Fotos!

Here are some pictures from the first couple of days at the camp.

Checking in the Girls for the Camp

The pastor of the church where we checked in the girls praying over the USA team prior to heading to Izabal, Guatemala for the camp.

Thankfully, all of the girls receive a name tag upon arrival at the church because it helps us to learn their names at the camp.

Loading up the buses for the long 5 hour drive to Izabal, Guatemala from Guatemala City.

Boat Ride to El Faro from Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

The last leg of the journey included a boat ride from Puerto Barrios to Izabal.  Let's just say trying to load almost 200 people into 25 person boats along with their luggage was a little complicated...

El Faro

El Faro--the location of the camp--is absolutely beautiful.  Here is a look at the scenic views we get to enjoy throughout the week.

Practicing Their Soccer Techniques

Throughout the week, the girls receive soccer training in the mornings and play games against each other in the afternoon.  As previously mentioned, the rain has created quite an interesting challenge for all of us and the girls, i.e. lots and lots of mud.

Altar Call

Last night we had the first altar call of the week...and wow!  After the mosh pit our first night, and this amazing altar call the second night, God is definitely moving in the hearts of these young girls where at least one-third of the girls have already accepted Christ.  At first the girls were very nervous, and no one went up to the front.  But one strong girl, along with the help of her mentor, made her way to the front, and her courage opened the flood gates for more girls to come to the front. During the call, some of the girls simply cried and cried, and you knew that they finally found a peace and a strength that allowed them to be little girls.  They no longer had to be strong and carry their heavy burden because they knew that God loved them and that He was going to protect them and provide for them.  So many of the girls have faced such hardships, it's incredible to see them give all of their burdens to God and surrender to His love and compassion.    

We still have some girls with walls up as a result of always having to put on a strong facade around their friends and family.  However, through your prayer and ours matched with God's awesome power, He can warm the hearts of these girls throughout the week and cause miraculous things to happen.