Today was the last day of the holiday Orange Hat. We had around two hundred children (half of them at a time) coming daily for the last five weeks. I am so weary, but so thankful. So very thankful.
This week the verse that they learned in song was:
"But those who obey God's word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did." 1 John 2:5-6
We have talked about how they can know that they are forgiven. Last week they learned how the Spirit testifies to their inner being that they are God's children. This week, is the "living like Jesus lived" in the power of the Spirit. As I move around the community, seeing the children near their homes and with their friends, I am able to ask them one question and they know exactly what I'm saying, "What would Jesus do right now?" They smile knowingly after slapping someone on the back or shouting at a small child. It's been a super special challenge for me too, remembering that I am empowered by the Spirit to live my life as Jesus did every moment! How thankful I am for God's grace when I fall short.
Tomorrow is our closing program. We will spend an impactful hour and a half with the families and neighbors of our children. They will do their dramas, display their artwork, sing their songs, and dance their dances. Please pray that the message of what we've learned will ring clearly in their hearts as they enter a new school year. Pray that the families will be impacted by what they hear as God's image in these children is clearly displayed.
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Learning about biodegradable products and composting!
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Opening with our Scripture songs!
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Art class
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Some of our lovely teachers! They fill me with such joy.
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My children really learned to take part. Answered prayer!
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Culture day! The backdrop are 14 different cloths of 14 different tribes of Nigeria.
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Pictures by group. The children from the Idoma tribe.
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My friend Abigail came to celebrate with her children. They are Irigwe.
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Each group came and danced in the center of the field.
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