Wake me up when it´s tomorrow

We had no sooner bid farewell to the campers from the young adults 18+ camp before it was time to welcome 46 campers from Tacna, Moquegua, Ilo and Ite for the youth camps.

Once again the theme of the week was ‘Decisions’. The messages were brought by Pastor Felipe (Argentinean) and his wife Ester, they both work with the Alliance church in Tacna. The theme focused on relationships with family, friends and God. Many were affected by what was said.

The young people also completed similar activities to the first week; visiting the beach, completing the obstacle course, a table quiz, making videos of famous films and taking part in the talent night etc.

This past week saw the commencement of the Family camp. Last year there were only 15 people from 2 families, however after a successful camp they returned to their towns and invited more friends and family members, so that this year we had around 40 people ranging from 3-80 years old!!!! However, as the saying goes age is only a number, it doesn’t seem to have hindered anyone. Everyone has been fully involved in the activities. Even the 80-year-old Don José ran through the obstacle course!

The speaker was Pastor Pedro from the Christians in Action church in Arequipa (Pedro is also head of the language school we attended!) During the morning seminars Mision Rescate were responsible for the kids club. The theme was ‘God is Powerful.’ We had the opportunity to look at some of the miracles of Jesus, learn verses, sing songs and play lots of fun games.

This week is a chance to ‘rest’, however most of the time will be spent in preparation for the following week when we will be holding a 5 day holiday Bible club in the church in Ite and a football club (for 3 days).

Points for Prayer
-For the many of the young people who are returning to difficult home backgrounds
-For those who don’t know Christ, that they will have been impacted by the messages
-Our preparation for the holiday Bible club and football club