The breeze is refreshing as it blows through the dinning hall windows. There is laughter from the team as they are chopping up vegies for lunch tomorrow for the children of Kyogoa (200+). Some of them are crying as they are chopping onions. Others are sifting through rice...looking for things that shouldn't be in the rice!
The past two days have been full and rewarding. Yesterday we went to the Shalom Children's Home. This home takes children from the streets of Arusha - those whose parents have died or abandoned them. It broke our hearts to see children as young as 5 - 6 years old, knowing that they were once on the streets. But what a enjoy to see how they are loved and cared for. There was lots of laughter and hugs. A young 15 year boy preached to us one of the best messages we have heard - ever. All 60 children were given tooth brushes, tooth paste, floss, and a Hot Wheels car. Elissa did a great job demonstrating how to brush and floss!
Today we visited the Samaritan's Village Home for Children. This home cares for young children - birth through about the age of 9. Also abandon and mostly left to died alone. We read stories, did crafts and played with balloons. These children are cared for in the most passionate way.
A quick bite to eat in town on the way home, and now we are preparing for tomorrow. When anyone has a spare moment they are mostly washing their clothes (bucket style), grabbing a quick nap or talking with those on base.
Thanks again for your prayers. The BASE COLD seems to be slowing down a little.
Okay - I need to go help and have some fun myself!
OH YES! Yesterday we celebrated Pastor Felix's 60th birthday with African cake and a porch party at Tom and Deni's guest house.
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Sounds like you guys are having an awesome time and that God is doing some amazing work through the team. Blessings as you continue to minister!
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