Mike and Anita James » kids crusade

One More Camp Finished – 23 Days to Go

Anita — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:00:38 +0000

We finished the Arkansas Kids Camp on Friday. We love being/speaking at camps. We always have such a great time and meet so many awesome people. It’s also fun to do the services and have “interesting” characters come out and meet everyone. Here is Mike talking with Polly Esther. I’m not sure, but I’m guessing she’s talking about getting a new man.

We love doing this and are doing it more as a family now that Grace is a little older. She helps us by doing her character, Smiley Iris and by singing with us during the services also.

Now, we’re down to 23 days before leaving. We still have 6 services in Texas and Arkansas before we leave. Our crate is being made that will carry some of our things via a ship, and our suitcases are pretty much packed. We are truly living out of our suitcases now. Someone asked me recently where I am from. That’s a long question to answer usually, but now, we don’t really have a home until we’re back in The Netherlands. I’m ready to go home!

Two Camps Down, More to Come

Anita — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:55:59 +0000

On June 12, we began speaking at Fort Worth Metro Camp. This is a camp for kids from inner-city Fort Worth. That camp is so rewarding. I’ve said that as much energy as it takes to do it, I’m given so much more. I love speaking to those kids and spending time with them. Plus, we get to hang out with some pretty awesome people. Buddy and Ruth Calzada, who are the directors, do a fantastic job.

Speaking at the Fort Worth Metro Camp

That camp ended on June 15. After those kids left, the next group of kids arrived for North Texas District camp. We were shocked to find out that about 950 kids were at this camp. That’s A LOT of kids! It was also an awesome camp. We had an awesome time and got to hang out with lots of friends.

Grace was able to do her first character during the services, Smiley Iris. She did a great job. She really enjoyed being able to be more a part of our services.

Grace as Smiley Iris

Tonight, we start a kids crusade in Archer City, TX and have a kids camp in Arkansas the first week of July. Fun, fun, fun!