Around 240 people came together from 27 Dec 08 until 02 Jan 09 in Warrenton (a small town in the Northern Cape) under the Theme: “Descendants of Caleb – young people with a different Spirit” (to see the presentation visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKKRnbDjNXg). We enjoyed a colourful programme including: sports, Bible studies, fun & games, New Year Celebration and a creative outreach in town.
The camp leaders chose the place (Warrenton) because of its many challenges (poverty, violence, HIV/ Aids…). The idea was to bring God’s hope in and we as well experienced spiritual battles because of it.A wonderful experience was the outreach we had in Warrenton (and Warrenville): Young people visited families in their homes and blessed them with clothes and food. Others cleaned the streets or went into town to talk with people about their faith. Later the Mayor of the town came unexpectedly to thank for the help and that the young people made and impact in the community that day.
We as well experienced cultural exchange as a youth group from Germany (EFG Wetter/ Grundschöttel) joined us for the camp. Even though it was sometimes challenging (for all of us), it was great to have them with us. Furthermore was it great to have help from our EBM Volunteers (Judith & Lisa) at the registration and in the kitchen.
It was all together a great experience and we want to say "thank you" again to everyone who helped and participated on the camp!
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