From Feb 1-5 we enjoyed a special time with 135 college and career youth from the Independent Presbyterian Church in Alpha-Ville, São Paulo. This is our second youth camp in two years with them. We have also preached for the youth, and the church, on different occassions.

This camp was different, as about 98 percent were followers of Jesus Christ, and very dedicated. Their pastoral and youth staff are very dedicated to the Word of God, and strong on discipleship.

I spoke 5 times on the book of Daniel, asking at different times if they were willing to take the challenge and, "DARE TO BE A DANIEL". - 1. To purify their lives, and remain pure for the sake of the gospel; 2. To seek out Godly friends that would pray with them, and help them in their Christian walk; 3. To not bow down to worldly pleasures, nor temptations; 4. To be bold witnesses for Jesus Christ, even when not politically correct; 5.To do right in God's eyes at all times, even though it may cost them their lives.

In the end I reminded them how God sent an angel to remind Daniel that he was loved by God, greatly (chapter10), and that Daniel was promised a reward for his faithfulness after his death (last verse of book of daniel.) Two college students gave their lives to Jesus Christ, and another 14 said, "WE WILL TAKE THE DARE!"

GLORY TO GOD FOR ALL DECISIONS!