Since I was a teenager I took part in many camps as a group leader and a translator. Most of them were organized by the Christian Joy Foundation. I loved being with the kids and every single hug and smile made all the effort worthwhile! I got to know many kids very well and every time we met was very special both for me and for them. I was happy to see them grow but especially happy to see how they grow in their faith after they dedicated their lives to God.

The Christmas party in Otwock was so good so we decided to repeat it on Tuesday, 15th December at "Jedrus" - the Boarding School for poor children in Jozefow. 150 poor children received their very nice Christmas parcels prepared by supporters of our Foundation. We sang Christmas carols, camp songs and the Philadelphia youth group performed the Christmas Story.

On Sunday 13th December we invited our dependants families from Otwock and gave away over 100 Samaritan's Purse parcels to their children. The Philadelphia group performed the Christmas Story and the Worship team sang Christams carols. Pastor Michał Szlachetka told me that 8 parents wanted to talk with him after his sermon. Praise the Lord!

Having almost finished another year of Children’s Camps (saying almost since we still have one more camp coming up the last week of Dec.), we are truly thankful for all that took place during each of the previous camps. God faithfully brought together 6 wonderful teams, from both N. Ireland and the US. He has likewise continued to bless us with an amazing number of volunteers here in Poland who faithfully serve at our camps, often giving up their personal vacation times to do so.