Community of Friends

Today was a very busy day, and it passed very quickly. The kids had plenty of activities: morning lessons, inside and outside, afternoon crafts including bag painting and dying of t-shirts, and a football tournament, where both boys and girls were playing. In the evening we had a "talent show" - dancing, singing, comic scenes and Randy's magic performance! All of this was hosted with  great humor by Lukas. The day finished with worship.

I think the kids enjoyed the day very much, and what touched me the most was the sense of community that emerged out of our (kids, American and Polish leaders) meeting here in Rabka. On the 9th day of the camp we already know each other well, we share the time together, leaders trying to do their best for the kids, and campers responding with their joyfulness and smiles. I've got this belief that everything that is going on in here is simply good. God gathered all of us together in here, over 50 individuals, with their own lives and stories, to meet and be together for some time, to talk, laugh, cry, play, learn, make new friends, and enjoy the time. I believe and hope that He acts through this meeting and lets us be tools in His hands..

Today in the morning Piotr talked about the infinite Grace of God. I believe that this camp is a sign of that Grace, even though we're probably not able to see all the seeds that God planted in our hearts. Time is running very fast in here, and I guess we all began to feel that the camp is coming to an end. It is sad, but I truly hope that the seeds will grow in each of us.

 

Kasia (Polish Leader)