We had the privilege to share God’s love to aboriginals who live in the jungle. We arrived at the Jetty (boat dock) to get on the boat we were taking to the remote islands that they lived on. We had no clue what to except, our contact told us that we were the first white people they have ever seen. Our contact started to minister to the native about ten years ago, so the native did know her. The natives do not know their name, age, or even what date it is. When she goes she usually takes food and other supplies to them. Our team was able to afford to take them 2 bags of rice, 2 boxes of baked beans, 2 boxes of tomato sauce with sardines, and 200 boiled eggs. We were able to visit 2 different villages, across the lake from each other. Splitting the food supply in half so that both villages received the food, on a day to day basis that kill wild boars, fish, and other animals, they also eat the natural fruit and vegetables they can get. Our team also took some of our clothes to them.
When we arrived at the village you saw little bamboo huts all around. We were at each village for 1 hour each. While there we sang songs, acted out a bible story, toured the village, and gave out stickers to the kids. Some of the villages have had very little to eat in two weeks, because the wild elephants attacked their village. In one village we even had the treat of learn a tribal dance, and of course we danced with them. When we left one village our contact told us that it was proper for the girls to kiss the men on the cheek and boys to kiss the ladies on the cheek. Not sure why, but not questioning the contact we all did it.
This experience definitely reminded me how lucky we have it at home, that these natives have very little and are so happy to be alive. God’s light shines bright in these villages, and when we so them kindness and love they are so appreciative.
Here are the photos from the day:
