After the all camp dance-off last night (which the Americans lost miserably), the Lord woke me up early this morning, I went out on the porch to have quiet time, and I was so moved. I looked across the field to see a couple of campers pumping water out of the well so they would have water to wash up for the day. I was reminded and convicted that we as Christians also need to go to the well each and every morning to get strength from God to serve our purpose as Christians. I thank The Lord for that precious moment I got to experience in Africa. The group has had so much fun serving as Work Crew for Tanzania Young Life. This camp is such a treat for these children and their excitement level for the simplest things, such as 3 meals a days and free time, makes me really appreciate the wonderful life God has blessed me with. After breakfast the campers were surprised to find out they were leaving to go on a day Safari, they went CRAZY because most of the teenagers have never seen any wild game or even left their village. Keep praying for us and the children, some of whom are listening to the Gospel for the first time.
~ Kendall
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Your story of the well of water and the wellspring of Christ reminded me of "Share the Well" by Caedmon's Call -- I encourage you to listen to the song when you return:
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Share the well, share with your brother
Share the well my friend
It takes a deeper well to love one another
Share the well my friend
Do you think the water knows
Flowing down the mountain thaw
Finally to find repose
For any soul who cares to draw
Some kindred keepers of this Earth
On their way to join the flow
Are cast aside and left to thirst
Tell me know it is not so
Share the well, share with your brother
Share the well my friend
It takes a deeper well to love one another
Share the well my friend
All God’s creatures share the water hole
The bleesed day the monsoon comes
And in His image we are woven
Every likeness every one
From Kashmir to Karala
Under every banyan tree
Mothers for their children cry
With empty jar and bended knee
Share the well, share with your brother
Share the well my friend
It takes a deeper well to love one another
Share the well my friend
You know I’ve heard good people say
There’s nothing I can do
That’s half a world away
Well maybe you’ve got money
Maybe you’ve got time
Maybe you’ve got the Living Well
That ain’t every running dry
Share the well, share with your brother
Share the well my friend
It takes a deeper well to love one another
Share the well my friend
Share the well, share with your brother
Share the well my friend
It takes a deeper well to love one another
Share the well my friend
Blessings to the Tanzania Team for sharing The Well.
Phil. 1:3-6