Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Saint Boys, can't get enough

This was during the morning devotional, we acted out a part in Acts (Brian is the one in orange, if you remember, he gave me his bracelet the first day.  He's very intelligent and a great kid.
We playing basketball.
They love looking at pictures


Today...was a great day.  We went back to the Saint Boys (which is my favorite thing to do) and lead their morning session.  These kids continue to amaze me and I can definitely see them becoming more and more comfortable with our team.  For me, the only thing I really want to do is play with them, hug them and love on them, I really can't get enough of those kids.  Soooooo, two members from our team shared with the boys today and the gospel was heard (these kids have heard it before and some have accepted Christ but tis a victory whenever it is shared, I need need to hear the gospel everyday, so praise God Boom).  One of our teammates shared his testimony about how Jesus changed his life while another lead a devotional through chapter 17 of Acts and challenged each boy to really think about if they had each accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior.  They did a fantastic job and it was awesome to see God use them and speak through them.  Thursday I'll be leading another devotional teaching so if you could pray for God to use me and speak through me, that would be just delightful : )
One of the games we played, promptly titled "steal the bacon."

about to play futbol, and about to get owned. 
This is James (left) and Dan.  They are partners in crime and adorable.  I taught them how to "dougie" today and to do the John wall (for people that don't know, it's a dance, twas freaking hilarious).
The day went as such...Testimony, games, devotional, lunch, basketball then futbol.  We basically played and loved on them all day and it was tres bien.  Although they weren't the best at basketball (however it was hilarious to watch them play and see how much fun they were having) they did their "thang" on the futbol pitch.  It was awesome to see these kids in their element and although I had my a** handed to be several times, I managed to score a goal in Kenya, something I never thought I would do.  Between basketball and futbol I am exhausted and am looking forward to a relaxing evening.  I'll most likely take a quiet time with God and wrestle with the countless thoughts I have daily.  Seriously, I feel as if I don't have time to digest and process what I"m seeing and learning everyday here, tis a tad bit crazy.  But I'll tell you one thing, everyday I wake up and can't believe I'm actually in Africa.  It's incredible.

So before I go a few prayer requests.  Pray for our team unity.  Pray that these kids would accept Christ.  A specific prayer request for Johnny, I don't know if you remember him, but I was able to talk to him last week.  He was sick today and I believe Chris said he most likely has some sort of infection- so pray for his health, I really like the kid.  God bless ya'll!


-cam



one more thing.  Tomorrow we will be traveling to Kibera Kenya, the second largest slum in Africa.  Pray for that experience and safe travels.  After we could possibly be visiting this unbelievable house that Chris knows so I may not be able to post anything tomorrow.  I'll try if I can.  If not, see ya Thursday folks.

1 comment:

  1. Hey Cameron-
    Love the photos! Looks like you and those kids are having so much fun! Makes my heart smile! I will pray for your session on Thursday. I know you will touch hearts. You have been touching mine and many others every day. Can't wait to read more! Love you lots
    Mom

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