Ardgour 206

Tuesday
Good afternoon everyone, Sorry for the delay in getting the prayer letter out to you, but it is filled with nothing but good news, so I hope that's an encouragement. The camp this week is exceptionally small. There are only 4 girls on camp. We were to have 6, but we had a cancellation last week and a no-show the morning of camp. We tried to visit the girl's house before we left, but there was no answer, but at least we tried. So the final group for camp is 4 girls and 5 leaders. Richard called this morning and went on about how beautiful a day it was and how the loch is shining in the sun and even the rabbits, cows and sheep are enjoying the day. If I didn't know better I would say he was rubbing it in. After three busy camps, this one is a welcome change. Two leaders even found the energy to go for a jog by the loch this morning! There is a change of routine this camp given the small group. Monday night's activities were: dinner, followed by Time Out (half an hour, which was well accepted), a painting activity, a walk on the beach collecting shells etc and returning to the house for hot chocolate and toast. The girls were all in bed by just after 10.00, where they spent some time doing "dorm boxes" - colouring, playing cards, reading - quiet activities with background music. One of the girls has a real fear of going to sleep but she was settled by 12:30, which is good for her. Today's activities are kayaking, climbing and abseiling. Can you please pray for: 1) A continuation of the relaxed atmosphere at camp and a chance for everyone (especially leaders) to enjoy their time at camp and even get some (gasp!) rest! 2) That the leaders would be able to use the time to develop personal relationships with the girls and that opportunities would come up for the leaders to talk to the kids about Christ. 3) Safety in all the activities planned. Thanks again for your prayers everyone.
Chad


Wednesday
Good morning! I hope everyone is well today. Camp is going extremely well. All the activities were enjoyed by all and everyone had fun. The Time Out lasted about 45 minutes and everyone took part. The theme was 'God is Love', so is was a god night for everyone to really take part. It was a 'Girly Night In' as the girls really bonded last night. The boys were left to play pool and play around with some electronics. The girls had to be put back to sleep twice, but there are really no problems or hassles with the group at all. The night provided lots of opportunity to talk to the girls about the peace of God and what He can mean to them. There is hardly any shouting or disagreements at the camp at all. Jane from the Duke of Edinburgh Awards is coming to camp today to take part in the activities, but we don't know if she'll be staying the night yet. She is a Christian and is very interested in the work Reality is doing. The weather is beautiful. Last night there was a light shower to cool things off nicely and today the loch is perfectly flat. The plans for today are canoeing, gorge walking and a trip to the cinema to watch DVDs tonight. Today please pray for the following: 1) Strength and energy for the activities today. 2) A continuation of the discussions had over the past days. 3) A continued spirit of peace over the camp.

Also, as you may or may not have heard, there was an accident at Barcaple yesterday in which a girl fell from the waterfall. She is in hospital in critical condition, so it is really very, very serious. Please pray for her and that God would perform a miracle in her and heal her. We also have to pray for the centre and the implications this may have on Abernethy Trust. The BBC had a story that, for some reason, had to mention that the group was there on an adventure holiday organised by 'a religious group', so again, we have to pray for the implications this terrible accident may have for all.