Keilah Graduated!

Rio Verde, Ecuador
May 26, 2012


Hello, everyone!

Yes! I have now officially graduated from high school! Both my mom and I are proud to have made it after all these years. Graduating in the mountains here in Ecuador means no fanfare—no cap and gown--but I'm okay with that. It certainly is a big milestone in my life, though.


So: I've decided to return yet again to Whispering Winds Bible Camp this summer, from June 5th through July 28th. For those of you who don't know, this will be my third summer in a row. This year I'm 18, which means I will be old enough to be a counselor. It will certainly be a bit different than the past two summers, where I worked on the camp crew and did cleaning, dishes, and lots of other odd jobs. I'll have to arrive earlier than normal to take a few days of counselor training as well. The idea of being a counselor and being responsible for the children under my care makes me nervous, but I'm excited about it too. I know that God will help me, and I'm praying He'll give me the energy to keep up with even the hyper kids!
If you would, I ask that you pray for me and the camp this summer. Pray that I'll have the grace, patience, and energy in dealing with my kids, and pray that all the children who come to the camp will not only have a great time, but be touched by God as well. Pray that their lives will be changed, and that God will make His will be done for every child, and for every minute of the summer. Pray that God will use the summer in my life, to change me and grow my faith.


At the end of this summer I'm heading off for two years of Bible college at New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, Wisconsin. I am really hoping that God will lead and guide me through the next two years at NTBI, and show me what His plan for my life is. I've been unable to figure what I want to do next, whether become a missionary or study a career at a college, or both, or something else entirely. So, going to New Tribes Bible Institute will help me in two important areas: giving me two more years to ask God and figure out where I'm headed, and in the meantime, grow my faith and knowledge of God and His word. My brother Kenny assures me that it will also be a good time to adjust to life in the USA. I was born in South America, and have lived most of my life there—so, yes, I guess there'll be a few adjustments to make!


Working at camp this summer means that I won't be getting a job somewhere else, and earning money toward Bible college. However, Whispering Winds Bible Camp is doing a program this summer for the counselors where every dollar of support that comes in our name they will match, dollar for dollar, up to a hundred per week. So, for all those who feel led to contribute, your gift will be doubled! Regardless, thank you all so much for your time and thought, and hopefully your prayers throughout the summer!


Sincerely,

Keilah Bruce

P. S. Checks should be made payable to Bible Impact Ministries, with a note attached that includes my name. The mailing address is Whispering Winds Bible Camp, PO BOX 9, St. James MO 65559-0009.