Day 4

Today was a preparation day for our Youth Camp starting tomorrow.  We began with breakfast.  Then we headed to Lighthouse Christian School for an orientation to the school and a tour.  We got to meet a bunch of the kids. Everyone was very excited to finally interact with them.  I was able to find Lewis Kombe whom Sam and Karen Joseph sponsor and had asked me to get some photos.  Sam and Karen – I’ll be sending those along as soon as the internet cooperates.

From there we stopped by the church office where we’ll be doing some work next week.  Then we split up to shop for game supplies and personal gifts.  At one point Joel, Wilbroad and I ended up in the back of a small taxi hunting for “Stand” supplies.  I always thought of myself as close to Joel, but we achieved new closeness during this trip.  Part of what we are trying to also track down are some tools to build the Stand goals. It made me appreciate the garage full of tools I have at home.

This trip has really brought Joel and closer.

Then off to lunch.  Wilbroad took us on an impromptu tour of the new soccer stadium about 5 minutes from our compound.  It made Emilianne’s day.  A few of us even took a run around the track.  Turns out there is a game on Sunday afternoon which we may end up going to since it was scheduled to be a rest day.  We spent what was left of the afternoon resting and praying for Youth Camp. Then day ended with our usual meal that was absolutely delicious, prayer, worship, teaching, and more preparations for tomorrow.

By the way, I apologize for not posting regularly.  I've been writing every day, but the internet connection is less than consistent so I've had to resort to using my phone as a hotspot just to post.