Zambian Tuesday

Just when I thought it could not get any better, or that my heart could not get any more full ~ God continues to surprise me, because today was even better!  We greeted our singing girls at around 9:30 this morning.  Today was rotation day, meaning that before lunch, the groups rotate between "snaps" (photos), Blessing Time, playground and coloring.  The girls love taking snaps ~ when you take one, you are immediately swarmed by children jumping on your back to see the snap.....it is THE ultimate photo bomb!

I was able to have 4 Blessing Times today.  Some of the girls are hesitant to open up, but I am praying that they will be more comfortable as camp progresses.  Mirriam asked us to pray for her desire to become a teacher and the school that will entail.  One of the girls had a difficult Blessing Time that end with all three of us in tears.  We will try to visit with her later today, as well.  Many of the girls pray with us for violence at home to stop.  This is particularly difficult to hear and I will pray about it always. Particularly difficult is one of our girls that has lost her father.  Esnart prayed with us that she would stop having nightmares about him and can move forward in her life.

Blessing Time is very special and a "blessing" to be sure.  But, the next part of our day was such a joyful thing!  I have never seen children enjoy and appreciate a playground more.  I found it very comforting to see them feel safe enough to be free and act their age.

I broke out my Polaroid Camera today for the first time.  The children were completely fascinated by the developing picture and would stand still for 15 minutes to witness the photograph become fully revealed.  I have to agree, it is sort of amazing to watch things appear!

Today, Ruth announced during small group time that she accepted Christ as her savior!  What an exciting moment for all of us!  We worked with a teaching tool called an "evangacube" today.  I had never seen one before.  I do not know how to describe it, but I can tell you that any teacher that is sharing their faith with children should have one!

evangacube

I am so thankful to know each and everyone of these girls and for the opportunity to be here, in this place, at this time.  Please continue to keep all of us in your prayers.