JOIN US IN THE MAD RUSH!

During a recent conversation with the Pravdinska Orphanage director about our ministry there, the doors flew open for a chance to run a summer camp! We couldn't help but be so excited as this is something we have been fighting for since our last camp at the orphanage (4 years ago). 

Time is running short to get everything together: paperwork for permission, programming, supplies and funds.

This is how you can be a part of it all:

- PRAY

- GIVE (click to be directed to our online donation page)

It's that simple! Pray for the doors to remain open and for our documents to get approved in record time (we are hoping to run camp NEXT WEEK)! Pray that the kids, teachers, and director will have open hearts! Pray that our team will stay strong and united with a clear vision directed by God. 

Give financial support to help us run the 4-day program - this money goes directly into crafts, games, and supplies to help create an amazing time for the kids.

Here are some of the camp highlights that we look forward to: 

• Birthday Party - Celebrating each of the kids with a party filled with special snacks, hygiene packs, music, and birthday games!

• Bonfire Night - S'mores, music, talent show and all kinds of campfire fun.

• Water Wars - Water games for days! We'll escape the heat and have an amazing time.

Our days will be packed from start to finish with Bible Lessons, group discussions, crafts, games, group meetings, sports, and sharing God's love in as many ways as we can!

Although approval from the department has not been officially received, we are forging ahead in faith and ask you to do the same! If you do choose to give, please know that the funds will be saved for day programs at the orphanage and general funds for ministering to these beautiful children (birthdays and more).

Regardless of whether you can give or not, we so value your prayers and can't wait to share with you all that God does in and through this amazing opportunity!

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE: SUMMER CAMP 2013

We are so excited to announce this year's Summer Camp - Rise to the Challenge - for our orphanage graduates. Our heart for this event runs deep, as Open Arms began with a summer camp 8 years ago. The days in the sun, swimming in the river, playing games, and discussing God's word have become an integral part of ministry with these children who are struggling to manage life outside of the orphanage.  

Our leaders are ready, games are planned, but now we need your help. 

THE COST, PER GRADUATE, TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP IS $100.

This includes everything: food, transportation, lodging, and so many extra details. We need sponsors for 25 kids as well as 5 Ukrainian volunteers who give their time to minister to these broken children. 

If it is on your heart to give, you can do so by clicking on the Donate button below.

Or, simply send a check to Open Arms Ukraine at PO Box 277, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 with a note "summer camp sponsorship" attached. If you are only able to give some, partial sponsorships are more than welcome and make a huge difference. 

Camp wouldn't be possible without you! From all of us at Open Arms as well as the kids in our ministry -
THANK YOU! We are so excited for all that God is going to do through this camp.