I'm taking a quick break from the series about Filipino culture to update you all on what's been going on here. The week before last we participated in our church's summer youth camp. (Last week was kids' camp, but I'll get to that in another post along with Isaiah's 3 month update!) Some of the young leaders who used to be campers themselves planned and led this year's camp and they did an amazing job!
They intentionally targeted students from 8 different communities who are potential leaders in their churches and/or communities. They set out to train and equip these students. With 2 Timothy 2:2 as their focus, they entrusted these young people with God's Word and sent them out to disciple others.
Josh and I were involved in some unique ways. Josh taught a morning session and trained the students in the Discovery Bible Study method, the method we've been using during our time in the Philippines. I taught an afternoon workshop on children's ministry to those who were interested. It was our first big commitment since Isaiah was born and while it was tiring it was a lot of fun!
off to camp
camp theme
praise and worship on the rooftop
totally worn out from the first night
Pastor Barry's teaching session
not too many people get this view at summer camp :)
small group time
workshop on worship
serving up lunch...rice and a pork soup dish
our neighbors selling snacks during off times
team building
so beautiful..her papa helped lead the camp
Isaiah became good friends with Kuya Pips & Ate Maricel
so proud of these two
sweating it out on the front porch during the night session
slightly overstimulated from a long day ha
Discovery Bible Study training
hanging out with the big kids
camp competition
games
she never stops smiling/laughing
more games
games get pretty intense around here :)
pray for these young leaders
hanging out while Mommy teaches a workshop
cooking a huge pot of rice
just cutting up a pig arm :)
teaching a mock kids' lesson
workshop on children's ministry
"let's pretend we're asleep!"
holding Isaiah so Mama can eat with TWO hands!
Kuya Gaz can always get a good laugh from Isaiah
celebrating 3 months of life for this little cutie!
eyes glued on the praise and worship band
killed right where Josh had just been sitting
This girl did the best on Josh's DBS exam
girls' native wear
boys' native wear
Mr. & Miss Youth Camp 2014
Please pray for these young leaders. Pray for God to raise them up as a selfless generation with bold faith and a jealous heart for the lost. Pray for them to reach rural Philippines and the world with the Good News of Jesus. It's so beautiful to have seen some of them growing and maturing in the faith since we moved here.
"and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2
