Mission Camp 2008 Comments

“I liked the worship singing and the missionary from Madagascar.” –David J.

“I carried a full bucket of water back from the creek and everyone on my team was so surprised. As a little child in India I carried water on my head like this.” –Muniamma

“We won the “Running Water” race fair and square, even though we didn’t get the prize.” –John

“I’m trying to figure out how we can take more stuff to the tribal village (overnight camp site). If everyone wears cargo or camouflage pants we can fill our pockets.” –Christopher

“I’m learning Jesus is in control of everything. If somebody is afraid, I can tell them about Jesus. They may not believe the first time, but they might the next time. You just have to keep telling them in a way they can understand.” –Harmony

“Sometimes tribal people go naked.” –Jonah

“During the night games in the village I was so disoriented.” –Micah

“I like everything about Missions Camp except the night games. Well, I liked the boar hunting.” --Aurora

“I felt rebellious and angry when the colonialists came, especially when they took things off our tribe’s holy tree.” –Andrew R.

“I learned how the tribal people were cheated in the activities.” --Ashley

“When they (white people) write books, they take sides and they try to make you believe the other side (Native American Indians) is the wrong side.” --Dane

"When missionaries work with a tribe and learn their language sometimes it takes a long time before anyone hears about Jesus." --Ehud

“Missionaries can tell people about God using their talents and abilities.” –Caleb

“Everyone has a special talent.” –Jeremy

“All the musical instruments were cool!” –Lilly

“I was excited to hear the missionaries from Senegal talk because my mom lived there before I was even born.” –Emma

“Mission Camp is a lot of fun, especially the waterslide! Thumper is a great counselor.” –Kimbrlee

"I just wanted to send a thank you to everyone at Jonah Ministries. My daughter... had such a great time at camp. She learned many life lessons through your ministry. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Jonah Ministries, and we will be seeing you all next summer. Again, thank you so much. God Bless,Laura"