What an honor to share the good news with so many youngsters. There were about 10 bags unclaimed so that means during the course of the 4 days, we reached out to at least 116 children. Today's big hit was story time. Cathy read the story of the prodigal son while it was being dramatized in the background. Several volunteers participated in this grand production. Bryan was the prodigal son and Kevin was the father and they played their parts to the max. Much laughter from the kids and the adults alike. Our focus was on forgiveness and that if we do the things that we learned about this week, our sins can be forgiven, even if we mess up from time to time. The craft was the salvation bracelet and it was a great lead point into the salvation story and having the children invite Jesus in to their hearts. When asked who would like to do so, over 80 children raised their hands. With so many kids it was hard to know how many actually repeated the prayer, but we know it was a bunch. Heavenly father, we praise you for these new souls who want to be a part of your kingdom. We ask for your blessing, guidance, and protection in these youngster's hearts and may they always remember the sweet sound of their voices asking you to be their saviour. Thank you for all of the children. Amen
Now that VBS is over, we have taken an afternoon of rest and relaxation. Our bodies are a bit weary from the heat and lack of consistent sleep patterns. We have also poured our hearts in to serving Jesus and these children and the post-activity letdown is catching up with us all. However, I think we all agree that what we feel in our weariness is joyfullness, satisfaction, and happiness. While we are visiting, checking e-mails, updating the blog, etc we can hear the boys in the next room singing worship songs from VBS for the various visitors who have stopped by from the Blazing Youth Revival. These boys love to sing and worship with such joy that I feel a bit jealous that they have that child's heart for God. I personally feel blessed that I have been surrounded by these boys and some of the town children to show me the way to having that type of relationship. While we were tasked with teaching these children about the love of Jesus, I think the members of the team were taught a few things by the children and have learned many other lessons from the rest of our experience so far to date. Bless others and in the same way you will also be blessed.
We are almost done with day number 13 of the trip which means we are halfway through and have 11 days left. We have all come so far, but we have so much more ahead of us. We ask for your prayers of strength and passion, for comfort and healing, and a veil of protection as we set out for travel early Monday morning. Up next is the youth conference in Pune. Prayers for the many hundreds of attendees for their safe travels, for an open mind to hear what the Lord has to say to them, and courage for those whom God will choose to take the path to ministry. We hope to be an inspiration to those that we will get to interact with and pray that we are a visible shining light for Jesus.
Thank you so much those who have been thinking of the team and praying for us and all of India. You are greatly appreciated and please know that God is hearing your prayers and requests and He is definitely putting them to good use!
Good night and we'll chat again soon!
Now that VBS is over, we have taken an afternoon of rest and relaxation. Our bodies are a bit weary from the heat and lack of consistent sleep patterns. We have also poured our hearts in to serving Jesus and these children and the post-activity letdown is catching up with us all. However, I think we all agree that what we feel in our weariness is joyfullness, satisfaction, and happiness. While we are visiting, checking e-mails, updating the blog, etc we can hear the boys in the next room singing worship songs from VBS for the various visitors who have stopped by from the Blazing Youth Revival. These boys love to sing and worship with such joy that I feel a bit jealous that they have that child's heart for God. I personally feel blessed that I have been surrounded by these boys and some of the town children to show me the way to having that type of relationship. While we were tasked with teaching these children about the love of Jesus, I think the members of the team were taught a few things by the children and have learned many other lessons from the rest of our experience so far to date. Bless others and in the same way you will also be blessed.
We are almost done with day number 13 of the trip which means we are halfway through and have 11 days left. We have all come so far, but we have so much more ahead of us. We ask for your prayers of strength and passion, for comfort and healing, and a veil of protection as we set out for travel early Monday morning. Up next is the youth conference in Pune. Prayers for the many hundreds of attendees for their safe travels, for an open mind to hear what the Lord has to say to them, and courage for those whom God will choose to take the path to ministry. We hope to be an inspiration to those that we will get to interact with and pray that we are a visible shining light for Jesus.
Thank you so much those who have been thinking of the team and praying for us and all of India. You are greatly appreciated and please know that God is hearing your prayers and requests and He is definitely putting them to good use!
Good night and we'll chat again soon!
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