Hello everyone,
After getting a good nights rest, we headed out to our first day of camp today. It was amazing to see the joy in the children's faces as they arrived. We have 167 kids, that's the most that have ever been to this camp! The kids are so sweet, and get really excited about everything. At lunch, they ate, and ate, and ate. They rarely get to eat until they are full. It was emotional and humbling to see such urgancy for food.
We had three awesome worship services with them today. We danced, screamed, sang, went "crazy" together, and it was incredible! Althouh Lecio (the pastor) spoke in portuguese during the entire service, the message didn't lose it's impact on us. It just proves that God's unity goes passed language barriers.
We were involved in various other activities such as a balloon party, dress up, hide and go seek in the jungle, and "throw-the-American's-in-the-pool." The children had a blast and we can tell that they are very excited and greatful to be here at the camp. Our prayers have been answered, for the children are not only kind, but soft hearted. Please continue to pray that many children will come to Christ and spread His love to their family and friends. Every soul counts :) We are very confident in God's plan and it is going great. Pray for our health and faith. We love everyone!
Thank you very much for your prayers! We will update tomorrow and hopefully post some pictures!
Monday, July 27, 2009
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Thanks for your hard work. Don't forget how special what you are doing is!!! Love the Praise and Worship stories. You'll sing these songs for months even without knowing what every word means. God Cless you all.
Michael Link, Aledo Texas
This sounds so great! I cannot wait to tell the kids at CCBC how much fun you all are having and what they gave at KK has really made a difference! God is so powerful. Thank you for being His hands and feet, keep up the great God work. Love you, julie
Wow, it sounds like you guys are really getting to spend some quality time with the kids! Do not forget to look for every opportunity to share the Gospel with them. It is easy to get so busy helping and serving that we forget to tell them about our Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ. We are thinking of and praying for you constantly, so get fired up and get out of your comfort zones. Do not come home with any regrets! We are all very proud of you guys and are thankful that you have allowed us to be a part of your trip! In His Holy Name, Brandon Boehme
So thankful that all our prayers are being answered abundantly by our wonderful God! I wish I were able to help clean bathrooms and wash dishes. Brother Lawrence lives on in you. Very much love, B,B,B & Gmary - we miss you Landry, Eliz, Em & Parker!!
The Farmer Family sends our prayers and thoughts to the Shopes and the whole team! We are thinking about you all and praying for this to be a wonderful week for you and the children in Brazil. We wish we were there with you and look forward to hearing all about how you shared the good news with those beautiful children.
B,B,B & GM send amor e orazaoes a todos. Hugs & kisses to pastors, interpreters & beloved/much-missed family: L,E,Em,&Parker and whole team. Know you're exhausted and elated from sowing God's love in the hearts of precious Brazilian children. You're making God's strength perfect in whatever weaknesses you have; His grace is sufficient for you; we're thanking God in every prayer and remembrance of you; thank you for prayers for us. All is well, God's in control! We love you so much and send this in Jesus' powerful Name.
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