I know it's only 3:30 PM there but it's way past our bedtime here...11:30 PM! :) The sun has finally disappeared and some of the team are in the other room talking about today.
Today was our last full day; we had 23 children come today, most were familiar faces but we had a couple of first timers. The kids learned that God's Word is Life-Changing! Polni Periyod!! (Let's Go) We have some great videos of the kids dancing and singing...it has been awesome! Today's lesson was about Peter and John and the crippled beggar. Ben and Stef taught today's lesson and with Olga's help, they explained to the children how they can live forever with Jesus. Please lift up these little ones in your prayers. We were going to give each child their own Bible (Pastor Valari and Leo headed to Novgorod to pick them up) but had car trouble and was not able to get back in time so we've asked the kids to come back tomorrow (Saturday)...this way each child will receive their very own copy of God's word!
After VBS we had a huge lunch and then headed to the orphanage to complete the project...which we did! But we must be honest and give all the credit to Vladimir (Elya's brother), Ivan (Elya's father), Victor, Uri, Nikoli...they had so much already completed before we got here, it made it so easy. We've had an opportunity just about every day to play with an/d spend time with the girls from the orphanage. They are so sweet; we all want to take at least one, if not all of them home with us.
We worked until after 8 PM and then walked back to the center for dinner. It's a good thing we're doing all this walking... After dinner we hung out with a couple of the guys from the center. We've actually been spending time with them as well while we've been here. What a great relationship we have started. A couple of them sang for us which was a big treat.
We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow...we are meeting with the kids after breakfast and then finishing the second coat of sealant on the playground. It is now 12:20 AM and we're all heading to bed. Until next time...
For Christ Alone,
Soltsi Team
I have enjoyed reading the blog and God's is surely working in Soltsy. My heart leaps when I hear names like Valeri, Olga and especially Vladimir and all the others, I can see their faces and feel their spirit. We cannot wait to see your pictures. I am sure Sunday Service will be a blessing to you all before you leave Soltsy and enjoy your R&R comming up soon. Did Daniel have fun with his grandparents?
ReplyDeleteMission reports will be given on Wednesday evening the 15th of September. Each team has 15 minutes which is not much time for all that has happened over the last month and a half.
See you all on Tuesday any additional passengers with you?? Ha!
Richard