Camp

Over the past couple months we have been planning a retreat for the youth here in Damayang Lagi. It was a time to get away from the slum to an outside province in a place called Laguna located in the mountains south on Manila. Forty youth from the age of 13 to 23 came to the Word of Life camp to learn about who God really is, learn more about the gospel and enjoy time together away from the chaos of the slum. It was beautiful. These three days were spent exploring different aspects of what it means to be a Christian and what is the life that God has to offer. There were team building games, relay races, a pool they could play and splash in and of course basketball. Each of us had the chance to lead a group of youth through different activities and Bible studies.

What was probably the greatest blessing was being able to watch community form around the central theme of the gospel. This community that was formed has carried on into Damayang Lagi. These men and women we see here now come over everyday not just to eat but also come asking questions about God and life. We have Bible studies in our “Condo” everyday, and when we skip a day they are quick to question us about it. When they borrow one of our iPods, instead of hearing them sing Bruno Mars, which is typical, it is Hillsong United or some other kind of worship music. God is moving among these people. Although I feel that I have stumbled my way through these past couple months, dragging my feet and failing at communication God has still used all that to move in this community. Although I have said it much, it really is beautiful.