Serving Together

Part of being in community also meant working together as a team. One special project was rebuilding the main boardwalk in the center of camp. The wood had begun to rot due to the harsh weather. My job was pulling nails out of the old wood so it could be used as firewood. Even the leader’s children helped out by gathering up stray nails. Paul worked with other men to prepare new boards. Other projects included moving firewood, mowing lawns, repairing amphitheater log seating and erecting a log flagpole, just in time for the 4^th of July. 

In addition, “camp detail” included daily chores. Such as tidying up the lecture room, scrubbing the bathhouse and KP (washing dishes). These tasks taught us the importance of working together and that each of us had different strengths. Camp ran smoothly when everybody pitched in. You could hear plenty of laughter and joking during these times which made the work go quickly.

As you can see we had a wonderful time! Many of you made this wonderful experience possible with your sacrificial prayers and gifts. I am sure we will continue to learn lessons from this trip in the months to come. Thank you for blessing both Paul and me in this very special way!

Praying with Confidence

One of the most meaningful times was the focused prayer Paul and I received on the sailing trip. We started out with a crew of six and ended up being the only “guests” on our boat. A fellow crew member was experiencing kidney stones and our leader accompanied him to the hospital. That left just Paul and me on the boat with our Captain and First Mate. This allowed for more in-depth discussion. They saw this unique circumstance as the Lord’s cue to minister His love to our hearts. We were so blessed as they listened to our dreams, prayed over us and asked God to bless our future family. This personal touch embodied the relational skills we had been learning during the lectures. It was exhibited in living color and we both were blessed by it.

Another meaningful time was gathering for Evening Vespers. God used Vespers to settle our hearts after the busy day and speak to us. We sang hymns, read scripture, shared prayer requests and worshipped in unity. The best part was how the Staff children joined in right along with the adults. 

Join the Adventure

    The 2012 Daniel Institute begins June 24^th and ends August 3. It will be forty days of focused spiritual discipline and leadership development. This time will help us gain the tools necessary to transform dreams into reality.

    Paul and I decided to take part in this powerful training experience together. The two sponsoring organizations (Christian Educators and Tentmakers) have extended an invitation to us which includes a $5,000 scholarship. 

    $7, 000 must be raised for Paul and I to attend, which covers tution, room and board, books, and travel expenses. We are asking God for this amount by June 18^th and trusting Him to work out all the details in this short period of time. Our decision to go is the result of faith put to action, therefore we are expectant of what God will do. This training will be a stretching time for us and we will need your prayers!

    Please ask the Lord if you should be involved in our Spring Giving Project. The first person we shared with responded with a gift of $200! Will you join the team? 

Spring Giving Project

40 Day Daniel Institute Training

June 24-August 3, 2012

    Will you pray and give so that Paul and Nancy can attend the Daniel Institute Training in Northern Minnesota this summer?

     $7,000 will cover tuition, room and board and travel expenses for them both. The majority of this project’s donations need to be in by June 18^th.

Make all checks out to CEAI with Kannard Daniel Institute in the memo. 

Inside a "Wilderness North" Cozy Cabin

(*Note: This project is handled separately from my regular support which is also written to CEAI but with account #514 in the memo. Please designate the intent of your gift.)
Thank you!

God may choose to provide based on the below giving senario:

    1 supporter provides $3,000

    1 supporter provides $1,000

    2 supporters provide $  500

    4 supporters provide $  200

    4 supporters provide $  100 

    8 supporters provide $    50

+16 supporters provide $    25

                                      $7,000

The Dream Takes Shape

    God’s work in my life through the Daniel Weekends has clarified the dream which God put in my heart over ten years ago. Many of you are aware that my calling is to reach children with the gospel. An answer to the question of how this could be accomplished, is now slowly coming into focus. 

    The task of winning the souls of America’s children is immense (God-sized). I believe the public school is not only the greatest mission field, but the wisest strategy for reaching the un-churched. I also realize, however, that I cannot do it alone. Multiplying my ministry through discipling others is non-negotiable. 

    During each Daniel Weekend, the participants are challenged to attend a 40 Day Daniel Institute Training which takes place each summer in northern Minnesota. Leadership development is a primary focus of this Training which includes lessons on discipling others. The Lord has been showing me that He is using this training to raise up the next generation of Christian Educator’s leadership. 

Outside a "Wilderness North" Cabin

    Paul and I took a weekend away recently to seek God. During that time, the Lord showed both of us how He could use this training as future ministry preparation for us, both individually and as a couple.