To give you an idea of how many campers we have here in Ghana, I’ll give you a visual picture tour. We have 16 different teams identified by 16 different colors. Last week we had 16 teams as well with children ages 3-12. This week it’s time for the teens. What a privilege it is […]
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(This post is written by our team member, Kaitlyn.) I have seen what it means to truly have the joy of the Lord. This week at camp we are teaching the kids about the fruits of the Spirit. We have been talking to them about what each of the fruits means, and yesterday as I […]
(Here’s a post from our team member, Maddie.) I had never seen so many smiles in such a tiny room. On Sunday afternoon our team went to the slum community in Agbogbloshie. To get to the Bible club, we had to walk through the market, alleys, and amidst homes. Not knowing what to expect, we […]
Today is June 28. We fly on July 28. How can this be? Meetings, emails, texts, purchases, fundraising, planning, planning, planning, praying, praying, praying… And then…the day comes when it’s only one month till take off! It’s a surreal feeling. I remember it from every other year. It’s the time when the planning and work […]
In just one week, our Ghana camp team will be leaving for the third annual Arm of Hope camp. There is excitement in the air here, and I’m sure there is even more excitement in the air there! Here’s a glimpse into a day in the life of a camper at our camp in Ghana. […]
Our Problems. Their Dreams. It has occurred to me that my problems are other people’s dreams. When my car breaks down and my family is very inconveniently down to one vehicle, I remember that many families will never own a car. Ever. When I have to wait longer than I like at a restaurant, and […]
A new year of camp is upon us. A new team has been formed. A new excitement is in the air. Moving forward we trust God to show us what to do, to provide the means to do it, and to get us out of the way so He can truly be glorified. As I […]
Last week brought about a crisis of sorts in the slum community of Accra, Ghana. Truly, we are thankful because it could have been so much worse. An unexpected rain storm in the middle of the hot and dry season in Ghana, brought down the entire roof over the room that Arm of Hope uses […]