English Camp - Day 9

Well, today was the second to last day of English class. Our staff meeting this morning was full of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord for what has happened over the last 10 days. Brad led devotions with a good word from Philippians 2, reminding us that our attitude should be like Christ even when we’re tired in these last couple days.

Our schedule today was mostly the same as every other day. We played rousing games of kickball, knock out, basketball, tug of war and baseball. Mate (Matthew) spoke in chapel about forgiveness. Pray with us that his words would resonate with the Hungarian teens and that they would see their need for the Lord and accept His forgiveness in their lives.

Much of our free time today was spent preparing our classes for Parent’s Night tonight. Each English class had to prepare a little presentation…a skit, a song, etc. It took a little while to think of something for my class of beginners, since we only have 3 boys in our class and they are not the most outgoing. I have to admit, we Googled “short, funny skits” and found a great one that our guys were excited about and thought was a great idea! ☺ So we spent time today practicing lines so their parents could hear them speaking English.

The program started a little after 7pm, following a dinner of hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and watermelon. After the welcome, all the students, teachers and translators stood up front and we sang 2 worship songs that we have been singing all week long. We sang the second song, Mighty to Save, in English and then in Hungarian. Interspersed between our class skits were Jason’s testimony, a testimony from one of our translators, special music from some Hungarian students, special music from Emily, Victoria and Dillon (accompanied by Tom and Brad) and a camp slideshow. All the skits were well done and drew many laughs! At the end, Shaun, our camp director, called us and our translators up front and presented us each with a little token of appreciation.

There were refreshments after the program, and we met several parents of the students. Everyone was in high spirits and many, many, many, many, many….many…photos were taken (a high percentage with Dillon creeping in the background). It was a special bonding time for all of us. Praise the Lord for the wonderful friendships that have been formed on this trip…and for all the new Facebook requests I have waiting for me when I get home!

Thanks for all your prayers!
Sharon