It is entirely strange to tell you that day seven of English
Camp has come to a close.
An icebreaker, camp dance, slideshow of yesterday’s events,
and of course a little “Just Dance” started our day out. English classes went
well, followed by lunch and a scavenger hunt event throughout the city of
Skoczow. The color teams were sent out with a list of various photos they needed
to acquire. The task they were charged
with included capturing photos such as playing in a park, selfies with someone
with a specific name, and so on. It was quite the adventure that gave everyone the
opportunity to explore the city and continue to grow in the new friendships
that have surfaced this week. Once everyone returned to the school, a snack was
provided and the evening program got started. Tonight the message spoke to the
beauty of Heaven.
Heaven…the perfect place of being…a place where trials,
suffering, pain and tears no longer exist…a place where those whom believe in
Jesus and have a relationship with Him will be reunited with one another…a
place where we will get to dance with Jesus….a place I cannot wait for.
After Abby’s message, the students broke up into their small
groups and our team set up for the fabulous Gala night. This team can clean up
pretty darn good when we need to ;-) Movie posters hung on the wall, table
cloths lined the tables, sweet treats were found at each table, and a red
carpet paparazzi area set up. It was so fun to get all dressed up for a “night
at the Oscars” with our students and our Polish half. There were 7 categories
with 5 student nominees in each category to award Oscars for….and yes, Domi
even found some look-alike Oscar trophies to make the night complete! Games
were played, Oscars awarded and the day was wrapped up with a little Belgian
Dancing! It was fantastic!
The night ended and instead of walking back to the church to
share a meal together as a Polish/American team and debrief the day, we were
surprised with a short road-trip to a nearby city to have dinner at McDonald’s!
It was such a great way to spend the evening with our team. We are full of
gratitude for the precious soul from Timberwood that gifted us this meal
together…thank-you to the moon and back.
My heart is racing with heartache knowing that our time here
is almost done; and I just can’t quite get a handle on that concept. It is so
hard to put into words the magnitude of God’s doings this week. His presence is
flooding camp….His Spirit is fiercely pursuing and fighting for each person’s
heart…His love is overwhelming. God is so good; so, so, so good. The tears are
already rolling at the thought of leaving this place. Poland holds a very
special spot in my heart. Though it is going to be incredibly hard to leave,
there is a sense of peace in knowing that God is faithful and I have no doubts
that He will continue to strengthen and grow the friendships and bonds He
created amongst everyone at camp this week.
God’s peace to all,
Kate Rennicke
Sounds like an awesome day!
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