Tuesday, April 30, 2013

(our latest steps): April 18, 2013 through April 27, 2013

(our latest steps)

April 18, 2013
Happy 10th Birthday John!
The children celebrated with a special cake and a puppet
who told the story of David and Goliath!

April 19, 2013
The children's first time at the beach in Pensacola, FL. 
Although it was rainy and cold, the team had 
an amazing time playing in the ocean! 

April 20, 2013
Ren's sweet smile and bubbly personality keeps us all in a good mood. 
"Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy."
Psalm 34:5

April 21, 2013
The children love worshiping Jesus alongside Auntie Christa. 
"What peace, what peace, for those whose confidence is him alone."
What Joy by Sarah Emerson

April 22, 2013

America shows the team his soccer skills while playing outside. 

April 23, 2013
What a precious opportunity it is for this brother and sister
to sing, learn and grow together in the Lord.
"We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, 
and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, 
and the love all of you have for one another is increasing."
2 Thessalonians 1:3

April 24, 2013
The children reflected on Uncle Jeff's story about John Joshua, 
a Uganda child who was willing to give his best, his top,
 to someone he had just met. 
Are we willing to give our best to God and His children?

April 25, 2013
John asked Uncle Ben for Amharic lessons 
so he could go and preach the Gospel in Ethiopia. 

April 26, 2013
 Another special birthday this week.
Today we celebrated the life of sweet Kora!
Happy Birthday Kora!

April 27, 2013
As Meaza planted flowers, we talked about Jesus' Parable of the Sower. 
We asked God to help us become good soil to receive His word.
"Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop."
Mark 4:8