskokabible.com and join our Bible announced at our Closing Campfire! teacher who will answer them. Once a Week Events Praise and Prayer - Wednesday at 9:00pm - Check the MBC Website or APP for location Spend time together singing and worshiping God led by the Stepping Stones students - Community Barbeque - Saturday at 5:00pm - Carousel everyone is welcome! Join us for encouraging music, testimonies and time of prayer. Join us for a delicious meal, have some fun and meet new friends. You can also sign-up for this week's activities. Tickets are $10/adult, $5/youth (7-15yrs) and free for children (ages Coffee Connection - Thursday at 11:00am - Chapel Patio 0-6 yrs). On July 30th, we’ll have a pig roast! Women, join us for friendship and fellowship. We will provide a variety of events throughout the summer. Join us on the patio for coffee and connection! Summer Sounds - Saturday at 7:00pm We've invited a line-up of incredible artists to share their musical talents with you - see NEW GooseChase Challenge - Thursday at 2:00pm - Meet at the Carousel page 5 for more details and specific locations. Have you got GooseChase figured out? Good! We're issuing a special GooseChase Challenge for families to complete together - there’s a prize for the family who scores the most points! Hymn Sing - Sunday at 6:30pm - Chapel There's nothing quite like a group of voices praising God together. The Hymn Sing is a Drive-In Movie Night - Thursday at 9:00pm - Fellowship Centre Field favourite event for families of all ages, and we'd love to see you there! Join us for a family-friendly movie under the night sky. Our concession stand is stocked with snacks for purchase (cash, debit and credit accepted). Find the movie of the week on the Newcomer Connections - Monday at 11:00am - Chapel Patio MBC Website or APP. New to MBC? Get connected by joining us for coffee and cookies while we help you find your place in the MBC community. Resilient Family Workshops - Friday at 11:00am - Chapel Patio We want your family to be growing together, so we've brought together a series of Beach Volleyball - Monday at 2:00pm - Volleyball Courts workshops on all sorts of topics - visit page 18 for more details. Enjoy the summer sun and friendly competition as we play beach volleyball together, hosted by our Youth Ministry team. Soccer - Friday at 2:00pm - Fellowship Centre Enjoy the summer sun and friendly competition as we play soccer together, hosted by our NEW Transforming Culture Seminar - Monday at 7:00pm - Chapel Youth Ministry team. As the world rapidly changes around us, we want to help equip you to answer some of the hard questions. Led by our Bible teacher (or special guest), sessions are designed for youth Closing Campfire - Check the MBC Website or APP for time & location age and up. We've had a great week together - let's close it off in style! Grab your family and join us for a final campfire with songs, skits from Kids Ministry, laughter and some fireworks! 8 9
Marina Dining Room Open daily 10:30am to 5:00pm Our chef has designed a delicious menu, served buffet style. Breakfast and dinner are served daily in our newly-renovated Dining Room. Watercraft Rentals 1 hour Daily Breakfast - Monday to Saturday at 8:00am — $15.00 Canoes / Kayaks / Stand Up Paddleboards $10.00 $40.00 Monday: Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon/ Sausage, Spicy Potato Squares Fishing Boats - 14’ aluminum boat 2 hours 4 hours Daily Tuesday: Cheese Omelets, French Toast, Bacon, Ham, Tator Tots with 8 hp outboard motor $55.00 $75.00 $110.00 Wednesday: Fried Eggs, Waffles & Toppings, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries Adults Kids 7-12 Kids 0-6 Thursday: Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Ham, Hash Brown Casserole NEW - Pontoon Boat Rides $20.00 $15.00 FREE Friday: Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Sausage, Peameal Bacon, Spicy Potato Squares Enjoy a boat ride across Mary Lake to Port Sydney. Stroll the main street and Saturday: Cheese Omelets, Waffles & Toppings, Bacon, Sausage, Tator Tots enjoy an ice cream cone at the General Store. Wednesdays beginning at 2:00pm. Sunday Space is limited. Book in advance at the Paddle Shack. Adults Kids 7-12 Kids 0-6 Continental Breakfast: 8:00am — $8.00 River Cruises $15.00 $10.00 FREE Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 1:00pm — $29.00 Kids Meal Prices Take a leisurely cruise on the Muskoka River as far as Camp Widjiitiwin. Sunday Children 0-6 yrs, FREE. Dinner - Every day at 5:00pm beginning at 2:00pm. Space is limited. Book in advance at the Paddle Shack. Children 7-12 yrs, half price. Sunday: Pizza & Pasta — $16.00 Must be accompanied by an Bamboo Fishing poles are available to borrow at no cost. While supplies last. Monday: Roast Beef & Roast Chicken — $29.00 adult. Tuesday: Tacos & Fajitas — $16.00 Cold drinks, snacks and bait are available for purchase at the Paddle Shack. Wednesday: Ribs & Wings — $29.00 Enjoy the free recreation amenities in the beach area: Shuffleboard, Bocce, Thursday: Roast Pork Loin & Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts — $29.00 Volleyball, Tetherball, Corn Hole, Water Trampoline. Friday: Roast Turkey with all the trimmings — $29.00 Saturday: BBQ — $10.00 Marina Policies Meal capacity is limited. Book early to avoid disappointment. Book your meals at • Wristbands are required for the use of all MBC recreation amenities the Main Office or Campground Office. • Payment is due at time of bookings • Full refunds are available up to 48 hours in advance • Full refunds are available if MBC cancels a booking for weather or other reasons The Hub • Kids must be accompanied by an adult The Hub is open daily for lunch, dinner, snacks and of course Kawartha Dairy ice cream! Hours Sports Zone Monday to Saturday — 10:30am - 9:30pm Open daily 10:30am to 8:00pm Sunday — 12:30pm - 9:30pm Amenities: Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Tetherball, Basketball, Tennis & Pickleball. More details can be found on the MBC Website or APP. Please remember to wear your MBC wristband. 10 11
Each Day at a Glance! Tuesday 11:00am - Men Need Friends on the Chapel Patio Check the MBC Website or APP for details and last minute changes 2:00pm - Beachfest at the Beach Daily Check In / Check Out 7:00pm - Savouring Singleness - check the MBC Website or APP for 10:00am - Check OUT for Accommodation Guests location 12:00pm - Check OUT for Campground Guests 2:00pm - Check IN for Campground Guests Wednesday 3:00pm - Check IN for Accommodation Guests 11:00am - Worship Wednesday following morning chapel in the Chapel 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Ranch Activities at the Ranch 2:00pm - Boat Ride to Port Sydney starting at 1:00pm. Sign up in Saturday advance at the Paddle Shack 5:00pm - Community BBQ at the Carousel 2:00pm - MBC Baseball Classic at the Fellowship Centre Baseball 7:00pm - Summer Sounds. See page 5 for locations and details. Diamond 7:30pm - Worship Under the Stars - August 27 7:00pm - Q&A with our weekly Bible teacher under the tents behind the Hub Firepit Sunday 9:00pm - Praise & Prayer - check the MBC Website or APP for 8:45am & 10:45am - Kids Min Program - Drop off your children to location their program locations. * Special Event 1:00pm - Estate Planning & Legacy Giving July 13 and August 10 in the Chapel 9:00am & 11:00am - Adult Chapel in the Chapel 2:00pm - River Cruises. Register in advance at the Paddle Shack. Thursday 6:30pm - Hymn Sing in the Chapel 11:00am - Coffee Connection on the Chapel Patio 7:00pm - Adult Chapel in the Chapel 2:00pm - GooseChase Challenge - meet at the Fellowship Centre 9:00pm - Drive-in Movie Night at the Fellowship Centre field Monday - Friday 7:30am - First Word on the Chapel Patio Friday 9:30am - Adult Chapel in the Chapel, Kids Min Program in the 11:00am - Resilient Family Workshop in the Chapel Patio Fellowship Centre 2:00pm - Soccer at the Fellowship Centre field 7:00pm - Youth Ministry in the Fellowship Centre 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Ranch Activities at the Ranch 7:00pm - Closing Campfire - check the MBC Website or APP for Monday location 11:00am - Newcomer Connections on the Chapel Patio 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Ranch Activities at the Ranch 2:00pm - Beach Volleyball at the Courts 7:00pm - Transforming Culture Seminar in the Chapel 7:00pm - Kids Min Favourites in the Fellowship Centre 12 13
MBC Activities Map MBC Activities Map 1 Pontoon Boat Ride & 4 Community BBQ 7 Adult Chapel, Hymn Sing, 9 Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, River Cruise Transforming Culture Seminar, Nursery 5 Campfire, Bible Teacher Q&A Worship Wednesday 2 Beachfest 10 The Ranch Activities 8 Coffee Connection, Resilient 6 Soccer, MBC Baseball Classic, Family Workshops, First Word, 3 Beach Volleyball Drive-In Movie Night 11 Towel Exchange Newcomer Connections, Men Need Friends 1 2 3 7 8 9 6 4 11 5 10 14 15
TIME SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 7:30 First Word (devotional/prayer) 8:00 Breakfast Continental Breakfast Breakfast 8:30 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00 Chapel 10:00 CHECK OUT 9:00am Adult Chapel 9:30am Accommodations Kids Program Kids Ministry 9:30am - 12:00pm 10:00am 9:00am & 11:00am 11:00 Brunch Chapel Newcomer Men Need Friends Worship Wednesday Coffee Connection Resilient Family 12:00 Campground 11:00am - 11:00am Connections Workshops 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 11:00am 11:00am 1:00 Daily Activities and Sports for the Whole Family! Volleyball, Shuffleboard, Disc golf, Mini-golf, Tennis, Fishing, Swimming, Watersports, Tetherball, Pickleball, Bocceball, Basketball Marina Daily: 10:30am - 5:00pm Sports Zone Daily: 10:30am - 8:00pm The Hub Monday - Saturday: 10:30am - 9:30pm, Sunday: 12:30pm - 9:30pm Bookstore Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00pm - 9:30pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm 2:00 CHECK IN River Cruises Beach Volleyball Beachfest Pontoon Boat Rides GooseChase Soccer Campground 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm Challenge 2:00pm 2:00pm Ranch Activities MBC Baseball Classic 2:00pm Ranch Activities 2:00pm - 5:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm Accommodations Ranch Activities 3:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00 Community BBQ Dinner 5:00pm Hymn Sing 6:30pm 5:00pm 7:00 Summer Sounds Adult Chapel Youth Ministry 7:00pm Transforming Culture Savouring Singleness Bible Teacher Q&A 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Closing Campfire 9:00 Kids Min Favourites Praise & Prayer Check MBC Website 7:00pm Drive-in Movie Night 9:00pm or APP for time & 9:00pm location Check MBC Website or APP for location Campfire at dusk (Monday - Thursday) 11:00 ALL IS QUIET!
Resilient Family Workshops Adult Ministry Schedule Fridays at 11:00am - meet at the Chapel Patio Chapel Times Sunday - 9:00am, 11:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday - 9:30am Each Friday we offer two workshop streams Start 'Em Young: What does it look like to teach our young children about God in a world that says that we have to let them make their own choices? Luke LaRocque, MBC's Director of Ministry, is in the middle of raising a young family himself. Join him and other parents for a conversation about how to teach our kids to follow God as they grow up in a difficult world. Who knows? You may walk away with some useful resources that your family will use! Hope For Hurting Parents: A facilitated discussion time to encourage parents through the hard seasons. Come on out to engage in conversations with other parents who ‘get it’. Some tools and resources to help build resilience as parents Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: will be shared each week. There will be some specific focus on parenting teens. July 2-9, 2022 July 9-16, 2022 July 16-23, 2022 July 23-30, 2022 Dwayne Cline Michael Pawelke John Neufeld Stephen Bray August 5th: If you're joining us during Week 5, you're invited to a third stream of our Resilient Family Workshops: Ellie & Jeff Kendrick are joining us to talk about life for families living with exceptionalities. Estate Planning & Legacy Giving Workshop Wednesday, July 13 at 1:00pm and Wednesday August 10 at 1:00pm in the Chapel Gord Baptist, Fellowship Advancement Director, will be here to engage you in a Week 5: Week 6: Week 6: Week 7: conversation about planned giving. This will include basic content such as how to July 30 - Aug 6, 2022 August 6-13, 2022 August 6-13, 2022 August 13-20, 2022 set up a will, the importance of power of attorney and exploring how to advance Stephen Yuille Michael Haykin Kirk Wellum Scotty Smith Kingdom work through legacy bequests. Learn more about the Summer 2022 Bible Teachers www.muskokabible.com /summer/ministries Week 8: Week 9: August 20-27, 2022 Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2022 Steve West Sean Sheeran 18 19
Memory Verses for the Week MBC Upcoming Events THE GOSPEL Family Canoe Adventure - August 27-29, 2022 (Saturday to Monday) Week 1: Creation Leader: Brian MacTavish For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Autumn Getaway - September 19-23, 2022 (Monday to Friday) Him. Colossians 1:16 Teacher: Steve West Music: David & Julie McFadden Week 2: Love Women’s Getaway | Equipped - October 14-16, 2022 (Friday to Sunday) For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to Teacher: Ruth Waring Music: Bronwyn Baker separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Men’s Breakaway - October 21-23, 2022 (Friday to Sunday) Week 3: Sin Teacher: Darryl Dash Music: 5 Man Breakaway Band For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24 Marriage Getaway - October 28-30, 2022 (Friday to Sunday) Week 4: Saviour In partnership with FamilyLife Canada She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. Matt. 1:21 Young Adults Retreat - November 4-6, 2022 (Friday to Sunday) Week 5: Sacrifice Teachers: Rob & Becky Cripps Music: Heritage’s ONE80 Band But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 For more information about these events, visit: Week 6: Resurrection www.muskokabible.com/mbc-retreats But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Malachi 4:2 Week 7: Confess If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:9-10 Teachers for 2023 Week Teacher(s) Week 8: Hope 1) July 1-8 Todd Morikawa Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from 2) July 8-15 Paul Carter the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for 3) July 15-22 Bernard Mukwavi you. 1 Peter 1:3-4 4) July 22-29 Rob Chifokoyo 5) July 29-August 5 Juan Sanchez / Michael Haykin Week 9: Victory When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then 6) August 5-12 Paul Martin shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory, O death, 7) August 12-19 Sunder Krishnan where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the 8) August 19-26 Lawson Murray power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Creation Ministries International Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 9) August 26-Sep. 2 SUPER CONFERENCE 20 21
Muskoka Bible Foundation MUSKOKA Muskoka Bible Foundation (MBF) supports the kingdom mission activities taking BIBLE place at MBC and Camp Widjiitiwin. F O U N D AT I O N Thank you for your considering a gift to MBF in pursuit of our mission to help As you are blessed by your MBC experience and are committed to making an grow resilient, Biblically-rooted families in a society of constantly shifting values; investment for the furtherance of God’s Kingdom, we invite you to consider to the glory of God! supporting us through prayer and finances. Your gift will be strategically used to impact thousands with the wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ in 2022. More than 3,000 families are impacted each year through life-changing experiences at MBC. Can you believe that during the COVID-19 pandemic more You can find out more information and give online at families than ever were encouraged through the onsite and online ministry of www.muskokabiblefoundation.com MBC? We thank God for the opportunities He opened for us and for a team that was faithful in pressing into our mission. You can give at the Main Office in the lobby or in the various chapel offerings that In addition, Widjiitiwin, a special outreach program of MBC, has been a critical are received during the week. tool for Gospel outreach into 5 inner city communities. Widjiitiwin means ‘helping others’ and that is exactly what this program will focus on going into the future. Should you have further questions about how your gift will be used, please Prior to COVID-19, Camp Widjiitiwin was reaching more than 300 children and connect with John Friesen, CEO of MBC at john.friesen@muskokabible.com youth from 5 marginalized inner city communities. We have been working on a re-design of this program to see us reach even more youth and families who may Giving made even easier! Download the MBC APP on your Apple or Android device otherwise never have an opportunity to experience camp or hear the Gospel. and give directly through the APP – you can even setup monthly recurring gifts using Working in partnership with the Toronto Police as well as an anchor church the App and become one of our Monthly Builders! partner in each community, the positive impact of this program is significant. Prior to our relaunch in 2023 we will be establishing new leadership and also investing in some key facility upgrades so that the impact of this program grows in breadth and in depth. Your 2022 contribution to the leadership of Widjiitiwin and facility upgrades is a great encouragement to this important effort. We are thankful that all of the MBC debt has been paid off and all donations are used directly to further our mission of helping to grow resilient, biblically rooted families. Please consider giving today to support the strengthening of families and seeing young lives transformed by the Gospel – for His glory alone. 22 23
Seasonal Campground Week #9: August 27 – Sept. 3, 2022 We have Seasonal Sites available! A very special week. A week focused on our vision of growing Our private Trailers for Sale list and pricing is available on our website! resilient, biblically rooted families. www.muskokabible.com/campground Families will meet together in the Chapel to learn biblical truths together. Each Sandy Symons, Campground Manager, sandy.symons@muskokabible.com morning after Chapel, there will be opportunities for the family to have crazy- fun together. Theme Days Be sure to check out the MBC Website or APP for the theme of the day. Please Note Kids Ministry and Youth Ministry will not be offered this week. Our chapel sessions will be designed to engage kids and youth as they join their parents or Fall Camping Special grandparents. Book 2 nights and get 1 extra night FREE (September 6 - October 10, 2022) The Nibble Nook is our MBC convenience Special Events store and campground office. Golf Cart Parade You will find everything you need at the Nibble Nook from food essentials, Saturday, July 2nd at 4:00pm snacks, candy and other treats. We also have a delicious selection of baked goods Gather at the maintenance shop. from the MBC Bakeshop, including pies, bread, cookies and our famous The golf carts will parade through cinnamon buns! And don’t forget: we have Kawartha Dairy ice cream! the campground and down to the Summer Hours (beginning June 25, 2022) Lodge area. Sunday to Thursday: 8:30am - 9:00pm Fireworks Friday and Saturday: 8:30am - 10:00pm Saturday, July 2nd at dusk, at the Fellowship Centre field Campground Corn Roast Saturday September 3rd at 12:00pm, in the pavilion across from the Nibble Nook. Corn on the Cob, Hot Dogs, and Beverages available. Pig Roast Saturday, July 30th at 5:00pm 24 25
The MBC Bookstore Your next group retreat starts at The MBC Bookstore offers a large selection of Christian books, cards, gifts and apparel. Come by and grab your next book to enjoy by the lake or campfire this Muskoka Bible Centre! summer. We also have activities and fun for the kids. Open seven days a week! You can’t ask for a better location to help your group relax, rejuvenate, and connect You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram: @thembcbookstore than at our beautiful lakeside conference centre in the heart of Muskoka. Summer Bookstore Hours We welcome groups ranging from 20 to 250 people! Sundays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Our Group Rentals Coordinator will work with you to incorporate all of your group’s needs from comfortable accommodations to a fabulous dining experience, Monday to Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00pm - 9:30pm recreational amenities, meeting spaces, and more! Saturdays: 10:00am - 4:00pm Let us take care of the details essential to making this the best group experience ever! ‘Let us go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile...’ Mark 6:31 (NLT) Laura Mayer Group Rentals Coordinator grouprentals@muskokabible.com www.muskokabible.com/group-rentals Book Recommendations for this Summer! For Adults For Youth For Children Family Discipleship The Wingfeather Saga The Biggest Story by Matt Chandler and by Andrew Peterson by Kevin DeYoung Adam Griffin (4 Book Series) 26 27
In case of emergency Ground Rules Call the office at: 705-789-0123 • All quiet from 11:00pm to 8:00am. Guests under age 18 are to be at their In case of an after-hours EMERGENCY, please call 705-789-2445 campsite, cottage or other accommodations after 11:00pm. For Police, Fire Department or Ambulance, call 911. • Be safe! If you make a 911 call, please report it immediately to the office or the • The speed limit on the MBC grounds is 20 km/h after-hours emergency phone number so that we can direct the emergency responders to the correct location. • Golf carts & utility vehicles must display a valid MBC permit number • Golf cart & utility vehicle drivers must have a G2 or G license Wireless Internet Free basic wifi is available in most areas of MBC, including guest • ATVs, off-road side-by-sides and dirt bikes are not permitted on MBC accommodations and the campground. Connect to “MBC Guest”. For grounds high-speed wifi, visit https://wifi.muskokabible.com for pricing. Achieving a high-speed connection may be difficult in some areas of the property due • Bike helmets are the law for age 18 and under to trees and other obstructions to the wireless signal. Refunds are available if you are unable to receive a consistent high-speed connection. Contact • Riding on towed trailers or boats is strictly prohibited wifi@muskokabible.com for refunds. • MBC wristbands must be worn when using the beach or any of our recreation amenities. Lost & Found • Pets are not permitted on MBC grounds. Service animals must be pre- Please report any lost or found items to the Front Office or registered. See our website for details. Campground Office. • Modest attire is expected at the beach. Promotional Photography • Campfire restrictions are posted at the Campground Entrance as well as on Photos may be taken of our guests during their stay at MBC. These may the MBC Website and APP. at times be used for promotional purposes. Should you not want your photo to be used in this capacity, please notify the Front Office. • MBC is an alcohol, smoke and vape-free environment. Housekeeping Towel Depot Monday to Friday — 9:00am–10:00am & 1:00pm-2:00pm Sunday — 1:00pm-2:00pm The towel depot is located at the side of the Lakeside Accommodations (between the Lodge and Lakeside building). Bring your used towels to exchange for fresh ones. 28 29
Sponsors Notes Sharon Busse BROKER 705-783-8420 sbusse@sutton.com www.sharonbusse.ca 30 31
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