Falulous Day Five

You would think that Hope Center camp would start to get routine after a few days but you would be wrong about that.

Today started out with a great Bible lesson on self-control. Then after that everyone went down to the sea for a special water Olympics session. Kids were screaming with joy as the competitions involved everyone pulling for each other and working against each other.

In the afternoon, everyone spent their time getting ready for the Talent Program. As usual, the different Wards performed skits, the counselors had a side splitting act, the interpreters did a choreographed number , the International Team made fools of

themselves with a "chin choir", and other campers sang and danced special numbers. It was a huge success and everyone had a great time.

However, the best times of the day occur when opportunities arise to get a unsolicitied hug from a child that has been withdrawn until now or when you hear your name from across the camp and someone needs some love and attention.

Bedtime stories are a time to read extra Bible stories and relate them to the lesson of the day. It is amazing how well the kids remember the morning lessons, and how anxious they are to talk about them and pray at the end of the day.

Tomorrow is another great day coming up, and Friday may rain but we have things prepared if that happens. You'll just have to check back and see what happens.