Ministry Day at Shangilia!!

Day 6:  Ministry Day at Shangilia!  Today we learned of our schedule for the rest of our time here.  We were able to set up a "shop" of sorts with "gifts" for the children, teens and staff.  Tomorrow they will shop!  We also played soccer, blew bubbles, colored with and read to the children.  In the afternoon, we held our first VBS session.  The lesson was about the Lost Coin, and how Jesus loves us so much He will never stop searching for our hearts.  We performed a skit, sang songs, memorized a Bible verse, played Freeze Tag, and made beaded bracelets.  After that, the women on our team painted the young girls' nails, while the men played games with the boys.  We ended the day with worship:  both with the children and the teens!  What an inspiring time it was!  Lala Salama (Good Night)! ~ Lisa

How did God show up today?  Several of us were blessed by connecting with the children and staff enough to hear their personal stories and testimonies.  It is such a privelege to hear them share where they came from and how they got to where they are today.  The evening worship with the teenagers was also a message about not ever being to afraid to tell your story and all you have been through.  It was based on the story of how the blind man shouted for Jesus and didn't stop.  The speaker tonight told us all to be like the blind man and share our hardships and our triumphs through Christ because we are all children of God.  Was a great day to realize that we are all part of God's family.          ~ Mary Beth