Week 7: Wedgwood Team

The seven weeks of camps are over, and we thank God for protecting us from major incidents and for allowing us to help bring a smile to so many faces.

The last, but certainly not the least, team from this summer, who delighted us with their presence, was the Wedgwood team. Thirteen people from Texas, lead by Erin LaMourie, spent a wonderful week in Romania together with the teens from the Sancrai, Sincai, Santana and Petelea state group homes. They also loved the time they spent at the Baby Hospital, being able to love the little ones and to pray for their futures. 

Besides a busy week of camp, they had the opportunity to meet and to spend time building and deepening relationships with the Livada kids. Several of the members from the Wedgwood team have been to Romania before, and they were all so excited to see how much the Livada kids have grown and matured. 

The last week of camp was a little bit different because we had a group of teenagers. We have found that older kids often have very different interests then younger kids which is who we ministered to for the majority of the summer.

At the beginning of the week, the kids weren’t very cooperative, but by the end of the week they become very excited and enthusiastic, and they really enjoyed being at camp. As was the case each week, the kids had the opportunity to hear God’s word and to learn about the eternal security that He offers each one of them. We pray that the seed that was planted in their hearts will bear fruit and that they will allow God to do an awesome work in their lives.

The afternoon program was with the gipsy children from Ogra who love having fun and are always very cooperative. The summer of 2011 was the first time that these gipsy kids experienced camp in their lives, and they loved it!

Camps are over, and many people have come and gone, but one thing is for sure: the Lord was our guide, our light and our way. He used each one of you this summer to spread His word and promise. Thank you all: teams, interns, and Romanian summer staff, for being His hands this summer and for being willing to choose to spend your vacation helping with Livada’s camps. Also, thank you all who kept us in your prayers throughout the summer. Your reward will be in heaven! 

Thank you, Wedgwood, for the dedication, love and care that you offered to so many kids. We appreciate the hard work and enthusiasm that you showed. We will miss you and look forward for your next visit!

THANK YOU LORD for giving us this summer and the opportunity to spread your joy and love with these precious kids. Thank you for being in control of every single detail and for providing everything that was needed to be able to successfully run these camps. And lastly, thank YOU for giving us an unforgettable summer! 

 “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”         (Luke 18:16)