"Bolt for it Becca!"

Salvation Stories

2010-08-17T10:36:00.000-07:00

Sophie

Any person can see Sophie's sweet heart in a glance. Sophie's conversion story shows how God uses any circumstance to bring a child to Him. Several years ago Sophie's best friend became a Christian. When this happened Sophie started thinking about her friend's new found faith. While translating at the 2007 camps, Sophie started asking more questions about Christianity. Although she did not accept Christ while at camp, she emailed an American friend three months after camp and said,

"Now I realize God is the only source of happiness and peacefulness. I will follow Him and depend on Him from now on.

God works in miraculous ways. From Sophie's friend to coming to camp, God orchestrated every event leading to Sophie's conversion!

Danielle

Kindness radiates from Danielle's sweet face, and her heart holds compassion the size of the ocean. During the 2007 camps, Danielle's American buddy had the great honor of telling Danielle about Jesus. In a matter of days Danielle accepted Jesus into her heart. As soon as Jesus was in her heart, Danielle became passionate about telling others of her new faith. After the 2007 summer camps, she returned home and excitedly told her boyfriend about Jesus. He too accepted Christ! Her love for Jesus can be seen when she writes,

"Last Sunday, I went there (a fellowship) for the first time and I felt so comfortable. My heart was very quiet and peaceful in there. I like to sing the songs about God because these songs sound so beautiful."

Her faith is growing by leaps and bounds, praise the Lord!

Echo

Echo translated for the very first summer camps. That first year the American staff composed of seven adults and two toddlers! (That would be the Bolt family.) After those first camps were over and the Bolt family headed home, Echo stayed in close contact with them. During camp she had realized that her life was purposeless, and she wanted more. Through frequent emails with the Bolt family, Echo discovered how Jesus can give a person true purpose in life. As soon as the Bolt family returned to China the next year, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior. Her life radically changed, and her passion for God shines radiantly.

Franky

Franky was one of the first translators at camp. During that first year at camp, his fun spirit kept everyone laughing. Memories of camp made a huge impact on Franky, and year after year he returned to translate. As the years passed, Franky;s heart began to change. He began to yearn for a Savior. Through a really difficult time in his life, God revealed himself to Franky in an incredible way. Through that experience, Franky turned to God and accepted Him into his life. Franky is now taking his first steps as a Christian, and we all look forward to how God is going to use this amazing man.

Livia

Livia's story began on a grassy field at camp. Livia and her American friend were chatting when Livia began asking questions about God. Curious, the American asked her if she was a Christian. She swiftly replied,

"Oh no, I am not. You see, I do not have a church to go to, so I can not be a Christian."

Somewhat astonished the American rapidly explained to Livia that you do not need to have an official church to be saved! You only need to accept Jesus as your personal Savior. Her eyes started to gleam. With a huge smile, the American asked her if she would like to accept Jesus right there on the soccer field! She nodded her head with excitement. With the sun beating down, the two clasped hands and Livia said the prayer. During dinner later that day, Livia asked if she could give thanks for her meal. Of course the American said yes! Closing her eyes in prayer for the second time that day, Livia silently talked to her new heavenly Father. Finishing she peered into her friends eyes and asked,

"Can God understand Chinese?"

With a huge smile, the American said yes!

Update December 2007- Livia is struggling in her new faith, and Satan is attacking hard. Please pray that she will find strong Christians to help her grow in her faith.

Yvonne

The daughter of a Governmental official in China, Yvonne shines with brilliance and intelligence, yet her humor makes those around her smile. During her time at camp, she asked incredible questions about God. She wanted to understand Christianity logically. As the days passed and her questions were answered, Yvonne saw the realization that she needed a Savior. Confident in her decision, she accepted Christ into her life. Her growth clearly shines through the emails that her American Buddy's receive. Just months after her conversion she wrote,

"The biggest change in my life as being a Christian, would be always remembering that I should do everything in a 'Christian way'. When I am about to get angry with someone, I remember that I'm a Christian, and God tells us to do good to ones we dislike or ones who dislike us. In those cases, thanks to Him, that I am able to have a peaceful mood, and composed thoughts. I hold the belief that He knows everything about me, the past, right now, and the future. I am willing to face every possible event He delivers to me- sweetness or sorrow, satisfaction or disappointment, success or failure- I've already got the courage and heart to receive. And I must remember that I'm a Christian; need to spread love and friendliness to the surrounding, and God will give me what I deserve, eventually."

Alana

Look at that smile. From the very first year Alana translated at camp, she brightened everyone's days simply by smiling. Like many of the other translators, Alana wondered why we were helping the orphans. As the years passed, Alana's curiosity about Jesus steadily grew. Through frequent emails with her American buddy, she started asking deeper and deeper questions about Christianity. Two months before the 2007 camps, a miracle occurred. Echo, a one-year-old Christian, led Alana to Christ! That very day Alana sent an ecstatic email to her American buddy saying,

"I decided to believe in Jesus. Echo and I went to church today. Echo told me lots of thing about Bible, Jesus and her feeling of believing
in Jesus. After I heard what she said, I felt I have lots of sin. Though Jesus died for us because of our sin, I should believe in him, and then I could be saved. Echo also taught me how to pray and how to talk to God. I am learning how to shine. What other things should I do as a Jesus believer? I'd like to hear from you soon."

It seemed it could never be possible, but Alana's smile now shines even brighter!

Perilla

In the summer of 2007 Perilla volunteered to help out at camp and soon became absolutely vital during the camp. Her responsibilities were stressful, but she smiled as bright as this picture continuously. Like many of the other Translators, Perilla's life changed dramatically after camp ended. Every week that passed she became more and more curious about the Christian faith. Fortunately she had people in China to answer her questions. Just months after the end of camp, Perilla accepted Jesus into her heart. She now works full time for the camp and is serving her new Father with passion.

Boulder

Boulder's life changed the moment he came to camp. As a boy he was quiet and lived a quiet life. Many of the things we do everyday he had never experienced. When he first arrived at camp he was sick and Becca Bolt remember thinking, "Will he be able to survive four weeks of camp?" But with everyday that passed Boulder became stronger and stronger, and so did his personality. He began to laugh loudly, talk incessantly, and constantly make remarks that had the whole team in hysterics. One unforgettable one was in relation to a girl he liked (who plays an important role in his salvation) Another Chinese boy liked this girl and he told an American volunteer: "Do you know who will win this girl? The man standing in front of you." Everyday that passed, Boulder had more and more conversations and experiences that it made it obvious to all of the staff that God was after him. After camp Boulder stayed in contact with his new girlfriend. This sweet and beautiful girl began to gently talk to him about the Lord, and within two months of the last day of camp, Boulder accepted Christ into his life.

Angela

Angela first came to camp in 2007 as a staff member. Over five weeks she watched what was happening at camp and had plenty of opportunities to talk with the different Christians at camp. During this time she took in all of the information, and then after camp her heart began to stir. In God's faithfulness, more people entered into her life that were believers and began to influence her. She started going to church with a friend and within a couple months she began to think of things of heaven instead of this earth. Jesus Christ became her savior. The exciting thing was that she returned to camp in 2008, once again as a staff member. One would hardly recognize her she was so full of passion and zeal. Every day she would mention something God was doing in her life, and her love for the kids seemed to grow with every little hand she held. Angela life testifies God's faithfulness to reveal Himself to us, and His ability to dramatically change a life.

Cammila

Cammila's testimony is best told through an email Becca Bolt received from her after camp:

"Well...yeaa.. it was the camp that made me became a Christian..=)
I still remember the first day in camp, a volunteer asked me, Cammila,do u have something that u believe in??
I was very embarrassed because I couldn't say a thing..I never touched in such things like religion before, so i replied in a very impolite way .."No, I guess i don't have..".. =(
In the camp, everyday we translators have a meeting with the translator coordinators.. They always read Bibles to us..I love the stories in BIBLE and i found it's fascinating..haha.. Also, I often talked to the camp director about RELIGION..he once told me that he just had a conversation with God..he asked God lots of questions and GOD gave him all the answers he needed.. I just found it's amazing that some kinda believe in your heart can give u the direction..that's cool..
I also spent a whole day afternoon talking with my American buddy about GOD, Christian..ect..his experience of being a Christian were soooo cool that made me wanna be someone like him.. ;D
Well, after the camp, I bought the stories of the Bibles...and I read it sooooo carefully for like 8 or more times in a half year..I do believe in the existence of GOD."

Brandy

Becca Bolt asked Brandy, "How did God use Camp in her life?" She replied;

Well, for the question I would love to answer it because it is the experience of the camp that helped me know some Christians and then, they introduced me to Tim (an English Teacher) who wanted to know more about the orphanages in China. Tim and I got to know each other, and later he led me to God. Also, in the camp I was touched more than once by the love of people. At the beginning, I just thought people were willing to do something good, but since I became a child of God I know it is God's will to let people do good things. As Bible says: "Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious proud boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends" In all, what most amazed me is the answers to my prayers since I believed in God. I am so thankful for that even though I once tried to avoid it, but finally I am closer and closer......

Clark

In Clark's life, God has obviously worked through many people and circumstances. Clark's story below was written a year ago, and now he knows Jesus! Incredibly awesome!

Joyce

Vibrant and full of life, Joyce has blessed Camp with her presence three years in a row (Camp 06' 07' & 08') She has a passion for the kids, and has become a dear friend to us in the process. Her first year at camp Joyce had many questions about the Christian faith, and the question continued every summer we returned. Then after the 07' camp Joyce signed up for a Connect 2 Class. The assigned reading was Mere Christianity. Through the readings and the emails she sent back and forth to her Leader the Truth shown through as bright as day. The next time the Camp Staff saw her face-to-face she had the love of Christ in her heart. She continues to ask her thoughtful questions, except now they are about how to deepen her relationship with her Lord!

Bill

"Yes , I have chosen Jesus as one my friend, the one who is trustful and reliable.

It's was a period of hard time for me when I came back from BMH camp, a lot of things which were very complicated happened to me. One of my relatives tried to occupy my uncle's real estate, and he made some counterfeit proof, then put my uncle on the court. I couldn't understand why they do this, and for what. I couldn't understand how they would rather hurt others, even a relative, because of money. I did feel lonely and disappointed then. During that time, I asked a lot of friends and classmates," is there any one you can totally trust in your life?" All the answers were NO .

Suddenly I just felt that, in this year, everything happened to me is like a kind of hint. From the beginning of this year, I knew a guy named Eric, whose was the teacher in our university, He first told me about Him, and helped me to know more about the Bible know more about Him, but then I am still not sure . Then I had got the chance to go to BMH, it was a wonderful experience to me, although it was short, only one week. I had never thought I could be so moved. I did realize that it's not the kids get help from me, but me get help from the kids. They made me know what I need, they made me know my heart was numb, they made me know what's the most important! Finally, when I got home, the law suit made me desperate. I thought all these things is a sort of beckon from Him. So I decided to follow him , but I was still not baptized."

-- Written by Bill from Zhenzhou

Edison

Seven

Yang

Christine

Niki

Melody

Banana

Athena

Tony

Mark

Ella

Spring

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Crystal crystalhaojing982@gmail.com

Summer Camps 2010

Crystal

Before I came to university, I do not need to worry about anything; my parents will take care of me. But since I came to university, I am a hard worker to pursue my dream, meanwhile, I saw some of my friends changed, and they went to the deuce rather than working hard. What is more, I met a lot people who are two-faced or screw around. I am quite at a loss. I am wondering on our way to realizing our dream, do we need to become not sincere and become cool. On this way, can we still insist ourselves and believe that our elbow grease will be paid back? Then I saw a lot of Christians around me. Their sincerity and strong faith touched me, and I began to reading Bible. Then I joined in the Bring Me Hope summer camp, its God who placed me on the camp and lead me to know much about him. Now I am going to get close to Father.

Life is Beautiful

2010-06-07T12:16:00.001-07:00

Life

This week I have thought a lot about life. I have thought how precious life is and how quickly it can be over. I have three stories to tell you. Two are about life and one is about death. Through these stories, I hope each of us remember the value and joy in life....

Life- Ezekiel

Our friends recently got back from Africa with a new little boy. They adopted this little boy because they knew they had love to give, and they wanted to change a life with it. So they named this boy Ezekiel, and his life is now changed forever. He went from living in a orphanage in Africa surrounded by other orphans, to living in a loving family with brothers and sisters. Not only that but he now has a mom and a dad who love him VERY much. These parents are willing to pour their time, money, energy, and love into his life. They brought life to this little boy....

Ezekiel and his new dad.

Ezekiel and his new family!

Life- Jubi

Again, I know another family who recently adopted a little girl from China. This family already has 6 kids, but they knew that they had enough love to bring another child into their family. But they not only decided to adopt a little girl, but they decided to adopt a little girl with a heart problem. When they got her home and took her to the doctor, they realized that her heart prolbem was very serious. This past weekend Jubi has been in surgery and is doing well. I know they would say that it has been stressful to have a sick child, but they would not trade her for any other little girl in the world. They brought life to this little girl....

Jubilee eating cake!

Death- A Baby

We all love life, and we know it is precious. But sometimes when a baby is not born, people can forget their little faces. I have a young friend who recently got pregnant. She was scared, and decided to not have the baby. The baby is gone. I can understand her fear, but I also think of the little life that could have been. I think of all the smiles and hugs that baby would have brought to this world, and my heart is sad. It really is amazing how precious life is. I hope that we can all have the courage to make a difference by always choosing life. Maybe that means you could adopt someday, or maybe foster a child. Who knows? It sure is exciting to think of the difference we can make!

My Summer Trip!

2010-05-26T22:06:00.000-07:00

Family + 2 more!

2010-05-04T22:32:00.001-07:00

Last week our family went to Lake Havasu for three days. My brother and I had just gotten back from China, so it was a wonderful time to be together as a family. We talked, laughed, ate food, and went boating!

The most special part of the trip was having my sister's new husband, Andrew, come. This was his first time to go on vacation with our family, and we had a great time talking and getting to know each other better. And because my sister just found out that she is pregnant, I saw Andrew take care of her so well! It is so neat to see that Andrew thinks of Christy as more then just a "wife," she is his best friend! How cool is that?!

So yes, now I have my family, plus a new brother and a new niece or nephew now that my sister is pregnant! I am so amazed to see my family keep growing!

My sister Mary has the prettiest smile!

Andrew holding my two sisters on the boat!

David doing a jump on the wakeboard

Abby loves to be silly.

The water was so refreshing to swim in!

This is me wakeboarding! It is hard to learn, but SO much fun!

I'm Home!

2010-04-14T20:23:00.001-07:00

Pictures from Yantai

Anna, Elizabeth, Me, May, and David

Anna, Me, David, and Elizabeth

Elizabeth, David, May, and Anna

Elizabeth, Anna, May, and Me

Anna, Elizabeth, David, and Me

Pictures from Taiyuan

David, Phillips, Shilo, Banana, and Me

Pictures from Nanchang

Joyce, Echo, and Me

Me and Emma

Me, Emma, and Joyce

A Chinese mom and Me

Choose Joy!

2010-03-07T21:29:00.001-08:00

Today was kind of a hard day. For different reasons I felt a little down. So I decided to go on a walk with my little sisters Abby and Mary. As we walked Mary and Abby started talking and giggling. They picked leaves, they ate some fruit off trees, fed the horses, and shared their dreams with me. I looked down on them and my heart just loved them so much! Then as we were walking back home, we passed the sun setting behind the hills. I was carrying Abby on my back, because her feet get tired quickly, and she said with great happiness and joy (like a kid eating candy),

"Ohhhhhhh it's God!"

Of course this got my attention, and I looked over. There was the sun shining very brightly on the clouds. Everything in the sky looked like gold! It was beautiful. Then Abby giggled,

"Let's sing a song!"

And then she started to sing the songs we sing at our fellowship. I almost started to cry I was so blessed.

Today I realized that while there are many things that go wrong in life, we can always choose to rejoice. We can always choose to have faith. We can always choose to love. And this is the lesson I learned on my walk with Mary and Abby.

Me, Abby, and Mary

Brothers....

2010-02-26T10:25:00.000-08:00

How many of you have brothers? I have been blessed with two! One that is older then me and one that is younger. This past week I have been reminded of what a blessing that is!

My older brother David, left for China last week. As I dropped him off and said goodbye, my heart became sad. My big brother has been such an important person in my life. He challenges me in my faith, always asking me, "Becca, what are you doing right now that takes faith?" He pushes me to try new things, to be brave, and to step out in faith. Together we have traveled across China, working and serving together. I have so many great memories with him...

My younger brother Jason is the one who keeps me laughing. He can tell me a joke and I will laugh until I cry! He also has a care free spirit that really helps me calm down when I am stressed! I can honestly say that Jason is the one and only guy that can make me laugh in a really stressful situation!

So this week as I thought about my brothers I realized again how much I love them. I challenge you to think about the people in your life who you really appreciate, and tell them!

"So Becca, what is your purpose in life?"

2010-02-14T22:14:00.000-08:00

Right now I am sitting at the computer, and my little sister Abby is next to me. She has been busy trying to get my attention for the past hour. As I tried to answer as many emails as possible, Abby kept asking me questions to get my attention. I didn't turn my head to talk to her, and gave her quick answers. Finally I heard her little voice say,

"So Becca, what is your purpose in life?" I quickly stopped my emailing and turned to her.

"What did you say?" She said it again and I thought to myself,

"Well she has my attention now!"

So we had a little chat about purpose. I told her that mine was to love my Father in heaven and to serve Him. Then I asked her what her purpose in life was. Her answer showed the child like faith that I want to have. She replied in her cute voice,

"God is always with me."

It was that simple, but it is the truth. God is always with us.

My sweet sister Abby

Spring Festival!

2010-02-12T12:35:00.001-08:00

Happy Spring Festival to my China friends!

So I know this next month is a very special time for all of you. You will get to hang out with your family, eat good food, watch TV, and just have time to relax! I do hope that you all have just a great time reconnecting with family and friends. Please send me pictures of all the things you do on your vacation! Thanks for being my friends!

Becca

P.S. This is a picture my brother Jason took. He is pursuing photography right now, and you can see all the pictures he takes on this website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonboltphotography

My sister Abby!

Sunsets and Farewells

2010-01-30T17:29:00.000-08:00

Last week my Chinese friend Echo and I decided to go out driving to see the fresh snow that had fallen. We gazed in amazement at the high mountain tops covered in white. They looked perfectly frosted in beauty. The air was crisp and so were our hands and feet! We climbed out of the car and had a real snowball fight. Then when we couldn't feel our hands anymore (because of the cold) we decided to drive home.

As we drove along the sun began to set. It was completely dark all around us, but as we drove up a hill I saw a glimmer of light. I wondered what it could be. As we drew closer we realized it was the sun. Finally when we got to the top of the hill we gasped in amazement. It looked like we had driven into heaven! Before us burst forth light that shone for miles. It was such a picture of being in darkness and then driving into the light. And it made me think, am I living in the light of this world or the dark? Am I living for what brightens peoples lives or darkens them? What about you?

This is what we saw as when we got to the top of the hill...

The most gorgeous sunset I have ever seen in my life.

Saying Goodbye

Two days ago I said goodbye to my dear friend Echo. She stayed at my house for three weeks, and we had so many great times together. We ate together, visited my grandma together, sang together, and had many conversations that just encouraged me so much. I am grateful for this dear sister and am so glad that we get to see each other every summer at camp.

Me and Echo after our snowball fight!

2010-01-22T23:21:00.000-08:00

My amazing China friends!

2010-01-20T22:56:00.000-08:00

This past week has been amazing. My two friends from China, Echo and Joyce flew all the way across the ocean to visit! I first met Echo and Joyce in 2005, and ever since then we have worked together to help the orphans of China. I never imagined that they would one day come to visit me! It has been so special to share with them my world here in America. We can now both understand each others cultures better and this has made us even closer friends. Friends are something to be very grateful for! So this week we have gone to the beach, camped in a tentrailer, eaten frozen yogurt, gone shopping, visited famous parks, and even drove cars! Here are a few pictures to share...

Me and Echo at the beach!

Me and Joyce eating Ice Cream!

All the girls going on a hike!

Me, my sisters, my mom and the girls at Disneyland!

At Disneyland!

A beautiful wedding!

2010-01-12T23:22:00.000-08:00

I have only one thing to say, my sister's wedding had to be the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen. Of course I say this because she is my sister, but truly I am so blessed to see the beginning of Christy and Andrew's marriage.

From the moment she walked down the aisle with my dad, I was in tears. She was so beautiful and I knew that she had waited for the right man to marry her whole life. And Andrew was that man. Then after the wedding we went to the reception (a party after the wedding) that was full of friends and family. We ate, danced, and shared our memories of Christy and Andrew. I told Christy that I love her because she has stayed nearby for my whole life. We have traveled together, laughed together and built more memories then I could ever share. I love her so much.

So now life will be different because Christy will leave and begin a new life with Andrew. But I know it is a new phase that will be full of challenges and blessings. I know that this new couple will serve God with all their hearts and I am excited to see them begin a journey to serve Him.

Christy and Andrew giving their vows

Standing by Christy and Andrew

The ring bearer

The flower girls

Getting Christy ready to walk down the aisle

The reception party

Cutting the cake

The care they drove away in!

My sister's bachelorette party!

2010-01-04T11:53:00.000-08:00

This past weekend Bethany and I gave a bachelorette party for my sister. We have been waiting our entire lives to throuw a party like this, and we finally were able to do it! Beth and I spent weeks preparing this party, and it turned out better then we could have hoped for!

It began with us all driving down to Pasadena, which is a classic American City. When we arrived at my cousin's house we gave Christy her first surprise. She would have to wear an old ugly wedding dress for the entire night! Not only that but also a huge fake diamond ring, a crown, beads, and a sign that said, "bachelorette." Her face showed surprise and already embarrassment! But when we told her that we too would be wearing old bridesmaid dresses she relaxed a little. A very little! Next we explained to her the other part of her night. We gave her a silver slipper and told her that throughout the night she would have to ask random people if they had seen her other slipper (like Cinderella!) So we all changed into our hilarious clothes, and then went to our first destination....

The bowling alley! Now this bowling alley was made in the 1950's and it is very old fashioned! So we stayed there for awhile and had Christy ask a little girl if she had seen her other slipper. I think the little girl thought she was Cinderella!

Christy's glass slipper!

After going around town asking people if they had seen her slipper, we took Christy to a fun restaurant to eat. As the crazy looking party sat down, I pulled the waitress aside and gave her the other slipper. Inside the slipper was a note from Andrew! I told the waitress to give it to Christy at the end of the meal. And so after we had finished our spaghetti and meatballs, we told Christy to ask the waitress about her slipper. When she asked the waitress smiled and laid the slipper with the note inside in front of her. Christy had a huge smile as she opened the note and said,

"Well, this was worth asking all those other people for my slipper! Andrew has been working on this note for a year! This is so special... Thanks girls..."

And so the evening ended in laughter and friendship as we all realized how grateful we are for Christy.

Christy opening her note from Andrew

Marriage is an incredible institution that has been created since the beginning of time. It is different then any other job, career, friendship, etc. It is a commitment to a person for the rest of your life. It is a decision to follow and support your husband/wife in every decision and choice. It is a choice to stay by your partner even when things get tough. I hope we can remember this!

Christmas with the Family

2009-12-28T14:02:00.000-08:00

This Christmas was very special. We opened Christmas presents, read stories about what Christmas is really about, played games, watched a football game, and ate a lot of good food! The whole day I felt joyful and happy because of the true meaning of Christmas. I was reminded of how blessed I am to have such a wonderful family, to have great friends, a wonderful place to live, and so much more! And most of all I realized how blessed I am that Christy, my older sister, is getting married to a great guy named Andrew. They will be married in January so check back later for more pictures!

All the kids
Jason, Christy, Abby, David, Bethany, Mary and Me
Bethany and Me

Jason and David sporting their new hats

Me and the little girls with their new lions!

Abby and Mary my lovely sisters!

Abby putting the star on the tree. This is a family tradition and it was fun to have Andrew be a part of it this year!

Cherry and Sarah's story

2009-12-01T20:26:00.001-08:00

Cherry came to camp as an energetic and sweet girl, but did not know who Jesus was. She was matched with a Volunteer from America, and the two instantly became very close. During the week, they worked together as a team with their precious five-year-old buddy Ruby. And as they colored with crayons, splashed in the pool, and tickled little Ruby, Cherry started to ask questions about Sarah's faith. With every question she asked, Cherry's heart grew hungrier and hungrier for the faith that Sarah had. Then, on the last day of camp Cherry sat down with Sarah and one other Volunteer and accepted Jesus as her personal savior!

From Sarah Barnes:

"Becoming friends with my translator Cherry was a real blessing. She was a great example of Jesus' love to the children throughout camp, even though it wasn't until the end of it that she actually came to know Him! She's continuing to help the orphans in China, now with a new reason, and I love being able to talk regularly with her and continue to be friends."

Clubs starting all across China!!!

2009-12-01T20:25:00.000-08:00

Clubs-

This year Bring Me Hope started BMH clubs in seven universities. The mission of the clubs is to equip Chinese college students to help the orphans year round. Even though one week at camp is great for the kids, it is not enough. They need mentors, education, and medical help year round. Most importantly, they need Jesus! Our hope is that Club members can provide this for them. We are very excited to not only see the kids helped year round, but also to see how this will change the lives of the college students!

Kunming Club visits orphans

They did crafts and coloring with the kids, and they loved it!

Two happy faces!

Leaving Again...

2009-08-31T22:56:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow morning at 8:30 am David and I depart for China once again. We have had a wonderful time of refreshment with our friends and family. God is so good to provide exactly what we need!

I just wanted to post a note on my blog to let you know that China has blocked Blogger so I will not be posting any more updates. So if you would like to receive my updates please send me an email at chinabecca@gmail.com

Thanks Everyone for your Support!

Becca

Summer Recap

2009-08-28T11:04:00.000-07:00

First I have to apologize for not updating my blog. China has blocked Blogger and so I was not able to access my blog! So here is a brief recap of the summer...

In a blink of an eye; that is how I feel like this summer went. Time is interesting to me. There were moments I thought would never end (like when I went to the water park for the 20th time) but then again I feel like the summer raced by. Well camp may be over, but my heart is still beating wildly with all that God did. I could fill a book with stories but I will only tell a few so you can give God glory with me. I will start with a story about a little boy named Bei Bei...

Bei Bei

When Bei Bei arrived his smile was adorable, his personality sweet, Little did we know that his foot had a serious infection. When we finally noticed it, I nearly fainted from nausea. An infected hole burrowed deep into his heel and didn't stop until it hit the bone! When we saw how bad it was, we took him to the doctor. The report was bleak. They said that he would probably lose his foot in a few months. Bei Bei came back with his foot wrapped but his face downcast; who wouldn't? Well this brings in another character of the story; Catherine.

Catherine

Catherine accepted God into her heart two months ago after doing the Connect 2 Class. However she has been struggling in her faith as she does not have a solid fellowship to attend. It "worked out" one evening that we were sitting next to Bei Bei. I grabbed Catherine's hand and said, "Let's pray over this boy in Jesus name!" She quietly agreed. Well, two days later our camp nurse took Bei Bei back to the hospital. When the doctor's unwrapped his foot they exclaimed in Chinese, "This can't be the same wound! It has healed tremendously!" There is still a good chance he could lose his foot, but the doctors were astounded at how much it had "magically" healed in two days! When I heard this I grabbed Catherine's hands and said, "Catherine, God answered our prayer! He is taking care of this boy" She smiled and nodded. I know God wants to have a relationship with Catherine, and He is showing Himself to her through Bei Bei. This was so powerful for me to witness. Keep Bei Bei and Catherine in your prayers!

Another Miracle

Peng Yong Tersea Niki Jason Christine

Our last day of camp yesterday was intense. The children sobbed and wept as we loaded them into the buses and drove away. As the buses drove away I grabbed two dear friends of mine, Niki and Christine and just cried with them. After a few minutes I looked into the girl's eyes and said,

"Girls I am a Christian, and I can pray for those children even when they are gone. God cares about them. Girls, do you want to pray for them? Do you want to know Jesus?"

At first they didn't say anything and I closed my eyes and prayed for God's spirit to work in their hearts. After a moments pause they both said yes! I helped them declare that they were sinners and that Jesus came to wipe their sins away and that He is Lord! The emotions I felt in my heart were intense. Pain from seeing our babies leave on the bus, but at the same time extreme joy that these two girls are beginning a relationship with our Lord! I don't even pretend to know how God works, but I can say with great assurance that this summer He was working mightily! I actually had to stop and count all the people who got saved. At our camp eight Translators and four orphans accepted God into their hearts! Countless other seeds were planted, and I can't wait to see how they grow!

Thank you all for supporting my trip here. I love thinking how God puts the body together to work as a team. Thousands of miles separate us, but you were every bit a part of everything that happened here as I was. I praise our Father for the great and mighty things He has done!

Wen Jia

My buddy from week four

Week 4- Solitude

2009-06-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

In our training this week we are concentrating on solitude. We are simply spending more time with Jesus, as a lover would. We are also learning about Hudson Taylor. This quote really impressed me because it was when Taylor was in agony over issues with the mission trying to figure out what to do and then suddenly he realized....
"'Why, if we are obeying the Lord, the responsibility rests with Him, not with us! Thou, Lord, Thou shalt have all the burden! At Thy bidding, as Thy servant I go forward, leaving results with Thee."

I must remember that in China!

Blessings....Blessings!

2009-06-13T10:25:00.001-07:00

Friends...Family...Business owners...

Raising money this year has been an experience I will not forget. When I first sent my support letter I was nervous and hesitant. I didn't know who would want to support my trip, and I doubted that God could bring in so much money. But once again, I was wrong. As of this week God has given me %50 of what I need to raise! Thank you for being the hands of His blessings....

Staff Training- Week Two!

2009-06-12T21:42:00.000-07:00

Bring Me Hope Staff Training!

2009-06-11T19:33:00.000-07:00

Over the past three weeks Bring Me Hope (which means David) has been putting us through some incredible Staff Training. Some of it has been hard, some of it has been fun, and some of it has been downright convicting! Let the pictures tell the story....

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Week One: No Comfort!

Yes, we had to sleep in a different place every night. I moved from couch to couch for awhile...

...then decided to do something crazy. Out to hard ground under the jungle gym I went. Of course Mary and Abby were thrilled to accompany me!

Yep I slept on a rock just like Jacob....

Just kidding!

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Week Two: Fasting!

We were banned from logging onto facebook this week. I thought it might be difficult, but it was actually a relief to not have to check it :) However, today is my first day back and it is fun to see where everyone has been this week!

As a team we committed to not watching TV. I was amazed at how many times I had to say "no" to a social event because I couldn't watch TV! But it was good practice...

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Week Three: Service!

A Hint of what we are doing this week....

Night Walk in China!

2009-05-24T16:31:00.000-07:00

From nine different cities, Chinese University Students joined together to walk for the orphans. These precious children are their own countrymen, and the love they show for them always changes the kid's lives. Beautiful to watch, amazing to see...

Bring Me Hope Night Walk!

2009-05-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

Walking in the night so they can walk in the light.....

The Fallbrook Walk

Abby and Laura

Me, Whitney and Grace

Listening to the kids in China

Money Raised This Week!

2009-05-08T14:47:00.000-07:00

I have been so encouraged this week by all the support family, friends, and others have shown me. I knew that if God wanted me to go to China He would provide, and He is; through all of you! Thank you so much!

Philippians 4: 19- "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

I am going to China!

2009-05-04T12:44:00.001-07:00

2005 was my very first trip to China. The girl in the picture above, played a part of my desire to return to China. Now, four years later, I am going back! Last night I purchased my ticket, and this morning God gave me the verse in Luke 10 that talks about putting your hand to the plow and not looking back. And so the journey begins......

A Memory

2009-05-03T09:10:00.000-07:00

Two years ago my friend and I expressed our desire to follow Jesus in "being dunked." I will never forget the moment we came up out of the water, what an expression of new life in God!