My team and I started out the day by returning to the home we visited yesterday. We talked with the man who lived in the home, and then began to plant his "Life Garden". The life garden was an analogy made for how his relationship with God should be like a garden. Our team leader Tracee was not with us today, so I had to bring up the conversation about God with the man which was a bit scary. The other girls pitched in telling him things like "a garden needs sun and water just like we need the Bible and prayer to grow, too." We planted cabbage, mustard seeds, carrots, and spinach. He was very grateful for our prayers and help. After our lunch break, my team and I worked with the kids, which was a lot of fun. We continued with our theme of creation; today we taught that God created all the animals. All the children were so loving and happy, and often came up to hold our hands or play with our hair.
Even though we are here to serve and love THEM, I honestly feel like I have never been so accepted and loved by so many people. A lot of times people will say things like "I feel like I got more out of the mission trip than I even put in!" And I can really relate to that after today where I met so many kids who just wanted to be friends and share in Jesus' love.
Shop, shop! ("cool, hey" in sesotho)
Emma
2 comments:
Hey Emma:
God is answering my prayers for you! I am so proud of you. I loved hearing your stories and I love the mental picture I have of your planting that garden for that family. May God continue to water your own garden as you serve Him.
All love, Auntie Heidi
(p.s. love to my Anna Scanlon)
This is Lauren Jekowsky's dad. We would love to hear from Lauren. Hope all are safe and healthy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all. The pictures and stories are great.
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