Amazed

With God's divine intervention, our team pulled off yet another day (the last day) of VBS today (Friday). As Pirate Limp Leg (Nate) and myself, Pirate Barefoot did our skit for the day, we finally were able to discover that which we were looking for -- our treasure. The children watched with strikingly intent focus as Pirate barefoot dug around in her treasure bag (a stripped pillow doubled as a wonderful treasure bag) to show to the children and to Charissa what treasure Limp leg and I had finally found. As it turned out, the only thing in my bag was a book (which Limp Leg and Barefoot where none to happy about). However, Charissa quickly explained that this book (the Bible) contained the message of the GREATEST treasure there ever was, and how God treasures each of the kids individually. When offered treasure to purchase such a thing, Charissa explained that it is a free gift. When challenged my Limp leg and Barefoot when they explained that they were too bad for God to treasure them, Charissa assured them God loves them and treasures them no matter what they have ever done. In the end, Limp leg and Barefoot were led my Charissa in the prayer of salvation. Once the prayer was finished, we asked if any of the kids would like to pray, and we were able to pray the prayer of salvation with around 10 kids. It was an awesome experience... encouraging, and hard because you find yourself asking what happens next... However, we go home in a little over a week... But God isn't going anywhere. I hope and pray that we have planted some seeds... only if it be through hundreds of piggyback rides (called jocky backs here)... or sharing the gospel with them.

Overall, everything is going well. The team is feeling well, having fun, and being changed. Thank you for your continued prayers -- please don't underestimate our need for them!!! Guess that's all for now. From the sunny side, ~Liz Bird