For many years, M.W.B. has sponsored Christian Summer Camps for Children …
Mission Without Borders’ Field countries have a long tradition in ministry to children ..
One of the projects our beneficiary children and partner churches appreciate most is Summer Camp. We continue to witness the tremendous impact spending time in a Christian atmosphere has on children’s lives. This once-a-year opportunity also serves to enhance the long-term ministry of the church workers to the children. In Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Bosnia and Ukraine we work in close partnership with local churches in order to reach socially disadvantaged children from Christian families, as well as their friends. As Christians, we recognise the importance of ministering to children and teaching them the ways of God. The legacy of the communist past is largely a godless generation. A period of spiritual hunger was followed by the destructive influence of post-communist crises, bringing these countries into a state of moral confusion. Abortion, divorce and juvenile crime; the absence of strong family units, spiritual guidance and moral education, are the issues faced today in the wake of the crisis. These factors will determine the future unless firm, positive action is taken. By providing Summer Camps, Mission Without Borders helps facilitate material, spiritual, emotional and educational changes in the lives of the children. For many years, Mission Without Borders has sponsored Christian Summer Camps organised in conjunction with local churches. In 2009, we are again working with churches and volunteers and have planned camps for over 3300 children and teenagers from institutions, and other camps for children from difficult, social circumstances. Our goals remain unchanged; revealing God’s love to the young and introducing them to Christ Jesus. By providing suitable recreational facilities, we will be taking the young people out of their depressed environment into an open and friendly atmosphere where they will be encouraged to express their personalities and develop new knowledge and skills. The camp programmes will be balanced and flexible and the children will take part in varied activities. Biblical truths and Christian values will be taught through interactive Bible lessons. Here, teaching and fun work together enabling the children to remember the most important principles. Various activities will be planned, according to the age of the participants. Crafts and games will further enhance the teaching and serve as a background for the building of true friendships between the children. The staff and volunteers will surround the children with love and care and will serve as an example of Christian attitudes and living. Please pray for the Summer Camp children as well as our staff and volunteers.
Getting Ready for Summer Camp
Romania
Moldova
Ukraine
