Another full day in Kawale

We arrived early at the Orphan Care Centre then immediately headed out into the community for home based care visits to the sick. We offered encouragement, prayer, song and scripture. The passage we used today was Prov 3:24 “When you lie down you will not be afraid...”

Back at the centre the children enjoyed listening to the flannel graph story of Baby Moses and the bullrushes. We were taken back with the question asked by one of the children when he said “did the mother ever come back?” It shows us their fear of losing a parent.

The leadership training session with the widows and chiefs centered around the story of Elisha and the widow and the jar of oil which brought home the point of God's provision for His people. The chiefs were very appreciative and felt that the message was appropriate for them at this point in time.

On a lighter side, the children had a great time playing with the soccer balls, and playing “Duck Duck Goose”. The girls (and boys!) loved it when we painted their finger nails in bright colors.

Later on in the day we visited the vocational school in Area 44 to see the work in progress with plastering and painting for which Lydia had fundraised to celebrate her 60th birthday. The school has classrooms to accommodate pre-school to grade 4. Earlier Alice met with the teachers to discuss various teaching methods and new ideas to enhance their program. There will be more in depth training tomorrow for the teachers.

We value your continued prayer support that God will carry out His plan for the team as well as for the community of Kawale.

Alice