For our first ministry on the World Race we were up in the Wicklow Mountains working with Dublin Christian Mission (DCM) at their annual Drimnagh Family Summer Camp. About six families were here; many of them are returning families and have been coming to this camp for years. There were anywhere from two to six kids per family and some have single parents.
A normal day at camp consisted of morning staff meeting and prayer, breakfast, morning session, lunch, tea, a bit of free time, canteen, an outing to a local park, beach or city, snacks littered throughout all of this as well, supper anywhere from 6-8pm, evening session, dinner, free time and/or bedtime.
DCM is an incredible organization in so many ways! Their staff are incredible people with so much hospitality, joy, patience, grace and beautiful servant hearts. I learned so much from them that week. We were been really blessed to be there and we even had hot showers! We were really grateful because as Racers we know those will be few and far between this year!
But here’s the thing about Ireland, time isn’t really of the essence. Its pretty free structured and fluid as far as scheduling goes. I’ve barely worn or looked at my watch all week because I just haven’t needed it. We basically get an outline for the day so you know what order things are happening in but exactly when those things are happening is entirely another story because it just really doesn’t matter. This is very different from home, but I’ve found that I quite like it. Its more relaxing and natural. Its nice.
