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Power!! We had electricity today, but will not tomorrow, so we will have to update when we can after tonight due to mandatory rationing. We were thankful to have electricity today, and we had a great day starting with the continuing story of Joseph his experience in Potiphor’s house and in prison with the baker and cupbearer. It’s such a great study in dealing with hardships, and the kids seem to be getting the message. The worship continues to be lively, and tonight three of our UK team led the worship wonderfully! Great talent and energy! Today we began our special sessions with guys and gals meeting separately. These are always impacting times for the teens. Melanie is leading the sessions for the girls; our UK Chris with the boys. Today Melanie focused on having hope in God, what that means and how we can have it. If there is one thing these young people need it is hope!! So please continue to pray with us and for them that they will experience hope and encouragement this week that will continue long after camp is over.
Tomorrow we will continue our study of Joseph as he comes to power in Pharoah’s court. The small group Bible study times after morning chapel are wonderful times to connect with the teens, and they are feeling more secure in opening up and discussing scripture. Tonight some of us had the privilege of praying with one of the girls, Margaret, who said she had been feeling badly, unable to eat, was frightened and wanted prayer. It seems that her single mom hasn’t been able to pay the rent. Apparently the landowner sent someone to put a “curse” on them, especially on her, and she had been experiencing all sorts of pains and issues. As some of the local workers and our team gathered around her, we prayed for deliverence from the enemy’s attacks on her and her family. Kenyan Chris (we have to differentiate since we have one from UK and one from here) shared many scriptures about our position in Christ, the power of God to protect and deliver, and that indeed, He is greater! After a powerful time of prayer, Margaret went into the dining hall and ate! She had been afraid to eat before, so this was encouraging. This is just an example of the kinds of trials faced here.
We will update you as soon as possible when we have power again, but know that your prayers are being felt; we are confident that God is at work, and we are trusting Him to work miraculously in the lives of these teens and their mentors, as well as each of us.
The Power May be off, but it sounds like the Light is shining bright. We're praying.
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