We went to a school yesterday where at the end of our time there the teachers kept thanking us over and over again because they said our message is exactly what their kids needed to hear. The kids were a tough crowd and we felt like we did nothing but then came their smiles when we handed them their books, the smiles made the whole thing worth it.
The next couple of days along with taking the message of Jesus to students in farm schools (schools located on farms for the farm kids—creative, eh?) we are showing them Jesus in other tangible ways. These kids go to school sick and when nurses are called in no one comes. At another school the children walk kilometers to school barefoot because they don’t have any shoes. Today we brought them shoes and with tears in her eyes the teacher exclaimed, "How did you know?" Our answer was, "Jesus". Our other school told us that they can see a difference in the students about 6 months after they start attending there. Why? Because they feed them. The students suffer so much from malnutrition it is hard to teach them anything but the principal works hard to feed them and over time there is improvement. We are taking these schools shoes, medicines and food. We will also be bringing them a future hope in Jesus. Please pray for our next couple of days and that God will continue to meet the needs of these schools and the children that attend them.
This is me sharing my story of how my life was before Jesus and how it is now that I know Him. After each drama we tie in our stories to make them applicable to the kid's lives. Here I shared with a crowd of about 600 5-10 year olds. Standing near me is Chicky who translated what we said into Zulu.
I want to add more pictures but I am having difficulties. I will try again tomorrow:)
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Yay picture!
I picked up my phone to call you the other night and then I was like... "Oh... yeah..."
Miss you! XD
incredible picture. how much do i stinkin love you? also... which day is my "i claim brittany" day when we're both back? inquiring minds need to know.
also... i finally started a blogspot thingey. still gonna send out the email updates and all, but, yeah...
LOVE YOU!
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Hey Brit. Just wanted to send you some love from Missouri. I am enjoying your blogs so far. They give me an idea of what your up to and what to pray for--thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Incidentally, I should probably update you. :) Jamie called me and asked me to read a portion of your blog from October at church last week.
I'm looking forward to seeing you! :D
once again i feel compelled to tell you how much i love you.
soon we'll see each other again... soon.
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