Today at Camp 53 was awesome. The topic for today was Sexual Purity. Sex education is almost non-existent here, with most families never talking about it except to say, "don't do it;" a good message, but hardly enough information for a young person. We kept to the usual format, with songs, and a devotional to introduce the topic. This time Eliza Marks led the devo, and she did a great job. Mbuvi then talked all about the biblical reasons for maintaining purity until marriage.
Afterwards we spilt into gender groups, with just our counselors leading, to answer questions. The response was astounding. The girls wrote their questions out on cards, so they could remain anonymous, and that really allowed them to ask great questions. The depth that they were willing to go was very refreshing. We extended their time twice to allow them to finish. It was worth the trip, just for this exercise.
After lunch, Ryan led a great drama that illustrated the importance of purity, but also the availability of forgiveness and a fresh start through the saving love of Jesus. The students really connected with this one. Then it was time for ACT group. The students were able to ask more questions and talk through what it means to have a new start. These groups have really turned into small families. They are working just as we had hoped.
After free time, Joel and Mbuvi rocked it again, and the staff and one ACT group performed dramas. One of the students asked to recite a poem about sex and purity, and she did great as well. For our fun activity, we had another Dance Party, since the first one was so well received. The Kenyans learned to do the boot-scoot booggie, and many of us learned that we still can't dance.
Tomorrow, our final session and departure.
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