Packed & Ready to Go: Panama Bible Camp 2019
The 2019 Panama Bible Camp team is so excited to travel to Chame, Panama in two days. Tonight we packed 14 suitcases full of donated clothes, soccer cleats, jerseys, sunglasses, stuffed animals, salvation bracelets, and much more. We were not expecting to get so much stuff into those...
Panama Trip Recap
My name is Dawson. I know, it’s me… again. So, to all of my fans out there, I am back with another brilliant piece of literature riddled with twists and turns you will never expect. This is unfortunately the last time I will be writing to you. The end of the trip is here and...
Day 4 - Panama Men's Work Trip 2017 - Cement
The word of the day today was CEMENT with a capital "C". After all was said and done, we emptied 4 loaded cement mixers, pouring and finishing literally tons of concrete. As we were waiting Tuesday morning for the trucks to arrive, we kept working on our other projects: fence painting, prepping...
Day 3 - Panama Men's Work Trip 2017 - Getting to Work
Clearing brush and painting fence, power washing old paint off of the basketball court, installing underground wire for lights around the soccer field, installing ceiling in new dormitories, and fixing equipment in the shop. It's a great privilege to be a part of helping this place grow!We...
Day 1 - Panama Men's Work Trip 2017 - All about Word of Life
Greetings from the Chapel Men in Panama! Each year in March, the Bible Chapel sends out a group of men on a trip to the Word of Life Camp (Campamento Palabra de Vida) in Panama. We help with construction projects, youth sports programs, and discipleship opportunities at camp. We'll be doing...
Panama Camp Concludes, but the Adventure Continues...
Panama 2017 Concluding Remarks It is Saturday and the campers have departed Chame, Panama to go back to their homes in Panama City, Gamboa and various other provinces around Panama. Several months ago as our team to Panama was forming, we were uncertain of who or how many would be traveling to...
Last Day - God's Mercies ContInue!
It's Friday, the last day of camp! This day holds its own special highlights, as we witness God's new mercies continue to unfold. Today the children were given the opportunity to profess their faith in Jesus Christ in front of their peers. It was heartwarming to see the little ones...
Fireside Commitments
Thursday kicked off with a special treat. Our team woke up extra early to enjoy a hike up one of the highest mountains near the camp. The gracious camp staff prepared sandwiches and drinks for us, and a few of them joined us and guided us up the mountain. This was a refreshing time for our team...
Tuesday's Activities!
Tuesday began just like the day before - lovely 80 degree weather with a wonderful breeze. During our daily meeting with the team after breakfast, we were graced with the presence of Juanpi and Celia (and baby Emma), two of the workers the Bible Chapel prays for. They told us of the work they...
First Day of Camp
Monday, continued... As we were finishing our devotion, the campers started arriving. Some of the kids had to travel over two hours to get here. As the kids got off the bus they were warmly welcomed by the World of Life teen counselors. Our Bible Chapel team of 12 will be supporting the...