We arrived at camp around 2pm (5-6 hrs late), took 2hr nap, then got up & started preparing for 1st BIG night!
Though it was raining & cold upon arrival, & we've had challenges with both our clean water & electricity supply due to the irregularity of the camps generator schedule (don't worry, though more complicated, we have access to both), our team has stepped up & all campers were full of energy for our first session tonight! It was so exciting to see our students set the pace as leaders & be used to make what could have been a crummy/wet/cold first day into a meaningful & significant exhilarating start.
Between dancing & singing, worship, funny games led by our emcees Kayta & Jessica, the introduction of camp theme (magnum opus - greatest work; we are God's masterpiece), & digging deeper in small groups (candlelit discussion on topic complete with biscuits/cookies, & berry tea), camp has begun with a bang!
We continue to pray for the sun to come out - so we can move out mtg place from the covered dining room to the sweet outdoor stage, the relationships between leaders & campers to significantly deepen, & especially for Emily & Aubs to wakeup full strength tomorrow as they were both feeling under the weather earlier today.
We appreciate your continued prayers & support. God is moving here - He redeems despite, & even through all of the challenges & hurdles in our way, He continues to show us He's going to get His work done, and allow us to be a part of it. We are so excited as we prayerfully and actively wait to see what He's going to do next.
Until next time we get a touch of cell coverage- signing off from Ic Ponor in the Apusen range of the Carpathian Mtns (aka to some as the Trasylvanian Alps). Hard to believe we're here.
Much love,
Lief for the team
19 comments:
WOW!! Love following the blog and hearing how God is at work. It is fun to see the photos. Brings back memories of last Spring. Hugs to all! Happy Belated b-day Lief! You will all be in my prayers. diane
Glad you made it to camp safely. That was quite the long bus ride. Hang in there -- it sounds like the best is yet to come.
love ya meg.
Thrilled to hear how all of you are willing to "Go with the flow" and be available to be used by God no matter the circumstances!! Your an amazing team!! Sending our love and prayers
I wish we could send you all some of our warm! Cassidy & Hailey you both continue to amaze and inspire me...you are not wimps...i am so crazy about both of you!!!! Missing you both here!
(Cassidy, thanks for the shout-out...Cowboy's training is nearly complete...incredible for an obedience-challenged pup...we think he is about ready for the big time...think Hollywood, commercials, movies...maybe you could take him to CA with you!)
Love to Everyone,
Cara
We are off to church this morning and can't believe you are on the other side of the world! You are in our prayers daily. Thanks for keeping us updated. Love from the Gartland family
Hey Team,
This is Megan's mom typing for her grandpa: "Thank you for all the stories and pictures. God continues to take care of us and He will take care of you just as sure as the sun rises in the morning," Grandma says: "You are all so couragous to go so far away. We are so proud of all of you."
From me, I will continue to pray for all of you, for energy, that you can hear God's voice and sense His strength in ways that blow your mind. Emily and Aub I pray you are feeling better. Kristen E. and all other leaders thank you for being such great examples of selfless love and care and thank you for pouring into so many students. Megawatts, love you and am overwhelmed to the point of tears (I know that is not surprising) thinking and praying about how God might work through you today.
Love Mom Watts
we are loving all the blogs and texts! it's great hearing about everything you are doing. it all sounds amazing! to jessica-we miss you and love you. strange not having you with us. oh, and we had a flat tire in alabama. thought you would find that funny! take care everyone. keep up all your good work! the florac family
We are so excited to see how God is working where you are. Keep your spirits up and your focus on God!! We are praying for you all. Taylor we love and miss you!!
Love Ya Lots Mom
You guys are so awesome. It is so incredible to think about all of you 1/2 a world away and being "fishers of men". Your love for others and for God is so aparent. You are truly walking the walk. I pray that the weather cooperates and the sun shines on all of you. Hang in there and know that we are with you in spirit and prayer.
dooooooood this is sooooo exciting to read im so happy you typed up an entire blog enterty on your iphone thats epic :) like the software company large and beautiful
i just got done with my first night of mad missions and its great amy and megan are right here with me chillin with other leaders we are so happy to hear up dates :) i brought my laptop just for this
shout outs
Cassidy you rock keep it up
aubs/emily get better :)
aubs glad to see you there after all those years of dance all summer
hunter are you the big spoon or little spoon this year
jenna i miss seein ya at mad missions
pat >-----< bear crying hug
Lief slappa butt
Aubrey and Emily, I hope you've slept and regained your energy and feel better now!
Meow,meow megan. Hope your havin a great time on your journey. We miss u alot. Wuppa seems a little sad without you. We saw a bear on sat. Our trip was awsome. Talk to you soon. P.s. Can u get text ms. ?Luv dad
Hello Emily Q.
Are you there? Come in Emily.
- Is this thing working? Hello?
Emily, Can you hear me?
- I know I paid my bill Hello?
Em, one blink for yes, two for no.
I am proud of you every day. I saw a lot of people in Hudson last weekend and they are all not surprised that you are doing such great things in the world.
I love you tonnes, and am praying for your health and safety.
Can't wait to see you
Send pictures from that fancy camera.
Love Dad
Megan Watts; thank you so much for birthday card that you left for me. It made my day!
hi Megan it is Julia I just got back from Alaska. I got a musk ox named Berch I love it :) I miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love Julia
Nothing is ever easy, but camping would be no fun unless there are hitches to overcome. Today we have hot sunny weather, and I will blow real hard in an easterly direction, and push it with a prayer. Hard to believe you will all be back in a little more than a week. Looking so forward to all the beautiful stories that will be shared.
Hey Big MT..shout out from your favorite peeps! We miss you, not quite the same without 24/7 sport channels on around the house. We are proud of all you reaching out touching others. Enjoy camp, looking forward to another post
MT mom and sister K
Praying for you guys. I never thought I would say this, but I wish I was there.
Jimmy - I miss you in a totally appropriate way!
LIef - I may or may not have showered today. Or yesterday.
Peace out...
Mama P
Trust me, Jessi definitely did not shower yesterday.
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