Kids' Camp
Hello Everyone,
Our family just got back from a week-long kids' camp in Wisla. To say the least, it was tiring, but rewarding. There were about 40 kids and...let's just say they had a lot of energy! Some of them were very disrespectful and disobedient at times, which made it difficult. However, we were also able to build some very good relationships with the kids...just being able to show them God's unconditional love.
Many of the children come from broken homes and were starving for love and attention. One of the ways that I felt God allowed me to show His love was by braiding the girls' hair. Oftentimes their hair was very greasy, but I had to remind myself that God loves them no matter what they look like. By simply braiding their hair (however greasy it may be), I was able to shower God's love upon the girls. And even though I wasn't able to communicate with them the best in Polish, just a big hug or a loving touch on the shoulder assured them that they were being cared for.
At the end of the camp, eight kids prayed to Jesus, asking Him to come into their hearts. Praise the Lord! However, they need a lot of prayer. Satan was also seen at work throughout the camp, and it will only get harder for the kids as they return home. So pray that God will give them strength and a desire to know Him more.
Pray, too, for our family. We are pretty wiped of energy. English Camp is coming up soon, and we'll need our strength back for that! So, please pray that we would be revived and that we would feel prepared for this next camp that we're really looking forward to!
Are there any prayer requests that you guys have? As a youth group, we have been praying for God to work a miracle, and bring in all of the needed support for you guys. We are confident that God will work through all of the details--even the financial ones.
Okay, I think that is all for now! I can't believe you guys will be here in just a few weeks...time is flying by! We're really looking forward to English Camp! Oh yeah, one more piece of good news. Two girls from kids' camp are considering coming to English Camp. Sylwia (14) and Ania (13) came to youth group last night with a little convincing, and we're hoping God will call them to camp as well! Pray for these girls and for all the others that God wants to attend camp.
All for God's glory!
Jennie
posted by Jennie at 4:30 PM
3 Comments:
Przepraszam ze nie napisalam po polsku! Ale to jest za trudne dla mnie. Jak Pryska albo Sara chce to wszystko tlumaczyc...prosze bardzo! ;)
Ogolnie mowilam co sie stalo na obozie w wisle dla dzieci. Bog na prawde tam dzialal. Nie zawsze bylo latwy, ale Bog zawsze dal nam sile i milosc zeby isc dalej.
Prosze sie modlic o te 8 dzieci ktory mowili ze naleza do Jezusa. Beda mieli duchowa walka jak wroca do domu...wiec musimy sie modlic aby Bog dal im sile i chec zeby poznac Mu lepiej.
Tez prosze sie modlic dla nasza rodzina. My jestesmy teraz zmeczony, ale musimy sie przygotowac na English Camp. Wiec potrzebujemy energje zeby byc gotowy!
No, mam nadzieje ze cos z tego rozumieliscie! Dalej musimy sie modlic dla Amerykanie i tez aby my (wszycy--Amerykanie i Polacy) bedziemy mieli pasja dla Jezusa. I ze potem ta pasja bedzie zachecac inny zeby wiedziec wiecej o Bogu.
Okaj, ja teraz skoncze. =) Do zobaczenia!
Jennie
5:10 PM
Hey Jennie, It is good to hear from you again! It seems like an eternety since I have talked to you, even though it has only been a week. How sad is that? haha. To say the least, I miss you. Luckily I only have to wait about 9 DAYS!! :) I am glad that the camp went well for you all. I was praying for you guys. I will continue to pray for your energy and for the two girls, Sylwia and Ania. (when I get there you have to teach me how to pronounce the first girl's name! hehe.) This week is going to be sort of busy for me. In addition to packing for the trip, I have work at Culvers and arrangements with people. My family is at the Reuter's Cabin until tomorrow night so I am staying with Kristi, and it has been and will continue to be a bit of a confusing weekend!! :). I am having fun, but I am afraid that because of the excitement of our departure date being so near, the things I have to get done this week.. oh, and then the family reunion at the end of it. :( Those are hard for me because it is very difficult to relate to my EXTENDED family. (2nd cousins and what-not.) Please pray for my own energy as well. I am DEFINATELY looking forward to seeing you again. Das Vidana! iAdios! Arovuar! Papa! aveidisan! bubye! (YES 6 languages!! I know i spelled them wrong, but that doesn't matter. you know what i mean!! hehe!)
5:06 AM
i'm sorry sara. It's good practice for you, think of it that way! haha. You will see. When you meet me, I talk a LOT! I love meeting people. I can't wait to meet you all in person! :) see you in a few days! nara!
9:14 PM
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