Photo via mnnonline.org

A camp ministry in Bolivia hosts EXCITE-d teams

There's an old fashioned "barn raising" going on in Bolivia, reports MNN.

Grace Ministries began a camp building project in 1980 with a summer team that helped missionaries clear the camp property located 80 kilometers outside of Santa Cruz.

Since then, the Lord has used the camp facilities for retreats and camps for the young people from many evangelical groups in the area. But after nearly 30 years of use, the camp was in need of extensive renovations, and the call for help went out to GMI churches for manpower to help with numerous projects.

Grace Ministries International, Grace Bible College, and Grace Gospel Fellowship joined together to present a unique cross-cultural missions experience for teens seeking to grow in their faith. This summer, numerous teams under GMI's EXCITE missions program went to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, to serve under the leadership of Jerry and DeAnna Olson and Steve and Lorene Gabler.

They were joined by 16 Bolivian young people from GMI churches who not only worked with the team but also helped with a children's program in the village.

The teams lent a hand with the physical work, as well as evangelistic work, together with missionaries and believers from the host churches. With their help, the long trench for the men's bathroom was completed, the hole for the septic tank was dug, the foundation for the kitchen was begun, and camp house windows were cleaned and painted.

GMI missionaries focus on evangelism, church planting, youth, and leadership training. Ministries to the youth are being provided through three schools (K-12) in which 1,800 students are receiving Christian-based education. A year-round camp and AWANA programs in the churches enhance the ministry with the youth.

SALE! 40% OFF! How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week

TAGS: Bolivia Grace Ministries Grace Bible College and Grace Gospel Fellowship camp evangelism church planting

[08/26/2010]

Print Version