The Campers Arrive!

Today was quite the busy day! We spent the majority of the day administering English Placement Tests to the Polish people so that we could put them in the appropriate English level and carrying luggage to each room as they arrived. It was really great to finally meet the people we have been praying for. We had our first meetings with our conversation groups and an introduction to the theme of the camp- "Win the Prize". We also had a couple activities where we tried to resemble the American Game Shows Super Market Sweep and Deal or No Deal. In Deal or No Deal, the contestant won the $750,000 prize which was to throw an American in the pool. Mike Snuffer was chosen and you can see the result in the video below.

The evening was spent by the Americans working very hard to prepare for the first English classes tomorrow and the Poles watching the World Cup Championship. It was so exciting to hear the loud screams. Personally, I don't watch much futbol (soccer) but have heard stories of how intense the World Cup can be in Europe. It was very exciting for me to see and hear about the cultural importance and be here for the game.

As for prayer requests, I think the main one is for sleep. Since the weather is so nice and warm during the day, many of us are having a difficult time sleeping. It is very hot at night and there hasn't been much of a breeze to cool us off in the evening. Many of our team wake up repeatedly throughout the night and have a difficult time getting back to sleep. Secondly, energy during the day! So, even if we don't get much sleep, that we will be sustained throughout the day. Another request is for our English classes tomorrow. We know about what level we are teaching, but the first day is very hard to prepare for. So, it is important that we are able to be flexible. But pray that what we prepared will at least be close to the level that we believe our students to be at. Tomorrow is the first testimony that will be given in the evening. We don't know yet who it will be, but pray that it will be received well by the Poles and that whoever is giving it will not be nervous and that it will go smoothly. There are also quite a few new people who have come to the camp for the first time and do not know anyone. Pray that they will feel welcome and accepted quickly and that the Americans will recognize those people and especially reach out to them.

Thanks as always for your prayers!