After two streaming hot days, we were blessed with rain and clouds! Although we were hit with heavy rain, it did not dampen anyone’s spirits. Everyone was out and about getting wet, slipping and sliding around.
The “Growing Up” camp came to an end today, and the children had an opportunity to present what they have learned during the first half of the week. They have been practicing servant-hood by making gifts for the HoM staff and they couldn’t wait to show their creativity to everyone. Each gift was hand delivered to the staff and included candy treats, a personalized message, and bible verses to encourage them with.
The younger group of children then showed off their MadeDo Project, which was a GIANT CASTLE! They constructed and decorated it yesterday with teamwork and creativity, and they were so proud of what they created. They were ALL able to fit inside with room to wiggle!
The three pairs of older children then presented their three projects. Slavka and Peter made a “Useless Box”, which as the name suggested, doesn’t do anything except for when you turn it on, it turns itself off. Vasya and Misha made a vortex marble run, with Timothy and Martin making a rollercoaster marble run. These were not easy projects, but all three groups stepped up and created structures they could be proud of.
We start our first day of staff retreat tomorrow! Please pray as Crystal and Calvin facilitate discussion with the HoM staff.