"They said to all the people of Israel, 'The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land!'"
Not only are we so happy for this wonderful land but we are thankful for the travels and for the numbers of children we have touched so far. We are praising God tonight for the safe return of Pastor E. He is finished with his work and travels in the south of India and is back with the team. He will get to be present for the last day of VBS and we have a special treat just for him that we have been working on.
Day 3 of VBS was another glorious day. We had 87 kids in attendance today with an estimated 21 that were new. Our theme today was Live for Jesus and we focused on activities that encouraged their children to build their life on the rock. Katherine talked them through the parable of the two builders and also the story of David and Goliath. It was a great example of how children can live for God. He is not just for the adults. Each child created a cross and decorated it with colors and jewels. It was a great example of living your life on the rock that the cross represents. Our game was a no hands relay and we discussed how living for Jesus isn't always easy; sometimes it is hard. But just like the builders, it is so worth the extra effort needed to build a solid foundation.
The afternoon was rather lazy compared to the previous few. Several of us sat around with Abishe, Mahima, and her friend Joti. It was a quiet time of fellowship. After eating lunch, the outside games were revived by Kevin and Bryan. The Anukamp boys were having push up contests and were learning "where the beach was" When we get back, you should ask Kevin and Bryan where it is ;o) A spritely game of Cricket ensued and it was highly competitive. During this time, the women were inside getting some practice putting on Saree's. The men came in after the Cricket game and several decided to play Uno. For a couple, it was their first time playing but they quickly caught on. It was a great time of fellowhip with plenty of laughter and smiles as rivalries developed and the +2's and +4's came out in full force. As the sun started to set, everybody went outside to play with the boys. The beach balls from VBS were brought out and several attempts at games finally came around to teaching the boys the good old American schoolyard game of Dodgeball. It was no surprise that the boys loved playing this game.
Finally it was time to settle down for the evening. Pastor Eric arrived shortly before 9pm and it was good to see him. He had traveled many long hours this day to journey back to Latur, 14+ hours. We are grateful for all the prayers that have been coming our way. Now it is time to start thinking about bed as we have the final day of VBS awaiting us in the morning. We are praying that God will work in the hearts of neighbors who know what has been happening, but have yet to allow their children to come, that tomorrow they will wake up with a changed mind. We would so very much like to have 100 or more children present tomorrow. Please take a moment to say a prayer praising God for sending those that have come, and requesting that he overflow the worship center tomorrow with eager children.
Good night and God Bless!
Not only are we so happy for this wonderful land but we are thankful for the travels and for the numbers of children we have touched so far. We are praising God tonight for the safe return of Pastor E. He is finished with his work and travels in the south of India and is back with the team. He will get to be present for the last day of VBS and we have a special treat just for him that we have been working on.
Day 3 of VBS was another glorious day. We had 87 kids in attendance today with an estimated 21 that were new. Our theme today was Live for Jesus and we focused on activities that encouraged their children to build their life on the rock. Katherine talked them through the parable of the two builders and also the story of David and Goliath. It was a great example of how children can live for God. He is not just for the adults. Each child created a cross and decorated it with colors and jewels. It was a great example of living your life on the rock that the cross represents. Our game was a no hands relay and we discussed how living for Jesus isn't always easy; sometimes it is hard. But just like the builders, it is so worth the extra effort needed to build a solid foundation.
The afternoon was rather lazy compared to the previous few. Several of us sat around with Abishe, Mahima, and her friend Joti. It was a quiet time of fellowship. After eating lunch, the outside games were revived by Kevin and Bryan. The Anukamp boys were having push up contests and were learning "where the beach was" When we get back, you should ask Kevin and Bryan where it is ;o) A spritely game of Cricket ensued and it was highly competitive. During this time, the women were inside getting some practice putting on Saree's. The men came in after the Cricket game and several decided to play Uno. For a couple, it was their first time playing but they quickly caught on. It was a great time of fellowhip with plenty of laughter and smiles as rivalries developed and the +2's and +4's came out in full force. As the sun started to set, everybody went outside to play with the boys. The beach balls from VBS were brought out and several attempts at games finally came around to teaching the boys the good old American schoolyard game of Dodgeball. It was no surprise that the boys loved playing this game.
Finally it was time to settle down for the evening. Pastor Eric arrived shortly before 9pm and it was good to see him. He had traveled many long hours this day to journey back to Latur, 14+ hours. We are grateful for all the prayers that have been coming our way. Now it is time to start thinking about bed as we have the final day of VBS awaiting us in the morning. We are praying that God will work in the hearts of neighbors who know what has been happening, but have yet to allow their children to come, that tomorrow they will wake up with a changed mind. We would so very much like to have 100 or more children present tomorrow. Please take a moment to say a prayer praising God for sending those that have come, and requesting that he overflow the worship center tomorrow with eager children.
Good night and God Bless!
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