Today was our first full day of camp and it was fantastic! One of the goals we set early on is to find out (to the best of our finite knowledge) where each of these students are in their relationships with God. However, we usually do not get there until day 3... well this trip it started today! The spectrum is huge here... all the way from those who worship the Muslim god, to those who could be leaders at this camp. We have gained the trust and entered into a relationship with just about every kid here. There was one boy who was calling his dad to go home on the first day, but after spending one morning with the 'crazy americans' he was glad to stay the week. Our team has doubled in trust and relationship even since yesterday. At some level this must be what it feels like to go into battle with a group of people, this just a much safer scale of course.
To sum up this day I would say that we have opened this can of 'condensed ministry' and from here on out it is like drinking from a fire hydrant. Also this day marks the day that we have officially torn down their walls. Even the handful of folks who are utterly rebellious, sneaking out, not wanting to be a part of anything... I have a feeling they will tomorrow because of the genuine relationships we have established.
Our team has found joy in the fact that God's mercies are new every day. That they are not meant to last more than that day, but we hope in Him to supply us with enough mercy to get through the next.
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