YEAH BUDDY!

Hello everyone.
What's up? My name is Kathleen Bergsma. Yup, you guessed it. Im Dutch. :). And the stereotype fits me pretty perfectly. I am 19 years old and from Lethbridge, Alberta. You should know where it is, because its rad. I have some pretty sweet parents, who enjoy longboarding and listening to Lecrae. I have 4 older brothers, and one of them is my twin. All except for my twin brother are not Christians. Yup, it sucks. But I know God has a plan in it. All summer, like every summer since I was 14, I worked at Southern Alberta Bible Camp (SABC), as a cabin leader...with some pretty sweet people. Although I have worked at SABC for years, this summer was like none other. I saw God move and change lives, not only in the campers who came, but also in the staff. It was amazing to be a part of it. I really had no clue what to do in the fall, so I began praying like crazy. Finally about 2 weeks ago, it was evident that I needed to do Kaleo. God led me here, and I am so excited to see what He will do in all of us this year! I am so stoked to meet all of you....in about 16 days!
Kathleen Bergsma ;)

This week at Qwanoes!

Here is a quick and easy way to find out what is happening at Qwanoes this week! We will be doing something similar for the Kaléo program as well. http://www.qwanoes.ca/mycq/

It's almost time!

We just wanted to let you know that Jay and I went out yesterday to prep for our caving adventure. Here's one picture to further wet your appetite for Kaléo 2012! Also be sure that you've read through your student handbook and gotten your travel plans off to Erin. Can't wait to meet you all!

In His Grace:

Andrew

Kaléo 2012 Shedule

Hey folks, are you curious about what the next month will look like? Well the wait is over! Head on over to www.kaleolife.ca/schedules and check out the first five weeks of the program. Erin and I have now shifted our summer focus and are working diligently for your arrival in just a few short weeks! We are so excited for what God is preparing to do this year!

In His Grace:

Andrew

I have a prayer request. My grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago. She is going in for surgery tomorrow. She is extremely anxious about this. And my grandpa died of cancer like 8 or so years ago which doesn't help her at all. So if people could pray for her to have peace and that all the cancer would be removed and that the doctors would have wisdom while operating. Thanks in advance for your prayers.... super pumped to meet you all...23 more days!!!! i think?

Quick Questionnaire

Hey Everyone,


Part of our preparations for your arrival include doing room placements. I have emailed everyone a quick questionnaire that I need you to fill out and then email it back to me. Many of you have already replied but I'm still waiting on some. Please get that in to me as soon as you can.


I'm also still waiting on travel plans from a few of you - please get those in as well.


Thanks so much!


Erin Karklins
Assistant Kaleo Leader, Camp Qwanoes

Update

So I talked to some student loans people in Manitoba and the student financial adviser from Briercrest (a very nice lady) and made a little progress. Kaleo is currently "not eligible" for Manitoba Student loans, however, they can look over this and review it with the school and possibly get it approved (it was last reviewed in 2002 so things have changed some.) However, I am still not guaranteed to get any money and may not find out before I leave for the Kaleo program. But I faxed in my application today and they will begin going through it eventually I suppose. So pray that this process goes smoothly, that the Kaleo program gets approved (because it is eligible in other provinces) and this happens FAST! Oh, and that I wouldn't let stress and doubt get to me. Thanks y'all. (Yeahhhhhh I just said "y'all")