Margaret Conner travelled west in 1929 to share God’s Word with pioneers living there. As a result of her work and ministry, Prairie Gospel Tabernacle began followed by Luseland Bible Camp in 1933. LBC was first located on a farm near Denzil. Early days of LBC consisted of tent prayer meetings. Granaries served as cabins. All food was donated.
In the early 1940’s, the farm was sold and LBC moved to Luseland. The generosity of several families provided the $400 needed to purchase a forty acre property; where the camp is still located. Many volunteers have worked over the years to build the camp to what it is today.
In 1958, LBC chose to work under the leadership of the Canadian Sunday School Mission (CSSM). CSSM recently changed its name to One Hope Canada Ministries to better reflect its current work.
In 1978, lumber from the Prairie Gospel Tabernacle building was used to build a 34’ x 40’ office complex. The Luseland Alliance Church building was moved to the camp grounds after a new church building was built. Renovations are in progress to restore that building, currently being used for four girl’s cabins.
In 2008, the RM of Luseland sold LBC the adjacent 40 acres of property for a loonie. That gesture was encouraging to the camp and doubled the size of the property.
LBC now celebrates 91 years of work and ministry. There have been changes during that time to upgrade buildings and maintain the grounds with regard to current safety standards. In the last few years, construction projects have included: four boy’s cabins, a swimming pool & washroom building, new dining hall and kitchen. While changes to the grounds are needed, the message continues to be the same: We present the one hope we have in Jesus Christ to those with the least opportunity to hear, especially children and youth and disciple believers for living and serving through the Church.
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