Boy, do we wish we had joined that life group!
Good evening from Kigali, Rwanda! Let's give credit to my stenographer, Pastor Arlena, and my two editors, Michele & Mel who will make sure nothing gets put on the blog that is inappropriate! I don't know if you knew about it but there was a debate last night on which is better - vanilla or chocolate ice cream - but vanilla won (not really! Since I'm typing, I'm declaring chocolate the winner - Pastor Arlena).
Today, the children arrived at the camp we've been praying for and planning for. We all participated in registering the kids, getting them to their rooms, and giving them lots of smiles and hugs (our favorite part). After lunch, we went down to the field and had some fun. Everybody was involved on various teams with the kids. I was a judge and cheered the blue team to victory. I will probably loose my voice soon but it was worth it! I also learned to not try and outrun a young, Rwandan boy - he was way more faster than me. After the sports, we all came to the dining hall (the main meeting area for the kids) and had our daily praise and worship service. That was simply indescribable. To see the young children dance, praise, worship and enjoy the presence of the Lord - I think that was the favorite moment of the day for everyone!
When we finished with praise and worship, the team served as puppeteers (hence, the title of our post tonight). Our sore arms and sorry performance (in our eyes) was well worth the effort once we heard the children laughing at our antics.
We had dinner with the pastors attending the camp with their kids and then, settled in to watch a movie with the kids. Too soon our day came to an end and we got back on the bus to return to the hotel. I think everyone is exhausted but it's a good exhaustion.
Keep us in your prayers! We feel them! And, we send our love back to you!
Blessings,
The Silver-Haired Old Man - who apparently looks like Bill Clinton but whom you know as Glenn
p.s. Tim & Nate were not feeling well this am but by the end of the day were healthy. We thank the Lord for His healing touch!
p.s.s. Special thanks to Pastor Arlena. If I had done the typing, I'd still be posting on Thursday!
3 comments:
Pastor Arlena - I want to be sitting next to you while you get your funny on. I miss watching you write the daily posts. Good to hear that Nate and Tim are feeling better. I was getting chills reading about the worship time, Oh what a beautiful sound that must have been.
May God renew your bodies and spirit as you all sleep and fill you all with a double dose for tomorrow adventures.
God Bless you all,
Kim Mickel
glad to hear the guys are feeling better! and vanilla is DEFINITELY better...and glen...good job. good job.
can't wait to read tomorrow :)
someone hug my sista for me!
jen
hey KWay All-Stars! (i have decided that the missions teams should be renamed 'All-Stars'- for that is truly what you are!) Thanks so much for your posts, they are so readable and powerful. we have been praying for you guys a lot and are excited, but not surprised, that our prayers have been answered. our God is So Good! keep loving those kids over there..."but the greatest of these is love."
Looking forward to reading tomorrow! Charlie spits up on Jenny every night!!! Sweet dreams, all.
-RJ
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