Hey everyone Elli Hutchinson here. I am honored to update the blog for you guys today July 27th. Today is our first full day at camp in Voronet, Romania.The camp is nestled into a hillside surrounded by towering pine trees and a high flowing river below. We arrived yesterday around 11:30am after a long exhausting 16hr bus ride. When we got off the bus we were all really excited about our fun time at camp although we didn't show it. Most of us only got 2-3hrs of sleep.After we were assigned into small groups , got our room assigned, and had a small lunch,we were able to get about 4hrs of sleep. Which once we got to our beds we were totally out. It was a dread though since we have been here it has been raining on and off. We had our first large group last night in which the topic of Grace was introduced. Lief talked about the difference between Mercy, Justice, and Grace. We also watched the first part of Les Miserables which illustrates Grace all through the story. It is a wonderful story. If you have not seen it or read it you should. I personally was stunned to know that most of the Romanians at the camp where very familiar with it. We also did worship and learned the song and motions to our theme songs for camp this week. So far our first full day here has been a blast despite the rain. We had small group time, large group time, English lessons, had a volleyball tournament, and a soccer game outside in the rain.
Please pray for Lief, Kevin and Hunter to feel better...they are a bit under the weather. Nothing major they all seem to still be enjoying themselves. And pray for the rest of our team to keep up our strength this week.
More blog posts and photos coming soon!!
SHOUT OUTS!
To Mom and Dad from Cassidy: Thanks for the letters and starburst. Did you make a trip to half price books? because where did you get the comics from? Camp is great!
Mom Dad Emily and Kyle from Kati: miss and love you! camp has been fun!
Mom and Dad from Taylor: I miss the whole family! Thank you for all the letters. Tell Payton I loved her pictures and her stamps are awesome. Camps Great.
To Anne and Audra from Mom: Thanks for the treats. You are so thoughtful! Loved the comment about the natural prairie look!! : ) Love you both!
To Makenzie from Pat: Thanks for the great post! Loved it! You are so encouraging. We miss you.
To Anne & Audra from April: I'm so glad you guys are having my car fixed before I return home. ;)
To mom,dad& Ami from Elli: I am so jealous you guys got to see Kelly in Cinderella.Hopefully i get to see it when i get back.Love you&miss you guys.
16 comments:
Glad to hear camp is going well, i hope it continues
So glad everyone made it to camp. Can't wait to hear about the amazing things that take place! Don't forget to keep hydrated and get plenty of sleep! You'll all feel much better!:)
Marie (Amy's mom)
tess- i second kenzie's comment and expect nothing less than full range body/hand motions (if possible, i'd also like a video as proof)
pat- keep touching the hearts of everyone around you- i know it's an area you're very skilled in. i wish i was there with you. (ps, are you in charge of passports again this year? how fun!)
pau stau- still haven't figured out the frog puzzle. i think they purposely made it impossible.
lief- keep posting videos AMAP (as much as possible). also, if you can remember, tell steffi tony and george i say hi!
i have faith that god will/is already doing amazing things at camp. you are all in my prayers :)
Lauren
Hey everyone!! it's so fun to keep updated with what you're doing :) i'm glad you made it up there safely, and have had some rest. I'll keep praying for you all!
Jess
Hey Z,
No shout out from you today? We are at the dells and went to moans ark today. Dad and Hunter did point of no return in your honor. Grandpa Pat say "We are lovin on ya from Wisconsin."
Z and John... I made you matching Monday shirts!
We will be prying for Lief, Hunter, and Kevin. Hope no one else gets sick. Hope camp is going great!
Miss your face Z. Love ya,
Mom
Hi Kati,
Thinking about you, and sending you lots of love and prayers on your mission. Stay well, keep us posted on your journey.
Love and hugs,
Lindsay, Kelly, Aunt Barbara, Aunt Linda, Pam, Aunt Joanne, Sara, Uncle John x2, Doug, Mikey, John, Sue, Gianna, and Jilli.
Kaitlynnnnnn,
Heyy gurl!haha you know who it is obviously and honestly i miss you a ton here in NJ, the shore is not the same without you.Haha on the first day Steve got bit by a crab and ive gotten bitten twice.It's crazy cuz there are a ton in the water this year. You have been missing the most beautiful days too :( Anthony and i are lonely without you and Steve but let me just say that Mr. Cameron is crackin some hilarious stuff!Haha you will hear all about it when you get back.We already made our first trip to the sugar shack..haha Mr. C literally just said the most hilarious thing!
Anyways, hope that you're having a fantastic time in Romania....BRUSH YOUR HAIR :) nopeee just kidding please come back with dreads(you too Taylor!)
Love Youuuu
Hey Katilyn,
Love you and miss you. You are in our prayers. We can't wait for your return and can't wait to hear all the stories. Be safe!!
Hey! Camp sounds like a lot of fun!! Glad you're having a good time in spite of the rain.
Johnny- I'd like a performance at home of all the songs and actions you've been doing. And more drumming too please!
I hope Lief, Kevin and Hunter are soon well and that everyone else stays well!
Keep on, keep on bein' the hands and feet of Christ. Thanks for all you're doin' to further the Kingdom! God bless you all.
Love and hugs,
Sara (Johnny's mom)
Happy Birthday, Lief! Wow! What a way to celebrate your birthday - you go all out!
Thinkin' and prayin' for you guys! Get healthy and keep spreading His Love.
Hugs to all . . . your cat sends his MEOW (love), Jenna - and real LOUD too.
XOXO,
Mom Hershberger
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIEF!
Hey Mal give Lief a bday hug for me.
So excited to hear how things are going. Miss ya but know thats where you are all to be. Keep love'n on those campers.
Love Mal's Dad
"Yo" Amy!!
I hope everything is going well. :) It sounds like it is. How about you get some sleep though, mk?? :) Hahah I just realized your mommy said that too. Tee hee. Oh wellllll. . . I like sleep :) Anyways, I need to get going to work, so I'll talk to you later. Praying for you! <3
-Lyss
Hunter, saw that you not feeling well. I have many praying for you and others for full health. You know mom ... I worry. Take care of yourself. Love you so much. Mom
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIEF!!! Have a great day celebrating at camp! Hi to all. Praying for good health & strength for you! Malachi, miss you and trust you are well & having a good week at camp being a Light for the Lord!! Proud of how you give your all for others, your love for the Lord shines thru!! love you dude!! Ditto what dad said, give Lief a hug for me too!! love, Malachi's Mom
Elli, thanks for the post! It's too bad it is raining over there! That camp sounds like it's beautiful!
Lief happy birthday bro! I'm sure it is an amazing one!
Z- I miss your face too!
John- Those dance moves better be busted out all over the DUB this year! That's all I'm saying...Sara asked for it...she's getting it!
Kev, Hunter, & Lief- Get well soon you are in my prayers! Hunter- haven't you learned...you are allergic to Iodine, stop putting it in your water and making you sick, the water in Romania is free of Giardiasis.
I hope all is well! Keep up the good work!
James 1: 2-5
~Thomas
Elli, fantastic post...sounds like you guys are in for a great time. Cinderella open until 8/15...no worries! LOVE and miss you, but am so glad you are there!
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