Dear Praying Friends,
Three long years went by with the campground closed, first, because of Covid shutdowns and then a change in ownership. We wondered if we would ever be able to have youth camps again. Finally, this year, we were able to have our first post-Covid camp with over 60 in attendance!
For the first time ever, the majority of workers, counselors and teachers were nationals from the Baptist churches here in Portugal. This is a major development, since in all the years previously, the missionaries shouldered the burden of most of these labors. We all were encouraged to see the nationals stepping up to take leadership positions at the camp!
In total, five precious souls were saved, Michele got to lead a young lady to Christ and I was blessed to be able to lead two young men to the Lord! Always a great camp when souls are saved!! Thank you for praying and giving so that we can labor here on your behalf! We are encouraged by the number of national workers who sacrificed to labor at camp this year and are thrilled to see eternal souls come to Christ! Thank you for making this possible!
Rejoicing for souls saved,
Mark Hale
