Come to me, all who struggling hard and carrying heavy loads,and i will give you rest... Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly. Matthew 11;28 "Here take my burdens and I will take yours", says Jesus
We began our day with devotion about yokes and sharing the load. Lyn has dug deep and made us think through our lessons.
Today was gift bag day-what an exciting day!
and it was well organized too! Kelly photographed each class and then they were gifted with their bags. They opened and read the letters, and were asked to write a thank you. They loved the pictures, stuck the stickers,chewed the gum, sharpened the pencils,sported the sunglasses,doffed the hats and loved every minute! so did the team! Thanksto all that participated- you would love to see the faces!
The window project (Tom ,Don,Greg,Chris)completed 6 of 8,installed and painted(Kaitlyn and Laura).The roof top vents are all installed and removing hot air beautifully. Some bikes were assed for repair(Chris and Cory)and will be done tomorrow. Our nurses, Sue and Kaitlyn did handwashing educatin yesterday and pediculocide treatment today.(look it up). A BIG thanks girls! House visits (Robin,Tere,Robin,Kobe)are more than half done. We met a few new residents, andsaw plenty of old friends, and several new babies. have you ever seen a baby sleeping in a hammock ? Sweet and serene. All were appreciative of the visits.
The afternoon looked like rain, but we were able to part the Red Sea twice again in Bible school. Moses, aka Greg McDonough kept asking Pharoah,Andy Lamb -"Let my people go" No was the reply ,and then the plagues .We had an interactive with waterflowing students -simple and interactive! Of course there was singing-thanks Mark, and refreshments-thanks Mary Beth, and a craft project. It was well received. A quick clean up andwe were headed out just before the rain. Another sstop at the ice cream place? of course,and some even had second helpings! The team worked very welltogether and have many talents- they shared the yoke today.
The showers cooled things off a bit, and it was a quiet night.
A Franciscan Benediction:
May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships
So that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppresion and exploitation of people
So that you may work for justice,freedom, and peace.
May God Bless you with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain,rejection,hunger and war,
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and
to turn their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with enough foolishness
To believe that you can make a difference in the world,
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done
To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.
Amen
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