On August 8 through 13th God allowed us to have the Christian children’s camp “Source of Life” in Voloshki, Rivne region. The team consisted of 22 people from Zdolbuniv church. Some members were for the first time in the camp team as mentors, craft leaders and worship team. The theme of the camp was “Conductors.” The primary goal of this camp was to encourage all campers to share the Good News about Christ with others, and to develop a desire of helping and serving others. There were 81 children, approximately 60% of them attend Sunday school, and the rest of them were the first time in the Christian camp. Children were divided into 8 groups (4 groups of boys and 4 groups of girls).
The atmosphere was friendly both, among the team, and among children in the camp. Bible lessons led children to the main purpose of their life with God, which is to fulfill the Great Commission. Every day there were sport games and crafts for children.
On the 3rd day of the camp we saw a 13 years old boy, who was crying. We asked him what happened, maybe he was hurt by anyone and he told us that he was reconciled with God. It was the most joyful moment and the heaven rejoice for one repentant sinner. There were a few boys and girls who are reconciled to God. All of them decided to live with God and to go to church.
Here are some reviews:
“In this camp I realized that we should not live for ourselves, but for the Lord. It is necessary to help my neighbors. I want to study the Word of God and walk in his ways and also to come to church.”
“There were very good sermons, which helped me to understand something new and to grow spiritually. Now I see that I’m selfish and I pray that God changes me. “
“I really know God. When I went to the camp I wasn’t going to do that. I want to show the fruits of repentance in my life.”
“I really want to live a new life and to build my house on the right soil.”
“This camp was useful for me, I could live five days without a computer and a phone. I learned a lot of new things that I never heard of. “
“It was the best camp comparing to the one last year. I liked the Bible lessons, games and fellowship with my mentor Kiril and Yura. They made a very big impact on me. And I have decided to follow Christ and ready for different trials. “
We want to thank everyone who supported our ministry and prayed for the team, for the hearts of the children and the impact of God’s Word on them. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones!
We would like to see this divine spark that is lit up in these little hearts could have kindled a good fire, which could warm many people and tell them the message of salvation through Christ.
With love in Christ,
Ivanna Timonko
Church “Source of Life”, Zdolbuniv
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