Wilderness Northwest Blog

Some of the WNW founders around one of the first signs

This is our first newsletter, and as we share something God is doing in our lives, hopefully we can make you feel a part of what is happening. Some will be introduced to our work for the first time, while others have had a hand in it already. The Lord is moving in challenging ways here, and we felt many from God’s family would be interested in knowing more. The initial event began back in January of this year when some 23 people from the northwest met up the Duckabush River for fellowship and to discuss the feasability of developing a Family Life Camp facility on Hood Canal. Wilderness Northwest was the name given to this potential camp ministry.

The old sign

In the following months, much thought and prayer went into the desire to build a ministry meeting vital needs and fulfilling the vision God has given us. THe mechanics moved slowly as we sought personal commitments, definite direction, and patience for God’s perfect timing. We believe the time to act is now.

Jeannette Weed(background), Gordon Lee (drawing), Jody Weed(supervising

Consequently we have been awakened to the growing need for spiritual renewal and growth in our community of Brinnon, and so the necessity for forming a functioning church body to build people and support this ministry is our first big step of action. We believe the Lord is behind this work, using people to meet the needs of people for worship, instruction, service and fellowship. As Solomon faced a seemingly impossible task such as this, we gain encouragement from King David’s words:
“Be strong and courageous and act: do not fear, nor be dismayed for the Lord God, my God ,is with you. He will not fail you, nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.” I Chronicles 28:20
This is a mission project in the fullest sense, dedicated to a Bible based, Christ centered, and people oriented ministry, and we covet much prayer from God’s family. We are confronted daily with important decisions and are constantly seeking guidance. It is important that our efforts in breaking new ground here are in your thoughts and concerns.

WNW explorers in the Olympics

We have no denominations or estabnlished organization sponsoring this new ministry, so we are totally trusting the Lord to provide what is needed. This is the most challenging and exciting project I’ve been involved in, and would encourage anyone desiring to support a mission work like this, or the building project to believe that God will certainly bless any commitment.
In His Service,
Jody Weed
November/December 1979

Some of the founders of WNW surveying potentiel camp property

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