Mon pm & Tue am

Yesterday was an amazing day. In the afternoon we had interest groups. Which is basically when the international team set up camp in one place and have an activity that they are doing, the kids can then choose where they want to go. We had another trip to the beach (as an interest group) which was really nice because with a smaller group they could all stay in the water (which is cooler) and have constructive activities like teaching them the swimming strokes and helping them improve as well as splashing fun. Other stations were football, volleyball, beauty salon with hair nails and massage, board games and 40-40-had (a kind of chase/tag game). After dinner we had ‘church’ which is the one time of the camp where we do something for the adults, rather than the kids. So we had worship songs done in Russian and English and in Ukrainian style and American/English style. We also had a bible reading and prayers, as well as a short talk from Simon. It was a chance for the kids to see how we are with God in our time, and it was really cool. At one point Jessie was singing some songs and playing the piano and the kids were all sitting there really quietly listening. During the more up-tempo Russian songs they were clapping and joining in. I was talking to one of the translators who just summed it up when he said “God is really here” and he was, I’m sure the kids could feel His presence as well.
Craft was friendship books and so there were bits of tissue paper everywhere as the kids cut, glued and stuck bits all over the place. In fact they were enjoying it so much we had to tell them to go because we needed to clear up for bed time! Ahh bed time- we all look forward to that :)
Today’s Bible lesson followed the morning activities and was lead by Sola and Tosin. The subject was ”I’m chosen” and to illustrate it they acted out the story of Samuel. They incorporated Timothy’s booming God voice’, My superfast ability to get pregnant and give birth in three seconds (with aid of a jumper) as Hannah, David’s amazing over acting sleeping Eli (Everyone was in stitches each time he jumped awake) and the talents of a few of the children. The message was clear and simple- that we are all chosen by God, even when we don’t realize it’s Him calling us.
The rest of the day’s program went on as normal with us all baking on the sand and wolfing down our much appreciated lunch. Now we have just had team meeting and I am off to join all the others in their afternoon nap!

Prayer points:
• Thank God that David is now fine- a little sit out and a bit more sleep were all he needed. Other team members who were feeling worse for wears are also muchly improved
• However other members of the team are feeling the pressure, several of the kids and the camp director are not feeling very well. So please pray for quick recoveries, and sustained good health for everyone.