Bill Hebner

This is the 12 th year that we are serving in the UK and we will once again not be in Canada for Christmas.   With family at such a distance, this season often fills me with reflections awakened by the appearance of several distinct worlds which emerge in the UK as people precipitate around their own traditions…often songs reflect well where they are coming from. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer The first world is filled with those are going to have   “The best Christmas ever!” , what the event is about is immaterial to most, it is just going to be the best Christmas ever.... Whether Jesus is central or not is secondary. Santa Claus is Coming to Town Second world is filled with the awkwardness of people troubled by the social balancing act created by holiday events. Blended families, strained relationships and unresolved conflicts are brought to a head around a series of several forced relational days which can no longer be avoided by TV dinners eaten on lap trays in front o

2012 has been an amazing year .    We did build the school, we did move the camp and get a new lease, and we have seen lots of youth come to know Jesus Christ. But I know that this often is just words, and the only way that I can express clearly to you what is going on is in person.   Therefore, like clockwork, I will be back in Canada to visit with friends who support and believe in our ministry.   I will be making calls in the next few weeks to invite you to various events that we will be hosting in Calgary, Kelowna and possibly in Grande Prairie and Vancouver in February.   As well I have extended my trip to 4 weeks so I can have more time to be part of your world as well.   Please let me know if you would like to visit with me 1 on 1 during my time home.    Just send me an email   and I will try to get to you.. .. February is always a special time for me as I recharge my batteries for the next year and reconnect with those I hold dear.   Please pencil in some time for me now