Prayer focus

THANK YOU, GOD   

• For keeping us safe despite nightly drone attacks. Though sleep is limited, we continue working to inspire others within CCI/Ukraine. We are grateful that Pavlo (our Chief Operating Officer in Ukraine) was able to attend a seminar on integrating children with special educational needs into schools and camps.
• For a camper in Georgia, a young brother who has been attending camps for two years, which eventually led him to attending the church. His testimony is a beautiful fruit of camping ministry, and we praise God for young people dedicating their lives to serving Him.
• For the opportunity for CCI/Armenia to share about its ministry in the Light in the East magazine, raising awareness about our work.
• For the success of the Thanksgiving-themed, five-day day camp held in a rural region of Country X for 14 children aged 7–12. The program, “Five Reasons to Be Thankful, ”brought joy and spiritual growth to the campers.
• That since August Camp Sulamita, Ukraine has been running weekly follow-up clubs in eight villages, reaching a total of 150 children. They are thankful for God’s blessings on these meetings with campers and staff. 

ACTIVITIES

• This week, CCI/Ukraine is developing a social media content plan to engage Christian camp staff consistently with relevant resources. We're also exploring ways to integrate children with special needs into biblical camp programs and compiling training materials on two key topics: 1) Supporting young counselors, especially those recently transitioning from campers to mentors due to staff turnover caused by the war, and 2) Building Christian character and emotional self-regulation skills to help counselors support themselves and campers effectively.
• CCI/Georgia’s committee that consists of eight camp directors and pastors, is meeting this week to evaluate this year’s work and to plan for 2025.
• CCI/Armenia volunteers are preparing Christmas programs, and planning a women’s ministry event on December 21, which will host 40 women.
• CCI/Country X is running another day camp this week for 20 children. The theme of the camp is Thanksgiving, focusing on gratitude and reflection.
• The Camp Sulamita staff meet with 35 campers every Sunday to play games, worship together, study the Bible, and pray. The team is also preparing for the upcoming Christmas holidays.

INTERCESSION 

• Please pray that the Gospel sown in the campers’ hearts during summer camps will bear fruit and continue to grow. Pray for a decisive end to the aggression in Ukraine, with peace and security restored.
• Ask God for political stability in Georgia following contested elections, for a peaceful resolution, and for the removal of the corrupt government.
• Pray for creativity and wisdom for the camp staff leading day camps in Country X, and for children and their families to encounter no obstacles in attending. May all plans align with God’s will.
• Pray for Camp Sulamita to remain steadfast in their ministry. For their male staff members to continue their work despite the harsh mobilization conditions in Ukraine.

From the Mission Field:

This year, at Camp Start Up 2024 in Ukraine, campers experienced trust, support, and a sense of peace. One example is Anya, a 13-year-old who initially wanted to leave due to her fear of being away from her parents. However, with the encouragement of friends and counselors, she overcame her fear, stayed at the camp, actively participated in activities, and, by the end, didn’t want to go home.

This highlights the importance of the camp's supportive environment, which helps children break through personal barriers and discover new opportunities for growth in God.