Okay, okay, okay...I confess all tonight! The rumors are true that you have been hearing...I have secretly hated all of you who have nice buildings in which to teach Sunday school. Well, "hate" is a strong and probably not nice word. Technically, I have been extremely jealous. But no longer...
We have been constructing a building beside the church to be used as a classroom for our 50-70 kids who come each week. When we first started teaching, we had around 40-50 kids outside. Then we were able to move into the kitchen building for a few weeks. Once items (such as a fridge, stoves, etc.) were moved into the kitchen we were forced to move outside. However, by then, we had gone significantly up in numbers. So, my hair was slowly beginning to turn gray. Any of you who have tried to occupy 70 kids at once realize the demands. And let me point out that it isn't "just 70 kids"--there is an age range of 2 years old up to 13 years old.
Well, today (amazingly, on my 13th month anniversary) I was able to teach in a building. It was INCREDIBLE! When we were outside, discipline was hard with the distractions and little kids always wandered off into the church. Today was one of the best days we have ever had. God is so blessing my life with these kids, and I was able to see clearly how much I enjoy them when I am not chasing them down. Seriously, I almost wept when I saw the door on the room--A DOOR! Yes, a door! Do you know how wonderful doors are when you have 2- and 3-year-olds?
A block building $1,000. A metal door $50. Being able to lock in the kids...priceless :)
Thank you to all of you who have slaved over the land to prep as well as the hundreds of pounds of concrete that were made this summer. I LOVE YOU (more than words can say)!
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Hey Jen,
I'm glad things are going well. I can't imagine trying to deal with that many niños outside. Please tell me you have some helpers in that class...
Later,
Mark <><
Thank God for all the helpers! I lead the class for the most part because of the Spanish. Melissa Kluge does most of the prep work before we get there and then does the great "motherly discipline". We have one Honduran lady (Evelin) in the church who helps in giving the lesson and assists the kids with their crafts. Sometimes we have one or two other helpers. But most of the time, it is the three of us--continue to keep us in your prayers.
where are the pictures
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