Much is required. This is the end of one life-changing adventure, and the beginning of another.
This is our last post of the trip. It is from Meredith Cotton, a rising senior at JMU. Our group is on the way to the airport right now.
Today is our last day of this eye-opening, life changing journey!! As Jonathan described in his post, the last few days have been a transition in our trip as we’ve moved from packed days filled with exploring the Holy Land to serving at a Young Life camp in Palestine! It’s been so fun to dance with the kids (especially last night when two 13 year-old girls showed Chelsea and I up on the dance floor), play in the pool with them, and play games with them. But the most beautiful part about our role here is that we’ve had the honor of praying as we sit and listen to Yousef speak truth in Arabic at Club, to pray while the kids are having their Cabin Time (a time for the kids to be with their leaders in their cabins to reflect on what they learned, heard, or felt during the talk), and to plan different activities for the kids behind the scenes. It has been so humbling to be able to step into a lowly role that doesn’t result in recognition. In these last two weeks we’ve been absolutely showered with God’s presence and filled to the brim with His love. How fitting that we are able to finish our trip with being emptied by showering that love we’ve received on these precious kids? This morning we got to hear from some of the local leaders as they shared some sweet stories about what their kids have experienced throughout camp. It’s so evident that God is moving in big ways and this camp could be the start of a life-long relationship with Jesus for these kids! They’ve not only heard truth verbally but they’ve also been able to experience the joy that comes with living life with Christ through all the fun we’ve been having After all- our God is a God of celebration! (If Jesus came to our dance party last night, he probably would’ve showed Chelsea and I up too Check out John 10:10!) It would be beautiful if you could pray for these kids alongside us- that what they’ve heard, seen, and felt here would stick and resonate deeply in their hearts (especially in the next few weeks as they leave camp and go back to their day-to-day lives in the West Bank). What a privilege and honor it is to be co-workers with Christ. Why he wants to use such imperfect people I will never understand, but I’m so humbled and thankful that He does because it is such a gift! We’re looking forward to seeing you back in the states!!
Video From Camp: http://youtu.be/kjSTYM6v8_8