Thursday, July 22, 2010

Day 4

Well, today was filled with more work around the church. We also helped with a little carnival for some international kids.

We also played soccer again tonight which is just a great time to learn names of kids, build relationships and have an instant bridge culturally. One of the kids even asked us all to get his picture with us, which was so much fun because it showed that we had made a connection with him. One of the best things about the soccer camp is that the coaches shared the story of the creation and the fall of man, sin and redemption through Christ. I am just reminded every day, that Jesus does not just speak American English. We also had a chance to pray for each other, and one of the kids who is 17 prayed and asked for prayer. The interesting this is that he is a refugee from Nepal and probably 8 of the guys at the soccer camp are Nepali and speak the native language. This 17 year old is actually the translator for Antioch church to the Nepali people and he loves Jesus. He asked for the 8 or so other guys there that God would break, like a hammer, the hearts of stone of the Nepali people, and then a guy from Ghana prayed for them and then an American prayed. When was the last time you had 3 people from 3 different countries in the same circle of people. It was amazing.

Now more sleep and tomorrow....well...a change in plans. We had planned on going to the Creation Museum, but I (Brett) didn't realize it would be almost 4 hours of driving there and back. We had a vote and we decided to sleep in, go to a pool and then join our Nepali friends for some more soccer on the last day of the camp where hopefully some will hear the conclusion of the Gospel Message and receive Christ. We can always go to the Creation Museum another time.

Have a wonderful night and pray for us. Thanks for all the prayers.
The kids dressed up at the carnival and these boys are not dressed like Taliban, they are supposed to be Ninjas.




4 comments:

  1. WOW!!! this is so cool!! God is faithful! Who says you have to go overseas to experience such cultural diversity?? We are praying and believing God for His perfect plans!!

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  2. "That God would break, like a hammer, the hearts of stone"...this should be MY PRAYER FOR OTHERS AS WELL! Praying for all of you!

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  3. Amazing is right! The HOLY SPIRIT is moving, using everybody... including the coaches. We are praying that many will receive Christ. Sending love to all.

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  4. These bright young children are the leaders of our present and future and they have already started by blessing others and encouraging the following of the Lord. I am proud to know those that I know and to be inspired by those I don't you guys are destined for GREATNESS!

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