Monday, July 16, 2012

English Camp - Day 1 Update - Kyle


Hey Family and Friends!

Thanks for following our team on the blog!  This past weekend was tiring yet excellent. 
Today marked the beginning of teen camp.  Needless to say, it couldn’t have gone any better.  We had hardly finished our morning devotional and meeting when the kids were already busting through the doors.  Between playing ninja and talking amongst each other, our whole team got to create great bonds with the teens. 
A typical day at camp consists of games, lessons, snacks, chapel, small groups, lunch, and more games.  Today I personally had a great discussion in small groups following Tom’s sermon on knowing about God’s existence.  Maggie, Sharon, and I had a wealthy discussion that was completely Gospel central.  It was very encouraging to see a great discussion blossom on the first day!  Lessons were effective the first day.  We taught the students vocabulary words relating to family.  We did activities like Jeopardy and improv skits.  It was encouraging to see not only their eagerness to learn but also their excitement to speak and to get to know us.  The afternoon consisted entirely of running in circles and dancing our hearts out, but that’s what games in Hungary look like. 
It was a blast to start to build these friendships with these teens again.  As a returning member on the trip, it has been awesome to see how well they remember me from last year.  It amazes me how vividly they remember what we had done the year before.  Most importantly, it was encouraging to see their eagerness to speak English as well as their tough questions that they are asking, specifically referring to Jesus Christ and the Gospel.  I sense that God is perfectly setting this trip up early with Gospel discussions so that many will come to him over these ten days of camp.  We will be sure to continue to update you on this subject!
Thank you again for following us, for your support, and your prayers.  All are appreciated and may God bless you!

Thank You Bunches!

Kyle

P.S.  I also want to let you know about my personal 3 G’s of Hungary:  God, Goulash, and Gelato!  

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