After all the group flags were hung, everyone could choose what sport/activity they wanted to play. Options were soccer (futebol), volleyball (vôlei), and a game Merl and I called 'capture the flipflop.'
These young people love playing games and are particularly good at futebol. I was amazed at how well the girls could play - they weren't afraid to get in and challenge the boys. Everyone was given an opportunity to rotate in on the teams, and much of the afternoon went by quickly. I took my assignment to capture the camp in pictures seriously. I am not a professional photographer, but I did my best.
Late afternoon, refreshments magically appeared - cake, hotdog rolls, fried donuts, and orange juice. I thought the camp kitchen was providing the "break" food, but later learned that Rafael's mother-in-law was making everything. What a huge undertaking to feed 80 kids and their leaders every afternoon!
After refreshments, a game of a combination of charades and Pictionary was played.A light rain started to come down (heavy mist), and everyone ran back to camp to protect their belongings. We borrowed several small tarps from the camp staff to cover tents and belongings. Then back to the lodge for showers
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| Fog settling in around mossy trees |
Shower time was allotted late afternoon every day - before dinner. The girls helped each other do their hair and makeup prior to the big dance. Dinner tonight consisted mainly of a crusty roll filled with chopped hotdog in a tomato sauce - a favorite here.
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| Primping for the dance |
After dinner, the real fun started, an evening of dancing, with Pres. Anderson as DJ. We saw a new side of him tonight. The youth get into their dancing as much as they do their soccer. The lodge rocked with music, singing, and laughter. It was fun to see young 12 year old boys dancing (couple dancing) with some of the older girls. Everyone was equal, uninhibited, and having a great time. Before everyone went to their tents, Pres. Nunez gave a spiritual message and 'family' prayer was said. Then off to bed!
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| A group of our favorite young men from SFDP |
News from Ann on the home front:
Saturday, Feb. 14--David and I went to church for an 8:00 baptism, but the people hadn't arrived yet. We started cleaning the church for tomorrows meeting. David started upstairs and I took the main floor. We have to move the chairs and stack them before we can sweep and mop the floors. Then after the floors are dry we set the chairs back so they are ready for church. A big job. Kathlyn and Merl came later and helped us while they were waiting for their ride to the campout. The youth all went camping for four days. At 10:00 the family finally came for the baptism. Arthur, who is 8 years old, was baptized. His mother was very proud of them. I wish we could take pictures in the baptism font, for today I saw the most beautiful smile on a young boy who was just baptized. I know the words won't be able to express the radiance that he showed, but when he came up out of the water, he looked at his mother, as if he was looking at Jesus and gave this most beautiful, sparkling eyes smile. He just radiated. Oh, to have that captured as a picture. Beautiful.! It brought tears to David and mine eyes. Afterwards the missionaries helped carry the wet baptism clothes to our apartment and I warmed up some Polenta and fed them. At 3:50 David and I walked to Luciani's place, about 30 minute walk, and picked up a music book that I let them borrow, two years ago, but was never returned. We stayed and visited with him. His wife came in later and visited for a little while. Very nice people. How we came across the book, was one day we were at Marcos house and he was there and told us he had this music book for us. So that is how we were able to get it. It was still in good condition. We walked for three hours today. Afterwards we walked to Wilson's house and visited with him and then to Rosani and her son Mateus. They have not been active for about two years. Had a nice visit. They were glad to see us. We invited them to come to church. Great day!
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