I have been doing Fun in the Son Bible Clubs for over 20 years and we've done them in many places in the world but Luzira's Club set a new record today. Helen Schaper estimated from the exit gate count today that we had over 600 children in attendance. It was truly an amazing sight...a sea of beautiful little black faces (only children were allowed in the compound.)
The key, I believe, to taking the club to a new level was following the prompting of the Holy Spirit to take a group of strolling minstrels with a battery powered public address system through the slums singing and announcing the club which was about to begin. This is when I am the happiest- on the streets with the guitar singing songs about Jesus as kids fall in behind walking with us all the way to the club site. It just doesn't get any better than this.
It was so good to watch our missionaries in action and to see them pouring themselves out for these sweet sweet children. It was one of the only really hot days and as the sun beat down we did have a few team members that got light headed and had to take shelter under the tent. We forced each other to drink water regularly but it was not only hot but the task was monumental.
The days activities included our full praise team performance, three different lesson segments on the fruit of the Spirit, serving 600+ cups of porridge for breakfast, serving 600+ meals of rice and beans, 2 appearances by Bible Man, skits and crafts.
This activity definitely put Luzira Community Church on the map which is important since we are now in a new location that is not as well known in the area.
So many of the children that came today were saved in our school assemblies and it was good to spend time with them and encourage them as they take their first steps with God.
They were encouraged to invite their parents to our services tomorrow and we are praying for a great harvest. Please join us in praying to reach these families.
God bless,
Donnie
2 comments:
Rejoice in the Lord always! What an awesome day for each of you and for every single child in attendance! Each of you continues to be in our prayers. God is surely using you all in a mighty way! Miss you Katrina, but so proud you are doing God's work in a place you have grown to love.
Blessings to all,
Bob & Melanie
Wow! 600 kids! That's awesome! And so are you guys! Guitar w/ amp walking the streets - only Donnie, huh? What a great idea! Sounds like it was so much fun. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!
Love you!
Janet
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