Much was still accomplished today,despite the down team members with more painting rooms in the multipurpose building, more block work for a new guard shack, cabinet building and special work on a prayer chapel.
Each day we see more and more of why God has led us to this place, the Oasis. The Girls... God is working in the hearts of these sweet precious ones, and we get to see His work first hand. What a gift it is to encounter the joy, the smiles and the healing that goes on here that is transforming lives forever.
We stopped work a little early tonight to join the girls, Tia's and staff for their weekly Oasis community devotion time. We started with a few worship songs, with a few of the younger girls, along with missionaries Josh and wife Susan, leading us. Then it was time for the Tia's to share Character quality "sightings" that occurred with the girls this week. It was great to see how proud the girls were, (and even some of the team members who sponsor one of the girls!),when their name was mentioned by their Tia praising them for being kind, servant-hearted, or helpful. These are qualities they are always trying to teach and re-enforce. Then missionary Addie got up and shared the memory verse that they were going to memorize for the next week. It was Romans 5:1. Addie went on to give a small devotional as to what it meant. Then the girls broke out into their small groups to begin the memorization...amazing how quickly these girls learn! It is so great how important scripture memorization is here at the Oasis. Thanks missionary Jenny for interpreting for us gringos!
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| Cory the painter... |
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| Kyle's new find, see the smile. |
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| Dave takes a moment to help out |
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| Tony... thinking... |
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| Yes, Randy can paint and he's good too... |
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| Tim talking things over with Doug's wife Sara |
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| Sweet songs from the girls |
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| The block guys, Mark & Doug |
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| Precious time with the girls... |
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| Josh our leader and his wife Susan. |
Dear Ministry Partners,
ReplyDeleteSo very grateful for this blog and all the updates. I just caught up on my reading during an early morning prayer time here!
Healing has been a recurring prayer from my lips this week for others and myself. I would ask today for those who are feeling sick,
"And it is in His name, Jesus, and faith in that name, that you will be made strong, And it is through Jesus that You are given perfect health. " (Acts 3:16)
Praying each of you hang on, press in, and look up. Remaining In His Arms with you. Beth
What a beautiful discipleship idea for young kids, to encourage them by calling out "character quality sightings." Thanks for sharing that! Can you imagine how the body of Christ would be edified and built up if we ALL did that? :)
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