VBS Day 3

Today was Day 3 at VBS. We had more kids, around 51. We are grateful they were there and we continue to develop great relationships. Please pray that they have open hearts for what God has in store for them.

We talked about Jesus dying on the cross and how he rose again three days later. Rick led the group in songs: Here I Am To Worship and Open The Eyes of My Heart. We also created a thunderstorm using our hands. Slimmy Timmy put on his Hungarian accent and led us in a fun song about Swavicland. Hans and Frans (aka JT and Chris) got us warmed up with some exercises. Mia did a great job giving her testimony.

The kids made salvation bracelets in crafts. A salvation bracelet was either a small safety pin or bracelet with six colored beads:
Black - Sin
Red - Blood
White - Forgiveness
Green - Growing
Blue - how high and deep God's love is for us
Yellow - Heaven

In games, the kids played the old Sunday school favorite: Egypt/Promised Land. We also played a game where the kids tried to get rid of their sin in the form of four square balls.

This afternoon we drove to a nursing home outside of a city called Sangre Grande. There were about 20 seniors there. Although it was extremely hot, it was a great blessing our entire team. Some of the women of our group did the nails of some of female residents. There was a man named Harris who worked for the British Government in Trinidad during World War II. There was also a woman named Alberta who was 102 years old! Rick spoke to a woman named Francine Victoria. He asked her when she became a Christian and with no hesitation she said 1939. She talked a lot and the entire conversation was about making God apart of everything we do no matter how small or large. Rick prayed with her and she worshiped during the prayer. Then she started singing a very old hymn. She ministered to Rick, more than he did to her (according to Rick)!

In the evening, Rick, Jay and the young people played a game called Mafia and had a great time bonding. Last night, Hayden brought a dead centipede to dinner and gave the the girls a nice surprise!

Today was also Chuck's 23rd (give or take) birthday and we had cake and ice cream. Thank you for the prayer for Rick's knee. He is feeling better. Also, Grant's ear infection he got the day before we left is completely gone.

It's been an amazing trip so far and we can't wait to see what God has in store for us for the remainder of our time here. We are all missing family and friends and can't wait to see you soon!

Rick, Jay, Grant and Hayden