Today was the first day of the mission conference, and this place has come alive! It is like nothing we have ever seen. There are over 300 missionaries here, and they are like one big happy family. Yesterday the missionaries trickled in, but today they arrived by the busload. The lobby was filled with laughter and excitement. The missionaries have landed! Again more big Texas hugs and lots of joyful reunions.
The official registration time began at 2:00 this afternoon, and when 2:00 came, we were off and running. After dinner we had a short evening program while the parents were in their initial session. There are 22 kids in the 4 to 8 year old class, and 22 kids in the 9 to 12 year old class. Our team is divided up, 4 of us in each class. Things were busy in each of the classes, but very fun. We spent the evening getting to know the kids, and we were blown away by these bright, beautiful, intelligent, spirit-filled kids. We have some amazing future theologians, pastors, and evangelists in the groups. One 8 year old boy drew a shamrock and explained to the kids the meaning behind the three leaves. (One is for the Father, one for the Son, and one for the Holy Spirit.) The other kids in the class were attentive and hung on to his every word. These are some amazing kids. As Sharon G. expalined to us before we left, we are arriving late to a meeting. God is at work in the lives of these kids, and he has been for a very long time.
We have been splitting up for the meals and sitting with the missionaries, and each one of them has an amazing story. I will tell you one of their stories tomorrow. I just can't decide which one to start with.
Please pray for us; we need all of the energy God can give us for these next few days. We are so thankful to be here and to be blessed by these amazing children.
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