Last Day of English Camp straight from Kyle

It is challenging to believe that English Camp is already over. It was only one week ago that we were welcoming our campers. Here's all about our last day.

The day began for me by taking a walk to the town square with Joel to pick out some cherries from a sidewalk fruit and vegetable stand for Patti and Randi. At camp, English Class became Polish Class, and we all became the students learning from those we had taught throughout the week. Lilli and I were treated by our students to various types of Polish soda and candy, and we learned the states and capitals of Poland. Sam and Jannah even got to share a Polish song they learned from their students with everyone.

The highly anticipated America vs Poland soccer game was full of excitement, intensity, and even comedy. It began with the singing of both the American and Polish national anthems. Ben showed us that his camp dancing feet can also maneuver around the field as well as they do on the dance floor. In my opinion, Emily gets the MVP award for her newfound soccer skills, bravery, and for sharing the ball with everyone. I expect we will all be ready to play in the next World Cup games; we will simply have to extend our stay here in Poland to practice. I will follow up with Abby and let her know the change of plan.

Note: We are not actually staying in Poland to practice for the next World Cup. We have to return to America to get a change of clothes first.

The Closing Program came too quickly. We watched one last camp picture slideshow, did one last camp dance, and played one last camp game. The Pink Team won the Camp Color Team Competition after a grueling game of balloon battle. In second place was the Purple Team, followed by the Grey Team in third place, and succeeded by the Green Team.

The last day of camp can always be a sad one because we have to say goodbye to those we have known and come to love in less than a week. However, the relationships, the experiences, and the messages from the Bible that we all heard and shared are ones that will stick with each of us in some way or another.

I am thankful for the church in Skoczow and the commitment of the Polish youth leaders to the local youth. God continues to move in this community, and I believe we are living witnesses to this.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. We'll be home soon!

Kyle