How can your congregationsupport Kinasao? Here’s what othersare doing. Birch Hills LutheranChurch hosts a weekly coffee timefor the community and puts out aKinasao Loonie Box to collectdonations to support the camp. The boxesalso serve as a conversation starter withguests and a reminder to keep Kinasao intheir prayers.

This winter the Partners in Faith Churchin Spiritwood held an auction to raisemoney to send kids in their communityto camp! Youth participated by offeringservices like mowing lawns andshovelling driveways while otherprizes up for auction included aprivate return flight to anywhere inthe province, a family wagon rideand wiener roast, as well as manyhomemade items like pies and quilts! Readwhat their Pastor, Brock Shaver, has to share about the event:

“Partners in Faith is an Anglican, ELCIC & United sharedministry. Our bi-annual Talent Auction raised $7,500 with thecommunity’s support to send kids to camp and other youthministries. Parents today are so financially strapped that wepay the fees for any children in the community who wish togo to our denominational camps, because our church is nota community, but part of the community. And word gets outabout how much fun the dozens of children have had livingand learning the Gospel as Kinasao shows them everysummer.”

Trinity LutheranChurch in

Rosthern alsosponsors youth tocome to Kinasao!

In the fall theyhosted a Kinasao

Sunday at theirchurch where

the kids sharedwith the

congregation afew of the

lessons andsongs they

learned at camp.

In 2015 MessiahLutheran Church

in Prince Albert hosted the first everKinasao Community Camp! We put

Kinasao on the road for a week andbrought camp to kids in PA who

couldn’t make it out to the lake ormight not have been able to afford to go

to camp. We had a blast during this daycamp and loved getting to be directly

involved in the ministry that is takingplace at Messiah. We hope to expand theprogram to 4 different Saskatchewancommunities this summer.

If you want to get your congregation involved in anyof the ways mentioned above, OR have your own creativeidea to support Kinasao, email katee@kinasao.ca. We also loveto visit congregations and share about what is happening atcamp throughout the year. Please contact Katee to requesta Sunday visit!

Kinasao NewsletterKinasao NewsletterSpring 2016

“And I will make youfishers of men”

Kinasao - A place set apart in God’s creation inviting all to experience God’s love.

Partners in MinistryMember Congregations

Support the work of Kinasao.

Julianna Friggstad Kitchen AssistantKinasao has been a big partof my life and my family’slife for as long as I can

remember! I’m excited to be in the kitchenthis summer making what I think is thebest part of camp! (The food, obviously!)

Nathan HindKitchen Assistant / PAA / LifeguardI’m returning for my 3rd

summer in the Kitchen!However, rumour has it that they might letme out once in a while since I will also bepart-time PAA and lifeguard. I took thispast year off school to work and I had theopportunity to join a mission trip to Peru.

Shanleigh Mckeown Program Activity AssistantThis is my first year on staffand I could not be moreexcited! I am Kinasao’s

single cup chug-a-lug champion and amcurrently finishing my grade 12 year atHumboldt Collegiate. This summer I ammost excited to be able to connect withcampers and help them grow in theirfaith.

Jessa RenwickHousekeeper / PAAI have been living inOutlook, SK this past yearattending LCBI. I am very

excited to be spending my summer atKinasao and meeting new people.

Lila Gaertner Program Coordinator Being a PC has alwaysbeen a dream of mine andafter spending another

year at the U of R in the Middle YearsEducation Program, I can say that I amlooking forward to applying my skills tomake sure that everyone has a greatsummer serving and learning about Godtogether. So prepare yourselveseveryone, it’s going to be a hoot!

Brook ZawislakProgram CoordinatorThis past year I was inSaskatoon attending mysecond year of University

along with teaching dance. I am excitedto be back at camp and see all theincredible people and sing all of theamazing campfire songs!

Jenya Rust - CounsellorThis past year I have beenstudying at the U of AAugustana Campus inCamrose, AB with the

hopes of one day becoming a teacher. Iam looking forward to campfires, gettingto know new people, playing crazygames, and serving Jesus at Kinasao thissummer!

Nicole Leslie – CounsellorSince September of 2015 Ihave been attending CLBIin Camrose, Alberta,engaging and growing in

my faith within a small community ofabout 50 students. I am very excited towork at Camp Kinasao to be able to seethe work that God is doing in the lives ofothers, and I hope to be apart of the greatthings He is doing there.

Reagan MunroCounsellorI love hiking, kayaking,canoeing, swimming,volleyball, and of course

sharing Christ’s love and it makes myheart so happy that I get to do all of thisat Kinasao! The past year I have beenattending the University of Lethbridge sobeing back at camp will feel like beingback home again!

Fola AdelugbaCounsellorI grew up in Saskatoon andthis past year I startedUniversity in England. I

can’t wait to work at Kinasao thissummer! I believe that camp is the bestplace to have adventures, meet with God,and make lifelong friends.

Emily Codling - CounsellorI’m an LCBI graduatecurrently attending theUniversity of Calgary intheir nursing program. I’m

very excited to be a counsellor at Kinasaothis summer, especially for all thememories to be made and for time in thegreat outdoors!

Michael Akers CounsellorI am super excited to be apart of the 2016 Kinasaostaff! I have spent the past

year attending classes at Eston BibleCollege with a few short-term missionstrips throughout the year.

John Neudorf CounsellorI’ve been lifting furnitureat Leon’s this year, so I canhonestly tell you that I’ve

been waiting all year to be able to lift thespirits of the campers as well. I have astrong feeling that this summer is goingto be amazing and I wouldn’t want tospend it anywhere else.

Duncan JardineCounsellorThis past year I’ve beenliving in Saskatoon andfinishing grade 12 at

Marion Graham Collegiate. I’m excited towork at Kinasao this summer because Iwant to meet new people and make alot of new friends!

Jacob Lentz - CounsellorI’m super excited to be apart of the Kinasaocommunity and shareGod’s love with everyone.

The past year I’ve been in school and amintending to attend The University ofAlberta this fall.

Melinda ArdaghHead CookThis is my second year atKinasao and I will betaking on the role of

head cook! This past year I have beenliving in Saskatoon and I just found out Ihave been accepted into Kinesiology! Iam excited to meet so many new faces,share God’s love and discover thereasons He has called me back toKinasao!

Terry HayesKitchen AssistantI grew up most of my lifein Tisdale, SK and I amcurrently finishing up my

third year of university in Winnipeg atBooth University College. As my firstyear working at Kinasao, I am excited tomeet new people and see what God isgoing to do this summer, which is why Ilove camp.

Be a SIT thisSummerINTRODUCING

camp Kinasao’s2016

The Servant in Trainingprogram is designed to helpyouth aged 15 and up grow asChristian Leaders in a camp setting.They spend a week in a cabinassisting a counsellor and getexperience workingon housekeeping, maintenance,program, or in the kitchen each day.Apply online at www.kinasao.caor contact katee@kinasao.ca formore information!

Bryanne BarlowFirst Aid / Waterfront Supervisor / PAAI am so excited thatGod has led me back

on staff for a third summer! At camp,I love being able to grow in my faithand help others grow in their faithas well. I’ve spent this past yearcompleting my second year ofnursing at the Unviersity of Calgary,but I can’t wait to be back at camp!

Daniel Bratvold MaintenanceAssistantI’ve been living inOutlook, SK, finishing

my grade 12 year. I enjoy playing alltype of sports and I’m lookingforward to spending my wholesummer outdoors taking care ofCamp Kinasao.

Andreas GraupeMaintenanceAssistantI’ve been at LCBI forthe last year com-

pleting my grade 12. I play soccer,football, volleyball, and mostimportantly basketball. I’m excitedto return as maintenance assistantto the man, the myth, the legend -Richard Monseler. This summer isgoing to be a blast!

Jenna Bratvold Office AssistantI’m thrilled to beback at camp for mythird summer!

Kinasao is an amazing place and I’mlooking forward to spendinganother crazy summer surroundedby God’s crazy love.

Summer

Introducing Baby Stolee!!Congratulations

to our Assistant Director, Kristi and husband Ian, on the birth

of their beautiful baby girl, Adalynn Faith, born on

March 28th, 2016. We love havingbaby Adalynn asthe newest

addition to ourcamp staff family!

Staff!

JUNE 24-26Our annual kick off weekend!Join us Friday night for a specialconcert and don’t miss LINKUNION on Saturday Night at 7:30.The live and silent auctions willtake place Saturday afternoonand there will be activities for thewhole family throughout the dayon Saturday. Stay for worshipSunday morning led by PastorScott Kopperud. There is no costto this weekend but contactkatee@kinasao.ca to reserveaccommodations.

Many handsmake light work!Do you have construction and buildingexperience? Would you love to spendthe summer at the lake and completesome much needed projects aroundKinasao? We are seeking a mature,independent individual who is good atworking with volunteers. This is a paid

3-4 month position with some flexibilityof start and end dates and hours ofwork. Meals and accommodation canbe provided at the camp. ContactDirector Kari Alford for moreinformation.

With many projects planned, we are inneed of many volunteers! Come andspend a day, a week or even a few weeksassisting in a variety of building,painting, clearing, wood cutting or

campground development projects.Come alone or bring a group from yourchurch, town or family and have a partin the restoration and beautification ofthis wonderful camp. Contact the campoffice to let us know of your interest andavailability.

Thanks for making our load a little lighter!

THE 2016 KINASAO SEASON FINALE

BANQUETAugust 27, 2016Kinasao welcomes the nationally acclaimed,award winning jazz pianist, composer andarranger Chad Linsley to entertain at thisyear’s Season Finale Banquet. This is anevening you will not want to miss with abeautiful fourcourse meal,silent auctionand world classmusic.

Reserve yourtickets earlyby calling thecamp office.$75/plate.

Save the Date!Save the Date!The 23rd AnnualTour-de-KinasaoJUNE 42016

Grease your wheels, lace up your shoes, stretch your muscles,gather fellow participants, collect support and make an impacton Kinasao for this year of ministry! Walk, run or bike – it’s yourchoice. This is a great way to challenge yourself, enjoy thebeautiful outdoors and work with others who love Kinasao!Together we can once REACH OR EXCEED our goal of raising$34,000 through this fun event!

Register online at www.tourdekinasao.myevent.com/. This sitewill create a personal page for you to use while raising pledgesand spreading the word that you will be participating in theTour-de-Kinasao this year. The site has social mediaintegration, making it easy to share your fundraising goals.

Let’s do this!

CelebrationWeekend!

Prime Time CampWho says camp is justfor kids? Join us June 28 – July 1 for this Adults & Seniors Camp. Pastor DennisLueck from Regina, SK will be exploring the theme

Dead or Alive. . . Alive in Christ – a 2015 look at the keymessages in Ephesians. Evening activities include a concert by Kevin &Michele Ackerman, a hymn sing and talent show.

Accommodations are available, or bring your RV and spend the week inthe campground. Visit www.kinasao.ca for more information and to register.

ExtremeTeenExtremeTeen“This weekend was supergreat! I had the most funI’ve ever had at camp!Learned a lot too.”

“Sooooo fun!!! Woulddo again!”

“Laughed more than Ihave in a long time!”

“I liked it ‘cause it reallystretched my knowledgeon God.”

“Terrifying yetfantastic :D”“Would recommend.”

“EXTREME”

Register now to reserve yourspot for July 15-18 - space islimited! Email katee@ki-nasao.ca to ask about ourdiscount for teens whosefamilies are attending FamilyCamp the same weekend.

Weekend!Weekend! Extreme Teen Weekend is a special teen camp fit into a long

weekend and packed with adventure and surprises! Read what past campers have to say about it:

Family Camp at KinasaoIS THE PLACE TO BE THIS JULY 15-18!

We love getting the entire family together to have fun in God’s creation! Weknow your summer is busy, so we keep this program to a long weekend. Getaway from the city and grow as a family as you try new things, make new friends,and connect with God. We even have special adult events with suppliedbabysitters to give parents a little bit of time off! Our cabin accommodations arefully booked for this weekend but there is plenty of room for your family to campin our campground! Have a look at what other families have to say and registertoday at www.kinasao.ca!

“The Olympics activities were well chosen – good for kids + adults.”

“The way the staff interact and care for our kids is incredible. They are great rolemodels and show love in ways the kids feel + recognize it.”

“Loved being able to get out for the evening adult activities while kids were taken care of.”

“Great activities for all ages”

“We liked that there were lifeguards present AND lifejacketsavailable for the kids.”

“It was great to have an opportunity to all worship together”

“Exceptional staff, even after a long summer with lots of kids everyonewas enthusiastic, happy to engage with the kids. Such a blessing toour family.”

Have teens who want a little bit more independence? Register them for Extreme Teen Weekend!

Sylvan SkarsgardDoreen SkarsgardU of S Board of GovernorsTrygve Njaa

Jerry EbbingaKen & Betty HaugenHans & Sylvia Graupe

Beverly GuentlerAaron & Edith Froese

Albert FreiermuthSonja Freiermuth

Marion NjaaTrygve NjaaAlice KozierDave & Ev MagnusDale & Audrey Njaa

Arnold NjaaTrygve NjaaAlice KozierDave & Ev MagnusDale & Audrey NjaaDaniel Hagen

Harry & Hilda NjaaDaryl & Patricia NjaaAlice KozierDave & Ev MagnusDale & Audrey NjaaGarry Bergstresser

Nathan GrundahlMuriel Jarvis

Margaret DempseyDorothy Dempsey

Axel & Betty GoplenJennie Gjesdal

Les StaffordAnn Stafford

Landon DerbowkaAnn StaffordErvine & Wendy Derbowka

John KleinerHeather Kleiner

Vern OlsonDonald & Karen Moench

Selmer & Dorothy StoleeJoe & Barb Stolee

Bea & Eric WalkerKeith & Janet Walters

Harvey GjesdalAlf & Nancy Guebert

Ada UrtonAlf & Nancy Guebert

Fred & Una HaugenBryan & Janet Akre

Oscar & Doris AkreBryan & Janet Akre

G.W. MengeringDelores Mengering

Kresti SchatkoskiDennis & Elaine Serfas

Vi BornOtto & Sharon MarkwartDon & Elaine Greve

Betty BeamEsther Poley

In Honor OfJennie Gjesdal’s BirthdayAlf & Nancy Guebert

Marriage of Jessica Serfas& Brian GrossklegDennis & Elaine Serfas

Charlotte ThiessenDaniel & Brenda Craig

Memorial gifts Those being remembers are listed in bold, followed by the donor(s)who made the gift. (Gifts received from September 2015 - February 2016

With the anticipation of a very dry year aheadand following a year of many forest fires innorthern Saskatchewan, we at Kinasao aretaking additional measures to protect ourcampers and our camp property. Our staff hasbeen coordinating with the EmergencyMeasures Organization of the District ofLakeland to determine and organize the mosteffective evacuation procedures should theyever be needed. Our director and sitemanager have attended a Severe WeatherSpotter Safety seminar and this spring we willbe installing exterior sprinkler systems on allof our main buildings. This system will providea minimum of 2 hours of soaking time shoulda fire on our property be imminent,significantly increasing the chances of savingour buildings. Please pray for the protectionof our camp and all who come here and forthe wisdom and guidance for our leaders whodo their best to take care of this ministry andthis property.

Camp Kinasao takesemergency measures

seriously!

SOJOURNER’S WAY CAMPGROUND IS

Expanding!We are excited for the ministry and now the growth that is happening in ourcampground at Kinasao. Currently we have 30 sites which are either leasedout as long term sites or as daily rental camping sites. But there is moredemand for long term sites than we can currently meet. So we are expanding!This year we are starting the process of adding an additional 20 long term,fully serviced sites, with the potential for another 15 sites in the future. Thesewill be spacious, beautiful spots with plenty of room for larger camping units.Come and check out our progress over the summer and watch for informationlater this year for your opportunity to have one of these long term campsitesas your own personal summer getaway!

don’t miss out on theseupcoming events

“This summer, I plan to be on my 5th voyage withCamp Kinasao. Why do I go? For the beautifulscenery, the peaceful and therapeutic motion ofpaddling in the water, the opportunity to getaway from modern technology, the ability tospend time with friends and family who join me,the fabulous meals, the comradery, the ease ofarriving without having to plan the meals androute, the feeling of safety with the Kinasaoguides, the memories that follow... and the listgoes on…”

Jan

In 2016 Kinasao is offering a choice of canoe trips. This is agreat way to enjoy a wilderness canoe trip without all of thework! We will plan the route, plan and provide all of thefood, cooking gear, canoes, paddles, lifejackets, safetyequipment and an experienced guide. You just need toshow up with your tent, sleeping bag and mat and personalgear anticipating a great weekend filled with beauty, peaceand adventure!

JULY 29 - AUGUST 1 - we will be heading north to thebeautiful area of McLennan Lake. This trip involvesincredible scenery on small, calm northern lakes with smallportages throughout the trip. We will canoe in to our basecamp where our gear will stay as we make day trips throughneighboring lakes.

AUGUST 19 - 22 - we will lead a trip on the SaskatchewanRiver. We had such a good river trip last year that we havedecided to continue the same route, putting in east of PrinceAlbert and paddling to Nipawin. This is a great trip forfamilies or beginner to intermediate canoers.

“I have fond memories of the Saskatchewan Rivercanoe trip last year. I am an outdoor enthusiastwith many backcountry hiking/skiing trips in mypast. The canoe trip last summer was my first, andit holds a place at the top of my outdooradventures. At times peaceful and tranquil, attimes “edge of your seat” focus and concentration.Camaraderie, good food, and adventure in God’sbeautiful creation! Just loved the experience!”

Marlin

Visit the Kinasao website to register. Space is limited.

WILDERNESS CANOE TRIPS

- a special way to experience the

world!

Upcoming EventsMay Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20-22

First Sunday Worship Service . . . . . . . May 22

Tour – de – Kinasao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 4

Celebration Weekend . . . . . . . . . June 24 – 26

Prime Time Camp . . . . . . . . June 26 - June 29

Jr Youth Camp 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 3 – 8

Youth Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10-15

Family Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15-18

Extreme Teen Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15-18

Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19-22

Teen Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 24-29

Week in the Wild Canoe Trip . . . . . July 24-29

McLennan Lake Canoe Trip . . . July 29-Aug 1

Skills Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 7-12

Jr Youth Camp 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 14-19

South SK River Canoe Trip . . . . . . . Aug 19-22

Mini Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 21-24

Season Finale Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 27

Sunday WorshipLeadersMay 22 Rev. Mark Hedlin

May 29 Intern Pastor

Emmanuel AristideJune 5 Rev. George HindJune 12 Rev. Dan HaugenJune 19 Rev. Iris KristjansdottirJune 26 Rev. Scott KopperudJuly 3 Anonson FamilyJuly 10 Kinasao StaffJuly 17 Rev. Harley JohnsonJuly 24 Rev. Ryan DittmannJuly 31 TBA on WebsiteAugust 7 Rev. Peter WalkerAugust 14 Rev. Melissa BrooksAugust 21 Rev. Ali ToteAugust 28 Bishop Sid HaugenSept. 4 Rev. Rick Johnson

Summer ResourcePastorsPrime Time Rev. Dr. Lois

Knudson-Munholland

Jr Youth 1 Rev. Iris Kristjansdottir

Youth Rev. George Hind

Family Rev. Harley Johnson

Day Rev. Chris Dean

Teen Rev. Ryan Dittmann

Skills Rev. Sarah Dymund

Jr Youth 2 Rev. Melissa Brooks

Mini Rev. Ali Tote

Contact UsKari Alford, Executive Director (kari@kinasao.ca)Kristi Stolee, Assistant Director (kristi@kinasao.ca)Katee Pederson, Program Intern (katee@kinasao.ca) Richard Monseler, Site Manager (richard@kinasao.ca)Hali Monseler, Assistant Site Manager (hali@kinasao.ca)

Kinasao Lutheran Bible CampBox 327, Christopher Lake, SK S0J 0N0Office: 306-982-3327 Fax: 306-982-2095Email: info@kinasao.ca Website: www.kinasao.ca

Kinasao - A place set apart in God’s creation inviting all to experience God’s love.