Cedar Lodge

Posted on 29. Nov, 2009 by mjo.

A MIRACLE TRIP TO CEDAR LODGE !!

Over the years, so many miracles have happened at Cedar Lodge, stories of recovery, healing, reconciliation and deliverance.  Suzanne is in the process of writing her second book which is to contain just some of the encounters with freedom that visitors have had because of their journey to this very special place.  The following is a recent accounting by Elaine Cook, whose website is www.kingdomgospel.net.  Elaine has been in ministry for decades and is the absolutely one of the most precious of saints to have ever visited Cedar Lodge.  You can find this transcript at her website under her October 09 Newsletter.

From Elaine Cook’s October 09 Newsletter –  See www.kingdomgospel.com

It is not uncommon for a person to walk all of her life under the shadow of false messages given to her from a child. After a while, she takes them to be the truth and acts accordingly. I have a dear friend who had such a problem, though I never knew the depth of it until recently.

We felt led of the Lord to visit our new-found friend, Suzanne Olaski of Cedar Lodge in Saskatchewan, Canada, a two-day drive from here. Although Bill wanted to go, at the last he didn’t feel he could sit that length of time in a car. When I looked to the Lord as to what to do, He dropped Carol’s name into my heart. She is a faithful friend from Spokane and was delighted to drive me and to spend time together. She also is a terrific driver.

On the road there and back and while we were there, she shared deeply from her heart. It took that long to be able to express what she needed to say. It was then that I realized that she walked under the shadow of the false message: “I’m not worthy to be loved.” In truth, she is lovely, kind, and deeply spiritual.

The enemy had convinced her that others were thinking she was ignorant. She became so confused and upset that she was unable to express herself clearly when she spoke.

She was so lovingly received by all at Cedar Lodge that she began to be able to speak smoothly, which greatly encouraged her.  She told me that, for the past two months, her body seemed to be shutting down. It didn’t want to receive food and she struggled to eat at every meal.

It wasn’t until we were on our way home after a delightful visit, that the Lord gave me ‘light’ on her problem. She had started giving her body the message: “I’m not worthy to live” and it responded by shutting down!

I’m pleased to report that she broke the power of that lie through prayer and took hold of her acceptance in the Beloved. A big part of her deliverance was recognizing that she had believed a lie all those years! The enemy of our soul doesn’t have to come to us in a gargoyle costume—he just needs to insinuate a thought into our minds (as he did with Eve) and if we do not recognize the origin of it, we are caught in his web of deceit! I encourage each one who reads these words, to check your thoughts which can come from any of three sources: our own mind, the mind of Christ, and the enemy’s mind.

We should know that neither we nor the Lord are going to say evil things about ourselves nor accuse our friends of doing so. (One saint said: “What other people think of you is none of your business!”)

Only the accuser of the brethren would do such a dirty deed and do it so subtly that we would believe him!

My friend has returned to life and her body is responding and her speech is smooth because she now believes the truth: she is accepted in the Beloved!

Elaine Cook challenges us by saying “Are YOU believing a lie?”

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AN EASE AND NATURAL FRIENDLINESS

Posted on 24. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

I am very pleased to write a testimonial about Cedar Lodge, where together with the other members of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Soccer Association, I spent this past weekend, September 24-26, 2007, engaged in a very successful and pleasant strategic planning retreat.

I don’t think there is any other retreat locale (and I have been to a number of them) quite like this one. Cedar Lodge is a wonderfully rustic complex that overlooks scenic Blackstrap Lake and its beautiful surrounding woodlands.

The rooms are well appointed and very clean; all of the normal amenities are provided. What is really striking about the place, however, are the staff and the menu. There is an ease and natural friendliness in the manner of the staff, who make every effort to meet one’s needs, including providing specially requested meals, meals at odd times of the day, and snacks (home-made cookies or muffins, for example) at mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

The food tastes as if it were cooked by your mother (or father!) and there is much variety in the meals (and snacks) served from day to day. It is no exaggeration for me to say that I haven’t had Yorkshire pudding (the real thing!) like that in years! (more…)

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GREAT ROOM WAS WONDERFUL !

Posted on 23. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

On behalf of the Committee organizing our retreat, I want to express my appreciation to you and your staff for your assistance in planning and hosting our event. The food was fabulous, your staff was very friendly and helpful, and the Great Room was a wonderful place to have it. Everyone who attended was very happy and we feel this is one of the best retreats we have ever had.

Thank you again!

Sandra Janzen, Legal Assistant
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
Law Office, Saskatoon
Sept 2007

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LOVING AND CARING PEOPLE

Posted on 22. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

These are the most loving and caring people I have ever met. God Bless.

Reg and Geeta Regunath, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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A LIGHTHOUSE

Posted on 20. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

Each of you is a light!

And this place is a lighthouse.

Anne and Dave Rennick, Carleton Place, Ontario

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WISSA – 2001 WORLD Ice & Snow Sailing Championships

Posted on 18. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

WISSA 2001 – The WORLD Ice and Snow Sailing Championships were held at Cedar Lodge where 11 countries brought entries – it was an incredible week and we were thrilled to have been selected from all of the choices that could have been made from around the world. We gave each and every entrant and their family a good dose of Prairie Hospitality and we know they went home with a new understanding of our Canadian hearts.

Since opening its doors in 1997, Cedar Lodge has been host to more than three thousand events of the greatest variety including conventions, seminars, weddings, banquets, baptisms, family reunions, government
retreats, health and wellness sessions and so much more. Our business continued to grow steadily with no advertising. Word of mouth of the excellence of service and cuisine has brought us bookings years in advance.

Hosting both national and international events Cedar Lodge has given us the privilege of catering to people from 23 countries, WISSA being just one of those events.

Some of the Rave Reviews from WISSA looked like this:

“I have traveled all over the world and have found nothing to compare to the hospitality, the food and the service at Cedar Lodge.”

“I wish we had something like this in OUR province.”

“I came here stressed out and fed up! You have cheered my heart and made me able to face life again.”

“I came here skinny and I go home fat … but happy.”

“We WILL be back!”

“… A little piece of heaven.”

A lady visiting from EUROPE during WISSA wrote to us on her return:
“If there is a heaven on earth, then Cedar Lodge has got to be it!”

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RELAXING

Posted on 18. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

VERY QUIET!
Relaxing and Peaceful.

Leon Thunderchild, Thunderchild First Nation

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A HOME AWAY FROM HOME !

Posted on 16. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

Darlene Night
Cochin, Saskatchewan

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EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

Posted on 14. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

Awesome Philosophy! Merci!
Marie-France Kenny
Regina, Saskatchewan

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GREAT BIG THANK YOU CARD

Posted on 12. Sep, 2007 by mjo.

During a week long retreat, there can be so much communication that is given through meals, attention, courtesy and kindness – at Cedar Lodge we are dedicated to providing care and concern in all that we do.

Here are some comments from one such retreat.

Thank you all for everything, your meals were all so wonderful and creative. And you made me feel very welcome and comfortable.

A million thanks to the Cedar Lodge staff and all the wonderful things you provided for us. I truly appreciated all the good things.

I have truly been blessed with your gracious hospitality once again. Thank You.

Thank you for your hospitality. We have felt very special and appreciate all your efforts for us! This is a very special place – and people!

Thank you for sharing your gifts God has given you. You all do it with so much care and love – we carry these gifts to others. God Bless you all and your families. (more…)

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