Monday, February 16, 2009

WEEK 6: Day 1!

Well WEEK 6 started with...MORE RAIN...of course! Evidently, it wouldn´t be Camp Amazon without a triple dose of rain. So we´re wet and muddy and having a great time again. This week is kind of special for us as we have many kids that have come in from some of the villages up the Amazon instead of those from right here in Iquitos. We´re so excited to have these kids who have been so limited in experiencing things outside their own pueblos! Of course, just like the rest they have bright, smiling faces and are loving life in the ritzy set up of Camp Amazon.

We started the week off right with an exciting game of ¨Guerra de Banderas¨ or flag wars that of course we play in the mud and get it all over! Pray for these kids as they play hard, eat well, and learn about the love of Christ in their lives...many for the very first time.

¨¡Cosa Loca!¨ (scream here)

Also, on a more serious note, please pray for Ronald (camp director) as he injured his shoulder in a fall today and the nurse is trying to determine the extent of damage.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

LETTERS FROM CAMP AMAZON COACHES!

¡LOS AMAMOS!

This is for T Bar M...I´m very grateful to all of you and God because He has given me the privilege of being part of this team. The Camp Amazon program has changed my life a lot. It has taught me how to be more patient but at the same time that I can be energetic and funny for Christ.

I thank God for each one of you for the decision to build this camp. This camp is very important for me and all the kids here. God has shown me his will in a special way through this camp and I´m sure that all these kids are just as grateful for this camp. Here in Iquitos we´ve never had this kind of program before...and it has been new and amazing for all of us.

Thank you...God bless your lives in a double portion!

From Iquitos, Peru 2009
Rosa Aguilar Manzur
CAMP AMAZON

God bless you and thank you for your prayers
¡WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Friday, February 13, 2009

WEEK 5: God Provides

The creative juices are flowing as we continue to find ways to have fun in and out of the rain. The CAMP AMAZON crew are learning to persevere and be creative in a climate that rains almost everyday. As we see kids smiling faces, begging to return, and most importantly…lives turning to Christ we know that God continues to work through this team in this first camp season.

The rainy day activities have been great as we try to balance indoor fun, rainy fun, muddy fun, and protecting the health of these remarkable kids. But it is always a joy to be able to run and play in the sun whether it be on the field, court or splashing in the water. Please pray for about 2 weeks of sun and fun at CAMP AMAZON and for the joy of the Lord to flow through these guides (coaches to us at T Bar M) as they play, work and teach these kids how to know and love God.

The kids continue to learn about how to have a relationship with God through spending these special days with their guides. You can see it in the joy they have in running up to them after each activity period for a high five and as many have started calling their guides “papito” (Daddy) or “mamita” (Mommy). I even get dubbed with the title of “Tio” (Uncle) Drew! The guides are cautious with these tender titles of affection but also have the opportunity to use them to explain a relationship with God. It also has the bonus affect of forcing our guides to reflect on their own relationship with Our Father and think about how they will teach and love their kids in the future. What a wise and loving God we have!

Friday, February 6, 2009

WEEK 4: Sun, Fun, Mud, and JUANITO!






Or Jaw - Knee! as most of us know him. That's right, we had a very special week here at Camp Amazon with mostly great weather and a special visit from Mr FUAGNEM himself with some much needed encouragement and enthusiasm for the staff down here.








We continue to have fun as God uses this amazing place and people to touch the lives of the children of Iquitos. The hillslide and surprise birthday party continue to be the big hits of camp but God had the spotlight this week as he used Johnny to demonstrate His love to these kids and coaches. The kids left here ready for the next adventure at Camp Amazon and asking when Juanito would be back!




Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Sunday, February 1, 2009

HALFWAY!! HERE COMES WEEK #4!

God has done amazing things in our first half of camp. Please pray that he will continue to work in the lives of these guides and use them to show Christ to the kids of this area. Please pray for health, strength and perseverance as these guides are challenged everyday in many ways to continue to serve Him!

Thanks so much for all the prayer support...it is definitely changing lives here!