All I can really do is thank everyone for their prayers. Our bodies were finally crumbling to the strain of the summer. Sickness spread. But in spite of it all, amazing things happened at this past camp.
LOVE was experienced. It was truly a gift to serve along side my home church and watch them give themselves away to students. Again, how do I begin to tell the story of this week? I can't. Not in this way. It is almost impossible to do it in a way that justify the glorious power of God and His sovereignty through it all.
I can tell you of one particular story about one of the students. He was in my English class. His belief in a God was evident from day one. He did not speak much English, but every time he spoke, it was so profound. It was clear that a spiritual foundation had been laid that was so pure and strong that our culture in America has so long forsaken. When I asked him what he thought about the idea of God using evil situations for good, he replied, "I think we all have to to experience crisis in our life to truly understand that redemption is real.".....WHAT!? Are you kidding me? And you don't know Jesus?! Later that week, he asked about suffering in world. With another Czech believer, the three of us went into a room and began dialoguing about why would God allow suffering. We got to share with him who Jesus was, and how whatever the answer for such a question was, it cannot be that God doesn't care. In fact we find the answer of human value at the cross and the victory over suffering in resurrection. It was a beautiful time. In the end he said something I will never forget. He said, "I love the atmosphere here. It is so different from the one at home. All my friends live for nothing, but here, you all are so clear...." Praise God. This week, He gave his life to Christ.
That was one of 3 stories of saved lives and one of many stories of souls taking huge leaps towards truth.
Home is coming up soon. In just a week, this adventure will come to a close, and a new one will begin...
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
1. students who gave their lives to the Lord. Pray for strength as they experience opposition and comfort in the Spirit and other believers
2. Students who are so close to embracing the Gospel
3. Students who opposed the Gospel this week
4. NCC team and Czech Church team as they follow up with the students. Many students find a home with the local church
5. DEBRIEF TIME. A good time of processing this summer and taking kingdom values home and leaving all the junk...
"khue" Zephyr whispers. "uncle kha" Zephyr whispers. Thanks for the update. we are all waiting for you guys to come home. Praying for you all.
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