The English Classes Begin

It was an exciting day in Szklarska Poreba! I have many more pictures to upload but unfortunately the days go by so quickly that I am a little too tired to do that tonight! Hopefully tomorrow. The Americans and Translators started off with a meeting at 6:30 this morning to discuss announcements and prayer requests. We then had breakfast and a worship service. Then, we moved into our Reading/Bible Study time. This was really exciting because it was our first chance to open a Bible and discuss the Word of God with the people. Every person at the camp received a New Testament Bible. I saw one of my students and lunch and I could hardly get him to talk because he was so engrossed in the Bible. He has never owned or read one before! When I asked him some questions, it seemed as though he is very interested in learning about this "new thing" along with English. Pray that others like him may be found by Americans and Polish Christians and that God will open opportunities to discuss with them.

After reading time, we moved right into the first English classes. These last for 2.5 hours and are focused on Vocabulary, Grammar, and Activities. The first day is always the most difficult because it is hard to know the exact level of the students. But now we have interacted with them and can begin to prepare lessons appropriate to our classes. I think everyone feels a little more at ease with planning now. After our busy morning, we had lunch and free time. I went to town with a few Polish people to get Lody (ice cream). It was very good and incredibly cheap. I got two cones (No, I didn't eat them both...) for 5 Zloty or the equivalent to less than 2 dollars. I saw many other Americans in town and heard many got in a good nap!

After free time, we had conversation group which is spent with the same group as the morning reading time. Then supper and an Activity (based off of The Amazing Race). We played a game where some people hid in town and in the woods around our hotel. Each group had to try and find them and get their signatures. It was a very active and competitive game! Then we had a worship time and Doreen gave her testimony. It went very well and she did a wonderful job! Lastly, there was a coffeehouse and the Americans prepared their lessons!

Now bedtime and up at 5:45. Yikes! I will make sure to update pictures and prayer requests tomorrow!