Last week was the annual Family Summer camp which was held in Pogradec, Albania. And WOW, what a week it was. God was very much in the midst of our time together and His power was evident for all to see. My role at the camp was, with the help of Megan (short term summer volunteer from Belfast Bible College), to work alongside Joe and Cara (short term volunteers in Albania) and create a program for the children. It was a lot of fun, games and crafts and the kids were a real joy and blessing for us. It was also wonderful to meet with fellow volunteers and to get to know Joe and Cara. The speaker for the week was Daniel Psaute, who was joined by his wonderful wife, Marlene, and together we celebrated their wedding, Albanian style. The Sunberg family were also there to help lead some of the groups and do morning devotions, and their presence was greatly appreciated by all.
One story of great inspiration which stood out from the week was that of a young boy, of only 11years or so, who received two great gifts throughout the camp week. He was blind for many years, and after being prayed over he began to gain his sight back... he could see light and colours at first and continued to improve. Wooow, what a miracle and a blessing for that child. God is good. The second gift he received was that of eternal life. That's right, he accepted Jesus and has joined the family of Christ. Amazing. He was one of six people who accepted Jesus, and one of twenty-one who got baptised.
It was a week filled with the Holy Sprirt, and I enjoyed being able to spend so much time with believers from both churches in Kosova and the churches in Albania. Fellowship is really important, and I think we sometimes (myself included) forget the importance of that element of being a family. So for me, family camp was just what I needed for that reminder.
