After day camps we had two boys camps. Boys from four of the orphanages we work with came and spent three days and two nights out at Nenciulesti. The location is in the middle of a small village so we are always trying to be creative in the activities we choose.
One of our longer activities was a compass course through the village.
We had three guys from Kansas that stayed the entire summer and were a big help.
It was quite hot, upper 90's, so we played water games. This is water balloon baseball.
Tug of war on the slip and slide
Ultimate Frisbee
The first group of boys
The first day of the second group of boys ended up a little different than we planned. We had rain with high winds and the tents the boys were going to sleep in got flooded...but if there is one thing we have learned while being here in Romania, it is to be flexible because plans will change!
The wind blew the gate open!
The next day was beautiful!
A different kind of human pyramid :)
And of course, lots of soccer! The older boys love to play and several of them have a lot of talent!
Singing at the campfire
Obstacle course
The second group
I hope you are still reading, because the important things are coming now ;) One of the best parts of having the oldest kids at camp is the level of conversation you can have. The same curriculum was used from the backpacking trip, from the book of James and about the life of David. And after the lessons there were many good questions and conversations that occurred. There are many different reasons why some of these boys are choosing to not follow God, and it is a privilege to be able to openly talk about and discuss the questions they have. And while we may not have seen anyone change the way they thought, we have the hope that one day God will use our words and bring them to him. So please join us in praying for these kids, for God to soften their hearts and reveal himself to him, to open their eyes and give them the faith and life they need. It is a blessing that God has choose us to be a part of these kids lives and that he uses us to show them his love.
2 comments:
May God help save and protect these boys!
I really enjoyed reading your post about the boys camp! My husband and I have a special place in our hearts for boys. For many years my husband has ministered to 8 - 15 year olds through the church we attend. Also, I will travel to Romania in April for a missions trip. The last time I was there was in 1994. Anyway, it was good to come across your blog and read about the wonderful things God is doing through your ministry in Romania! God's blessings, wisdom and favor be upon you, The Ellises
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