Camp Amazon Opens with 106 Campers!
FIRST DAY OF CAMP!
Dios es bueno! Todo al tiempo! All the time! God is good!
It is the first day of camp and we hit the ground running. The guides and leadership arrived at the church ready for what God had in store. With marching orders handed out, the kids began to arrive… early! They were so excited they just couldn't wait to be there. And for this being the grand opening of Camp Amazon, things went surprisingly smooth!
The coaches and leadership blew things out of the water! They were carrying kids, laughing, playing, welcoming them with open arms and caring hearts. We were so impressed at how the Lord was shining through them.
The energy quickly trickled down to the campers as they were playing in the youth area of the church and getting to know each other. As we loaded the buses, the campers were waving goodbye to all the parents, anxiously awaiting the trip to camp. Any time one of the buses would pass another, the kids went crazy cheering and laughing back and forth. The pull into camp was so exciting to see as this property just came to life. Kids exited and headed to their cabins. We then gathered in La Maloca (equivalent to our Sanctuary) to sing, cheer, and welcome the campers to Camp Amazon!
After our big group photo in front of La Maloca, it was time (what time?) for lunch! No yellow meal in Iquitos… these kids were chompin' on some rice, beans, beef, fried bananas and star fruit juice! There will be a short F.O.B. (Siesta) and then activities begin. We are about to leave so we'll have to get further updates later from Drew. What a privilege it has been to see this vision come to life.
Please pray for no homesick campers, for plenty of fun (Don't Waste Fun!), and most importantly, changed lives for Jesus Christ. May His kingdom grow as we work diligently for the Lord in Peru! Until later … Adios hermanos y hermanas!
FIRST DAY OF CAMP!
Dios es bueno! Todo al tiempo! All the time! God is good!
It is the first day of camp and we hit the ground running. The guides and leadership arrived at the church ready for what God had in store. With marching orders handed out, the kids began to arrive… early! They were so excited they just couldn't wait to be there. And for this being the grand opening of Camp Amazon, things went surprisingly smooth!
The coaches and leadership blew things out of the water! They were carrying kids, laughing, playing, welcoming them with open arms and caring hearts. We were so impressed at how the Lord was shining through them.
The energy quickly trickled down to the campers as they were playing in the youth area of the church and getting to know each other. As we loaded the buses, the campers were waving goodbye to all the parents, anxiously awaiting the trip to camp. Any time one of the buses would pass another, the kids went crazy cheering and laughing back and forth. The pull into camp was so exciting to see as this property just came to life. Kids exited and headed to their cabins. We then gathered in La Maloca (equivalent to our Sanctuary) to sing, cheer, and welcome the campers to Camp Amazon!
After our big group photo in front of La Maloca, it was time (what time?) for lunch! No yellow meal in Iquitos… these kids were chompin' on some rice, beans, beef, fried bananas and star fruit juice! There will be a short F.O.B. (Siesta) and then activities begin. We are about to leave so we'll have to get further updates later from Drew. What a privilege it has been to see this vision come to life.
Please pray for no homesick campers, for plenty of fun (Don't Waste Fun!), and most importantly, changed lives for Jesus Christ. May His kingdom grow as we work diligently for the Lord in Peru! Until later … Adios hermanos y hermanas!
