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Lezha Youth Camp 2024

Updated: Sep 13

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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