Our day started out getting up for breakfast, and then getting together in our VBS groups to practice the skits and talk about our plan for the day. We practiced the veggie tales song several times before we got it right. For about two hours, we spent time with the girls and boys at the Hosanna house playing basketball and volleyball. Although we are not the best volleyball players ever, we enjoy everyone’s company. After lunch, we started to prepare for VBS. Some of the members of our team and a girl from the Hosanna house went to Dangrigia, and some of us stayed at the Hosanna house. In Dangrigia, we drove around and invited children to go to the VBS. By the beginning of the VBS lessons, we had 21 kids sitting in the chairs in front of us. The children were shy at first, but opened up as the day went on. During VBS, we performed a skit, Lauren taught the kids about God’s miracles, the kids played games and made crafts, and they learned a new bible verse. At the end of the day, we asked the kids if they wanted to have their face painted. The boys and girls were jumping up for joy at this opportunity. As we were on our way out of the door, the children told us that they would see us tomorrow. I could tell that these kids were excited about something new. I could see the joy in their faces when we talked about Jesus’ love. Around 6 pm, we arrived back at the Hosanna house just in time for dinner. After dinner, Pastor George invited us to discuss Isaiah 58. He asked us to ponder the question about what this verse says about people, God, and us. Many of the members of the team brought up several answers to these questions, and further questions to ask ourselves.
Around 7:30, we went over to the Hosanna house for devotion and games. Matthew gave a great devotion about rebellion and standing outside of the crowd. During our game, some of the girls from Hosanna house told us that they were leaving. When we asked them why they were leaving, they said that they were going home. The children at the Hosanna house did not know why they were going home at that moment. It was very sad for both us and the children. We have all become close to these girls who were going home. The scared faces of the girls made us concerned about what may happen to them. I just hope that they can go to a home that is safe and comfortable, and filled with people who love them. I pray that God will protect them and provide people who will show them His love and grace. This night has been very emotional for us.
I wish I could write more, but that would take hours. Hopefully we will be able to write some more soon. Thank you for your prayers.
Jada, for the team.
Around 7:30, we went over to the Hosanna house for devotion and games. Matthew gave a great devotion about rebellion and standing outside of the crowd. During our game, some of the girls from Hosanna house told us that they were leaving. When we asked them why they were leaving, they said that they were going home. The children at the Hosanna house did not know why they were going home at that moment. It was very sad for both us and the children. We have all become close to these girls who were going home. The scared faces of the girls made us concerned about what may happen to them. I just hope that they can go to a home that is safe and comfortable, and filled with people who love them. I pray that God will protect them and provide people who will show them His love and grace. This night has been very emotional for us.
I wish I could write more, but that would take hours. Hopefully we will be able to write some more soon. Thank you for your prayers.
Jada, for the team.
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