When we came in January we weren't quite sure what we would do during our time with the ministry here. Some of the most enjoyable times has been spent hanging with the kids who are helped by the ministry. Most of the kids live on the ministry compound and few others are neighborhood kids who attend the school that was started by the ministry this school year.
We had the boys over to decorate cookies, since it wouldn't have been fair to invite the girls and leave the boys out! Even though there were more boys who came, they were so much quieter than the few girls who had been over a couple weeks before. They quietly decorated and ate cookies, and finished with an hour left to go. So, we watched an episode of America's Funniest Home Videos which was a hit. AFV crosses all cultural boundaries and is just plain funny!
We joined the kids for a school field trip. They went to a power station and learned where our electricity comes from. They were great and all took notes diligently. Uche joined the older group, and I stayed with the younger kids. The young kids weren't able to go inside this area because the electrical current would be too much for their little bodies. While the younger kids quickly lost interest, Uche said the older kids bombarded the tour guide with questions. The man was gentle and patient with all their questions, and I'm sure the kids learned a lot and enjoyed getting out. Uche also learned a lot!
On the back of the kids school uniforms (every school here has a uniform) it says, "We are Building on the Rock. Matt 7:25" Though this speaks to Jesus as the foundation of the school it's also a bit of a play on words since the property that the ministry compound sits on is full of big rocks, so literally and spiritually this school is built on the Rock!
The next couple pictures were just too cute not to include. Sometimes Uche has come in the afternoon and has found the kids hanging out doing homework and just enjoying down time after a busy day at school. They love to come hang out with Uche and LOVE having their pictures taken!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture!! This little girl is something else, and has already endured quite a lot for such a little thing. Her life has been changed, and her future has been dramatically altered because this ministry has taken her and her mother in. Her name is Happy.
We had the boys over to decorate cookies, since it wouldn't have been fair to invite the girls and leave the boys out! Even though there were more boys who came, they were so much quieter than the few girls who had been over a couple weeks before. They quietly decorated and ate cookies, and finished with an hour left to go. So, we watched an episode of America's Funniest Home Videos which was a hit. AFV crosses all cultural boundaries and is just plain funny!
We joined the kids for a school field trip. They went to a power station and learned where our electricity comes from. They were great and all took notes diligently. Uche joined the older group, and I stayed with the younger kids. The young kids weren't able to go inside this area because the electrical current would be too much for their little bodies. While the younger kids quickly lost interest, Uche said the older kids bombarded the tour guide with questions. The man was gentle and patient with all their questions, and I'm sure the kids learned a lot and enjoyed getting out. Uche also learned a lot!
On the back of the kids school uniforms (every school here has a uniform) it says, "We are Building on the Rock. Matt 7:25" Though this speaks to Jesus as the foundation of the school it's also a bit of a play on words since the property that the ministry compound sits on is full of big rocks, so literally and spiritually this school is built on the Rock!
The next couple pictures were just too cute not to include. Sometimes Uche has come in the afternoon and has found the kids hanging out doing homework and just enjoying down time after a busy day at school. They love to come hang out with Uche and LOVE having their pictures taken!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture!! This little girl is something else, and has already endured quite a lot for such a little thing. Her life has been changed, and her future has been dramatically altered because this ministry has taken her and her mother in. Her name is Happy.
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