We got
the opportunity to join the kids in church service this morning. The whole
community seemed to transform as the kids sang and danced to loud worship
music. Each kid had their Sunday best and smile on. Pastor Bob gave all of us something
to think about, something we all struggle with every moment of everyday, idols.
It was a wonderful morning with the children. Most of us were blessed to spend
a whole day at New Life again. It has been so fun to be able to invest in the kids’
lives and hang out with all of them. The
afternoon was definitely a party. The kids swarmed the soccer field as we put
on several soccer scrimmages and crafts. Everyone one seemed to be involved in
one way or another. It was so exciting to just stand back and watch the joy the
game gives the kids. It was great to see all of it unite in the mist of chaos.
Near dinner, we got a surprise visit from a second orphanage who challenged New
Life to a soccer game. Of course no one could pass up the opportunity, so we
came out fighting and defended the home field.
My
favorite moment of the day was during the first game against the orphanage.
Everyone was crowded around the field watching and cheering intensely. In the background
of all the excitement, there were five little boys banging wildly on the wooden
table singing. They were singing lines of different praise songs. It was like a
little band for Jesus. I knew at that moment Jesus had to be smiling because I
could not take my eyes off of them. There was so much love and hope in all the
banging and singing coming from such small bodies.
Today
blew me away just like every day has. I am so excited for tomorrow because we
are breaking out of these beautiful walls and serving more children and
families! Jesus is so good.
Submitted by Lizzie Bergquist
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