Today we had the privilege of traveling to a girls home where they protect girls who are at risk for being sold into sex trafficking. We left the dorm early this morning and arrived at the home in time to do a morning program for the children. Lots of children from the local village were also there. There were probably over 100 kids and youth ready and waiting for us when we arrived! They were a very receptive audience and we felt like they were really hearing our message - the good news of God’s love for each of them! After a very well done performance by the youth from the dorm, the pastor/leader of the home stood up and expressed how he had wanted to start a church there for the local village and how after being at our program and seeing the enthusiasm the local children and young adults had for Christ, he was going to start holding church services at the home for the local village people! It was very exciting news for the community! 

They had prepared lunch for us - some local Khami food. Rice, pork, duck, duck eggs and more! It was quite a feast! After lunch we split the kids into three different groups - one group worked on puppet training, one group worked on singing and worship music and another group went out into the field for group games! Later on, Dave gave the local people some plants and seeds to plant which will hopefully help them provide food and financial support for their village. They even helped them get started on some planting! 

We loaded up the bus and returned to the dorm where we dropped off the kids and our team headed back to our apartment. The Gabriel’s made some delicious chili for us and joined us for dinner. 

Everyone is tired but encouraged at the work that is being done here and the ways we are seeing God move in the people we come in contact with. I believe I speak for all of us when I say it is amazing to see the heart for God that these youth have. The teams we are working with are on fire for God and it is so refreshing. One of my favorite moments today was when we had some down time this afternoon, to fill their time, a very large group of young people got out their guitars and worship books and just sang together, praising God’s name with all of their hearts. That’s not something you see every day amongst young people but praise God they are shining bright and unashamed in their country to bring glory to God’s name! 

Pray for hearts to be continually changed and renewed as we do two performances tomorrow. Pray for God to open doors and stir up a passion in the hearts of those with whom we are able to share the Gospel.   by Helen Eastburn