Dear Friends, April 2009
The date says “spring” but the thermometer is still in “winter.” Yes, we are still dealing with snow and cold temperatures. But summer’s coming!SCA Eagle Bay Ministry Centre & Camp had two great Snow Camps this winter. There were new and returning campers from the summer. And plenty of snow to play in. Chad Bruneski (Associate Director) and I have been very busy with summer preparation for camp as well as attending various conferences. Twice we have been to Winnipeg to set up a booth for SCA at Missionfest in February and then Promise Keepers in March. We attended the annual general meeting for the Manitoba Camping Association and the Spring Forum for Christian Camping International. I spent 10 days in Toronto at the end of January to meet with other Ministry Centre directors for our annual conference. So we have been busy as you can see.However, though God is blessing us with encouragement, we are still battling several concerns that require prayer. There is ongoing opposition from many people that want to see this camp fail. These people come under the guise of innocent accountability, but their true motivation is vengeance. Please pray that God will protect the camp and us from their slander.On another note, there has been some confusion regarding our financial situation. SCA Eagle Bay has a surplus at this time and is healthy financially. However, I personally am feeling guilty for not pulling my weight in drumming up support. In the past, SCA missionaries were required to have at least 80% of their support raised prior to beginning work. Due to the extraordinary circumstances when I was hired, that requirement was waived. I am receiving my full salary but it is taking a toll on the camp’s operational budget as I have only raised around 15% of that salary. I am asking those of you who are receiving this letter to pray about supporting us in an ongoing manner. God is providing for all of our needs and blessing us amazingly. By supporting us you will be freeing up assets at SCA Eagle Bay to go toward upkeep and new development at the camp, and most of all, new programs for the kids we serve. If you are already giving, I thank you with all of my heart for supporting us in the work of Christ.May
God bless you.

Here is a direct link to donate to SCA-please specify that you would like your donation to be designated to Jonathan and Nicole Welch

http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=d9912

Jonathan M. Welch
Director SCA Eagle Bay Ministry Centre & Camp