Each summer we take every opportunity to share God’s love with our local youth. A YWAM team from Australia joined us in ministering to 120 youth during a three-day Youth Camp at Hope for the Island.
The intense heat did not slow them down. Young people participated during the day and then spent the night on our compound. As night approached not a word could be heard as they fell asleep exhausted from a full day.
Our focus for teaching was about identity. A false identity is shaped and lived out. They listened intently as we shared about the mistake of believing who you are because of your home life, status or talents.
When small groups broke off and during follow up, we were not prepared for what we heard as they were given opportunity to share and give testimonies. Many girls opened up about their insecurities and the guys shared about home problems and misunderstandings.
The youth also admitted they were not spending time reading their Bible or taking their faith seriously. They acknowledged they opened themselves to be negatively influenced and make wrong choices.
Many teens recommitted their lives to Jesus and over 30 accepted Jesus into their life for the first time. Our joy now is to continue to reach out to them in creative ways and teach them the truth that sets them free. We pray that they will walk out their identity in Christ alone and know that He has a plan for their lives.
We ask for your prayers to be creative in developing these relationships and for the time and resources to disciple them.
