We had a great day! Our challenge today was to help the kids feel safe.
Many are in foster care and may be suffering from abandonment issues.
Mondays are a challenge within themselves because of uncertainty with new
volunteer staff and campers who don't know each other. (I'm simply repeating
what we've been taught. I've been sort of clueless.) I was a little
apprehensive, but we connected with a lot of the kids and had a good time
with them. There are so many precious children here!!
We had active participation in chapel tonight. We were talking about our
Creator and all of their favourite things that He made. They were very
intent on the message of Jesus being our Creator. We won't be able to send
many pictures of children because of the restrictions for their safety.
Please pray for a young man named Brett. He said his dad died recently and
he looks like he could use some loving care.
Tomorrow will hold more challenges. Staff devotions begin at 7 am. Then we
go until evening. Wes is helping with the belaying tomorrow for a couple of
hours. I've included a picture of the rock cliff they are climbing. He could
use some prayers for strength and energy. The climb up to the climbing rock
is a climb in itself. Then he supervises a few hours of archery and sports.
I am helping with crafts and hikes. We also have small groups of 2-3 kids
for small group time every morning, and then I do chapel at night. Wes is
my tech roady.
Please pray for Bera and Bonita. I have no idea how they do what they do.
They need strength, reliable volunteers, and finances. They are making
positive inroads into the Native communities. Their four children are a huge
help to the camp. I don't know what we'd do without their strength and know
how. They also have a friend helping from B.C. and Jonathan Beardy from
Thunder Bay. His dad pastors a Native church here. I admire these young men.
Tarika, is also a big help with the girls.
Thank you for your prayers for us too. I experienced one of my dreams come
true tonight. I got to see all those little First Nations faces soaking in
the gospel and actively participating. I feel your prayers. Thank you so
much. Tomorrow's chapel topic is "Let there be Light. We're going to talk
about what makes the world a dark place, but Jesus is the light of the
world. I'll let you know how it goes.
Love and good night,
Sue
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