Today was so great getting to interact with the kids that came out to our mini camp. Although they were not all the ideal age to be getting their faces painted, everyone was very involved and having a good time. The most surprising moment of the day was when we found out that one of the teams for our camp was actually a group of adults. We were all wondering how a bunch of grown men and women were going to enjoy making salvation bracelets, learn how to juggle, play team building games and get their faces painted, all of which the kids love. But wow, they were so enthusiastic and loved every moment of the activities! The kids were wonderful and the adults threw us a curveball, making a fantastic day. It was definitely a lovely change from our regular school talks and allowed us to just spend some time with the kids. I'm not going to lie, today took a lot out of me, from the two camps, long drives, and late soccer games but God never ceases to provide energy for us throughout the day. I am going to make this post short and sweet because I am probably going to fall asleep any minute but I am looking forward to another action packed day tomorrow of camp!Love,
Julie
Today was so packed! In the morning, we headed out to a church called "Tabernaculo Biblico Bautista Amigos de Israel" and the area that we went to is called "Planes de Renderos". In this area, they have more than one of these churches so the one that we went to in the morning was the second one. We never know how much room we'll have but God just really helps the team plan at the last minute, it's amazing. Everything went so well today! In the afternoon, we went to the first church and it was a lot tinier but we still had enough space to set up all our stations. We can always work things out with the help of God! During the "camps", every person got a booklet so that when they go around, they can get it signed. In the second church, we had an adult group and it was awesome to see that even they wanted candy and stickers like the little kids got haha. After we were done at the second church, we were invited to play/watch soccer. Of course, many of us didn't play since we were so exhausted but Natalia played and she scored a goal ;D
Every day is exhausting but every day, there's something new to learn, challenges and wonderful things.
God bless you, please continue to pray, especially for energy every day! Thank you very much for your prayers :)
- Laura
Good morning everyone!
ReplyDeleteI have been reading through your blog. Thank you for your great reports. The joy of serving is shining through.
Laura- you are a good writer, thanks
You are half way through. I know it seems like yesterday and a year ago that you arrived. By now - for some, the excitement is beginning to wear off - for others, you are finally getting settled enough to feel a bit more comfortable.
For all of you - the implications of being 1/2 way through may be starting to set in.
Regardless of where you are at personally, remember that you ar part of a team. You work as a team, you laugh and cry as a team and you support each other in the desire to serve the people in the name of Jesus.
I will keep reading, I will keep praying and my prayer is simple - "...that you will be the hands and feet of Jesus to these people and to each other, and that you will finish well."
Keep on keeping on.... and remain blessed, that you might bless others.
In peace,
Daryl