Civic Holiday Weekend
The Civic Holiday Weekend programming runs Friday, July 31 at 7 pm through to Monday, August 3 at 10 am.
The program team goes all out to make Stayner Camp the place to be on the Civic Holiday weekend. Laugh Again with Phil Callaway! From Friday, July 31 at 7 pm through to Monday, August 3 at 10 pm, Phil will help us chase the stresses of life away through the joy that can only be found in a growing relationship with our Saviour and time in the Word.
We interrupt Phil – just once! – for a Saturday night entertainment event with Bob Cates. Unparalleled, Bob just does amazing things in front of our eyes. He loves the Lord and uses his gifts to glorify Him.
All weekend, leading us in the praise and worship that raises the tabernacle roof is Dana Marie and her band. It is going to be one unforgettable weekend. Bring on the fireworks!
Guest Bios
Phil Callaway, Laugh Again!
Phil Callaway is an award-winning author and speaker who is known across the globe for his humorous and perceptive perspective on life. He is the best-selling author of over twenty-five books, including Laughing Matters, Who Put My Life on Fast Forward?, I Used to Have Answers… Now I Have Kids, Making Life Rich Without Any Money, and Family Squeeze. Phil lives in Alberta, Canada, with his patient and gracious wife, Ramona. He also has three adult children and has been blessed with grandkids.
Bob Cates, Comedy in Motion
Bob Cates is a Canadian Juggling Champion, clean Christian comedy act and physical variety artist trusted by churches, ministries and parachurch organizations for over 22 years to entertain their audiences without offending them. He keeps audiences laughing with interactive comedy routines involving advanced juggling, wild unicycling and balancing skills, Chinese Yo Yos, black light, lasers, and an insane 21 real plate spinning finale that has to be seen to be believed. Bob desires to glorify God with his talents, and to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Darin Martin
Darin Martin is a singer-songwriter from Hamilton, On who sings songs and tells stories about life, his faith, his family and his genuine love for people. Darin is no stranger to our Family Camp guests. His songs are hopeful and his heart to encourage people is evident in the lyrics. In his concerts you will laugh and perhaps even cry when you hear his personal stories that he shares from the heart. Darin will be leading us in worship and the Martin Brothers Collective will be ministering to us at our Cafe Under the Stars this weekend.
Kingdom Kids & Auntie Pam, Children's Ministry
Back for a 2nd year we welcome the Kingdom Kids Team. God is rising up a generation for Himself! Kingdom Kids give kids the chance to let the light of Jesus shine in them, while discovering the gifts and talents He has given them. Kingdom Kids is about giving Jesus the opportunity and stage to "show up" through these kids and He always does!