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This week:

	16-18 Camp at Quinta, 2nd-9th August
	13-15 camp at Bryn-y-groes, 2nd - 9th August
	10-12 and 13-15 camps 9-16th August
	13-15 camp at Quinta, 16-23 August
	10-12 Camp at Bryn-y-groes, Bala 16-23 August
	11-14 Camp at Talybont and 14-18 camp at Dyffryn Ardudwy

After a two week silence it is about time we shared more of how the camps are going this Summer. This update includes some camp leader reports, my own visit observations and some prayer requests for the Outdoor camps this week.

16-18 Camp at Quinta, 2nd-9th August

Glyn Ellis writes:

Much to be thankful for. Many of the youngsters were professing Christians of whom many were walking with the Lord. The Ministry, in particular the Bible studies really encouraged them to continue in the fight. An indicator of this was the earnest prayers during the dorm bible studies and campers prayer meeting.Those campers who were unsure of thier standing before God were also spoken to both during and immediately after the week was over. Several of the campers, who had not yet bowed the knee, were counting the cost. This seemed a genuine work of the Spirit. We must pray the Lord would save them. It was a happy week and a blessing to all who were involved.To Him be the Glory.

13-15 camp at Bryn-y-groes, 2nd - 9th August

Dave Roberts writes:

We had a very encouraging camp, with a majority of Christian campers, but two of the younger boys made a profession of faith towards the end of the week. The campers' prayer meeting was generally well attended, and there was a positive atmosphere throughout the week. The Chaplain's ministry was clear and direct, and was well received. The Bible studies were particularly encouraging to dorm officers, though we had to make special arrangements for two Italian boys, who had a one-to-two with the Chaplain at Bible study time and seemed to follow well. We would value prayer for two or three female campers going back to difficult situations at home.

10-12 and 13-15 camps 9-16th August

I visited the camps at Quinta and Bryn-y-groes last week.

Andy Pitt, Chaplain at Quinta, was preaching from Hebrews on the Supremacy of Christ. What a great subject for 13-15 years olds in the midst of the Olympics with all the focus on human greatness. Despite a difficult start the camp had a settled spirit of contentment and unity with the young people clearly enjoying the various activities throughout the morning. I was a bit disturbed by the food. As young male campers we soon learnt the trick of sitting on the girls table when we were hungry because there would be loads left over. Having been invited to sit next to Steve Davies, Camp Leader, on a table of girls I was disappointed that there was no Spaghetti Bolognese or Treacle Pudding left over for extras! What a commendation for the cooks.

Travelling over the mountain pass to Bala in driving wind and rain it was pleasing to see that the wet weather was affecting neither camp negatively. The children at Bala were just coming back from a swimming session when I arrived and were straight out again into the Games Hut and onto the tennis court for further sporting endeavours in their spare time. It was delightful to sit on meal tables at both camps where all the campers around me were from different places but clearly enjoying close friendship. The campers happily informed me that Alec Collins, Chaplain, was preaching from Philippians and that the Bible Studies were in Genesis. It was particularly exciting for me to see young people who had been campers on camps I had lead now serving as officers. As the Apostle John says 'I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.' (3 John 4).

13-15 camp at Quinta, 16-23 August

Steve Davies writes:

It was a real privilege to have been on Camp 7 at Quinta this year! There was a sense of real unity among the team and a willingness to serve and work alongside each other for the sake of the gospel. The campers also clearly enjoyed being with each other and the atmosphere of the week was happy, enthusiastic and when it came to spiritual matters, most earnest. Perhaps one of the most encouraging aspects of the week was seeing young people rejoining us from last year who have grown spritually and have a real desire to live out their faith in what can be a hostile school environment. The campers met for prayer each morning where up to 30 gathered! Even on the Saturday as we departed, 13 campers wanted to meet for a 7am prayer time, thanking God for His blessing and presence through the week. Six young people also professed faith for the first time and we pray that the Lord will now help them to live out their profession as they return home. The week's activities ran smoothly and we were so thankful that whenever we needed a dry window in the weather, the Lord gave it to us! On reflection, it has been a week of fun and fellowship with a serious spiritual focus - how good is the God we adore!

10-12 Camp at Bryn-y-groes, Bala 16-23 August

Mickey Webber writes:

"There was a wonderful peace about the whole camp and we had wonderful times of worship - who says young people don't sing. There was a sense that many already had a knowledge of God's grace and were being built up in their faith. We also give thanks to God as we know that at least one of the boys made a profession of faith."

11-14 Camp at Talybont and 14-18 camp at Dyffryn Ardudwy

The two Outdoor camps run this week just north of Barmouth. The numbers on these camps this year are far higher than for a number of years. This can be challenging when dealing with tents and marquees so please pray that all the logistics work out well. Mark and Sharon Barnes are leading the 11-14 camp with Jon Orchard as the Chaplain. Dan Meiring and Rosie Patterson are leading the 14-18 camp with Colin Tamplin as chaplain.

I am very grateful that Ben Thomas has been able to visit the camps last week and this week to do some filming for a new promotional DVD next year. Please pray for successful editing and production so that we might share the good work of camps with even more people.

Paul Gamston, Chairman of English Camps Committee