Well, we had our first team for VBS this last week, and it was pretty great : ). A team of 5 came from Rainbow PCA in Alabama to help out. The VBS was hosted by Casa de Dios Church and was made up mostly of church kids with a few kids from the surrounding neighborhood. The theme was Rancho Avalancha, or "Avalanch Ranch", and we did lots of singing, dancing, crafts, snacks and devotionals which all went along with the day's bible verse. The kids learned that "God is strong", "God is with us", "God is in control", "God is real", and "God is awesome". I had a lot of fun hanging out with the kids and they seemed to enjoy it and learn a lot as well.
God has been teaching me a lot about relationships this week. The VBS, and previously, the construction, are only half of what this summer is about. The short-term teams that come down are from churches that sponser the churches here and meeting with them and helping them with these projects is essential for successful partnership and relationship. For me, it's been amazing to get to know so many people, and realize that this is a "normal" country with "normal" people. I have loved realizing that teenagers, no matter what country they are from, speak the same language: ).
Kids praying after a movie
The devotional
Our Team : )
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