Years Unraveling

1989.

A year that I was first introduced to camp and only a few months old with a head full of blonde curls.

2012. 

A year that God revealed the call of obedience and the journey unravelled. I've never been the same. At the time, I told him as I flew over the Rocky Mountains, "I will return to Alberta for restoration.” Then I murmured under my breath, “and I will only do camp ministry if it involves a lake."

2013.

A year that challenged me to return to camp ministry, the blonde curls now much longer, yet the passion arose! Ironically, it involved a beautiful lake. The dreams for Makaway exploded...

2014.

A year that I questioned as I traveled through the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, "why am I leaving BC (home)?"  Only one reason came to mind, Makaway. 

I returned to Alberta and pulled up a chair, as I inched myself closer to the oak frame of my kitchen table.  I sat and begin to write out the questions I’ve wrested with, the thoughts I’ve twisted in my brain, and the fragments of unknown that I’ve lacked clarity and understanding.  Oddly, I stumbled across a quote by Bill Johnson, “you cannot hold God hostage to your questions. He doesn’t owe you an answer. If you want the peace that passes understanding, you’re going to have to give up your right to understanding. It’s called trust.”

In 2012, I never thought I’d be apart of Makaway, yet in a season of obedience I began to trust there was an actual reason why I returned to Alberta. I haven’t always understood, yet I’ve trusted that “there are far better things ahead than any we leave behind” (C.S. Lewis).

In 2014, I marvel at my Makaway family. Because you are a very large piece of the “better” that has been woven in the unknown fragments of living in Alberta. As a result, I eagerly look forward to celebrating this thanksgiving season with you.

So, this year it will be held at Bentley Community Church on October 13^th.  We will be hosting a fall festival and clothing giveaway at 4pm with a free thanksgiving dinner at 5:30pm. Please RVSP to makaway@sunnysidecamp.org, as we truly look forward to having you join us at the table!

Be blessed,

Charlene

{The Makaway Team}