week in review

What an exciting week it has been and we are only half way through. Last night went really well. I spoke from the passage in Samuel about Hannah. I used the internet to find an outline of the story and we worked through the lessons we can learn from Hannah on being a Women of Faith. It was actually really exciting to speak. I thought I would be nervous so I did alot of praying and God helped me to relax and just enjoy myself. I was able to share with emotion and pleasure the stories and lessons from Hannah. The time at the school this week was also very enjoyable. The children are all adjusting the best they can. Sierra has made several friends already and the girls in her class are very welcoming. Caleb is working on it as well and has a few of the boys inviting him to play kick ball with them. It is good for him to have to broaden his horizons although at times he doesn't think so. Kyle has melded with his class well and doesn't seem too bothered by the language barrier. He has made a friend in class and he thinks his name is Toby. Hearing the childrens' names is very difficult for everyone. Some of the names are similar to North American names such as: Elizabeth, Pamela, Madalyn, Martha and Cindy but others are more difficult. They put letters and vowels in places we normally don't so it is hard to hear the name. I'm sure in time it will come though. Sydney and I have enjoyed the three year old class and she was even given her own notebook on wednesday to put pictures in along with the other children in the class. I am amazed and humbled by how so many teachers and children have welcomed us with open arms and are so willing for us to be a part of their program. The pastor of Jericho Baptist church is the CEO for the school and he is very interested in us helping. We are planning to sit down on Saturday with him, the director of the school and the program director to see what their ideas are for helping with the program. I am excited to be a part of what lies ahead.