| Date received : 2010-04-19 | Yesterday we returned from a very blessed camp with twenty four boys. Their ages ranged from 11 years to 20years.We could feel the enthusiasm in the air. On arriving at Eagles Nest the boys just ran around in great freedom, excitement and great expectancy. Finally they arrived, this camp they were so looking forward to, worked so hard to raise funds for. I knew that God was going to do something great this weekend! The theme for the camp was on JOSHUA. Who was Joshua, what made him to be the great leader that he turned out to be and how they can become such a successful leader to their own people who are in bondage and lead them into the promised land of salvation. Five times they heard how they can become this great man God has in mind for them. I have had the great honour and privilege to watch these boys grow in Christ. This week end I witnessed firsthand of them being led to a higher level with Christ. Many of them testified of surrendering their lives to Christ. They testified of now understanding the meaning of salvation. Many of them also received the baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time with the evidence of speaking in other tongues. They had all kinds of questions and prayer requests. Many things bothered them. They could be counselled and directed in the ways of the Lord Jesus Christ. The testimony of many was that they are stronger now in the Lord Jesus Christ than they were when they came. I saw great leadership qualities in many of these youth. They took the lead in cleaning and helping out in the kitchen. At least three of them indicated that they would like to become pastors. I am confident that God is busy preparing great leaders in Shiloh. There may just be great Doctors, Teachers, Lawyers, Pastors and the most Godliest Statesmen South Africa has ever had! Vidia Govender |
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