Tuesday, July 15

Sorry for not getting this post up yesterday! Steve Cook mentioned that the pictures were so small he couldn't see them! Yesterday was a busy day of ministry, and we didn't get a chance to post. After yesterday,all we can say is 'Wow' in the words of Ben Matthes. (Ben has been the comic relief of the team.) VBS went well yesterday, and we are trying to work each day to make it better. It's definitely a 'Semper Gumby' experience. We had 154 children yesterday and several professions of faith. Our team did a super job being patient with the children and jumping in where needed. Nathan and Jonathan Sexton have done a wonderful job helping with songs and games. The kids love the candy! Doris does a wonderful job with the missionary story also. It is a challenge with crowd control at times, so pray that the Gospel will still be communicated clearly.
Cindy and one of the girls went with one of the church ladies to the grocery store yesterday which is always an experience shopping in a different culture. Carrie has been helping in the kitchen and has been so helpful with the kids and cleaning. After lunch, we had a 'rest time' which many of the kids took advantage of. Later on, we split up in two groups for street witnessing. Let's just say it brought 'Street Witnessing' to a whole new level. Dexter's team went locally, and those that went with Pastor Jackson were gone for three hours and had an adventure they'll never forget. We'll post pictures below, we got to go up and over a mountain, plus crossed a stream, and walked through the bush on a trail. It was unbelievable. None of them complained and loved spreading the Gospel in the different villages. The whole experience built team unity dying to self in so many ways as we are being drawn out of our comfort zone. God provided so many opportunities to share the gospel through that, and several accepted Christ while we were out. Many of our team members are seeing their prayers answered of being able to lead a soul to Christ. Our hearts are still burdened for those that we shared Christ and have not believed. The team members that got back early played soccer with some of the kids and had other chances to talk with them. We feel so privileged to get to see your children experience so many new things, be stretched, and die to self. We can't reiterate what a great job they are doing. We thank you for your prayers. Don't stop!