Wow what an amazing last few days. The team are well in the swing of things and the running of the camp and God has blessed us as a team with good health and no accidents, so far - keep praying:)
Camp is certainly keeping us busy with 70 overnight campers for the week and 28 day campers - you may think it's harder work doing the overnight campers but the day guys are definately not easy and are keeping Becky and Regan really busy, the rest of our team were needed for the overnighters.
As well as doing camp duties and basically being on call 24/7 our team also have the pleasure of helping with kitchen duties at the welcome centre were everyone gets fed (including guests at the Kings Inn), housekeeping duties at the Kings Inn of making beds, cleaning the rooms and cleaning every window in the hotel and occasionally gardening work - in the veggie plot and hay baling . . . so we are keeping out of mischief (or at least that's what they are telling Julie!)
Today Thursday Bill (head Chef) made us a very special dinner tonight of fish and chips and gave a tear jerking speech (although Bill wont admit it there were tears in his eyes!) of how much the team have impressed him and his staff at their willingness to work very hard and always with a cheery smile and he wished us God's blessing.
It was extremely oppressive today weather wise as the breathing atmosphere reached 107 F - so there were lots of water sports today and plenty of water drinking.
Tonight was also talent night which was good craic - these young people are not shy at showing off their talents and letting us know how 'awesome' they are ( which they are!)
Three of the team have had the opportunity to totally step out of their comfort zones and stand up and give their testimonies - Ve, Tracy and Joy B - (Becky hopes to be able to do hers tomorrow) as well as doing two sketches.It has been an amazing privilege to see not only these guys but the whole team be moved on and challenged in their faith.
We are one of the largest Irish youth teams sent out and have made our presence felt in our own style. . .
We pray that God would continue to use us to be a blessing to our american brothers and sisters and the young people we have grown to love will 'Choose life' (the theme of the camps)in all its abundance from God,
signing out for the night
Julie
Wow, 107 degrees! We've been thinking about you all in the heatwave and are glad to hear no one has succumbed to heat exhaustion. You must all be shattered but we pray you will have a wonderful time in NYC and a safe journey home (look after Simon).
ReplyDeleteCharlotte, we got home safely and are looking forward to having you back and boring you with our photos!
Julie, have a super break with your sis and family - you deserve it.
Annette & Ken x
Hi all just wishing you all a safe journey home.E njoy N.Y..Joy W.have a good time in Hepzibah house looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday.Mark sorted and ready to go.Luv and prayers to all Alison
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, NI had a heatwave today long may it last. Hope you all have a safe journey home and that you all have a great time in NY. Iain, we are much looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Ollie and Lucy can't wait to see you!! Dad is looking forward to catching up re: all the shows he had to attend without you. Much in our prayers
ReplyDeleteHope you are all surviving the heatwave you seem to be having at the moment and that you can all keep your cool in NY - especially Simon when he gets loose in those shops!! Enjoy the couple of days "relaxing" in the Big Apple. Praying for you all to have a safe journey home and looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
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