6/19/09 Camp Day #2

I’ve always told people how awesome Young Life is because its ministry embodies Christ’s love for others in a relational way. Just like Jesus who met the people of his day where they were and loved them unconditionally, Young Life focuses on leaders meeting teenagers where they are in life, loving them for who they are, and sharing Christ’s love for them. It is no different here in Tanzania. And I’m amazed at how faithful God is to bring the teenagers – from the secondary schools and neighborhoods, as well as all the way from the herding tribes of the Masai in this country – to camp! I’m encouraged by the Kenyan program team who are full of Christ’s joy and servant heart, as well as this team of God hand-selected to unite, to give these kids the best week of their lives. I’m humbled and excited to see the things people donated in Atlanta on the fields for games, hanging from the dining hall for club, and worn by the kids here. I’m humored by the goats grazing the grass where teens play soccer and volleyball. At night, I stare at an expansive sky of endless stars I never knew existed. I must admit, we have been pushed to exhaustion to prepare cabins, serve meals, and run obstacle courses but know His strength and grace with this team and for His purposes is totally worth it!
Robin

Thank you so much for your prayers and patience with our blog! Tanzania time runs a little differently. Now as for today… we woke up early, served an awesome breakfast, cleaned cabins after o-course night (woo!), watched incredibly competitive and high-spirited field games, served a delicious lunch (ugali), had some downtime to get together as a group and rest, and just finished serving dinner. What a blessing it is for these campers to be served three meals a day. I hope you are able to get a glimpse of where your prayers are going. We just want to assure you that they are heard and much appreciated!
The Tanzania Team