Tuesday, August 29, 2006
DAY #29 - VACATION CAMPS
Among Patrick Conti's many ministries, the “vacation” camps he hosts are maybe the most outstanding of all. School in Swaziland is on three months and off for one. During that off month, he, along with some other workers, hold camp for different age groups. The camps are usually 3 days, two nights. During this time the kids learn about Jesus, about AIDS and AIDS prevention; get proper personal hygiene instruction; play all sorts of sports; and eat good meals. Most that attend camp come back having given their hearts to Jesus. Pray that these camps can continue tobe effective in discipling Swazi kids for the Lord.
We are blessed today to have Debra Parker, the Elementary Principal from Parkview Baptist School lead us in prayer today.
- Father: Praise You for loving, committed people who sacrifice it all to serve You in a land far from home. Thank You for the opportunity to be a part of their ministry through our prayers and support. Praise You for Children's Cup and the vision of its leaders. Continue to richly bless this ministry.
What an awesome idea to have vacation camps for the Swazi kids. All kids love camp, so thank You that You have provided this experience for these kids. I pray that You would use Pat and the other workers in a mighty way - that lives would be changed as children come to know Jesus personally, that His love would become real to the kids, that the kids would have a joyous time, and at the same time equip them with the knowledge and provision needed to improve their lives and health.
Father, provide all that is needed for the vacation camps, protect the children and workers, and send Your Holy Spirit to do a work in many lives.
I pray all this in the precious, most holy name of Jesus. Amen.
And again today, we have posted the prayer that Jean Ohlerking put on her blog for today's prayer topic.
- Father, I well remember the summer Bible camps I attended. I made new friends and reestablished old ones.
We played sports and did handcrafts and had Bible lessons.
And we had church. Boy did we have church!
Lord I thank you for those wonderful times.
And now we are having vacation Bible camps for our CarePoint kids. How exciting!
I just pray that these kids come away from their days at the camps having made new friends, enjoying sports activities and handcrafts. And loving learning the old Bible stories and applying them to their own lives.
Especially I ask that the "church" services are a time of spiritual awakening. That their souls are enlighened to the ways of the Holy Spirit. That they join their voices together in praise and worship to our God.
That they are forever changed. That they determine to serve you the rest of their lives. That through these children you can bring revival to a beautiful country. That you can begin to work miracles in body and soul throughout the land...
...for your Glory.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Thanks for joining us in prayer today. It is making a difference - bank on it.
