Looking Ahead to August

There are currently two things on my heart for August. Mission trip to Kenya from August 3-20, and Camp Eulogia from August 23-26. Could I do both? Yes. But is it wise?

The plan for Kenya is PEACE:

• Plant Hope and the Good news through visitations
• Equip leaders by doing bible and computer training
• Assist the poor by teaching finance and accounting knowledge
• Care for the sick by providing free medical consultation (I think that's out of my realm - lol)
• Educate the next generation by mentoring and counseling youths

The plan for Camp Eulogia is to love and support. I had helped out last year at Camp Eulogia and it completely deepened my faith by stretching my heart capacity for God's children. Camp Eulogia is a Christian summer retreat for children with disabilities, their parents and siblings. (http://villageeulogia.com/camp.html)

At camp Eulogia last year, I had the opportunity to share with a boy why my dance name was 'Floodgatez'. I also shared with him how the name of an individual in the Bible was very important because it essentially defined who they were (i.e. the apostle Peter = the rock). I then asked him if he would protect his sister if a punk boy began to date her. The boy said he will punch the guy in the face :p

I asked the boy if he would make up a new name for himself. The name could be an object, event, or thing he looked up to. To be honest, I actually did not think he'd be seriously thinking about this. But two days later, the boy came up to me during camp fire and told me that he found a name - "Water!" He explained that water is not mean to hurt people. Although people drown in water from waves, it is because of circumstances that causes the waves to be so aggressive. He said he has these angry waves that hurts people such as his family and he does not want to hurt them anymore. He declared that he is not meant to hurt anyone. I asked him what is he meant to do? He responded, Water is naturally calm and peaceful. It is the wind that causes it to be aggressive. He wants to be calm and peaceful like water.

I responded telling him that if he surrendered himself to Jesus, he'll be transformed into new wine. I can't wait to see him again...