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Lezha Youth Camp 2024

Sep 12, 20241 min read

Updated: Sep 13, 2024

A selection of photos from Harold's recent trip to Lezha, Albania to help at their summer 'Youth Camp'.

A PowerPoint containing all the photos is available to download at the bottom of the page.

The city of Lezhë, Albania — The city of Lezha. Barbara has had a link with the work here for nearly 20 years, and Harold visited again this year.

Lezhë Castle and Radio Hill (Albania) — For those not so familiar with Albania; the city of Lezha - the castle and radio hill

Saint Nicholas Church, Lezhë — The city of Lezha - centre area and old church (Saint Nicholas Church)

Lajmi i Mirë Church, Albania — The city of Lezha - the new (2019) church building of LAJMI I MIRE (Good News) church - base for Harold and his involvement

Eden Park, Lezhë, Albania — The centre for the camp - EDEN PARK, a special centre for conference and camp activities

Climbing wall at Eden Park, Lezhë — The centre for the camp - a tower to climb!

Swimming pool at Eden Park, Lezhë — The centre for the camp - Eden Park and its pool

Storm over Lezhë, Albania — This was the sky Monday at 6.30pm - pitch black as a storm went over

Storm over Lezhë, Albania — This was the same sky as the lightning flashed. The storm lasted an hour and a half

Inside Eden Park, Lezhë — The centre for the camp - there was group worship each morning and evening

Inside Eden Park, Lezhë

Inside Eden Park, Lezhë — A wide range of songs and prayers each day. Harold was able to play piano with the musicians

Youth Camp organiser Gusti at Eden Park, Lezhë — This is Gusti - leader of one of the churches, and a chief organiser

An American pastor at Eden Park, Lezhë — Some of the Bible teaching was led by a visiting American pastor (and translated by Gusti)

Endri at Eden Park, Lezhë — This is Endri, leader of another of the churches with young people at the camp

Mondi, pastor of Lajmi I Mirë Church, Lezhë — This is Mondi, pastor of Lajmi I Mire in Lezha, and the main link with Barbara and Harold

Bible study at Eden Park, Lezhë — Aside from the main preaching and worship, there were bible study groups looking at 2 Timothy

Bible study at Eden Park, Lezhë

Harold leads at Eden Park, Lezhë — Harold had a chance to lead two devotion sessions

Harold at Eden Park, Lezhë — This was where Harold got to practise some Albanian!

Harold at Eden Park, Lezhë — Harold could manage some Albanian but also had help from a translator

Inside Eden Park, Lezhë — Other group activity was more light-hearted and there were various competitions

Inside Eden Park, Lezhë — Here there was a Bible quiz

Group activity inside Eden Park, Lezhë — This was something else!

Climbing wall at Eden Park, Lezhë — The fun activities included trying the climbing wall (not for Harold!)

Swimming pool at Eden Park, Lezhë — The swimming pool was the focus for early afternoon and the hottest part of the day

Group reflection inside Eden Park, Lezhë — The final evening had a time of quiet prayer, meditation and a chance to reflect. It was moving to see the young people take it so seriously

Group at Eden Park, Lezhë — The group of 2024 at Eden Park centre, for camp IA VLEN! (meaning "It's worth it!")

Harold in Lezhë, Albania — Farewell Albania - until next time!

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