Heritage Camp / June 22 - June 27, 2025
Throughout Heritage Camp, LPC is welcoming many ministry guests for all to enjoy. We encourage campers to check back frequently as we continue to provide updates on Heritage Camp, events, and guests.
Morning Services Start at 10:30
Evening Services Start at 6:30
MORNING SPEAKER
GARY SKINNER
Gary Skinner is the visionary and passionate Founder of Watoto. In 1984, during a time of civil war, together with his wife Marilyn, he planted this local church in Kampala, Uganda to speak hope and life to the nation.
Gary passionately believes that it is the responsibility of the local church to solve community problems. Watoto Church cares for community holistically through over 3,000 small groups that meet weekly.
In 1994, he founded Watoto Child Care Ministries in response to the cry of millions of children who had been orphaned or left vulnerable as a result of war, poverty and disease. Thousands of orphans have been placed in families and vulnerable women have been empowered to reach their own families and communities.
In over 40 years, the challenges facing Uganda have changed, but the vision remains the same. Watoto remains a local church, committed to celebrating Christ and caring for community.
In February 2023 Gary and Marilyn handed over the leadership of Watoto to their successors, Julius and. Vernita Rwotlonyo. Their desire now is to serve the Church at large Gary and Marilyn are the proud parents of three children and grandparents to seven.
EVENING SPEAKER
MARK HAZZARD
Mark Hazzard is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada where he pastored in the Western Ontario District for 38 years at churches in Petrolia, Huntsville, Barrie, and Parkwood Gospel Church in Windsor for 221⁄2 years. In 2017, Mark and Val felt directed to leave pastoring to begin serving global workers. They now serve as Regional Director of Missions for the PAOC in the Latin America/Caribbean region. Mark and Val have a passion to challenge believers at home and abroad to become fully engaged in missions. Mark also loves to listen to southern gospel music, watch the Leafs, eat Cinnabon, and spoil his grandkids. He and Val have been married for 45 years and now live in Calgary near their three married children and seven adorable grandchildren.
WORSHIP
VANESSA THOMAS
For the past 12 years, Vanessa has had the privilege of leading worship at Church on the Queensway, where she has developed a passion for guiding congregations into the presence of God through music. As a singer and songwriter, Vanessa combines original compositions with powerful worship anthems to create an atmosphere of reverence, reflection, and praise. With a heart for ministry, Vanessa is committed to cultivating an atmosphere where individuals can encounter God in a fresh and transformative way.
Throughout her ministry, Vanessa has had the honor of serving in a variety of worship settings, from large congregations to intimate gatherings, and has developed a deep understanding of leading diverse groups in worship, always seeking to lead with authenticity and to allow room for the Holy Spirit to move. Vanessa is excited to bring her experience and heart for worship to Heritage week, and is looking forward to seeing God move in the hearts of all those who gather to worship.
Program Schedule
At Heritage Camp at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp, attendees can look forward to a variety of exciting activities that celebrate community, fun, and tradition. Drawing inspiration from last year's memorable events, guests will enjoy engaging in the popular Golf Kart Classic, where participants race (within the speed limit!) in a friendly competition. Social gatherings throughout the camp will allow for relaxed moments of connection and camaraderie, while a midweek Gospel Concert will bring everyone together to enjoy live music and entertainment. These activities, along with others to be announced, promise a lively and enriching experience for all, blending adventure, fellowship, and celebration of the heritage that brings everyone together
SPECIAL MUSIC EVENT - WEDNESDAY
THE CHAPELAIRES @ 2:00pm
The Chapelaires are a Southern Gospel style singing group from the London, Ontario area. The group was started in 1968 by David Jackson, who was soon joined by his wife Sheila. The current group consists of Myrna Hand, Phil Pugh along with David and Sheila.
The Chapelaires share their ministry of gospel music throughout Canada and United States and have had the privilege to preform on several Caribbean cruises as well.
Their fall is often busy with a fall tour called Christmas In The Country where they love to share songs of the season while promoting the real Christmas message, that Jesus was born into the world to provide a pathway to salvation for all
The Chapelaires are excited to be at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp this summer.