It’s difficult make our dreams come true. Especially if it involves many people
and finding resources to make it happen.
Each obstacle, each resource obtained is only overcome through God’s
providence and the strength he gives us daily. Some months ago God laid heavily on my heart to have a Children’s Camp and it became my dream and desire.
And it was indeed through God’s grace the people and
resources came together. People prayed. South Valley Community Church in California provided
the funds we needed. And enough adults
volunteered for Children’s Camp.
We wanted to challenge the children to make a difference in
the midst of a society that is relentless in tearing down Christian values. With God’s guidance the children’s
leaders selected the theme (Marking the Path), verse (2 Timothy 1:17)
and song (”We can do all things
through Christ”) for the Camp.
Getting to this point was a challenge, but there was more to come. A few days before Camp we found out
that the facilities did not have produce for the meals and some of the children
would have to sleep on the floor. We found the produce and mattresses
needed. We were ready to go.
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| More than 100 children attended camp |
Finally the day arrived for our trip to camp. Among tears (mostly from the parents)
and kisses we set out for the camp, an hour away.
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| Arrival at Camp |
When we got there, the camp manager told me that one of the
two water pumps was not working.
He said it’s OK because they can operate with the other one. But while we were talking, the second
water pump started to smoke and shut down. Now we were without water and 100 children plus workers in
the buses. There was a strong
possibility that we’d have to cancel camp and return to Remedios. I looked at Maitee, the Children’s Leader, and saw tears streaming down her cheeks. No one could bare the disappointment of not having
camp. Undeterred, we set out to fix the water problem. We found some pipes and buckets to
provide water. And what could have
turned out to be a disaster became an adventure. The children had fun using buckets of water to bathe and
play.
Without even beginning camp, we were already experiencing
“the spirit of power, love and self-discipline” God has given us. A great lesson for the children.
I can imagine the smiling face of our Heavenly Father as he
heard the voices of more than 130 of his children praising Him that night at
camp and enjoying their time together.
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| Evening Worship |
I am grateful for what God is doing today in my country, for
the many who love Him and teach the children about Him—the children, who are
our future.
To God be the glory and to us the great joy of a battle won.
- Pastor Alexis Hernandez
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| Having fun on the see-saw |
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| Bible Study on Daniel |
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| Clowns also helped the children learn |
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| Nutritious meals with vegetables brought from Remedios |
