Camp California

Donna and I are sitting on the porch of a beautiful old home that is now the main house of Camp California. The property was purchased by Restoration Ministries about eight years ago, through a donation from a family in California. It is a beautiful setting about two hours outside Sao Paulo. Today I spoke to about 35 volunteers and staff of RM. They are great people who are pouring out their lives for the sake of the poor in Sao Paulo. The leaders asked me to speak on the subject of sabbath rest. It is a topic they struggle with like many of us do. Their work is so significant and so compelling that they don't stop for breath. You can pray for them to learn to accept God's gift of rest while still doing the great work God has given them to do. We have been very impressed with the two young people the Motas have trained to lead RM. Wellington and Tati both grew up in the ministry of RM. In other words, they grew up in the favelas and were outcasts of their culture. Now they lead a huge piece of the work. They are both great at what they are doing. It reminds me again how important it is to be raising up our young people to be leaders in the Lord's work. Our youth should not be seen as tomorrow's church. They are the church with us today. They should be an integral part of leading what we do. Grace, Brad