Today the team had a glimpse of what worship in heaven may be like. Prior to the start of a training session we attended (held for the Bethesda parents and community) we were blessed to be able to participate in a time of singing with the other attendees. The true spirit of men and women was evident as they whole heartedly praised the Lord in song. As Americans, we had never experienced signing like that and all in our group were moved, most to the point of tears.
Tonight we are all tired after our busy day which included much more than the training session. This morning found us heading “back to school.” We presented the chapel program for students in Grade R (Kindergarten) through Grade 2 at the Jubilane Christian Academy here on Bethesda’s campus. We sang several songs and George and Bryan presented stories that encouraged the children to follow Christ and become “Fishers of Men.” After the chapel we all had a few minutes to enjoy the children, playing games, teaching them little hand tricks and getting to know them better.
Early this afternoon, we set up “shop,” displaying tables full of the gifts we carried (10 suitcases full) with us. The Bethesda Mamas all had a chance to come through and select gifts for the children.
Following lunch, the women of the team set to wrapping the piles (and piles) of gifts. Most men were anxious to attack a work project and they spent a few hours moving a “few” bricks (about 800) to a site where they will be used for a project tomorrow.
After a long day of work we were able to enjoy our first bit of sightseeing. We set out for dinner at a restaurant called “Carnivores” - the establishment specializes in roasted meats of ALL varieties (zebra, kudo, giraffe, as well as lamb, beef, chicken etc). It was a fun evening of new experiences. On the ride there we had an extra bit of excitement, as we drove past a game reserve we were able to spy zebra, kudo (a type of antalope), ostritch and several other smaller wild critters.
It’s off to bed for us now, tomorrow will be a FULL work day for us. We will be working on laying brick for a sidewalk outside a new building. Tomorrow evening we will be splitting in to smaller groups to visit the homes of the orphans and enjoy dinner with the families.
Tonight we are all tired after our busy day which included much more than the training session. This morning found us heading “back to school.” We presented the chapel program for students in Grade R (Kindergarten) through Grade 2 at the Jubilane Christian Academy here on Bethesda’s campus. We sang several songs and George and Bryan presented stories that encouraged the children to follow Christ and become “Fishers of Men.” After the chapel we all had a few minutes to enjoy the children, playing games, teaching them little hand tricks and getting to know them better.
Early this afternoon, we set up “shop,” displaying tables full of the gifts we carried (10 suitcases full) with us. The Bethesda Mamas all had a chance to come through and select gifts for the children.
Following lunch, the women of the team set to wrapping the piles (and piles) of gifts. Most men were anxious to attack a work project and they spent a few hours moving a “few” bricks (about 800) to a site where they will be used for a project tomorrow.
After a long day of work we were able to enjoy our first bit of sightseeing. We set out for dinner at a restaurant called “Carnivores” - the establishment specializes in roasted meats of ALL varieties (zebra, kudo, giraffe, as well as lamb, beef, chicken etc). It was a fun evening of new experiences. On the ride there we had an extra bit of excitement, as we drove past a game reserve we were able to spy zebra, kudo (a type of antalope), ostritch and several other smaller wild critters.
It’s off to bed for us now, tomorrow will be a FULL work day for us. We will be working on laying brick for a sidewalk outside a new building. Tomorrow evening we will be splitting in to smaller groups to visit the homes of the orphans and enjoy dinner with the families.
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