Last Day of VBS

Today was our last day of VBS at Yesu Anaweza. When we arrived, the kids were outside playing. Here is a cute group of them on the teeter totter.

Since it was Saturday, the older kids were out of school and we had a full house! We had over 100 kids in attendance.

The day began with some songs, then a lesson from the Bible followed by coloring.

Then the older kids stayed inside to do a craft, a prayer journal and the younger kids went out to play games and do a simpler craft.

It was a fun morning. Those kids are so funny and full of life.

Here is George with one of my favorite kids. He is the biggest in the class and his name is “Innocent.” I would love to see him in 10 years!

Here is another little boy with George. His name is Baraka (which means blessing). This little baby loved George and would only go to him. Every time someone would come to take him from George, Baraka would lean into George’s chest and hide his face. I took him once and he cried until George took him back.

While we did VBS, the guys continued work on Pastor Zac’s house.

For lunch we went to a coffee shop where I had a yummy bagel sandwich. After, we stopped by the market to get some supplies for a family in need near Yesu Anaweza.

Once we got back, we had an evening church service/Bible Study. George taught today about discovering your potential in Christ. He did an awesome job.

Following church, we went to the house of a little girl named Teddy. She is a special little girl Shannon has watched grow up over the years. Teddy’s family needed a mattress and food. We stopped by their house to deliver the goods and pray for them.

By then it was getting dark and it was time to return to the hotel. We had a nice, low key dinner (along with Dr. Pepper!) and was able to have an early bedtime.

Tomorrow is our last day at Yesu Anaweza. We will be doing Sunday School at 8:00 and then church at 10:00. This place is really special and I look forward to returning.