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"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."- 1 Peter 1:3
THANK YOU, GOD
ACTIVITIES
INTERCESSION
FROM THE MISSION FIELD
Nata, 15, Republic of Georgia. A winter camp testimony.
My name is Nata. I’m 15 years old, and I love people, life, and adventures. When my mom’s friend suggested the camp to me, I didn’t think much about it—I just said yes.
At first, it felt a bit strange. People were telling me how to spend my time and even how to have fun. But soon I realized I had entered a completely different world—something I had never experienced before.
What surprised me the most was how genuinely the leaders cared about us. Even when we didn’t behave the best, they still showed us love. I could feel it in everything they did.
The games and activities weren’t just for fun. Through them, I learned how to be patient, to forgive, to care for others, and even how to give in sometimes. And the talks with the camp speaker and the psychologist—those were some of the best moments. They helped me look inside myself and see things I had never noticed before.
I used to go to church, light candles, and say prayers. But here at camp, I learned how to really pray—from my heart. Here, I met God. And when I took a look inside my own mind and heart, I realized how much I needed to bow my head before Him. I learned what it means to ask for forgiveness and to truly connect with Him.
When camp ended, I honestly didn’t want to go home. And that’s not because I don’t have a good family—I do! They’re amazing, loving people. But here… here I felt a different kind of care and love. It felt personal. It felt like home.
I wish everyone could start their journey in a place like this. And this summer, I’m bringing a lot of my friends with me.
Before the fall of the communist regime in the USSR, many Christian families suffered greatly. They faced torture, persecution, and even death. Yet, amidst their struggles, they found comfort and strength through prayer. Millions of believers around the world joined in prayer, interceding for USSR Christians and asking for God's help during these difficult times.
As the communist system crumbled, Christians were eager to build a new life. The corruption from the old regime made real change hard to achieve. In these uncertain times, prayer became more than a ritual — it was a lifeline. Believers prayed for the church to be restored, for Christian values, and for moral living. With strong faith, they continued to pray, knowing that God's help was crucial in changing society.
Since its inception in 1990, Kingdom Ventures Inc. (KVI) has been driven by the belief in the power of prayer. Every Christian camp that emerged in the 1990s was not just a result of human effort but thanks to the prayers of many. The Lord's Prayer, taught and prayed daily in every Christian camp, was the foundation for many stories of change. This prayer, passed down through generations, kept the hope of many people alive and was instrumental in fostering spiritual growth.
KVI continues to emphasize prayer as a key part of its mission. The earnest prayers of KVI staff, volunteers, camp leaders, and campers have been fostering spiritual growth and lasting change across Eastern Europe. Prayer remains a cornerstone, guiding and sustaining the ministry's efforts to empower church-based biblical Christian camps and build strong Christian communities.
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