Youth Camp

Our church was very lively on Sunday. It was full with the energy of the youth. On Saturday, three churches came together to put on an overnight youth camp. They met Saturday evening, had dinner, fellowshipped, prayed and worshiped and stayed up all night! I remember when I was in junior high and high school and had overnights at church. I thought it was so fun to stay up all night laughing with my friends. Sorry John Sparks! (My youth pastor). Now that just seems awful. I can stay up late every now and then, but now, I cherish my sleep!

Somehow these kids were awake and excited for church in the morning. Kids from various churches led worship which included dancing. I am pretty sure I saw them doing the electric slide at one point. No joke! The place was hoppin’. I loved it. After, there was a drama about not being lazy. I had no idea what was happening, but they translated for me afterward. The pastor from one of the other churches taught about keeping ourselves pure and staying in the Word. It was a good message for the kids to hear… everyone, actually.

The service was so much fun. I LOVED seeing the kids together praising the Lord. They don’t often have a chance to get together so it was a lot of fun for them too. George encouraged them to do this often. We really want to be involved with them and help in any way we can. After all, the way to change a country is to start with the kids.