Good morning!
This morning we are listening to the sound of of fireworks, dogs barking and the usual sound of birds chirping. It doesn't get much better than a lazy morning on the porch in rocking chairs. It is cool and refreshing- not like many of our Panama City mornings. I smell breakfast cooking and am waiting for the breakfast bell to ring for us to gather up to pray before our meal. Have I convinced you yet to join our next trip? : )
Yesterday was a full day and our best one yet. After breakfast the team loaded on to the truck and headed to the Little Garden Preschool. It is an "adventurous" ride out to the school- a short 6 kilometer trek that takes at least a half hour. Upon our arrival at the preschool we were greeted by Ms. Ramona with warm hugs and kisses on the cheek. The children had prepared several songs for us. The chorus of tiny Spanish speaking voices singing praises to the Lord is a tiny taste of His Kingdom come on Earth!
We started our VBS by playing follow the leader to introduce how Moses was called to be a leader. They enjoyed the game and we enjoyed the chance to walk with them around their school. The well behaved preschoolers sang with us the songs we taught them, and listened intently to the Bible story. We even had several of the children help us act out the story. In the story, God tells Moses to take off his shoes because he is standing on holy ground. I was reminded as the little boy who was playing the part of Moses,took off the "way too big for him" sandals we provided for the "skit", that we are truly standing on Holy ground and that God is doing a might work here.
The kids liked the craft and we handed out pictures that our Woodlawn UMC children had colored for them. The day ended with a snack and some pictures in their classroom. It was a wonderful morning!
After lunch we took the El Ayudante children swimming at a local pool. They had a blast and we got a lot of exercise chasing, holding, and "gently tossing" children through the water! : )
Today is an intense day as we head to a school with 130 children this morning and then to a ministry near the old landfill. We will be delivering packages of food and other survival items to the families in that area. I have never been to someones home here so I am both excited and nervous at what we will encounter. Please pray for our eyes and hearts to be opened.
Blessings, Katie and the Nicaragua Team
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