So last week in Ebenzer ended really good, I didn’t have any decisions but I really felt like God did something good in these children’s lives through me, there was 1 kid especially, who was from Alberta came to the VBS and was so exited about everything we did, the songs, lessons, stories, everything, and with his excitement just really helped encourage me as well, this being my 3 week away from home, and home sickness slowly kicking in. As we were about to leave in Friday from the church there was a young 6 year old girl who I really got to know quite a bit, and she was sitting on her bike pouting. I went up to her and asked her why she was sad and she said ‘because your leaving, I don’t want you to leave, when I like people I don’t ever want them to leave’ I don’t remember kids ever saying that to me in the past, so I really felt a huge encouragement through that week, and God just telling me that even though I might not have gotten 5 decisions this week, I still went through with giving up my summer to go share the gospel with these kids and get them exited to know who Jesus is and how amazing His love is!

 This week me and Sarah got dropped off at Good spirit Bible Camp and at first it felt a bit strange because I never thought I would be a ‘speaker’ at the age of 15 and second because there were many leaders our age and just going in to teach and trying to ignore the older ones and put the focus on the kids was really hard. But we made it through the first day and there are already more kids opening up to us and wanting to spend time with us. Even after a crazy 30min of singing really loudly they still found the time to sit quietly and listen to the stories. We tell the bible story at the campfire, which I personally love, and Sarah told the story of zacchaeus and the kids had a lot of fun with it but still understood the reality of how much God loves them. When it was mentioned that Jesus even knew our names this one kid in the second row just dropped his jaw and a shocked ‘whoa’ came out, haha probably my favourite reaction to Jesus love if heard yet. 

As the week goes on please pray that kids will want to open up to Jesus and just really have His love live in them. 

Anja Petker

My name is Anja Petker, I am fifteen years old and in grade ten. This year is my second year of teaching 5-day clubs. One of the main things I'm looking forward to is being used by God to share His amazing love with children in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Please pray for: • confidence to share Gods word without embarrassment • health • to grow in my relationship with the Lord