The Western Cape 2011 Crossword Kids Camp took place over a weekend in April this year. It happened at the Rockland’s campsite which besides a few leaders and baboons was for Grade 5-7 kids.
Rudi Swart did a great job in preparing our camp material taking us through the Bible Book of Romans showing us what the gospel is. Our aim for this years camp was to share the basics of the gospel in an easy and understandable way for all. So that unbelieving children would put their faith in Christ and so believing children could know they don’t have to ever be ashamed of the gospel.
Gladiators was our theme this year and so it was a laugh to see Grade 5 boys acting like Russell Crowe from the movie Gladiator for most of the weekend. As always the leaders were fantastic in getting involved and really spent time building friendships with the kids in their groups.
Our sessions were really blessed by God as we enjoyed worshipping in song, hearing a testimony, reading God’s Word, an introductory talk and watching the Roman Dungeon, a GWC Studios Production. We had small group discussion times which were a wonderful opportunity for leaders to engage and discuss what the gospel means in everyday life with the kids.
We enjoyed a Gladiator challenge on Saturday where in and amongst other things, the kids got to wack each other with pool noodles and fire tennis balls half way across the field from our very own homemade Roman slingshot.
Keeping with the rhythm of the Cricket World Cup, we had a cricket challenge on the Saturday night where kids got to show us their skills with the bat and ball playing some indoor cricket. The crowd sang songs like Shoshaloza and the National Anthem with pride as they edged their team mates on. There were some umpire (Andre Visagie) decisions that were queried but all ended well.
A highlight this year was making some changes to try to reach children from all our churches. As children’s workers we brainstormed and decided that we would have work books available in Xhosa, Afrikaans and English. Our talks were also translated in sessions from English to Xhosa by Katleho Meslane, which the kids thoroughly appreciated. We were able to provide proper transport for our township and Cape flats churches. We also enjoyed singing songs in different tongues and it was a great reminder to us that the gospel is for all and makes us all one in God.
Many thanks to our director, Andre Visagie, and secretary, Melissa Byne, who made our camp a great success. Overall it was a wonderful time where God was glorified. We pray that many kids came to know Christ and that others were strengthened in their relationship with him.
- Chris Ebden
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