Prayer focus

THANK YOU, GOD 

• For the Christian camp teams planning to run their programs this spring and summer, including hundreds of camps in Ukraine. May God provide for them and guideas they prepare.
• For the progress in the ongoing preparations for the national camp leadership training events for this upcoming summer season in Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Country X, all these conferences will run as camps for camp leaders to create immersive experiences. Our staff and volunteers in these countries are recruiting group leaders and instructors, developing programs that combine innovative classroom sessions with immersive experiential activities, and registering participants.
• That Camp Neon, Ukraine, held a gathering for 11 camp leaders and volunteers who will be serving at their camp this summer. The meeting included worship, training sessions, games, and icebreakers. It was part of a series of three annual gatherings for their team, designed to develop new leaders.

ACTIVITIES 

• This Saturday, CCI/Ukraine is holding a Regional Seminar in Oleksandriia, Central Ukraine, with 100 participants. The training is aimed at Christian camp counselors, program leaders, and youth ministers.
• CCI/Armenia is promoting their National Conference among churches and camps, inviting them to join in. They are also holding a steering committee meeting on March 18th.
• CCI/Georgia is meeting to develop the theme and course program for their Staff Training Workshop.
• CCI/Country X is preparing for the Easter day-camps, expecting around 150 children in three different churches, in the capital city and in rural areas. The CCI/Country X coordinator is traveling to rural areas this weekend to participate in three one-day camps for children aged 7 to 15.
• Camp Neon is preparing for their resident summer camp program on August 14-24, expecting 60 campers. They are working on the program and training their leaders. 

INTERCESSION

• Ask God to provide safe and affordable venues and sites as church camp teams make arrangements for their camps this summer. We expect over 400 camps in our network to be in operation this summer.
• Pray for peace and stability in the Caucasus Region as our teams there prepare for the upcoming staff training workshops and conferences. CCI/Georgia still needs two more female group leaders. Ask God to provide.
• Pray that church pastors in Country X would commit seriously to training camp leaders and staff. Also, remember in your prayers the preparations for Easter camps, the health of the staff, and their financial support.
• Pray for Camp Neon to remain strong during these uncertain times, to continue their ministry to the youth, and to raise up new leaders. 

FROM THE MISSION FIELD

Maksym's Winter Camp Experience

Maksym, a 13-year-old from Sumy, attended Camp ‘Start Up’ and quickly became one of the most active campers. He enthusiastically joined all the daily activities and worked hard to win the camp-wide games.

During the camp, Maksym discovered a deeper connection with God. He began praying more, building friendships with new people, and reading the Bible regularly. Watching other boys play the guitar and piano inspired him, and he now dreams of learning to play like them. Maksym believes that through prayer, God will help him develop these musical skills.

The camp also encouraged Maksym to share his faith with others. He plans to invite his classmates to his church’s teen meetings and the soccer club, motivated to bring them closer to God.