From Ellie Erholtz

God be exalted! The culmination of camp, the Labyrinth, was a success. The day started off like any other – in prayer for what God had in store. We all felt ready for the day, thankful that the Lord was in control of every detail. Our hearts were all set on what was going to take place that night, but we didn’t forget to live in the moment and enjoy camp day 6. English lessons went great, ultimate Frisbee was a success, and the camp dance looked as great as ever – we entered into the evening program as excited as ever. Abby’s message clearly portrayed the cost of sin and betraying Jesus in our lives. But she was quick to share the hope found in being reconnected with God. Her message was just the beginning of the spiritual experience we ALL were about to encounter. Everyone returned to the cafeteria for a time of worship. The campers were picked one-by-one to begin the labyrinth. The American’s were in the “worship room” as the Poles were scattered along the experience, ready to talk with any camper as they needed. After roughly an hour and a half of worshipping (Thank you Derek), praying, and reading scripture, every camper had been through. We couldn’t wait to hear from the Polish team how things had gone. God revealed himself in abundant ways. Every camper was talked to by the end of the night, and a few had chosen Jesus’s gift of salvation. Again, God be exalted! There are many stories that would take too many pages to express, we are all looking forward to sharing them with you when we get back.

Prayers requests include:

-The team’s health (especially Mama Abby).

-That we would make the best of these last two days, continuing relationships, and showing the campers the next step in their faith.

-For the Polish team (us as well): even if they can’t see the fruit of camp right now, that they would be encouraged because they have responded to God’s call in enormous ways, sacrificing many aspects of their own lives.

Thank you so much for supporting us in prayer! We have definitely been experiencing the results of it! We are so grateful for every single one of you.