Camp 2025 Teen Challenge Slovenia

We certainly hope you all know by now that  Traveling Light does so much more than merely fundraising.

It's actually too much to list. Coffee house work, Alpha, prison ministry, preaching, teaching, and encouragement... we do it all under the umbrella of the non-profit.

Back at the end of July, Jan hopped on his motorcycle on his way to Slovenia. He was invited to participate in a camping and hiking weekend in the Slovenian Alps, organized by Teen Challenge there.

It was a very special week. Men from the drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, staff members, and Jan (16 in total) enjoyed spending time with each other and with God. Jan led Bible studies and took the time to talk and pray with the men personally. So important.

And also: mountain hikes, roasting sheep, paintball, sports and games, more hiking, music, and worship. In short, a valuable time together in nature, despite the occasional heavy rain. Jan has been going to Slovenia every year for years to spend time with the men from the rehab center during the "My Brother's Keeper" conferences held in the Balkans.

This year, the conference did not take place, as a large evangelism event was planned instead. The men he meets each year are, of course, different ones all the time, as they stay in the program for an average of 12 months.

We hope to return to Slovenia in November for the celebration of 20 years (!) of Teen Challenge.

On the way there, Jan also visited Dirk and Meike Hellmann. For many years, they ran the Teen Challenge center Gutes Land in Germany. Dirk has been battling cancer for years, but he always appreciates a visit!

Last June, we visited them together. We've known each other for years and are grateful that we can maintain contact, always counting on a warm welcome. A visit like this certainly falls under the heading of encouragement.

We are grateful for the extensive international network we have!

Donations, large or small, for the projects we support are always welcome. You can do so in various ways:

• St. Traveling Light, Papendrecht IBAN: NL91RABO0118582275 BIC: RABONL2U and make sure to mention, in this case, TC SLOVENIA
• Give by card
• You can also donate directly via our website!
• When in the USA, make your tax-deductible gift payable to EEO Inc. Make sure to mention TC SLOVENIA

By the way, a really great video has been made of the camp in Slovenia.