Friday - VBS adventure - Briarwood Church in South Africa - July 11, 2012

by Christopher | July 14, 2012 3:15 PM

Today we had our chance to get our hands dirty - literally. The morning started with working on a couple of houses for service projects. We split into two separate groups and work on the homes of Willem and Tersha. For the team working at Willems house, a home that is provided for him with government subsidy, we are putting a fresh coat of pant on the exterior. He and his wife decided to have it done in a light purple color. Tersha's house also consisted of a exterior paint job. However there was quite a bit of prep work to do prior to being able to paint. The exterior walls had been coated with a cement texture that needs to be scraped off before being able to paint it. While some walls did not have the texture on them, and could receive a first coat, others spent time removing the texturing. Tersha also has a daughter who is confined to a wheelchair. One of the other projects we are working on for her is to remove a reinforcing rod from the bottom of her desk that prevents the wheelchair from being able to go under fully. Once removed we will have to construct a new way to restabilize the desk. VBS was scheduled to start today at 2:00. Past VBS at Belhar Baptist Church have had on average about 90 children at it and pastor said the first day is usually smaller. We were expecting about 60-70 on the first day. I think we knew we were in for a few more when at 1:00 there were already 100 children waiting for the start of VBS. As 2:00 started getting closer and closer, more and more children from the community continued to pile into the church. By the time VBS was truly underway, close to 240 children had come to hear the Word of God through song, puppets, and skits and Bible memory. Mrs K did a fantastic job in modifying some of the crafts and projects to accomodate the increased numbers. Pastor was amazed at the number of kids who came and was very excited as many of them do not attend any churches in the community. By the time VBS was completed we were all exhausted and resting for the youth jam that was to come later in the evening.

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Dori Miller

July 19, 2012 8:35 AM

Sounds like you have had an awesome time! No doubt you jave bleased many lives there, and i am aure yours have been blessed also! I can't wait for y'all to get home so we can hear all the stories! Praying for safe travels as you head out!

Jerry Brock and boys

July 18, 2012 9:54 PM

heys guys glad things r going good would u have cindy call or something if she can the boys really want to hear from her

Joe and Joan Mabry

July 16, 2012 6:04 PM

Still praying for you daily as you finish up your days in Cape Town and begining your trip home. What an awesome experience God has blessed you with! May he continue to guide and bless you and give you a safe trip back.

Kevin Intemann

July 15, 2012 10:09 AM

Praying that God blesses each of you and your service. May the Lord guide and direct you, keep you safe and protect you, and use you to His glory.

Kevin Intemann

July 14, 2012 9:58 PM

Praying that God blesses each of you and your service. May the Lord guide and direct you, keep you safe and protect you, and use you to His glory.

Pat M

July 14, 2012 5:18 PM

Praying that each of you will have strength for every day to share God's word in every way possible.

Lisa Gibson

July 12, 2012 12:03 AM

Glad you are there! We are praying for you everyday in VBS at FBC, Pampa. Can't wait to see everything y'all are doing!!

Jerry Brock and boys

July 11, 2012 9:57 PM

Glad u guys made it LOTS AND LOTS PRAYERS UR WAY

Mandy Clark

July 11, 2012 9:49 PM

Yay!! So good to see those smiling faces! I am so excited for all of you and am ready to hear how God blessed each of you and used you to be a blessing too! Continuing to pray for good health, protection, and God's will over each of you as you show His love.

Michele Mitchell

July 11, 2012 9:43 PM

Coolest picture I've seen today! That's blue pelican shirts in South Africa! Thank you team for taking this step!!! The teams here in Miami are praying for you. Can't wait to watch your week unfold.

Jason Clark

July 11, 2012 12:52 PM

I am praying for each of you as you serve the people of South Africa. Thank you for being God's willing servants!

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