Thursday afternoon and evening!
Hello again everyone! The last two days have been eventful and full of joy. Last night we as a group went to one of the villages and ministered to the children there, along with a few of the Bible college students. As we pulled up to the building, the children burst with excitement seeing that we were Americans and were there to spend time with them. The verses in Luke 8 took on new meaning for us: “And Jesus said, ‘Who is the one who touched me?’ And while they were all denying it, Peter said, ‘Master, the people are crowding and pressing in on You.’” And they did! As soon as we opened the van door, the children were reaching for our hands, shaking them eagerly, and asking us the one thing they could in English: "Name?"
After all the excitement, the college students split the children into two groups, older and younger, and we divided our team among the groups. Luke (to everyone’s surprise) shared the story of Noah and the flood with the younger children and the promise God has made to us. There was also a period where the power went off in the building, and the children rushed outside to flee from the darkness. Pastor Ted then entertained them with his “magic light show.” The children loved it! We were then able to pass out candy and Pastor Ted shared the gospel with them.
Events of Friday
Today was similar in schedule to that of yesterday. The two teams shared in worship this morning and then continued on to the Bible college for the first teaching session, led by Pastor Ted. Afterward, the men continued in their teaching sessions at the college and the women went to a prayer meeting with some Christian women, where Maria (from Oceanside) shared the story of Ruth and God’s redemption with them. We then went back to Sunny’s parents’ house to rest for the afternoon.
The evening outreach included two groups. The first group ministered to children at the Bible college, teaching, singing, and doing crafts with them. They then shared in prayer time with all the college students. The second group ventured out into another village where they also ministered to children, teaching and acting out the story of David and Goliath, singing songs with them, and having them draw David defeating Goliath. The children were so excited about the story, and they all cheered as David (Matt) slew Goliath (John) with his sling and stone. The amazing part about ministering to the children in the village was that we held the meeting right outside a Hindu temple, and the village originally did not want them ministering there. Praise God for opening that door and pray that He would continue to use what was spoken tonight and what the Bible college students continue to speak as a light in the darkness. Amen.
Hello again everyone! The last two days have been eventful and full of joy. Last night we as a group went to one of the villages and ministered to the children there, along with a few of the Bible college students. As we pulled up to the building, the children burst with excitement seeing that we were Americans and were there to spend time with them. The verses in Luke 8 took on new meaning for us: “And Jesus said, ‘Who is the one who touched me?’ And while they were all denying it, Peter said, ‘Master, the people are crowding and pressing in on You.’” And they did! As soon as we opened the van door, the children were reaching for our hands, shaking them eagerly, and asking us the one thing they could in English: "Name?"
After all the excitement, the college students split the children into two groups, older and younger, and we divided our team among the groups. Luke (to everyone’s surprise) shared the story of Noah and the flood with the younger children and the promise God has made to us. There was also a period where the power went off in the building, and the children rushed outside to flee from the darkness. Pastor Ted then entertained them with his “magic light show.” The children loved it! We were then able to pass out candy and Pastor Ted shared the gospel with them.
Events of Friday
Today was similar in schedule to that of yesterday. The two teams shared in worship this morning and then continued on to the Bible college for the first teaching session, led by Pastor Ted. Afterward, the men continued in their teaching sessions at the college and the women went to a prayer meeting with some Christian women, where Maria (from Oceanside) shared the story of Ruth and God’s redemption with them. We then went back to Sunny’s parents’ house to rest for the afternoon.
The evening outreach included two groups. The first group ministered to children at the Bible college, teaching, singing, and doing crafts with them. They then shared in prayer time with all the college students. The second group ventured out into another village where they also ministered to children, teaching and acting out the story of David and Goliath, singing songs with them, and having them draw David defeating Goliath. The children were so excited about the story, and they all cheered as David (Matt) slew Goliath (John) with his sling and stone. The amazing part about ministering to the children in the village was that we held the meeting right outside a Hindu temple, and the village originally did not want them ministering there. Praise God for opening that door and pray that He would continue to use what was spoken tonight and what the Bible college students continue to speak as a light in the darkness. Amen.
Who else but John could be a believable Goliath? ;)
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