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Christmas Cannot Be Stolen

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  CHRISTMAS CANNOT BE STOLEN! I have heard politicians lament that they would be remembered as the ‘person who stole Christmas.’ Like in ‘The Grinch who Stole Christmas’ by Dr. Seuss, the perpetrator was able to steal some of the things that surround the day, but not effect the main celebration. In the same way, no politician, disease, or event can rob us of the truth of Christmas, that the true Light became human and dwelt among us so that all that receive Him and believe in Him is given the right to become adopted children of God (see the Gospel of John, Chapter 1). Please do not misunderstand me, the restrictions that are upon us this yea
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June Update and Covid Response

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“FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS - Continued” “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 ESV   Esther had to contemplate two things. First, she had to choose to take certain risks and make necessary sacrifices to serve the Lord and her people in the best possible way, or to safely let in moment pass. Secondly, she had to determine what she needed to do in order to accomplish her God-given task. The LAMP staff and volunteers are in total agreement that we should do everything we can to minister to our friends in the remote parts of Northern Canada. Since each team has unique gifts, and each community has unique needs, the ministry will look different in each locale. Teams are using the phone, email, Facebook and even snail mail in order to keep connected to the North.  Si
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SPRING 2020 AND VIRUS UPDATE

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FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 ESV The Lord put Esther in just the right place to accomplish His will at the perfect time. And Esther risked everything, even her own life, to humbly and obediently complete the assigned task. Likewise, our Heavenly Father has positioned LAMP precisely where He requires so that we can fulfil His plan in a manner that pleases Him.  This was true fifty years ago when LAMP was founded, and it is still true today. The current global pandemic is having a profound effect on First Nations communities and how LAMP continues to minister to them.  All of the reserves have justifiably initiated restricted access to all those who are not residents. This is certainly understandable, as there would be rapid spread of the
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FALL NEWSLETTER 2019

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THANKSGIVING REFLECTION Throughout October, I was once again humbled as I reflected upon the many blessings that the Lord has afforded me.  The top of the list is the free gift of salvation offered through Christ’s redeeming work on the cross.  Throughout my life He has always been there and has lovingly drawn me into a deeper relationship with Himself.  Since 2003, I have been honoured to serve Him through Missionfest Manitoba (14 years) and LAMP (2.5 years thus far).  And when I think about LAMP, I thank the Lord for my many prayer partners and supporters. It is because of you that we are able to touch the lives of those who live in some of the remotest parts of Northern Canada, and I give thanks and praise to our Lord for each one of you! One of the most precious gifts that you can give anyone is the gift of your time. SUMMER MINISTRY 2019 What an incredible summer!  In Northwestern Manitoba and Northeastern Saskatchewan our teams of volunteer m
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Summer 2019 Schedule and Prayer Requests

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LAMP SUMMER MINISTRY N.W. MANITOBA AND N.E. SASKATCHEWAN VBS DATES: June 21 – 28                         Wollaston Lake, SK July 8 – 12                         Thompson July 13 – 20                         Deschambault Lake, SK                        Sandy Bay, SK July 21 – 25                         Brochet               Easterville                 Marcel Columb First Nations                         Moose Lake      South Indian Lake    Lynn Lake July 28 – August 1                         Cormorant       Tadoule Lake    York Landing    Pelican Narrows, SK August 2 – August 11                         Lac Brochet August 19 – 23              Churchill SUMMER PRAYER REQUESTS: -          Communities: That the Lord prepare the hearts of the children, youth and adults in each community to receive His transforming message.   That there be a spirit of peace throughout each community. -          Volunteer Teams: That the teams be healthy
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Christmas Newsletter 2018

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HAVE A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS FROM GORD AND KIM AND EVERYONE AT LAMP Another Christmas is fast approaching!  My prayer is that we do not become so busy that we miss the true reason for our yearly celebration.  That God chose to demonstrate His love by entering into history in order to reconcile a fallen humanity to Himself.  This is the Good News of Christmas!  And this is the message that LAMP strives to share in the Canadian North. Kim and I would like to thank you for your continued prayers and support.  Especially pray for more volunteers as we have a growing waiting list of communities who are anxious to host a LAMP team.   NORTHERN EXPOSURE 2018 While this picture is from the Spring, I will be sure to take my parka when I go up North around the second week of December.  I will be taking a load of quilts, baby bundles, Bibles, hand-made knitted wear, slippers, soup and anything else that I can fit into the vehicle.  These gifts for our Northern First N
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