International Winter Camp - Two New Births!
International Winter Camp – Two New Births! One of our family’s favorite ministry events all year is our annual International Houseparty camp at Cedar Bay in Upper Michigan. It runs from December 28 – January 2 and is packed with friendship building, indoor and outdoor fun (photos above and below), evangelistic talks, Bible discussions, cooking a truly international meal together, New Year’s Eve party, talent show, singing and more. Hosted by our friends from near Michigan State University and attended by international groups from all over the Midwest, our Madison group was the largest group attending this year! Other than amazing Gospel discussions and deepening friendships, one highlight was that two international friends from other campuses experienced rebirth in Jesus!
Photo above: Joyah (in red) enjoying a rowdy but amazingly fun game of 'broomball' - think hockey, but without the skates and ice, using a stick resembling a cut-off broom and a ball instead of hockey sticks and pucks.
Photo below: Jesse preparing to help lead a workshop designed for international seekers to assist them in understanding what they can expect if they attend a worship service at an American church.
Photo below: Trinia enjoying one of the many group games
Photo below: Trinia and a friend helping a younger skater