Camp Stories

Today was our second day of camp, and it was a full one too. We did lose a few but gained a couple new faces. We started early as the kids would be arriving around 9:00AM and it was non-stop until we finished around 5:00PM. The agenda was similar to last night except we had more sessions. We did ESL games and conversation practice, and we sang the English song I taught them last night, “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High.”

Then, they watched the next few sessions of the Hope Video with Q & A following, and we played games indoors and out, including teaching them how to play kickball. That was a huge hit with the boys. The younger girls were a little more hesitant for fear of getting hurt with the ball. We continued to tell the kids about Christ all along the way.
The day ended with Rojena doing a little apologetics with them explaining the Gospel from a more rational, logical perspective. Tony (missionary), really helped me feel a little more connected today by sitting with me and translating the messages while Rojena shared. All in all, I think today went well. The kids continued to stay engaged in the messages they hear; seeds are definitely being planted. We invited them to come to a worship service and to bring their parents.

We finished the night by going to Mukdahan, where Tony lives, and having PIZZA for dinner! No pizza ever tasted so good! Tomorrow is Tony's youngest birthday, so we sang to her and enjoyed getting out of dodge for a couple hours.

Tomorrow, we will also have some service activities planned for the parents included a spa treatment for the mom's on Monday afternoon. We aren't sure what to do for the dad's as men pass the time usually with gambling and drinking. So, we may end up playing some cards or dominoes with them... I don't think painting the dad's finger nails and toes would go over quiet as well. Pray for bridges crossed and open hearts with the parents.