Ben Ellershaw
Ben has come on board as a Property Maintenance Assistant after studying for 2 years at Capernwray Harbour. Ben grew up in the district of Lancashire in the northwest part of England. With his quick witted humour and a deep love for the Lord Jesus & football (soccer, eh!), Ben’s desire is to know, serve & share the Life of Christ.
Ken Karg
Ken Karg has a love for the outdoors and the Creator of them. Ken spends many days in God’s playground as he serves faithfully & skillfully as a Maintenance Assistant at Capernwray Harbour. Ken studied for one year in the Bible School in 1996 and then returned in 2008 to successfully complete the Leadership Training Programme. Ken is an intentional seeker & studier of God & His Word.
Janet Hummel
An infectious laugh, a sincere desire for the welfare of others & a deepening love for Jesus Christ are some visible characteristics of Janet Hummel’s life. Janet enjoyed two years of study at Capernwray Harbour and has returned to High River, south of Calgary Alberta, where she continues to encourage & support those around her.
Kevin Galbraith
With integrity of heart and a love of numbers from the Lord, Kevin (a Calgary native) has kept the accounting department at Capernwray Harbour in good order since 2003.
Vicki Wightman
Vicki joined the Staff Team at Capernwray Harbour in May 2010 and is serving as Bible School Registar. She greets those on the phone or in person with her British charm and enthusiasm for life and Jesus. Vicki spent two years studying at CHBC and returned a year later to Thetis Island in obedience to God’s leading in her life.
Esther Bieber
As a wife and mother, Esther has experienced Jesus Christ's work in her life in very practical ways. She easily boasts of His faithfulness and daily direction with everyone, & especially loves to do so over a good cup of coffee.
“Wherever you are, be all there.” -Jim Elliot
Psalm 139:16, “… and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them.”
I have been blessed with a job that I really enjoy. It was to my disappointment when I looked at the schedule the other day that I only have 18 hours of work this next week. I was starting to calculate the money that I would receive from this paycheque and comparing it with the money I would need. I started to doubt if I was really where God wanted me to be or if I should get a second job or quit this one altogether.
The Lord has graciously reminded me that if He hasn’t given me something, it’s because I don’t need it. Where I am is where God has called me to be so I need to be ALL here. I cannot wish I am anywhere else because if He wanted me anywhere else I would be there. God has placed me right where I am for a reason. So I need to be here. To pour in, listen, encourage, love, to be a blessing in the lives of the people around me. To be a light. This is what we’re called to do. It wasn’t until I got home that night and started reading the book of Philippians that I was reminded of how Paul learned to be content in whatever circumstance he was in (4:11). The Lord also instructs us in Philippians 4:6-7 saying, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your heart and minds in Christ Jesus.”
What a great reminder and comfort it is to know that the Lord is guarding our hearts and our minds. That in the midst of chaos we can find clarity, in the midst of stress we can find rest, in the midst of disappointment we find hope, in the midst of sorrow, joy. And in the midst of deception, we can stand firm in Truth. I do not have to be deceived by the world or worldly ways of thinking for Paul goes on to write in verse 19 of the same chapter, “and my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” I do not have to worry about not having enough money or getting enough hours. I can enjoy the time that I have “off” and I can use it to serve the Lord. Just because I have time “off” doesn’t mean that God isn’t at work. It’s not taking time off of life because no matter what we’re doing, it’s still all about Him!
God can use you right where He’s placed you if you let Him! It’s okay to work or to not work if this is what He’s called you to because if it’s Him calling you to it, He will be there, He’ll work through you and His righteousness will be produced. You don’t have to wait for that perfect moment or situation to be a witness, to shine a light. Never wait to live!! Live where He’s placed you. Taking time “off” or working “too” much will not make you loose the excitement of Christ in your life, unbelief will. Expect Him to work! Be excited about the work that He is doing and is going to do! “…abundantly beyond all we ask or think, according to the power that works within us…” (Ephesians 3:20) He’s preparing you, equipping you for the task you’ve been called to. He’s walked before you and He walks with you preparing each step for you to take, each decision for you to make. He’s in control of the details! He cares about the details. What will you miss out on as you try to fight for control? As you refuse to surrender? If things are done in your timing? There’s a reason for your waiting. There’s always a reason. He doesn’t waste His time. You were created to live. So live, right where you are.
Ephesians 3:10, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.”
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