Everybody felt more confident going to camp this morning. I woke up to Wesley making eggs in the kitchen. I've never heard so much noise coming from a kitchen--all for just 2 eggs. It sounded like some kind of battle was going on. Someone made a comment on our blog asking about why we are dressed in Egyptian clothing. Our VBS camp theme is "Egypt: From Prison to Palace" (the story of Joseph). So we wear Egyptian-like costumes and have decorated our sets to match the theme. Today in Bible we talked about how God is the giver of talents and abilities. Today, the campers heard the part of Joseph's story where he interprets the Pharoah's dreams. We talked about how it was God who gave him that ability. It wasn't his own doing. The campers memorize a Bible verse each day--both in Japanese and English. Today's was Rom. 12:6, "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us." The Japanese campers were much more relaxed today, talking more, and more playful with the counselors. After lunch we walked to the beach, 10 minutes away. Fukuoka is a beautiful city. We played some relay games on the beach and had some good laughs. We cleaned up the campsite after the beach and walked back to our hotel. On the way, some of us stopped at some stores, looking around. We went into a supermarket and bought a bunch of adventurous-looking snacks and tried them-chocolate "mushipan" [steamed bread]. Doesn't sound appetizing, but it's good. We're back at the hotel and a bunch of students (Sarah, Ethan G, Heather, and Michael)are hanging out playing guitars and singing in front of me as I type. Seems like we have a lot of guitar players. We're getting ready for dinner--ramen tonight. The real thing. If you haven't tried the real stuff, well, you haven't lived. There is a good ramen shop in Milpitas off of McCarthy Ranch exit, in the Ranch 99 shopping plaza...if you feel like ramen. It's called Maruichi. Most of you have probably been there?? I'll stop here. Tomorrow is a all day "bike hike" with the campers. 30% chance of rain.
Pray against the rain. More info coming tommorrow. Thank you for keeping us in prayer.
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Love reading your blog! Haven't been able to find any of you on Skype. What time do you get on (Japan time)?
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Sharon Wada
Praise God for the many ways He is working in Japan. Thank you for the detailed updates... I especially enjoyed the "battle of the eggs" ~Wesley~ what were you doing??? lol We will continue to pray for all of you and your time with the campers.
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We are all eagerly following your updates from the home front! Yesterday (Monday) during our "club" time, we watched the video montage of interviews that Mr. Berry put together. When Mr. Reinman came on the screen, all the pixies and sevvies screamed and cheered!!! They love you, Mr. Reinman! Mr. Berry also put on the "bloopers" after all the kids had left the room...so the staff got to see all of Mr. Reinman's attempts at the videotaping! SO hilarious...we love you too, Darien! (I would've done the exact same thing, so I definitely don't blame you.) Prayers and blessings to all!
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