Worldwide Ministries
Georgian Native & Outreach Ministries
Rev. Hugh & Carol Hamp
Box 4, R.R. # 3, Shelburne, Ont. L0N 1S7
519-925-0329
Web Site & Email:www.smokytrail.org Charitable Reg. No. 87121 5661 RR0001
This is the FALL edition of the prayer letter of Hugh and Carol Hamp. They are missionaries with Worldwide Ministries and work with First Nations children, teens and seniors. If you wish to receive this update on a regular basis, please contact them at one of the above addresses, and they would be pleased to send you a personal copy of future issues.
THE SMOKY TRAIL HOTLINE
Give me this mountain . . . if the Lord be with me, . . . then I shall be able. Jos. 14:12
Camp is over for this summer, but the work never ends. Home! It's a good place to connect with our family as two of our families are in transition, one newly married & the other from Australia, are living with us. They have been holding the fort while we have been at camp. Lots of things to do before we take our vacation at the end of the year.
We are working with our chairman, David, on planning the board agenda for the meeting Sept. 30th. The work of bringing some associate missionaries on board, and renting or buying a replacement camp for the Awana Landing camp is high on the list. This prayer letter needs to be written and in your hands by next week. Then you, our partners in the work, will be updated so you can pray for these crucial needs.
This has been an exciting summer. All three of our camps saw God work as many campers came to faith in Jesus Christ This has been the focus of the work from the beginning and we trust that will never change. Carol and I want this vital work to continue building His Kingdom. These are stretching times as we come to the final years of our native ministry. The ministry has been having growing pains as the Lord has added new camps. Over the last few years we have been aware of our need for others to become associates, not employees, in the work. Those coming on board, need to raise their own financial and prayer support through Georgian Native or another affiliated agency. Would you become a ministry partner with one of these couples? They too will have a prayer letter that will keep you informed. Their information will be added to the website, or just call us.
The board will be meeting Sept. 30 with Harvey & Margo Delport, Elaine & Ron Johnston-Scott, and possibly others to discuss their interest in becoming associates with Georgian Native. They all have been involved in the work this summer at our various camps. We continue to ask God for a replacement for Carol and I. We would like to see that couple come on board so they might transition into guiding the work that has grown beyond our expectations. Maybe God is calling you? This would allow you to explore an opportunity without commitment that could provide you much blessing as it has with us.
Thank you to each and every one of you who had an indispensable part in the camp outreach this summer. Until you are involved, you can't imagine how many different needs are being met by so many wonderful people. Workers are praying, counselling, teaching, cooking, purchasing, building, driving, sponsoring, directing, camp maintenance, caring, loving, & more.. You folk are God's army in action faithfully serving your heavenly Father.
Once we have our "Smoky Trail Hotline in the mail, and the children and teen Bible studies, and sponsorship pictures out, it will be time to hit the reserve trail again. Carol and I will be available until near the end of November to minister at churches and other venues.
If you know of any properties, from Parry Sound to Sudbury that might be available as a replacement for the Awana Landing camp we would be pleased to hear from you before or after our board meeting. We would like to be able to give our campers news & dates for registration in the Parry Sound-Sudbury area with our Christmas Bible study news letter.
This is going to be a very busy year, from new associate missionaries coming on board to trusting the Lord for a location to hold our mid north camp. Our board, missionary associates, and camp staff members would appreciate your prayers as we prepare for a new and exciting chapter in the ministry of Georgian Native Ministries. Ministry partners, your prayers, advice & input is always welcomed and appreciated. Please be in contact with us.
Good Seed- "Stranger on the Road to Emmaus" material for evangelism and teaching We have a good supply in stock of various publications ready for immediate delivery. Call us to order these editions to meet your requirements for adults and children. Materials for both are now available in an assortment of languages.
PRAISE
*we're on Facebook, "Hugh Carol Hamp" join us as one of our friends & keep updated.
*thanks to Stephen Gingrich who prepares our financial statements & government reports.
*the chapel at Dorothy Lake Camp was ready for service. Thanks to Paul and his crew.
*God for the many campers who came to faith this summer at all our camps.
PRAYER
*for invitations for Carol and I & our new associates to minister this fall..
*for personal support for ministry partners- the Delports, & the Johnston-Scotts.
*the Board searching for a couple to understudy & guide in the executive director position.
*for Dominic-native camp staff member who is attending Capernwray Bible School this fall.
*for new members for the Air Miles program. Please request our Georgian collector's card.
*Awana Landing is for sale. Replacement camp needed for the mid-north next year.
*for next summers staff members. Are you considering serving next summer? Call now!
*for Scott & Gillian for God's leading, they are home from Bible school & looking for jobs.
*for Glenn as he studies for his pharmacy exam and looks for employment.
*need Smoky Trail will pay your lifeguard training fees if you join our staff next summer.
This is God's work, we are only caretakers until he calls us home. "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." 1Co 15:58. Thank you for being our friends and partners in His work of reaching our First Nation peoples with the Good News of His salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Blessings.
Hugh & Carol
Your Missionaries to Native Children.
