We had an excited group of girls on Monday morning, October 3. They were happy because it was the first day of school for them…. and happy for all the new things that were given them. They each received new uniforms, new shoes, new socks, new backpacks, and new books! It was like Christmas is for American children!
We all gathered in the “Anba Pisla” for morning devotions. Don was asked to share something for the children and Dou gave the interpretation.
I thought Don shared some very inspirational thoughts with all of us. He read the story about the sick man that was brought, by his friends, to Jesus to be healed. His friends needed to work hard to present him to Jesus, because Jesus was in a house, crowded with people… The throng of people evidently made no way for these caring men to present their friend to Jesus. In desperation, they climbed to the top of the house and tore a hole in the roof. Through this hole they lowered their ailing friend!! … (what dedicated friends!) Jesus saw the faith and sincerity of these men and was pleased. He chose to grant their request and healed their friend.
Don encouraged us to be like these dedicated men. We should go to great efforts to help others find Jesus. We should think less of ourselves and think about the needs of others. He specifically told the little girls to help each other during this school year… He also pointed out the fact that it took four men to help one person. A unified group of people can do more in meeting the needs of humanity than one person alone.
What an inspiration!
The older girls go to a nearby school so their uniforms are different from the little girls’ uniforms.
The girls looked so pretty that morning!.. I can say that God has put a love within my heart for each one. That love is a feeling too not just a choice! :)
The mission hired a native lady to teach the girls here within the walls of our compound. She too looked happy and eager to start the new school year.
After devotions, the girls headed to school!
Lest I leave you under the impression that the girls are always happy, I will hasten to tell you that the little girls are typical little girls and their smiles sometimes change to tears! By evening, they were grouchy instead of happy and crying instead of smiling! They had gotten up earlier than they were used to getting up… therefore were overly tired.. I think they were “plum” exhausted with their “stimulating” day!
Once again.. Thank you for your interest in the work here and God bless you richly as you continue praying for us!
Karole~ for the Weaver family
Looks good Karole!:)
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