A couple additions to the last update

I just received a brief update via email from Alex and I wanted to pass along some of neat details of the camp in Belize City last week (I hope to update you later today with details from the camp that wrapped up yesterday - it'll depend on whether I can connect with Alex today.) This is what Alex wrote (more or less... I edited it just a little):

"Last week God gave us the privileged to head the first camp in Belize City. These campers came from the south side of the city. This is the poorest part of Belize City.

We had 23 children at the camp. The boys were a little bit challenging to handle. The counsellors really worked hard to get the gospel across to these Children. The stories of these children touched the deepest part of our Christian hearts.

George was one of these campers. His brother was killed 6 months ago. George is 8 year old. The little bit he knew about death and life, he said he preferred death. He climbed a tree and said he wanted to jump and kill himself.

As this took place, I saw how heavy the heart of George was because of his brother's death.
George really started to do better after the first day. George was not the only kid who was going through tough issues. There are many stories about these campers.

The coolest things is that they all accepted Christ. And Pastor Bethson (the pastor of the church hosting this camp) who was the one who gather these camper. He has already started a disciplining program for these children. Pastor Bethson has big heart for the south side of Belize City.

After the camp was finished these children started calling the counsellor 'father.' Two of the counsellors express how they wished they could adopt a child because the realized how blessed they have been to have grown up in a Christian home. Friends I can go on and on..."

What a neat update and I know that it is so true. There are so many stories just like these ones. Please remember to pray for Alex and his crew as they prepare for a 1 day camp in the village of Carmelita (Alex's hometown) on Saturday.