Today we completed our second day of VBS in Norwood and Flankers with stories of Jonah. Over 120 children attended and received the word of God. It was an incredibly rewarding day and we could feel the presence of God in our midst. Miss Kazan was able to deliver a special message to the teens in Flankers based on the story of Jonah and spoke with them about listening to what God says vs. Running from Him and living a life that would not please him. Another team member, Clifton, had this experience to share: “I woke up hoping that God would use me in ways that he saw fit and I most definitely was. Yesterday, I met a boy named “Rushean” who helped me out a lot, both literally and figuratively. Not only did he help me pick up beach balls, but he touched my heart. Meeting him again today was like I couldn’t keep him out of my arm; nor would I want him to be. I felt that God put him in my life for a purpose. To see kids that have so little yet are so rich with love and happiness puts a special kind of feeling in my heart. This is like something I’ve never experienced before. I texted Mom the first day I was here and said, “I’ve only been here for 5 hours, but I know, now, that this is what I’m supposed to be doing the rest of my life”. I was so excited to be in a third world country and felt at home serving the people. We can give money to third world countries, but mission trips are about reaching the people and forming that triangle between God, people and yourself.” We are tired, but looking forward to a good night’s rest so we can enter our third and final day of VBS with these children and give them a wonderful experience that helps them to know God and walk a little closer with Him. Pray for us today that we may do His work and touch the lives of these children like they have touched ours.