2009 Camper Support letter

The primary mission of Global Missionary Ministries is to proclaim Christ’s unchanging message of salvation to the people of a changing post-communist Central and Eastern Europe.

March 31, 2009

Dear Friends in Mission,

Ten year old Nikita was shy and reluctant to participate in any competitive games or activities. He was also deaf in one ear. His grandmother had traveled with him from Kaliningrad, Russia to Ostroda, Poland so that he could attend a Bible camp. I found out later that he loved music and had played the violin since he was five. He came to camp without a relationship with Jesus.

On the first night of camp we gave the children a name tag with their name written on it in both Russian and English. This helps them to identify it if they do not speak English and it helps the English-speaking counselors begin to know the youth’s names at least in English.

Nikita had lost his name tag but I had found it. My only problem was he had not had his name written down on his name tag in English. I was trying to pronounce his name with my limited knowledge of the Russian characters. I got the N, the K and the T right but my vowels were a little shaky. He recognized his name tag and came to me to receive it. He thanked me with the only two English words he knew and my name, “Thank you, David.” We became friends for the duration of camp.

Through the course of the camp, Nikita attended all the Bible classes but not all the outdoor recreational activities. He did find his way to the “Main Event” each evening where he enjoyed the music and the large group games. On the final day, at the conclusion of the last Bible class, Nikita made a first time decision to give his life over to God and His purposes. He went home to Kaliningrad with his grandmother a believer in Jesus.

Nikita came to camp because someone covered his expenses. Otherwise, he would not have been able to attend. He found salvation through Jesus at Camp Ostroda. We are praying for 40 more youth to be able to find their way to Camp Ostroda this summer. The cost of camp for 2009 will be $150 for ten days in Ostroda. Remarkably, this is less expensive than it was last summer.

Would you be willing to assist one youth in attending camp in Ostroda, Poland? Your gift is tax deductible. Just follow the instructions below and place your tax deductible gift in an envelope addressed to Global Missionary Ministries (see address below). If you are able to do so, we would like to follow up by sending you a picture of one of the campers (after the camp has taken place) so that you can pray for them over the next year. The camp takes place June 13-22, 2009. Your prayers during this time would also be cherished. (Colossians 4:2)

God has opened a door for His Word to go forth. We are preparing to walk through that door. Thank you for helping us to accomplish His purposes.

David Hatfield, Global Missionary Ministries

P. S. Please mail your tax deductible gift to:

Global Missionary Ministries

P.O. Box 41201, RPO Rockwood Mall

Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5C9

Canada (this will require a 72 cent stamp)

Yes, I want to assist one youth to attend Bible Camp in Camp Ostroda.

 I would like to assist ______ (number of youth) youth to attend Camp Ostroda.

One for $150,

Two for $300

Three for $450

Ten for $1500

My tax-deductible check is enclosed in my envelope in the amount of $______.

Made payable to: Global Missionary Ministries with Camp Fund on memo line

Full Name _________________________

Address _________________________

City, State, Area Code_________________________

Email address __________________________ (needed if you want a picture of camper)