The Uprising youth group fundraising for camp
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- Published on Thursday, July 21, 2016
By Tony Eu
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, the International Worship Centre youth group, called The Uprising, will be running a three-day, two-night youth camp at Camp Nutimik in White Shell, MB. The Uprising has groups in Winnipeg and Brandon, as well as one in Neepawa, at the Cavalry Chapel. The local group meets every Friday at 5:30 pm in the Cavalry Chapel for fellowship.
“It’s not just about the gathering every Friday. It’s more so giving to the community as well, it’s basically giving kids a different choice,” said Jerome Basa, a youth group leader from Winnipeg, about the organization. For The Uprising, it’s about more than just Sunday church; it’s about going beyond the walls of the church into the community that surrounds it. He continued, explaining that in Winnipeg, they have what they call, “Adopt-a-Block”, where the youth group picks a city block to clean up. He said that they are hoping to bring some of the programs like this to Neepawa as well.
Basa described the camp, saying: “No tech, real quiet, just kids and just to have fun. But more so, it’s just to build relationships, good ones, good relationships. Meet new friends and just have a great time learning about God and how to be positive influences in the community as well.” Basa continued, saying that the goal of the camp is “just to give kids purpose.” He explained it further saying, “Right now there’s a lot of stuff. They really don’t know what to do, and we’re just there to guide them through, to find that purpose in them, and what they can do better in their lives.” He also talked about a number of the activities they will have at the camp, such as games, swimming and singing around the campfire, to name just a few. The camp promises to be three days of fun and excitement and costs $190.
In order to put on this camp, The Uprising does a number of fundraising activities. The Neepawa group of The Uprising is putting on a garage sale on July 22 and 23, which is the Friday and Saturday of this week. The garage sale will be starting at about 5 pm both days and will be taking place outside Cavalry Chapel, with the profits going to help fund the camp. Other fundraising events for the local group are still in the works, but expect more opportunities to help out. Also available to those so inclined is the option to sponsor a child, either partially or completely.
For more information, check out The Uprising’s Facebook page, either https://www.facebook.com/TheUprisingofIWC for the general page, or https://www.facebook.com/IWCUprisingNeepawa for the local group. You can also contact Marian Regalario, a youth leader in Neepawa, with any questions you may have. You can reach her by phone at 204-212-1588, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The group will also be putting up posters with more information at the post office.
