COME AND JOIN US
FOR A GREAT SPRING ADVENTURE!!!!

May 24-26, 2008
Memorial Day Weekend

Come for a weekend full of life-changing teachings,
music, games, lifetime friendships,
passion for missions, experiencing God with other youth

our motto: to know God make Him Known.

Ages: All ages welcome, under 10 with parents –
we encourage family in ministry together.

Contact: Becky Burns  becky@ywamdb.com
YWAM Discovery Bay Camp
3955 S. Discovery Rd.   Port Townsend, WA  98368

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Secret Agents for Jesus - Go Camp May 007

“We love Port Townsend” was the focus of the outreach for our King’s Kids camp on Memorial Weekend May 2007. Thirty kids gathered from as far away as Vancouver, WA to spend time growing in their faith and reaching out to Port Townsend. The heart of King’s Kids is to lead children, youth and families into an intimate knowledge of God, to learn how to bring joy and honor to Him and how to make Him known to others. It is based on linking generations together because every age group has gifts to add to the body of Christ.

The theme of Secret Agents focused on listening to God’s voice, reading His word, and using the weapons of prayer and worship He has given to us. On Friday and Saturday we had lots of training and worship together. Then On Sunday we reached out and served Port Townsend by visiting the nursing home, hosting a free car wash, handing out free drinks, and picking up garbage. On Monday we did a prayer scavenger hunt. It involved talking with people to find the locations listed on the map and praying for specific things at different places all over town.

The most meaningful car we washed belonged to a single mom whose daughter had just turned 9. She had wanted to get her car clean and take her daughter out for her birthday but couldn’t afford it. Her car was the dirtiest of all the cars we washed, but the kids scrubbed and scrubbed.  Not only did the kids enjoy seeing the transformation, but the woman was incredibly blessed. She, like all of the others, was completely amazed that it really was free and was truly grateful.

We spent time walking downtown giving out free water, juice and candy. One woman thought we must be advertising for something. When the kids told her they just wanted to love Port Townsend she was surprised and began to ask questions about their faith and why they would give up their weekend to do this. Her words to them were, “you are the first group I have ever met that would do something like this.”

When the kids were praying for outreach to the nursing home Jason saw a picture of a woman. At the nursing home he met the woman that God had shown him in a vision and was able to give her the card that he had made.

 While in the nursing home the kids gave out cards that they had made. Many of the residents were blessed by the company and kindness. One of the groups visited a man named Bob who was wearing a Buddha shirt. His room was full of pictures that his mother had painted. He told them about his life and how he is looking forward to dying because he is tired of living in pain. When a staff member kindly asked if he had peace about where he would spend eternity when he died, he acknowledged that he was still uncertain. Then the staff member shared about his father who had been an alcoholic but gave his heart to Jesus the day before he died. Bob had been raised in a Danish/Lutheran home but had never made a commitment to Christ.  On Sunday May 27th with the prayers of one man and three young boys Bob gave his life to Jesus!

Many of the kids at the camp were very young. Many have had to struggle through difficult things at an early age. One girl was a brand new Christian having only accepted Jesus one month ago. It was awesome to watch her and others drink in as much as they could learn about Jesus. Below are some of the things they said they learned this weekend.

“While I was at the camp this weekend, my favorite things were the outreach and the teaching. I learned that God knows me better than I know myself and that He loves me more than I can ever know. The worship was great and really helped to prepare my heart for the teaching. This camp had encouraged my relationship with Christ. Thank you for encouraging me.”  Aaron – age 13

“I’ve learned that confidence comes from the heart. No one can give it. You can make friends by being yourself and God is with you always.” Dylan – age 11

“God showed me to care. He also showed me to love and forgive.” Tracy – age 10

“Before I came to this weekend I never was comfortable praying out loud. This camp has changed all that. I am very comfortable with praying out loud now… I learned how to be a true leader this weekend. The boys in my group are great and I have made friends with many great kids! I can’t wait till next year!” Ryan – age 15

“At King’s Kids (I knew this before but it means more to me now) I learned that God loves me and I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I also learned that as many stars God put in the sky is as many thoughts he has about me. I know I am closer to God now." Lauren – age 13

“…I’ve more fully understood who Jesus Christ is- the watchman, the forgiver, the teacher, and my best friend. I learned I’m to always pray to God when I’m in a hard place or uncertain or even any other time. My favorite part of the camp was worship where the love of God flowed in the form of the spirit through us.” Christopher – age 12

“It was so wonderful to see kids that are new in the Lord being taught about who they are and that even as a new believer they can pray over a city and make a difference. I saw countenances change from apprehension to ease and being a part. It was amazing to see the ones that wanted to “seize the moment” to pray with people with no fear at all.” Druci – adult staff

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