Camp ended very well a week ago Saturday. Our talent show was fantastic and there were no issues with anyone or classes, which was a huge praise! As the week went on in my discussion group my kids remained mostly quiet. So that gave myself, Solea and Katka (my translator) many chances to share from our own hearts with them. I could see in their eyes that they were thinking but they just didn’t have the words to say for some of the deeper topics we tried to discuss. On the last night though we got to talk about the gospel and Christ’s love for all. I asked what they believed about Christ and the messages Ray had been sharing all week and out of my 8 students (2 which were believers) 5 said they believed whole-heartedly it was the truth! AMEN! The others you can pray for who just didn’t know what to believe are Pavel, Zuzka, and Tereza. I was able to give Pavel an ESV NT Bible so pray he will take the time to search its pages and God will use it to draw him to Himself.
After camp we had 3 days in Cesky Tesin just to hang out with the kids. I was blessed to stay with Radek (brother of Daniel and Marcel), whom I’d stayed with a couple years earlier as well. God definitely used follow up to encourage our team and work in the hearts of these kids. At follow up I was also able to meet up with Cigi and Honza (2 guys from camp in 05) who I have very close relationships too. Though neither are saved it was great to be able to talk to them again and see where they are. I still pray God will convict Honza of his sin and in talking to him I can see that he knows morality falls short of righteousness.
Once the team was in Prague we had 2 days to rest, worship, and shop. Haha! We got in Tuesday afternoon and rested up before dinner in Prague and on Wednesday we took the day to run around Prague and buy gifts for friends and family. I didn’t buy too much myself so I just enjoyed the city again. Wednesday we had a time of worship through song, the Word, and through prayer as a team. It was a great time to reflect on the camp and remember the students we are praying for.
All in all, God really blessed this trip. This year was so different for me (being my 5th camp in Czech). I had increased leadership responsibilities, the students were new, and the team was somewhat new as well. Going into it I really had no idea what to expect but God is faithful to work all things out for the good of those who love Him.
As for next summer… I have no idea. It looks like God has opened some doors while closing others but it’s still far off. I would like to be serving in Europe all summer next year depending on when school starts. If it starts this early again I may try to work here somewhere.
Thank you again for your prayers and support!
For His glory,
Dan
