Team Update April 10

We are now in our fourth day at camp!  It is so exciting to be the recipient of so many prayers!  
Here's why:  Yesterday was predicted to be rain & snow.  Hard to do outdoor activities.  Yet, the rain came only at night (ground only slightly damp) and the snow dusted the foothills!  So, we had our bucket ball (Yes, folks—invented by Josh Patty himself)—with modifications:  No contact!
Soooooo…….those prayers for no illnesses & injuries?  Yes— no injuries (yet)…and the only illnesses have been sore throats (Hey—they get points for cheering on their team).  Please keep up the prayers for illnesses (we have 3 more days to go!).  And the afternoon weather held out for geo-caching around a glacial lake (for several students—other activities too).
    Josh & Kristi have connected with the students!  Yesterday morning was Q & A with them.  As predicted, the 1st question was "How did you meet?"  (We know that:  At GSCC!)  But there were very thoughtful questions & answers to relationships.
Evening session:  A highschooler's delight:  Josh's cooking show!  Josh taught 2 students how to make a special "Slovene" cookie complete with a special "ingredient".   Hmmmmmmm… that was dog poop.  The illustration was to say, do you want only a little or a lot?  How about NONE!  So, he countered with how not to have that in your life, by way of Phil 4:8, dwelling on whatever is honorable, pure, good, etc. And how to do that!  We're certain they grasped the concept—and won't forget that one!
    Our team has had several one-on-one serious conversations with students.  Please, keep praying students are open to Jesus!

Bottom line:, please, please, please continue to pray!  Josh Patty is lighting a fire with the students from military posts around Germany!  He truly is "fanning the flames!"
Today, we will be at a ropes course that will be physically and emotionally challenging - it should create more opportunities for conversations.   (Oops—and injuries—please pray!)  Please pray the Holy Spirit is fanning the flames in their hearts!  Pray for opportunities to share more about Jesus!
Thanks for your prayers.  Keep it up!
Rainy, for the team
PS For those of you who remember the "Surfer Dude" skit:  Yes, it resurfaced last night as a skit by students.  Evidence that, even after one year, they can quote:  Mass, mega, plethora etc……and anyone should be able to memorize Scripture :)