Walking With God

Walking with God- “Andando com Deus” was the theme for the camp last weekend. It’s been raining for several weeks and it’s winter here (cold+wet= miserable) so we were really praying and believing for good weather for this 3 day camp. Everything was sooooo wet and there was mud everywhere but we were still trusting God for great things nonetheless. And to make a long story short... He did just that. It was awesome seeing all the kids in the altar each service. Seeing these students going after God like they did made all the sacrifices we make to be here worth it. 

I know that seeing pictures doesn’t allow you to really experience the gravity of what took place (or what takes place at other camps as well) but hopefully it will give you just a glimpse of the students and how their lives were impacted. And to all of you who support us and allow us to do what we do here in Brazil... thank you! Without you, none of this would be possible: )

Everything was set-up and ready to go Friday as we waited for the students to arrive

When the everyone arrived the schedule was reviewed then we opened the weekend with some worship

The students started each day with devotions

After devotions and breakfast more worship before some time in the Word

You could tell, even from the first service that students were ready to draw closer to God this weekend

One of the cooks trying to get lunch ready while everyone was still in service

Some of the students at lunch on Saturday

What kind of camp would it be (in Brazil) without some soccer?!

Now it's time for the obstacle course as Jim and Eli explain each challenge

Papa showed-up to see how the course was holding up with all the students

After an explanation of the course the teams began

Even though the rain started to fall (again) there was no stopping the kids from having fun and finishing the course

As the rain continued to fall everyone decide to slide down the pavilion hill!?

Here's the first group of kids attempting the new "Rope Climb" challenge

Even though it's wintertime kids still wanted to swim and get wet... in the snake pit of all places: )

Here's the first group of kids doing the new "Giant Monkey Bars"

Even at the last service kids were still going after God... amazing weekend!

Matthew, Eli and Kevin with some of the staff and kids from the camp