This summer for 10 days Open Arms ran our very first summer camp at the Pravdinski Orphanage. There were about 120 kids as some were gone for the summer. Each day was filled with bible lessons, crafts, all camp games, and spending time with the 14 American/Ukrainian leaders. Each day we taught about an attribute of God. We wanted to give the kids an idea about who God really since they have many false ideas about who God is. God's love, faithful, grace, trustworthiness, and holiness were some of the attributes that were clearly explained.
The whole camp was divided into 6 teams. We had a all camp competition to see whose team would be first. The point system was not just for winning the games but participating during bibles lessons, night meetings, having good sportsmanship, and working well together. Games such as capture the flag, a 75ft sheet of linoleum for a slip n slide, and relay races were some favorites. At the end of camp the winning team was treated to an ice cream party and served by the camp leaders.
The most exciting part of camp occurred on the very last day. After a lot of good discussions with their camp leaders about who God is 5 kids from the oldest group accepted the Lord. Praise God!
Thank you so much to all of you who contributed to this camp with prayer and financial support. We know that we could not have done this without you.
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