Despite the cold and rainy conditions we woke to, the kids came out in droves. They showed up wearing coats and gloves if they had them, most though had no shoes. They come running, and immediately want to be held..it seems the affection our students show these kids is something they don't get alot of at home. Many of them live with a single mom, many however are alone with their siblings because mom and dad have passed. So our students this week have selflessly sacrificed our necks, backs, and hair to love on these kids with these simple words...."put me to your shoulders."
These kids have heard about Jesus all week, and we pray they have seen Him in us too. Despite their many needs, He is the source of true hope, and He is all they need.
Jenna and the rest of the students who help organize the Go Hungry campaign were able to meet with Pastor Joseph today. He is the pastor at Khula, and oversees the feeding program there. A portion of the money raised will be going to continue the feeding program at Khula and the rest will be used to start a similar program at Murchison. As a result of the hard work and faithfulness of the Go Hungry team, and the people of Lake Pointe, they were able to raise nearly $24,000 to alleviate hunger in this area.
Wade and I were also able to determine where the money from Murchison Medics will be going. We were made aware of a need in the Khula community for mobile clinics from Murchison hospital. This is such a rural area that access to good medical care is difficult. They are wanting to partner with Murchison hospital to bring doctors to that area to treat the sick. Wade and his team were able to raise $750 and this will allow them to start that program. What a huge impact that is going to have on that community!
We spent our afternoon at Rehoboth Children's Village (they don't like the term orphanage)...what an amazing place of hope. Although most of these kids have AIDS, you would never know it by looking at them. Before we went out to play with the kids, we were shown a video depicting the before and after shots of the kids at Rehoboth. Some of the images took my breath away. I have known these kids for over 4 years and to see how far they have come is truly amazing. Our time at Rehoboth was a fitting end to a truly life-changing week.
We had the chance to worship with the youth at Norwegian Settlers last night. They have a growing youth group and it was fun to hang out with our peers this side of the world.
I am so incredibly proud of our students and they way they gave of themselves sacrificially all week. They are tired but filled. I consider it an honor to have served with such an amazing group...I may not give them back :)
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So touched by all the work that has been done by Lake Pointe youth and the Zulu youth! God is indeed working in their midst! What a difference these short mission trips have made to the people there with those willing to go and to serve.....more water and food is only a small difference that has been made! Hannah, we got your phone message and so sad to miss it, but will see you soon. Can't wait to hear your stories....they always bless us! I have to laugh at the picture of Hannah and Jacob on Leopard Rock. Jacob's being afaid of heights....he is as far away as he could get to the end of that rock! ha. Hannah was too close for my comfort in last year's picture! ha. Love you both so much and so glad you had time together. Thank you Terry, for fixing my son's hair, too!!!! ha.
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