The team went to a sugarcane village this morning--a place that has about 60 residents living in poverty beyond your imagination. We had opportunity to play with and love on the 25 or so kids for a few hours. We gave them salvation bracelets, balloon animals (and other shapes), played ball, rode burros, and more. At the end of our time together, Kaleb and Kourtney gave their testimonies and Jeremy shared the message of salvation by explaining the color beads on the salvation bracelets.
As you view the photos, be sure to notice the pictures of the "homes" these people live in. Clean water is about 20-30 minutes away. The children often go without food for days or only have some sugar cane to chew on for nutrients. The fathers of the children have all abandoned their kids to look for a better life. Only during the sugar cane harvest season do any of these people have any kind of gainful employment.
We are planning to buy a bulk of food to take back to that village tomorrow to give them some days with decent nutrition.The kids were so loving and were so excited to have the Americans come to see them. Please pray for the residents of this village--for their physical health and their spiritual help.
Karissa is doing better today--just very weak.. Pray for her continued strength. Sandy stayed behind with her this morning. Michelle will stay with her if she is unable to go with us this afternoon.
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Wow.....what a great post! Rejoicing here that you all made it safe and sound. Please give Karissa a big hug and kiss from us and let her know she's been in our prayers!
ReplyDeletePoverty at this level can only be experienced by engaging all of your senses....as we learned first-hand when we were in Ethiopia. Just the memories alone bring tears to my eyes.....and an ache in my heart. So glad our Youth had the courage to step out on faith to experience this first hand. Love to all of you! David & Robin
Kenny,
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting so quickly. As a mom sitting here wondering what our kids are doing, it is reassuring to hear and see so immediately how they are impacting the residents there. And Thank you for giving them this opportunity to minister to others and open their eyes to life outside their "comfort zone"... Adrienne
Kenny, Karissa, the others....thanks for all the other mothers and dads that are giving Karissa the much needed help due to her sickness. Something wonderful must be going to happen with all Satan is trying to throw into the project. We love you Karissa and are glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeletePS We are having a great time at the beach...just missing you.