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We started our day in the auditorium, having breakfast and talking with all the equipantes (Jr. counselors). We had the opportunity to talk to those who are just beginning in the Word of Life! We met with Tracy, who needs support to continue to maintain her missionary status. We also had the opportunity to pray with Hugo and Yardi. Yardi is dealing with a gallstone and needs to go to a private hospital for surgery, so it can be done right. With that being said, we had been able to go up and over our budget to come to Panama so we can send the excess to pay for Yardi’s surgery!
After our devotion, which we do every day, we had the opportunity to share our testimony, Susan, Carol, and Pam. After giving our testimony, we gave time to ask questions and then asked a few of the girls to give their testimony! We ended in a prayer circle with 20 of these girls praying for each other!
We ate lunch and once again were able to serve the kids a special treat for lunch. The smiling faces said it all! Pam had the opportunity to talk to one of the missionaries and decided we would keep in touch to pray for her ministry.
This evening, we had the carnival for the kids, where they were able to win prizes and just have fun doing all the different games. So excited to fill their bags with toys, clothes, and goodies! It was a long day, and it's hard to believe the week is almost over! Many of these kids came forward to accept Christ, and the blessing is that they continue to be decipled by these missionaries. GOD IS ON THE MOVE!
Hola from the warm country of Panama!! We have been so blessed by our experiences here in Panama. God truly has been working through us all each and every day! This morning, Brad kicked off our morning with Matthew 20: 25-28 and Mathew 22:36-40. We discussed how we can serve others and show God's love here. And how we can continue to maintain a servant's heart when we arrive back home.
We embraced humility, discussing the importance of giving all the glory to God instead of to ourselves when we serve others. We reflected on why we serve and our motives when we serve. Pam enhanced the devotion by talking about Agape love.
Earlier in the day, the children had fun painting their carnival bags for Friday and participating in games such as volleyball and basketball. Some activities were canceled due to the rain. When the rain decided to subside, the pool was opened! It was there that we witnessed something so special.
The kids must take a swim test and pass before they are allowed in the deep end of the pool. Today, one sweet, mischievous little boy continued to sneak over to the deep end without taking the test. Pam told the lifeguard, and he had to take the test. Before the test, the little boy prayed near the pool. Guess what? He passed the swim test!! What a wonderful example of faith in Jesus Christ this young child displayed!
The evening ended with Bible trivia and a bonfire, where the children had the opportunity to dedicate their lives to Christ by throwing a stick (a representation of sin) into the fire! What a testimony to the World of Life and how they are impacting these children's lives!!!
Wednesday marked our second day of camp, after a powerful first night. Around 180 campers, ages 6–12, heard the Gospel, and it was so cool to see 68 little hands raised as children accepted Christ into their hearts. Each of these children received a colored Gospel bracelet—both as a reminder of their decision and as a tool for counselors to use as they disciple them throughout the week.
The Gospel will be clearly presented each night, and we are excited to see more little hands go up as Christ continues to change hearts.
Today was another beautiful day in Chame, Panama. The kids spent extended time in large group Bible lessons and then with their counselors in small cabin groups, learning more about who Jesus is and how much He loves them. The counselors here do the hard and joyful work every day—teaching, protecting, dancing with, and loving on these kids.
Our team is really coming together as well. We’re serving in many different roles: as lifeguards at the pool, helping at the zip line, building items for camp, doing crafts with the kids, and encouraging the missionaries who serve year-round.
Finally, there is exciting news to share! In just a few weeks, they will open a brand new hotel that will have 24 rooms and sleep 48 people. This is so exciting as it will make a huge difference in the ministry they are able to do. It was a blessing to pray as a team in the hotel for God to finish it well and reveal his plans for it
The Kingdom work that Word of Life Panama is doing every day is truly inspiring and Spirit-led. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this first week of scholarship camp and deeply thankful to God for the prayers and senders He has provided to make this possible.
Today, January 13, we welcomed the kids as they got off the buses. The kids had a great time swimming, even in the rain. They had to take their swimming test to make sure they were safe enough to swim in the deep!
We got to have a fun day of zip-lining in between raindrops. We had about 30 boys and 25 girls!! We ended with a presentation of what was to come for the week!
