English Camp Report

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Above: The campers’ began each day with English reading time in small groups. The curriculum takes them through various Scripture and not only helps them practice reading and learn new vocabulary, but helps them see the life of Jesus Christ. Each of these groups is mixed with advanced and beginner students, so there is a translator that assures all understand what is being discussed. Sharon led the group above with Gerda (seated next to Sharon).

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Above: As the week progresses, we come to a day where we focus on giving the campers a clear Gospel presentation in their morning reading small group.

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Above: Later that night, our evening activity (which is usually some kind of game or group competition) is a time of staff sharing testimony. Gerda was able to give her testimony It was very encouraging to hear her story. Her mother sent her to our camp years ago, but Gerda didn’t know it was a “Christian” camp. When she found out, she wanted to return home right away, but her mom didn’t allow it. As the days went by, her heart was softened and truth began to take hold of her heart. She is one of the many examples of past campers whom God has saved through this English Camp ministry. And what a joy to see her sharing her testimony and serving along side of us in camp!

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Above: After a few testimonies, Pastor Jeff proclaimed the Gospel to the kids and we invited any campers that had more questions or wanted to talk more about what they heard to stay afterward. We wanted to encourage those who were ready to make a decision, to repent and believe in Jesus for salvation. Some who stayed afterward, just wanted to talk, some needed prayer, and some made decisions to put their faith in Jesus.

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Above: Ádám (pictured above, left) is one who stayed afterward. Even though Ádám doesn’t live in our town of Petofibanya, he has attended many of our VBS camps because he is related to one of our church members. It was great to see that the seeds that were planted over the years continue to be watered by God’s grace and He is causing growth in Ádám’s heart.

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Above: Tázi (pink shirt above) and Laura (black shirt above) also chose to stay afterwards and they both made decisions to put their faith in Jesus. The following day, I got to speak to Tázi about some fear she was experiencing throughout her life. I shared some truths about her new position as a child of God, about God’s love for her and presence in her life and basics about using Scripture in spiritual warfare and prayer. The day after this conversation, she told me she slept peacefully through the night and was able to pray. Please pray that Tázi would find someone to continue to help her grow in Christ. Thankfully, she lives in Vecsés where there is a living church with a good youth group where many who served at English Camp attend.

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Above: The first person I talked to after the Gospel presentation was Marcel (pictured above center). Marcel said he was a believer in God and prayed often. He believed everything that was shared but he is not connected to a church and because he is “different” has fears of meeting and being open with people. I think God was calling me to just encourage Marcel to take more steps to mature in his faith in Jesus. We gave Marcel a Bible the last day and I encouraged him to become part of a local body of believers. Please pray that his experience at camp, getting to know many of us who expressed love and acceptance, help him to take first steps into a church body without fear.

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Above: Ákos is another young man who stayed afterward to talk. He was not ready to make a decision, but was just “blown away” by all that he was hearing at camp. Praise God for the work He is doing in campers’ lives.

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Above: As I left the meeting room that night I saw Anna sitting with one of our staff. Since Anna was in my English class, I had already gotten to know her, so I sat down and asked her what she thought about the night. It turned out that she has had some bad experiences with others that claim to be Christian, but live lives that are not at all attractive. She said she just needs more time to think about everything she has heard. This is the case with many campers who did not stay in the meeting room afterwards, but ended up discussing more with staff outside or in their rooms that night. Please pray that God would cause growth to al the seeds that have been planted this past week.

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Above: The wonderful (and crazy) group of volunteers who served in English Camp this year.

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Thank you all for your continued prayers for our family and ministry in Hungary! This week, we’re going to rest and recover. Next week, we’ll be having a one week Vacation Bible School in the town of Jászfényszaru. This is a town where we have been focusing on for church planting over the past few years. Please pray for the Lord to use this VBS as a mighty tool in proclaiming His love and His Gospel and that we develop many new relationships with families in Jászfényszaru.

Enjoy the following films that give highlights from last weeks English Camp!













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