Namely, under the such name was held children-teens camp of the Church “Transfiguration” at the camp ground “Zalissia”, from June 29th to July 4th.
The part of the Rivne’s Church team “Transfiguration” came in Zalissia facility on June 28th. They were preparing to meet the children on 29th very early. There were 44 children, most of them from non-believers families, and from the first minutes of arrival they’ve plunged into the time of Jesus Christ. After all, to get in the camp they had to pass the first test, which has been prepared by Roman soldiers. In the camp children learned about the biggest Winner, who has power over the nature, diseases and has the power to forgive sins. And the greatest victory and triumph of His, it is the victory over death.
The camp’s program was saturated. In the morning was classes and groups, and after lunch was a camp-game and evening communication. The children were eagerly waiting to experience each point of the program, and one of the most anticipated moments was a camp game. On the third day has been held the game called “moment of life,” where children had to live for one hour an adult life. Here are some reviews:
“I liked the camp game. It was very interesting. We’ve lived for one hour an adult life.” Chernyak Dasha 12 years old.
“We were an adults today for one hour. I got a lot of emotions.” Boytsun Juliana 9 years old.
The great impression on children made a campaign to the Golgotha. The children have passed through the whole way of Christ from the upper room to the tomb. They were coming back subdued, many of the children were crying. The next morning the kids woke up at 6:30, because the news came that the tomb is empty!
A lot of good moments were in the camp, for which we want to thank God. One bright episode which is remembered both to children and adults. After lunch, the team began their preparations for the camp game. And then began a pouring rain! Not just rain, but the heavy shower!!! The adults began to invent another plan, but the children themselves (without mentors!) went to their rooms and began to pray that God could’ve gave the sun. After the short period of time the sun has appeared, and dried up all puddles and we had successfully lead the game! And after the game was heavy rain again. The children were very happy, that God heard them, and we were joyful with them.
Since most of the children from families of non-believers, we want to reach the hearts of parents through their children. So we continue to pray for these families. And we ask others to support us in this prayer. On the next day after the arrival from camp some parents for the first time came to church. After hearing the announcement about a church camp they came over to register for this. Thus, the work is not over. Please, pray for these souls so they would’ve found the salvation in Christ and, by finishing their earthly life, they could have experienced a real triumph of the winner!
Alexander Gavrilyuk, pastor of the church “Transfiguration” Rivne city
