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Camp BuddiesMost international workers normally have a group of people that like to be around them, sometimes only for the newness and excitement of a different culture.

One such young man is Alban. He has been around the Christian community in Peja for a few years now. When one of the OM workers first met this eighteen-year-old, he was lazy, apathetic about life, and seeking fun. This past summer he attended a leadership camp for a week. It was a camp for all the organisations in Peja to send their most mature youth to, to learn about Jesus as the greatest servant leader of all time. One of the OM workers was asked to lead a small, discussion group. Alban was in her group. What happened during this week was surprising for all the camp leaders. Alban, who still isn’t a professing believer, took a sort of leadership role in his group. While the other boys were being rowdy and distracting, he was really searching his heart for answers and listening to the lessons attentively. The weeks following that camp found him staying up in that place to help serve for the following camps with the younger children. He became a vital leader for these kids, often rising to do whatever needed to be done. Many times the camp leaders have sat around and marvelled at the change that has taken place inside his heart.

And while I would love to end the story here, it wouldn’t be the reality of the situation. This past week Alban has been talking about paying someone to do his senior school project for him (along with other struggles in different areas). He’s wrestling and fighting hard. God is pursuing his heart, but it is a long process. Pray for Alban and others who find themselves in that place!

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Photos Kosovo

Kosovo :: OM worker Klara and friends model hats made by a Kosovar woman - a successful micro-business venture that has helped this family become more economically stable. The family also makes jams for local markets.
Kosovo :: Making jams to sell is a successful venture for one poor Kosovar family,who have been trained in micro-business by OM Kosovo.
Kosovo :: Chris, an OMer based near Kosovo shares about the dangers of drugs with school children. With 70% of the population under 30-years-old and unemployment rates at 40%, conditions are ripe for drug taking.
Kosovo :: One of the OMers in Kosovo had the privilege to teach on inner beauty that comes from God while some local girls listened.
Kosovo :: One of the multiple street performances that the rock band No Longer Music preformed in Kosovo this summer. The OM team was blown away by the boldness of the band and great response to follow the torch thereafter!
Kosovo :: A few members of the TACO team in Turkey blessed the local OM team with their skills and talents as they toured around a few cities in Kosovo.
Kosovo :: OM Kosovo partners with a newly established church that runs a preschool. While their staff were on furlough, two OMers helped teach these little ones about a God who loves them!
Kosovo :: A large portion of OMs ministry in Kosovo revolves around youth. However, more men are needed to help lead our groups!
Kosovo :: Despite the rain, village children flock around the literature table that the OM Kosovo team had set up. May the Living Water rain down on the seeds that were planted in their hearts that day!
Kosovo :: Nothing can stop the OM Kosovo team talk about the love of God - not even a bit of snow! Braving the cold to pass out Christian literature in a village.

           

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