Sorry for not posting last night, but we had used up every last ounce of our energy on the kids, including down to our fingertips. Our day starts at 0715 with breakfast, and we are going non-stop until 930 at night. And we cherish every minute.
Everyone is so thankful that we are here. Even adults that do not have kids are so appreciative of the fact that our church would send a group of people all the way to Poland to take care of their kids. We are overwhelmed by their gratitiude.
The kids are full of energy, and they seem to be having fun. The games are going well, the crafts are a big hit, and the devotionals are amazing. These kids know their bible; I mean they really know it. They love singing the Christian songs; they do not just sing them, these kids are worshipping!
I am constantly humbled by these kids. They love the Lord and make no bones about it. Many of them do not have Christian friends and are even teased for what they believe, yet they continue to hold strong to their beliefs and continue to talk to their friends about Jesus. But at the same time they are kids - kids that need encouragement, kids that need prayers, and kids that need hugs. During prayer request time we were talking about the friends that we know that do not know Jesus, and we were praying for them. One little boy chimed in and said that his mom forgot to pack his teddy bear. He said that he was ok, but that his teddy bear might be sad. These kids are just everyday kids that happen to be on the frontlines of the spiritual battle.
I am equally impressed by the missionaries. They are so amazing. I am at a loss for words when it comes to describing these amazing people. They are regular folks, just like you and me, but they have done a most incredible thing - they have put a face to our faith. They are putting themselves out there in the enemy's territory and showing people what the love of Christ looks like.
Please pray for the missionaries at this conference, and for the other missoinaries that CBC supports. If you like, send one a quick email to let them know you are praying for them. They would be thrilled to know that someone is thinking of them.
Hello Poland team. Can you see this? Ruth's husband is trying to post.
ReplyDeleteYes, Mark, it's up there. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Gang, Can you feel the blessings showering down on you? Wow, God is so pleased when His vessels go about His work! You are soaking wet!!! (grin) ;-}
ReplyDeletePlease tell the MKs the same thing; also that many are praying for them to hold on to the blessings, especially when they have a trying time.
All of you are equipping the saints (each other). All of you are pleasing unto the Lord. All of you are giving God the chuckles, He's so pleased!
Safe journeys home, with hosts of angels doing His work of protecting you!