{Camp has Begun!}

Camp has started at the Friendship Center, and many kids have come. Yesterday I think our end was 49 kids, and today we had 60. A lot of kids from last year are back at camp, and I am so happy to see them! I’m grateful for the returning kids, but I also miss the ones who I haven’t seen, and may not see at all. A lot of the Sudanese students are supposed to come back tomorrow. So pray that they do. I will be excited to see all of them.
I also took photos finally with my new camera. Hopefully I can have them up soon! The kids seemed really excited about getting their photo taken. I am hoping to take a lot of photos, so that everyone can see their prayer kid another year older.

Specifically, pray for Jose and Montez. Jose had a rough week at the start, and I know he has a lot going on. Pray that he will see God’s love in everyone working, and that he will know he is cared for. Pray also for Montez [BooBoo]. I saw his little brother and sister, but his grandmother said he was away visiting his mom for the summer. I don’t know if he is in a better situation or not, but I have felt a need to be praying for him.

[Montez]

[ Jose]

Also, pray for the other summer Missionaries. Tetsuya (Tony) is spending the week in Mexico with my other missionary friends. Kelly is on a travel team in New England. the purple penguins group is working in Tennessee as a travel team. My friend Amy is in Nicaragua. And my other summer missionaries in Iowa: Jonathan, Kimmie, Adam, and Tim. When I remember more, I will write them on here. There's a lot!

Love you guys!

First few Days in Iowa.

So, I spent the first few days going through Orientation and meeting other summer missionaries. I will be working with Adam, so please be praying for him too. Tonight we have Saturday Supper, and will be meeting and socializing with the neighborhood. Most of the ministry and witnessing here is done through socializing and building relationships with the people who come to the Friendship Center.Today, we went to see Mikey, Alex, and Jose. They were "Cooking Out" in their backyard. It was adorable, because they all came up and hugged me, Mikey being the first. Then we saw Eric, Maria, Miguel, and Maria's baby that was born just as I left last summer. He is soooo big! It's adorable. We also saw Jesus, Carlos, Victor, and I met some new people. I am excited about everyone coming to Saturday Supper tonight. It's going to be a great summer. Please begin praying for the people in Iowa, and that opportunities will come to share God's love with them, and tell them about Jesus' sacrifice to give them Abundant Life.Love you guys! Keep in touch. I can't get online much, but I can receive letters, and I'm really good at Writing back.

So please pray for Adam and me and Jon and Mindy as we work at the Friendship Center.