Personally, Camp Viktoria is the hardest goodbyes because these kids are so "on their own" especially during the summer. Oh how they long for a family!
We had a great skit on David being anointed king and then fighting Goliath. Then small group discussions time and a fun time of balloons.
Later, after Mcdonalds, we returned to camp for their evening program which was a combination talent show and disco dancing. The orphans love to show their talents. Many of us exchanged small gifts and letters with the orphans. Afterwards, all too quickly we said goodbye.
We pray that our visit has impacted them for eternity and also for the here and now. If only one had accepted Christ as their Savior it would have all been worth it. But, we know many more than one did! Just in my group alone we had 15 accept Christ yesterday at Viktoria! Knowing this helps ease the pain.
Flying to Vienna tomorrow so we would appreciate your prayers. :)
Goodnight, Carol
(you can tell these photos were taken before the goodbyes)
Please continue to keep the orphans in prayer as they will have a very empty day tomorrow. We always hear about the many tears that they cry all night and all the next day after we leave. They desire so much to be loved and accepted. When people are there sharing God's love, they soak it up and do not protect their hearts from breaking when they are left behind. What we try to make sure they understand is that Jesus will never leave them. He is always with them and will always love them and take care of them.
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