laupäev, veebruar 26, 2005
Noortekodu
What a day! We had a group of eight young people come from the Kopli Corps in Tallin to do a program at the noortekodu (childrens home) where we have been hoping to work more closely. We thought having the group come might help to open the door for the Army to do more work there in the future. That goal was definitely accomplished!
The Kopli group did drama, dance, singing, games and crafts. There were around 25 kids there and at first they sat there quietly and not getting too involved; I think they were unsure what to make of us. But after a short while they really opened up and got into the activities. The Kopli kids interacted well with the children and there was no barrier between them. They threw themselves into learning a dance, had fun squishing home made clay in their hands as they made pencil holders and cheered each other on in the games. It was a great demonstration of God's love in action. The photos below show some of what went on (click on the picture to view a bigger copy).
I spoke with the director about the possibility of me and Evelyn doing something with the children there on a regular basis and she told me that they could really use some activities on Friday afternoons. That is an open door we want to step through!
Christopher is enjoying himself at the youth retreat, although he SMSed me saying, "I'm convinced that porridge and bread with sardines is the wierdest breakfast I've ever heard of." We are so glad he is having this opportunity.
It's days like these that leave me excited, encouraged and wondering what great things God may have in store for us next.
--Tim
Tonight we pray for Evelyn's nephew, David Smith, who is serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq.
The Kopli group did drama, dance, singing, games and crafts. There were around 25 kids there and at first they sat there quietly and not getting too involved; I think they were unsure what to make of us. But after a short while they really opened up and got into the activities. The Kopli kids interacted well with the children and there was no barrier between them. They threw themselves into learning a dance, had fun squishing home made clay in their hands as they made pencil holders and cheered each other on in the games. It was a great demonstration of God's love in action. The photos below show some of what went on (click on the picture to view a bigger copy).
I spoke with the director about the possibility of me and Evelyn doing something with the children there on a regular basis and she told me that they could really use some activities on Friday afternoons. That is an open door we want to step through!
Christopher is enjoying himself at the youth retreat, although he SMSed me saying, "I'm convinced that porridge and bread with sardines is the wierdest breakfast I've ever heard of." We are so glad he is having this opportunity.
It's days like these that leave me excited, encouraged and wondering what great things God may have in store for us next.
--Tim
Tonight we pray for Evelyn's nephew, David Smith, who is serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq.
