This summer, God gave Youth for Christ Albania beautiful opportunities to serve tens of children, build meaningful relationships, share His Word and remind young people that they are seen, loved and never beyond His reach. We are grateful for the many friends and partners who pray, encourage and stand with YFC Albania.
One of the highlights was our children's camp, centered on the miracles of Jesus. The children spent days filled with faith, friendship, learning and joy. Each day included morning prayer and worship, Bible teaching, group discussions, interactive games, shared meals and time to build genuine relationships.
Through the stories of Jesus' miracles, the children were encouraged to trust Him, believe that God is still able to do what may seem impossible and understand that they can bring even the smallest needs and desires of their hearts to Him in prayer.
One young girl who had attended our teens' meetings throughout the year desperately wanted to join the camp. Because she needed to help her family with their small business, it seemed unlikely that she would be able to come. When the other children heard this, they held hands and prayed, asking God to make a way for their friend to join them.
The next day, she arrived at camp.
When the children told her that they had prayed specifically for her, she was deeply touched. Throughout the camp, she continued listening, participating and engaging with the Bible teaching. For the children, this became more than hearing another story about the miracles of Jesus. They had prayed together, trusted God together and then saw what they believed was a beautiful answer to that prayer. It reminded all of us that God hears our prayers and cares about the details of our lives.
As the new school year begins, we are preparing to continue our ministry among students and teenagers, build relationships, create new opportunities to share the Gospel and encourage young people to put their faith in Jesus. Please pray for open doors, wisdom for our leaders and volunteers, and for many young people across Albania to personally encounter Jesus.
Whether you support YFC Albania through prayer, encouragement, partnership, generosity or simply by staying connected, we are deeply grateful. Thank you for standing with the next generation of Albania.
