Why Granada?

Our team was commissioned by New Life this morning for our trip to Granada, Spain, and a few people asked me later why exactly we were going, and what we would be doing there.

Every summer, the Reconcilianción ministry runs two weeks' worth of English camp for the local kids in the neighborhood of the Zaidín. Most of these kids have immigrated to Spain, speak different languages, and are curious about the English language and all things American.  So the local church asks churches in the US to send short-term teams to volunteer at these camps to teach English, play American sports, play games, sing silly songs, and generally love on the kids who come to camp. They range from the age of 6 to 18; the camp is split into two groups (ages 6-11 and 12-18). When we arrive, the long-term team will mix our group of 11 coming from New life with groups from other US churches, and we will work together as leaders of different "teams" of kids for the week of camp. 

I had the privilege of going to Granada last year, and it really was amazing to see how The Lord meshes people together to accomplish His work in the Zaidín...not only within our team from New Life, but also among the various people coming from churches across the US! Pray for us as we go, for humble spirits, willing to serve outside our comfort zone!

Rebecca