Finally... About Camp

When David (the founder), Julia, and I arrived at ROJ, the second children's camp was in full swing.  David thought that our arrival towards the last few days of camp would allow us some time to do other things like discuss the future of ROJ, spend time getting to know those that help out at ROJ, and visit the Semochkov family who is currently fostering a houseful of kids.

So.... this is what we saw upon our arrival-- after Sasha helped carry in our bags.  In case you didn't know, Sasha is the young man smiling at the camera.  Feeding close to sixty people everday was no easy task-- but the serving hearts at ROJ sure made it look like it was.

The children's camp was much like a long overnight VBS.  In the mornings and evenings everyone would meet in this tent to sing songs of worship, go over the days' activities, hear a new message, do skits, pray, etc.  The worship leader on the guitar named Avenir was full of energy.  Avenir, a seventeen year old from Bulgaria is currently living in Moldova-- and he came all the way to ROJ for camp in Ukraine-- imagine that!

The leaders of this camp are so full of life and on fire for the Lord! Here is Maxim with his arms out wide who was married just a few months earlier here at ROJ.

One evening we witnessed majority of the kids step forward to repent and give their lives to the Lord.  Repentence is what they call becoming a believer in case you were wondering. 

The kids kept busy during the day playing games, going on walks, doing crafts...

playing house under this tree canopied room...

and taking turns jumping on the trampoline.

Julia and I had fun getting to know the kids.  It was obvious by their smiles and laughter that they were having a wonderful time.