Sunday, July 29, 2012

It's another beautiful day in Skoczow, Poland. We attended a church service this morning and were recognized by the Polish people. It was amazing how we speak in different languages and often have a hard time communicating with one another, but we all share a love for Christ that speaks across all language barriers. They sang many of the same songs we sing at Timberwood and it was absolutely beautiful to hear them sing in Polish. I would just stop, close my eyes and take it all in. There was wonder all around us. God was certainly present and working in our hearts. Yesterday was the first day of English Camp. While it was a somewhat atypical day as campers registered, tested their English speaking abilities and got to know us a little bit better through icebreakers and games; we met and learned the names of many of the 40-plus Polish campers. We quickly learned while they may be a reserved and humble people, they certainly have a competitive nature. We broke into teams for the week and found the Poles love to go head to head against each other, especially when game points are involved.  Today we will meet in the afternoon for lunch, English lessons, worship time and testimonies. Please pray for Amanda and David Quisberg as they will share the Word of God with campers tonight and tomorrow. We also ask you to pray for Estera, one of the Polish youth group leaders who's father is terminal with a brain tumor and only has been given a couple weeks left to live. Despite the dire situation, Estera has chosen to attend camp and help lead youth to Christ. It's been very warm here and we've discovered that air conditioning and ice cubes are very, very rare in Poland. Our hosts have been incredibly gracious in searching the entire city for ice cubes to indulge the Americans.  We miss our friends and family at home and have been praying every morning and evening for you. Our team continues to grow closer and closer, bonding as not only friends but also family. Praise God for our safety, health and the ability to speak God's Word to complete strangers, who are quickly becoming friends. Blessings to all of you from Poland!

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  1. May God continue to bless all of you attending camp. Please give Estera a very big hug from me.

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  2. You have been in my thoughts and prayers! I know that God is going to continue to do amazing things in and through all of you individually and as a team. Keep it real over there and remember whose you are!

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