We arrived in the Bahamas on time and ready to serve (with all of our bags for a second consecutive week which is unheard of). After a quick orientation at the ALC, we loaded the team for ministry at Ranferly Home for Children. This orphanage houses approximately 30 children. We shared pizza, painted faces, made balloon animals, and most importantly, shared the loved of Christ. Our students interacted with the residence of this home like they had known each other all their lives. Some played catch with a football, while others played basketball or had their hair braided. It was difficult saying goodbye to our new friends when it was time to load the bus, especially when the children asked when we were coming back. One young lady asked me what we were doing each day, just to see if we could squeeze one more quick visit before we have to head back home.
As soon as I sign off here, we will gather around the camp fire to debrief, or process our experience today. I look forward to hearing what this day looked like thought the eyes of an eighth grade student. We will also pray about that one thing that they may be personally dealing with and how they can give it to the Lord this week.
Tomorrow we will go to Adelaide Primary School. This school is located in one of the oldest villages on the island. It is always a blessing for us to go to this school. We will do some singing, dance, and fellowship. We will also have the opportunity to serve the village by cleaning up their beach.
Please continue to pray as our students pour themselves out for the children of the Bahamas, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
6 comments:
Praise be to God, safe travels, ministry right off the bus, doing "pure religion to visit the orphans . . ." and serving with hands and hearts extended to the
people of the Bahamas. Please know you all are being lifted up to the Father in prayer. Have an awesome week.
Moriah's Dad
We are so proud of you our children showing others the way to become diciples of Jesus Christ. Our love and prayers go out to you this week as you continue your walk with the Lord!
Morgan's Proud Mother!
Kylie and classmates,
Know that you are being prayed for around the clock, and on our knees! We are praying you'll experience being Jesus' hands and feet and understand our incredible responsibility to our world and God's providence in this mission!! Thank you to each student there for being AVAILABLE to do God's work. We love you!!!
Hey guys sound like yur having fun, make sure to enjoy each moment because it goes by really, really fast. God bless!
Kylie,
We are so proud of you for making this mission trip to serve the Little Ones in the Bahamas. You will never be the same once you have been on a trip like this. Diana and I went to Kenya years ago, and have been involved in missions ever since.
God bless,
Dan & Diana Whiteman
Kylie and friends, We are so excited for all of you. How awesome it must be to be sharing your time and love in such a "hands on" way. Lots of people talk of doing mission trips- but few take the time and make the sacrifice. We are proud of all of you. Remember when you are tired, the hearts you obviously are changing by being there. Thank you. Believing GOD, Steve and Marie Crocker Tyler and Alex too
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