‘Twas the week of July twelfth and all thru Denare, MDSers were scurrying, you should have been there. Twenty volunteers, from Ontario to BC, and all of the provinces in between them you see. They came from afar, to follow THE rule; To do unto...
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Wildflowers danced in the breeze and skeletal gray trees paused to observe the next crew of MDS weekly volunteers roll up to the Denareplex Centre on Sunday evening. After an 8-hour drive from southern Saskatchewan, all 13 volunteers (teenagers,...
Each MDS trip is a special experience, all different but united by a desire to serve God and people. This week, 32 volunteers joined MDS at Denare Beach to do just that. Coming from Southern Ontario, and across Canada, joined together by willing...
The week of June 14 saw another group of MDS volunteers arrive excited and exhausted from a long flight. After a well-deserved night’s rest they got to work. As one of those lovely people, this was my first time volunteering for MDS. I...
There were several stories that were shared from clients, community people, and crew leaders about their experiences this past week. Homeowners Carmell and Ivan were working at their jobs when the evacuation was ordered. Carmell left Denare Beach...
As we drove into Denare Beach on Sunday afternoon, we saw how the fire of June 2, 2025 affected and damaged not only the forest, but also the properties. Among the burnt trees we saw places that once held someone’s special and needed possessions....
Week 4 at the MDS project in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan was filled with hard work, meaningful connections, and many moments that reminded volunteers of the reason for their presence. Peter (Project Director) was enthusiastic about the progress made...
It’s been another wonderful week serving in the community of Denare Beach. This week brought together a large group of volunteers with skills and energy to get a lot done. We enjoyed a visit from homeowner Steve, who served up a walleye fish-fry...
We had a wonderful second week on the project. We had volunteers from all over British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Oklahoma. We are getting into the groove and getting to know the community better. Most of our homeowners...