We are in the midst of our last camp in the town of Viljandi. We have today and tomorrow left. This camp has been tough. Satan is lurching around the corner at all times attempting to discourage our team. In Viljandi there is a single church. Regular attendees are few and the youth is pretty wild. We have no rules such as no alcohol or smoking in the church facility and they really obey strictly to only the rules the way they have been said. Point: There was a student who came and left his six pack outside of the church door and whenever he would get thirsty he would disappear temporarily to take a swig. During the talks at main sessions students are constantly in and out. Most of them come to the church because they are bored but hey, at least they are choosing the church to come to. At least a seed can be planted. There is also a stronger language barrier here compared to that of the other campers. But despite all of this God makes us many promises and God can do wonderful things. Just like this song says "You(God) make beautiful things, You make beautiful things out of the dust". The chorus doesn't end there though, it then says "You make beautiful things, You make beautiful things out of us." He is molding and transforming our hearts throughout this camp as well. I truly believe that God is going to make a beautiful youth group in this town and that will church will grow.
As we go into these last two days bless the conversations, the last talk, the labyrinth, and the afterparty. Be apart of God making something beautiful out of the dusty town of Viljandi.
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