Royal Ranger Camp

As Nathan and I prepare to return to Russia, we are traveling here and there and everywhere to tell about who we are and what we do.  One of these speaking engagements was at the 2006 Royal Ranger Camp in Washington during the 4th of July week.  For those who have no clue what Royal Rangers is, it is a program like Boy Scouts only it’s run by a church with more of a Christian emphasis.  Over 650 boys and men were in attendance with their campsites spread out over a big piece of land.  They met together for special meetings and had activities and competitions throughout the day.  Of course I was never involved with Royal Rangers growing up (I was a Missionette), so it was cool to see what went on at one of these camps.  Nathan was able to share at an afternoon session about being a missionary in Perm, Russia.  Afterwards a young boy came up to us and said that he’s going to be a missionary when he grows up.  My heart leaped inside me.  The last night of the camp was a special night as the main speaker invited the boys to dedicate their lives to the call to ministry that God had put on their lives.  Once again my heart was overjoyed as I witnessed future pastors and missionaries say ”yes” to God.  Being a missionary myself I know that it wont always be easy for them.  There will be difficult times but it is so worth it.  I have seen God’s faithfulness time and time again both in my personal life and in ministry.  I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing and I can’t wait to get back over to Russia.     

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