Day 9 - 3rd Day of English Camp

Howdy everyone! (Western theme today for our camp)

What a week this has been so far. English Camp has been going great on so many levels. Our team has been learning how to work together and we have adjusted as we listen to each other. We have 24 active participants, and I mean active. This morning was the lowest energy level, but that was because they only had about 2 hours of sleep last night. We really sense God at work. Thanks for your prayers.

Just to let you know what we have been doing. We have an Old Testament Bible story that we go over in three groups leveled by English ability. From that they identify vocabulary they don’t know. We talk about the story and the lesson we can learn from it.

We then have an English focus activity. We have 1) done introductions, 2) answered the question, “Who am I?” by making a poster and sharing it in groups, and 3) learned opposites and played games with the words.

We have learned songs, played word games and then the campers have done skits based on the Bible story: some have been straight to the point, some have been hilarious. They have been getting better each day. A team member has been sharing a testimony each day. I personally have found that to be very encouraging. We have been teaching them American sports having played ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf, wiffle ball, basketball, and four-square.

We commented tonight, in our team meeting, that each of was connecting more and more with each one here. We all have been able to speak with individuals at times and share our own personal stories of God’s work in our lives with them.

It really has been special to represent North Fresno Church here in Portugal. I personally really feel like I represent more than just myself here. You are at work here with us. I know you have been praying for us. God has heard your prayers.

Steve, for the rest of the team

Pic #1 - English activities

Pic #2 - The 'opposites' game (Family Feud style)

Pic #3 - 'Telephone'

Pic #4 - Otto & Marjorie Ekk, missionaries

Pic #5 - The food has been great!

Pic #6 - Ingenuity - marshmallows over the fire