Transformed twins Ervina and Ervin had never been away from home before. And they’ve never had a holiday. They were uncertain about leaving their mother, who they follow everywhere. But their summer at camp was a time they’ll never forget.

Growing confidence
Away from their mother, the ten-year old twins’ shyness held them back from taking part in the fun and games. But as they grew in confidence they joined in with singing and games, and also learnt about the love of God through Bible lessons. Then, being surrounded by Christian children they saw and experienced the love of God in practice: Because Ervin is a good swimmer he received a lot of affirmation and praise. For Ervina, it was simply a wonderful experience. ‘I like it here,’ she said. ‘It is so beautiful and the teachers are very nice and polite; completely different from our teachers at school. Here, they are never rude to us. In the evenings, we pray with them.’

It was their first time away from home, but it was a time full of happy memories. Ervina exclaimed with shining eyes, ‘thank you very much for the wonderful experience of summer camp. I love everything here – sorry for repeating this time and again,’ she said. ‘I have received Jesus into my heart. At the end of the summer camp, we will go to the church together on Sundays.’

What’s next?
Your donations and prayers enabled thousands of children to experience love and affirmation at hundreds of MWB summer camps. Many, like Ervina, will have made a commitment to Christ. But what happens to the children when they come back from camp? What on-going help do they have?

Follow-up
Support us in continuing to show the love of Christ to these children. This may include contact with a MWB co-ordinator, or through any of our Christian outreach programmes: Bible Correspondence Course, Plays and Puppet Ministry, 5 Day Club, Literature, Radio Programmes.

Please donate here.

This year’s summer camps in Ukraine have already benefited over 700 children. And there are still more than 200 waiting their turn.

‘It’s the best time of the year for me!’ is the cry from children both in Child Rescue homes and Family programmes. For ten days, Ukranian children like Vadim make new friends, eat well, enjoy the countryside and grow in knowing the love of Jesus.
But Vadim has never been to Summer Camp before. His mother doesn’t have enough money to pay for him to join a camp. Nor even take him, with his two sisters, to the seaside. Instead, Vadim and his friends hang out by the river or on the streets.
He doesn’t remember his father – who left the family when Vadim was small. Yet today Vadim is a brave and lively 12-year old. He loves to play sports, especially volleyball. And he has a quieter side too. He likes reading and cross-stitching.
PRAY

• for more children like Vadim to be able to join a camp
• for the children at camps to know Jesus
• for the volunteer camp leaders.

DONATE  To send more children to summer camp.

The excitement is definitely growing!  Here is another glimpse into the anticipation of the young people selected to attend Summer Camp this year.

The excitement is already starting as young people in Eastern Europe begin to anticipate a trip to Summer Camp this year.  Here is one young lady in Ukraine to tell you what she is looking forward to this summer!

Across Eastern Europe, from Albania to Ukraine, children on our Summer Camps made Thank You cards to express their gratitude to all the people who made it possible for them to have the time of their lives.   These cards were then sent on to may of you with love from the children.

But that wasn’t the end.   So many of you wrote to us delighted with the cards.   I would like to share one particular note with you:

 “I am emailing you to say thank you very much on behalf of my mother and I for the cards you sent to us, which have been made by the children at this year’s Summer Camp.  I cannot tell you how delighted and thrilled we are to receive them.  They will be so precious to us and we have put them on display where we can see them every day as a daily reminder to pray for the children who made them and for the people of Eastern Europe. 

 Thank you so much for arranging to have them sent to us.  It was so kind of you and so thoughtful of the children to make them.  We will treasure them.  We are pleased to play a small part in helping these children.  I am sure they are very precious to God. 

 If I had a message for them I would say: “Do not give up hope. God loves you and He will provide for you.  May you come to know Jesus as your personal Saviour and may He be real to you and may you trust Him to manage your life.  He loves you and will take great care of you and you are precious to Him.   We are thinking of you and praying for you.  We love you very much.  We are so glad you were able to go to Summer Camp this year.  Thank you for our cards. It was so kind and thoughtful of you to make them for us and we will treasure them and look at them every day and think of you and pray for you.  May Jesus come into your life and improve your circumstances and bring you great joy and peace. 

 Love from Janet & Marjorie”.