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Hi friend,
Momentum.
If you are hiking down a steep trail and gain speed despite your best efforts to slow down, momentum isn’t your friend. On the other hand, when you spread the word about something you're involved in, and your friends and neighbours get on board, momentum can be a great gift.
In the last few years, most of our Canadian large-scale disaster responses have been in BC. This is not surprising given that the province has been heavily impacted by our changing climate. While we would never hope for disasters to build volunteer momentum, the reality is that when we respond to a series of disasters in a region, it creates momentum amongst our volunteers. Many return from a great experience and invite others to come along next time. Our BC and Alberta volunteer base has grown through this momentum.
This month, MDS Canada made the decision to respond to the 2025 Saskatchewan wildfires with a project in Denare Beach starting next summer. Over 200 structures burned down, and early indications are that several homeowners were uninsured.
It's been a long time since we’ve had a major project in SK. I am already imagining the spark of momentum from the day-to-day work on this project. When I get the chance to visit projects, I frequently find myself energized to work even harder. Such energy is contagious! I am also hoping that some of that momentum spreads to our Saskatchewan and Manitoba Units. I look forward to witnessing the words of Hebrews 10:24 once again, “and let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”(NIV).
Thanks for your part in this work!
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