Today was our first full day with the kids. We were still as cool today as we were yesterday.
We spent time in family groups in the morning and started rotational activities in the afternoon. The kids are split into 4 family groups for eating, sleeping, and study. Each of us is assigned to one family group for the trip. In each family group there are 5 adults who take care of the children on a rotating basis - 3 for daytime and 2 for nights. Even the caregivers participated in some of our activities.
We taught a Bible lesson, took lots of pictures, and did a craft with the kids. A few of the kids even asked us to bring their craft back to their sponsors.
We've all had a great day. Steph's favorite part was when she was doing the lesson about random acts of kindness. She had been pulling up 2 volunteers from each group to enact the story. The mid-aged group of kids really got into it, hamming it up and causing Steph to laugh so hard that she lost her place in the lesson. All the kids enjoyed it and had a great time.
Melanie's favorite part was playing cards with the kids. Melanie was shuffling and even the older boys came up to watch and learn how. Everyone had a try. But American cards are too slippery - they want Russian cards. Then the kids taught Melanie a game called Fool.
Gina's favorite part was when Vita showed her pictures that David left with her last year. Then she asked if she and I could take a picture together.
Marca's favorite part of the day was when a little boy gave her a picture he drew just for her last night. It is an amazing drawing of Santa Clause. And, Marca also loved playing with the kids.
What a great day!
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Hi girls! Loved hearing about each of your "favorite parts." It's awesome how God is working through each of those small moments to touch lives and win hearts for Him. How wonderful that the caregivers are already getting involved! You are doing an amazing job!
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ReplyDeleteAt MPACT today we talked about the first trip to Russia and the orphanage. We shared that the voice of God is always speaking to us trying to get our attention. But his voice is a "Still Small Voice". We thank each of you for taking time to listen to "Still Small Voice" that has lead you to touch the lives forever for the children of Russia. Have a great rest of the week. Dave and Rose Mary