Today was the whole reason I came on this trip. We started our day off at the Christ Faith Foster Home working with the children. The orphanage has just over 40 students they care for and then run a school with 217 students. I was able to work in the "nursery" which cares for children between 2-4 years old. The superviser of the school, who goes by "grandma," walked me into the class and told all the children they had an "obroni" in their class! One little boy came straight to me with open arms, giving me a giant hug! It was so cute. The teacher, Rosemond, asked me to sing for the kids. I'm normally not to keen on singing for people, but how could you say no to those little faces! I taught them "I'm a little teapot" with hand motions and all. We also did "Head and Shoulders," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and "Eentsy Weentsy Spider." The the kids taught me some songs. I can't wait to put all those videos up for you to see!
After singing for a bit the teacher told the students to sit down and rest while she talked with me. She had an old children's song book and asked me to go through it with her to teach her the songs. We learned "Ten Little Fingers" and several others that she was so thrilled to learn. She said she had the book, but could understand how the songs were supposed to be sung. And some songs she had trouble with the words. As I talked with her I found out she is an ordained pastor. She said she's an evangelist and a gospel singer. Her job at the school provides money she needs to hire a car to travel to churches in the area and spread the Gospel She said if she had a car herself she would go everywhere to proclaim the Word of God because her whole body and life is dedicated to Jesus Christ! Amen!
We left the orphanage and headed out to the public school we visited yesterday. I was able to go into the class with the youngest students along with three other ladies from the group. The teacher set up chairs for us at the front of the classroom at first, but we chose to sit closer to the students. I was near the back of the class talking with some kids when the teacher asked what we would like to do. Everyone was so quiet that I finally spoke up saying that we were there to help. She had me write things on the board as the kids mentioned them. Then we told the kids a little about America. At that point I wandered outside to check out some of the other classrooms. A group of about 6 five year olds found me and were fascinated by my skin and hair. They grabbed my hands and arms laughing and saying "obroni!" When the teacher came to ask me if I would teach the children a song, my little group of children followed me all the way into the classroom! I felt like a mother duck!
After working at the school we returned to the orphanage for a party. It started off with an assembly where some of the kids put on a performance for us. They had reserved seats at the front for us, but I much prefered sitting with the kids so I went back where they were. By the end of the program I had two little boys in my lap! Next came the food. We had a long line set up with all our volunteers helping to serve. While they were serving I saw two of the youngest children at the school and went to visit. While over there I met a young lady named Marvis. She's fifteen years old and wants to be a newscaster. After talking with her for a while I asked if I could pray with her. When we were done praying one of the little girls, Nancy, tugged at my pant leg and made motions to me. The children around me said she wanted me to pray with her. She was not even 2 years old yet! So awesome. We put her Fanta on the ground and she folder her hands and bowed her head as we prayed. All the kids around her were helping, telling her to closer her eyes. When we were done I said amen and Nancy yelled "Amen!" Absolutely incredible. The most amazing thing I have ever seen in my life. If only all of us had the same passion that Nancy has!
We ended the day by returning to the public school for a time of fellowship with the teachers. We prayed for them and then fellowshiped over a light meal. They are all so joyful! Before we left they began singing worship songs. What touched me most was when we sang songs common to both cultures. Listening to those from the Ghanaian culture singing alongside those of an American culture was touching. It just showed me again how we truly are a united family in Christ.
Such an incredible day followed by an evening of rest. Forgive me, but I'm going to take advantage of that time of rest and tell you more stories at another time.
Praises:
- Watching Nancy and the other children pray today was amazing!
Prayer Requests:
- Pray for the teachers here - that they would be encouraged and that God would bring provision.
- Please continue to pray for rest and guidance for out team.
God bless!
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