Summer Camps 2017 Moldova Daily Camp in Burlachani Village, Cahul District, Republic of Moldova
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Summer Camps 2017 Moldova Daily camp in Burlachani village, Cahul district, Republic of Moldova Dates: July 10-14, 2017 Volunteers: 15 Children: 80 Total Cost: $1000 4D’s Grant: $500 The VBS in children’s camp “Compass” was held in Burlacheni village, in Cahul area. There were approximately 80 children, aged 6-15 years old. Every day there was a pleasant and friendly atmosphere at the camp. We didn’t have any bad cases, any injuries. Children came with a great pleasure every day. Our camp’s program included various activities like: - Bible time (morning lessons and evening services). - Creative part (needle work, rehearsals, preparations of drama and others for the evening services). - Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) The goal of our camp program was to bring each child to understand the need for repentance and to love life with Jesus. The topic of our VBS program was: “Notes of a happy life.” It was based on David’s book of the Psalms. These are the topics of every day Bible lessons: -God’s revelation. Psalms 18 - God’s greatness. Psalms 8 - Danger of our sin. Psalms 31 - Joy of repentance. Psalm 50 - Changed life. Psalm 1 All Bible lessons were made as a training, that encouraged every child to discuss the topic. They were given different tasks, where they worked with their Bibles to answer. What children learned to do? We wanted to teach children the followings: - Our Great God, so loved the sinner, that He decided to give him His Mercy. He came to this Earth and died for each sinner. Now every men has an opportunity to come to Jesus, through repentance, in order to receive forgiveness of his sins and joy of a Christian life with Jesus. One of the main goals of the camp was to get children’s attention, to tell them the important Christian truths, and also to invite them to our Club’s meetings. “It was very interesting in this camp. I liked handmade lessons, games and our evening services. And, of course I liked all the Bible lessons. At these lessons I learned how to change my life and be with God forever. I would like to follow God after the camp as well.” Kate, 12 years old “At this camp, “Compass,” I liked people, who were very friendly. Also, I liked the delicious food and the games. Bible lessons were interesting and fascinating. I think they will help me to trust God and talk to God. I would like to give my life to Jesus and live according to His Word.” Maxim, 15 “I liked this camp very much. It has left an undeniable mark. Everything was awesome: handmade lessons, games, lessons, and evening cappella. I learned to truly believe and to love PO Box 120 - Monument, CO 80132 - www.4DMinistries.org God. I learned to read the Scripture. I learned some creative skills. I would like to change everything in my life. I want to give my life to God.” Marina, 11 years old Daily camp in Albata and Hirtop villages, the Taraklya area, Republic of Moldova Dates: July 3-7, 2017 Volunteers: 20 Children: 65 Total Cost: $1200 4D’s Grant: $650 The children`s Christian camp was held on the territory of the church, Bethezda, in Albata village from 3-7 July. The leaders of the camp there were local Bethezda church members and also a group of attendants from Ukraine with the number of 5 people. The children visiting the VBS program were from nearby villages Sofiyevka, Roshitsa, Albata and Hirtop. There were 65 children, from 8 to 14 years old. During the day, children were involved in different activities like: games, lessons, and dramas. The main purpose of the VBS program was: - To make friends with children and to tell them about God. - To tell the Gospel using the Bible; - To teach to love God with all our heart; - To tell about God, to show who He is; - To show God`s character; - To teach children to become like Jesus Christ - To teach children Biblical principles PO Box 120 - Monument, CO 80132 - www.4DMinistries.org - To teach children to communicate with people around them. Main topics of the Bible lesson every day: Day 1 – Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God gives us future and hope for our good. Day 2 –Joshua 1:8 "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." Day 3 – Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Day 4 - John 3:16 " For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Day 5 – Revelation 21:7 "He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son." "I liked a lot in this camp. It was very interesting here. Especially I liked Bible lessons and camp game." Lisa, 12 “I remember well that`s why I liked to learn Bible verses by heart." Dima, 14 VBS in Alexandr- Ion-Cuza village, Cahul area, Moldova Dates: June 5-9, 2017 Volunteers: 6 Children: 30 Total Cost: $600 4D’s Grant: $400 Alexandr-Ion-Cuza village is located in the South of Moldova, next to Vulcanesti town. It is a small village, PO Box 120 - Monument, CO 80132 - www.4DMinistries.org approximately 800 houses, and the population is 2500-3,000. There are 3 churches: Orthodox, Baptist, and 7th Day Adventists Church. The church that organized the VBS is the Baptist church. The church is very small: 20 members. The pastor’s name is Florea Vasile. He and his wife are responsible for Awana Club – Children’s club. Also, he visits children’s families and the nursing home in his village. The camp took place in his church. His family helped him to organize the camp: his wife and teenage girls helped with the program. The camp was from June 5-9. Thirty kids were involved in the program. Children were given lunch and snack. Aims for the project: To show the value of Christianity through studying the Bible. To teach children to pray before meal and every day. To bring them to the Sunday School. To reach the hearts of the parents. The camps were held in local church of prayer. The sport games took place on the soccer field near the village. During the week, the children spent the whole day together for sports and games, crafts, different kinds of competitions, Bible study, and communication. Special attention was paid to the Bible study. The topic of the VBS was “How to become God’s Champion.” PO Box 120 - Monument, CO 80132 - www.4DMinistries.org Every morning, children were motivated to present a small skit on the learned topic. Then they had the Bible study and learned verses from the Bible. Also they learned how to pray. A lot of Christian songs were learned as well. After lunch, kids were involved in different activities like: crafts, art and music. Before snack they had a special “Question and Answer” time where they showed their knowledge from the Bible lessons. And after lunch, children showed dramas from the Bible lesson learned. The majority of the children were from non-Christian families. They came home with Good News, telling their parents stories from Bible and asking their parents to pray before meals. Every day the children were motivated to receive small presents for participation and got points. At the end of the VBS, the group that had the largest amount of points received a special present. At the end of VBS, children prepared a special program where they invited their parents. Children sang Christian songs, showed drama and read learned verses from the Bible. It was a great VBS program. Parents and their children were pleased and satisfied. Praise the Lord for the joy in kids’ hearts. Daily camp in Colibash, in Cahul district, Republic of Moldova Two VBS Programs Dates: 1) Aug. 7-10, 2017 (children aged 7-10) PO Box 120 - Monument, CO 80132 - www.4DMinistries.org 2) Aug. 14-17, 2017(children aged 11-14 ) Volunteers: 32 Children: 210 Total Cost: $1335 4D’s Grant: $1000 There were two VBS programs The camp was in two shifts. The first shift was from August 7 to 10, 2017, where children from 6- 10 years old participated. The second shift started August 14-17, 2017, where chidren from 11-14 participated. There were 210 children in our camp. At the first VBS program, there were 110 children, but at the second, 100 children. However, the number was different every day. There were 32 leaders involved in the VBS program from the local church. The program consisted of different interesting activities with Bible lessons for children. We had a Bible lesson every day. Here are all the topics for the Bible lessons: 1) The parable of Bags of God: Mathew 25:14-30. 2) The parable of ten virgins: Mathew 25: 1-13. PO Box 120 - Monument, CO 80132 - www.4DMinistries.org 3) The parable of wedding Feast: Mathew 22:1-14. 4) The parable of Lost Son: Luke 15: 11-32.