Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for continuously praying and supporting us during this missions trip. PRAISE GOD that the Sunday program went smoothly and many parents were able to enjoy and see what their child was learning everyday. As this VBS camp is coming close to an end for the 2 week program, we have gotten closer to the kids day by day by breaking into small groups and having discussions. Yesterday, we shared about what we were grateful for and also what Bible stories we liked. Many of the kids have enjoyed singing the worship songs every morning and are sometimes singing them anywhere they go.
This week, the kids have been learning about the fruit of the spirits and trying to apply it to daily life. We have been going over the story of Abraham and tying in the fruits of the spirit. So far, we have gone over love, faithfulness, peace, self-control, goodness, and patience. For the older kids, we have been able to see that some have tried to apply what they learn and are slowly fighting those sins that they struggle with. To go along with our fruit of the spirits this week, we had asked our students to perform skits that will present the fruits of the spirit, which they will be performing for us tomorrow.
Throughout the week, the children have also been practicing Bible drill and will have a final drill on Friday to end the week. We had done a practice round today in preparation for their final one. In addition, we will be having another water balloon fight with the kids on Friday, so please pray for safety. Today after the VBS, we had a pizza party to celebrate with all the teachers and TA’s as it will be some of the TA’s last day tomorrow. During the dinner, we had good conversations and were just able to enjoy one another’s company as we ate.
Here are some prayer requests:
For the church to be able to follow-up with the children since many children have parents working in the medical field, making it difficult for the children to have a ride to church.
Health of team members as the camp is coming to an end since the weather is getting hotter; that the team will remain hydrated and especially for Auntie Micki’s hoarse voice.
For the children to be respectful to teachers and their classmates.
Pray especially for 2 students; Matthew and Claire as they are sick and in the hospital with the flu and high fever.
That we can continue to reach the children’s hearts and that they will be able to take what they learn and apply it to their lives.
For the team to be able to finish this week strong and have a good debriefing time and prayer walk this weekend.
Thank you again!! Hualien STM Team