Manning Park Winter Camp Forms and Stuff

To everyone involved with Brigade Unit 3273 - Calvary Baptist Church, Coquitlam:
Battalion 3273
Manning Park Winter Camp
March 18 (6pm) to March 20 (4pm - 5pm), 2011

The Manning Winter Camp is almost here, so we wanted to ensure everyone had the proper paperwork. Space is limited, but we have room for anyone connected to the Battalion efforts on Thursday or Friday evening.
The cost is $43 per person - everyone pays, including leaders. Skiing, Snow Boarding and Tubing cost extra (see the fee schedule, below).

Tubing: $7, youth; $8, adult for 1/2 Day Note: No ski boots allowed while sliding on the tubes.
Skiing: (Noon until 4pm)
Junior (7-12) $20
Youth (13-17) $27
Adult (18-64) $35

To do these activities, we will finish Breakfast on Saturday as soon as possible. Head to the hill at 11:00am, immediately have lunch and then be ready for the "PM" Skiing and Tubing by noon.

We leave Friday Night around 6pm from the church and get back around 4pm on Sunday.

Attached is the critical info for the Manning Park Winter Camp this weekend. The young men (under 19) will need the "Consent Forms" filled out and given to me (Howard) prior to leaving from the back of the church on Friday.
Also attached is the "Winter Camping Checklist".

This is always a great event so please be praying for safety and opportunities for our guys to connect with the Lord.

That's all for now. If you have any question, please contact me by email or by phone.

Capt. Howard

Winter Camp checklist

Consent Form

Winter Camp is Coming

Hi Guys,

The 'We're Crazy But We Don't Care Winter Camp' is happening Friday March 18 to Sunday March 20 at Manning Park's Lone Duck Campground. Captain Howard will be sending out the equipment list very soon. As soon as he sends it out it will be posted on the blog. A big thing to remember is that this is a vehicle based camp so you won't be as restricted in what you can bring compared to a hiking camp.

Just a reminder that we have a hike coming up in April and that the 'Tough Guys Father Son Camp' is happening in May. See the previous post for the dates.

Lt. Garth

March Update

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Possible Event

Hi Guys,

Just a note that if you have any interest in outdoors stuff the BC Sportsmen's Show is happening March 4, 5 & 6 at the Tradex in Abbotsford. This is a well produced annual event. It is only $8 if you are 16 or younger. 17 and older is $12.

Lt. Garth

50th Anniversary Celebration

Hi Guys,

Yes, our CSB Battalion is 50 years old. Just think we are on our third generation of boys going through a Christian Service Brigade program. Our big celebration is happening on Saturday and will feature a number of special guests. This is something to get your parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to come to. Call Captain Howard to get involved.

Lt. Garth

Special Event on February 3!!!

Hi Guys,

Just a note about a special event happening on Thursday, February 3, 2011.

Russell Stendal is coming to Calvary Baptist! Who is Russell Stendal?

We looked at his life (so far) at our Battalion Noncom Conference last February. Here'swhat we learned:

RussellStendal grew up as a missionary kid in Columbia amongst the Kogi Indians. On August 14th 1983 he was taken hostage by a band of FARC rebels in the town of Canyo Jabon. He was held for 142 days and released only after his brother paid a $55,000 ransom. This incredible story is in his book Rescue the Captors. During the ordeal he learned that his captors where actually in greater bondage than he was. They were forced to stay with the rebel groups on fear of death or the death of their family, but more than that, they were subject to the guilt and fear caused by their sin. After his release Russell dedicated his life to reaching the men and women on all sides of the conflict with the only message of hope that could free them; the message of forgiveness and peace that comes from accepting Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.

Today, Russ is reaching out to the Lost in Columbia, to the terrorists and the Army and everyone in between. He has built and staffed radio stations to spread the Gospel in two formats, easy-listening Gospel radio and Bible based learning radio. He's formed a partnership with Galcom and drops their solar powered, pre-tuned radios from his plane as he flies over remote areas which are otherwise closed to the Gospel. He's taking Bibles to places few people would dare to go. And, he loves it - he is serving God.

At 6:30 that evening Russ will be meeting with our Battalion (location TBA) for a few minutes and then at 7:00 Russ will be meeting everyone who can come for a evening of stories and ministry.

Bring your friends and parents. You don't want to miss this.

Lt. Garth

Christmas Party

The Battalion Christmas Party is this Friday Night, December 17-18 at the church.

We start at 6pm and go until 10am the next morning. The guys are expected to get some sleep, but activities will include dinner (bring $10 for pizza, chicken or chinese - your choice - AND a 2 litre beverage), Board Games (bring your favorites), $5 gift exchange (bring a $5 gift and swap it for another), 2 on 2 Ball Hockey, and good Action Movies.

-Captain