Wednesday Wonders

This is the first time I (Diane) have had a chance to write something for the blog; internet can be sketchy! It's hard to believe that it is already mid-week! After such a long journey, a booming start to the camp, increasing numbers of children, it seems like a blur, but it has been GOOD!
We have some great local helpers, which has been a huge help for translation and "hands." They are also a quite talented group with music and drama.
The rest of our contingent (from CA) arrived yesterday morning, bleery eyed, but ready to join in. By afternoon, everyone was sagging a bit, but after some sleep, everyone was ready to go today.

Each day we have focused on a person from the Bible who had "heroic" qualities; Monday, it was David; yesterday, it was Esther. Today was Daniel. We've had great leadership in presenting the lessons, creative dramas, and learning memory verses. We begin each day with tremendously enthusiastic worship and praise! We have a great combination of local worship leaders, as well as talented team members. It makes for a tremendous time of worship! The kids respond so well, are soaking everything up and being "loved on." The CA group has introduced a recurring "character," CAPTAIN WONDER, who appears at the end of the day to see if he can find the heroic quality of the day. Donned in flying cape, he appears to see what the Bible character has that he wants to have himself. The kids get to interact to reveal who really has the "power," realizing that it all comes from God. Tomorrow the kids will get to make their own cape! We'll have lots of "Wonders" then!

It is "wonderful" to have this time with these children, to be able to smile, laugh, hug, interact, and share the hope of Jesus with them. We know that God is at work!

Thank you for your prayers! They are felt! Thank you, too, for praying for Rachel and her family in the loss of her grandmother. She has felt and appreciates the encouragement and support.