My presentation to the teenagers went very well today! After observing several of the speakers .... I had an idea of what they were used to .... and then decided to risk being a little different...or in other words ....being me. I spoke on the acronym LIP ....which stands for God Loves you (the L) He is In Control (the I) He has a Plan (the P) I told the kids to imagine God's lip pressed against their ear saying....I love you ...I'm in control...I have a plan for your life... I was able to work in several of my favorite stories and skits and share the experience of Joseph which is an amazing example of LIP. Bonnie and I used this as the curriculum for our MGM progam at Lakeside. These kids are used to a British system of education which is ... sit down listen and take notes.... my style is more engaging.... music, skits, short discussions with your neighbors. Based on what I observed they were getting the message ...and having a marvelous time as well... the actors in the skits were wonderful and had their campmates in stiches!
I went directly from there to a 40 minute singalong with the younger group ... and I have to say I have never heard more boistrous singing from a group of kids. They absolutely love the song "I've got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart...on the chorus of that song it says, now I'm so happy .... (I know some of you are humming it now) there is no doubt by the smiles on their faces and the entusiasm in their voices ....they truly are happy .... even in the midst of tougher circumstances than you can imagine. The Lord has challenged me this week to remember that if we are not careful .... material possesions can dull our spiritual senses and make us less dependent on Him. I'm wondering if I lived in such desperate poverty if I could sing the song with the same joy I was hearing it this morning.
I've posted some pictures of life in the camp ...some of the food...the way they wash clothes and dishes and a picture of some participants discussing one of my questions.
Thank you for your continued prayers for unity. Any culture gap there was has been reduce to a crack ... I have remained healthy and so far would not be able to audition for any Pepto Bismol commercials...and am thankful!
John
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