Today was absolutely incredible! It's Sunday so our team broke into two groups to serve in two churches in Kumasi. Dr. Clarke, Temaki, Dayna, and myself served at one church in different areas. We all started off in the adult worship which was incredible. People were singing, dancing, and praising the Lord! We had such a wonderful time worshipping with them. I'm always astounded when worshipping in a context where others speak a language I don't understand that despite the differences in style and mode of worship, we are worshipping the same God. Praise the Lord! At one point Dr. Clarke called forth the A students to recognize them. After saying a few words he asked me to come forward and pray with them. It was such a wonderful opportunity.
Forgive the next parts for being very brief, but it's been a long day and I need to get some sleep. I promise to share mroe detailed stories at another time.
After praying with the students and Dayna giving her testimony, Dayna and I went to work with the kids. I was assigned to work with the group aging 5-10 years old although several were younger. They had some interesting questions, including who is our prime minister. We talked some, I prayed with them, and they began to recite Bible "quotations" for me. I was so impressed with what they could recite! It was incredible. Then they went on to name off the books of the Bible. Amazing.
At that point I sat down so the teacher could finish the lesson she had prepared. During the time I was stading a little girl probably 2-3 years old had sat in my church. The teacher moved her so that I could sit down, but I could tell she was really tired and didn't really know where to go so I put her in my lap. Within five minutes she was asleep! So cute.
They were fascinated by my camera. They liked being able to take a picture and see it right away. In fact, I had to be very careful in taking pictures because they would push each other in order to see the camera. My hair was also very entertaining. At one point, recognizing the kids were fascinated by my hair, I knelt on the ground so they could all touch it. I literally ended up with over 20 children leaning over me! What was even more hilarious was a little girl who was not interested in touching my hair who instead kneeled down with me so we could continue talking. It was like we were having our own private conversation in a tent made of children! :) Oh, and apparently I now answer to "obroni!" All the kids were calling this to get my attention - it means "white man." Praise the Lord I had learned this word beforehand or I would have been very lost today!
After working with the kids we checked out of our hotel, had a wonderful buffet dinner, and made the 5.5 hour drive back to Accra. Tomorrow we'll be making preparations for a party at the orphanage on Tuesday.
Praises:
- Such an awesome church service this morning for all of us. God really brought out our talents and gifts today.
Prayer Request:
- For rest and rejuvination. Pray that God would grant us His strength, rest, and endurance.
Praise the Lord for the wonderful things He has done! God grant us boldness and courage to continue the work you have set before us. Father, I thank you for the many opportunities you have given me to see Your abounding grace. Amen.
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