CAM Canada Open House 2022

Friday Evening, September 23, 2022

CAM Canada Headquarters, Reapers of Hope & The Projects Centre
Moorefield, Ontario – 7:30 p.m.

7:30       Devotional & Prayer   Joseph Kuepfer, BBE Canada Phone Team Member

7:45        CAM in Africa (Part 1): Introduction to Liberia James Yoder, Country Supervisor, CAM USA
               Introduction to the commencement & operations of CAM’s ministry in Liberia.

8:10       My Visit to War-Torn Ukraine  Marcus E Troyer, International Crisis Director, CAM USA
               A report on my visit to embattled Ukraine: Testimonies, stories, pictures, etc.

8:35       CAM in Africa (Part 2): Introduction to Kenya   James Yoder, Country Supervisor, CAM USA
                Introduction to the commencement & operations of CAM’s ministry in Kenya.

9:00       New & Creative Programs: Special Projects Weston Showalter, Public Relations, CAM USA
               A report on unique outreach opportunities to meet specific needs

9:25       Closing Remarks and Prayer   Ryan Martin       

Saturday, September 24, 2022
CAM Canada Headquarters, Reapers of Hope, & The Projects Centre
Moorefield, Ontario – 9:30 a.m.

9:30 – Noon – Informative presentations on a wide variety of topics, guided tours through the new Projects Centre
and Reapers of Hope, fellowship with CAM Associates and fellow-supporters etc.

 10:00 a.m. Consecutive Breakout Sessions (Running all Saturday Morning)

    • Welcome to the Projects Centre: A Vision in Operation – Jason Martin
    • Proclaiming Liberty to the Captives:Jason Brubacher, BBE Canada Phone Team Member
    • Cultural Sensitivity in Christian Mission Middle East Ministries, Staff Member
    • Labourers Together with God – Conrad Jantzi, Masters International Ministries
    • Valuable Lessons Learned from the Haiti Hostage Crisis – Weston Showalter, Public Relations, CAM USA
    • Offering Hope to Hearts in DespairAmsey Brubacher, Chaplain, RRS Canada

Lunch

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

A light lunch of soup & sandwiches will be provided. All are welcome!
* A donation box will be on hand to cover lunch costs   

Formal Presentation

1:25         Introduction & Prayer
                Ryan Martin

1:30        Ministry in Times of Disaster: An Appropriate View of Influence
               James Yoder, DRS Director, CAM USA

1:55       Small Virus – Big Opportunities: The Coronavirus Crisis Care Program
              Marcus E Troyer

2:20       Concluding Remarks 
               Leroy Martin, Chairman CAM Canada Board of Directors

2:00 – 3:00 Fellowship and Interaction

Our hearts are full of gratitude as we reflect on the monumental years since our last Open House in 2019. As COVID-19 advanced across the world, beginning in Asia and finally reaching North America in March of 2020, uncertainties loomed before us as we carefully considered the future of Christian Aid Ministries Canada. Would the virus devastate our economy and cause a significant drop in donations? Would the Projects Centre building plans pro­ceed in 2020? God was gracious to this ministry, and with hum­bled-but-thankful hearts, we report that the ministry was able to sustain and grow local and international programs. And the com­pleted Projects Centre building stands as a testament to God’s abundant grace!

On October 16, 2021, we received the devastating news that a group of 17 staff members were kidnapped by a Haitian gang. One of them was a Canadian citizen from our local community in Ontario. As CAM’s leadership on both sides of the border gath­ered for regular meetings to prayerfully provide direction during the 2-month captivity, we were encouraged with the uplifting knowledge that our support-base was fervently praying for the situation. Later, God miraculously intervened and they escaped to safety. This harrowing incident reminded us of the compassionate and sovereign nature of God. He is abundantly able to save! (1)

We invite you to come to our Open House on September 23-24, 2022, and join us in celebrating God’s goodness together. The en­tire event is to be held, Lord willing, in Moorefield Ontario, in­cluding the Friday evening formal speaking event with slides. On Saturday, there will be informative presentations, tours through Reapers of Hope and the new Projects Centre, book sales, and a chance to fellowship with CAM associates and others who share your love for Christian outreach. A light lunch will be served on Saturday, featuring Reapers of Hope soup with complimentary sandwiches and snacks. A donation box will be on hand to cover the cost of the food.

If you need lodging, please email us at: lodging@camcanada.ca or phone our office: (519) 638-0829. Our staff will try to help you find a place to stay in the area.

Christian Aid Ministries Canada