Shoveling, raking, pushing (a wheel burrow), drawing, painting, scrubbing, cooking, playing, rolling paint, delivering food, teaching, singing, holding kids…these are things we have been a part of the past few days.
One day after the daily feeding in the community, Bob (the father of Linda-from London, our contact here in Backdoor, SA) noticed Caitlln and I helping the ladies wash dishes. Later he told us that we were teaching the people there a deep theological lesson. And we looked at him like, “what are you talking about?” And he continued to explain that even there, because of the color of our skin, in their minds we shouldn’t be doing work like the cooking, cleaning, construction etc…as we had been doing. He said it’s the best way to teach them about who Christ is.
Here are a few pictures to show. Pictures speak louder than words…
These girls at the pre-school were the cutest and LOVED singing for us!
Finished product – Noah’s Ark
Gorgeous African sunset!!
Caitlin painting the alphabet on the wall for the little kiddos.
Beloved One at ‘God’s Window’ – we chose the rainiest and coldest day to go!
Large pots the ladies use to cook for the community.
After church and a little nap, she was a dancing queen!
All the mommies in Africa carry their young children like this – I think it’s brilliant!
Who could resist those beautiful brown eyes??
The kids love balloons and getting their faces painted.
This is before the church service on Sunday.
GO JENN!!
These are some kids at the daily feeding they do for the Backdoor community.
(I got to teach one of the days!)
Kids playing on the playground at one of the pre-schools.
This little girl fell asleep in my arms during the service.
(yes, I actually did some work :P)
This young man (Sylvester) is ALWAYS smiling and loving everyone!
There is POWER in his prayer as well.
Vivian is the most joyous person I have ever met – and best loving teacher too!!!
These kids were singing songs she had taught them on their own.
God’s Window on a rainy day…still beautiful!
Heather raking and leveling the dirt out.
PRAISE God for all He’s doing!!!
GO JENN!!
These are some kids at the daily feeding they do for the Backdoor community.
(I got to teach one of the days!)
Kids playing on the playground at one of the pre-schools.
This little girl fell asleep in my arms during the service.
(yes, I actually did some work :P)
This young man (Sylvester) is ALWAYS smiling and loving everyone!
There is POWER in his prayer as well.
Vivian is the most joyous person I have ever met – and best loving teacher too!!!
These kids were singing songs she had taught them on their own.
God’s Window on a rainy day…still beautiful!
Heather raking and leveling the dirt out.
PRAISE God for all He’s doing!!!
*On April 20th, we will be traveling to Zurich, Switzerland for a 6 hour layover, heading to Madrid, Spain for a 26 hour layover, to Columbia, and then finally end up in Costa Rica on the 23rd where we will begin ministry in Central America. Keep praying for safety and opportunities for us to minister along the way!!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED ME FINANCIALLY, SPIRITUALLY, THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT…ANY WAY POSSIBLE! IT MEANS ALOT TO ME AND IS SO APPRECIATED!!
