Gakuto Day 3

We had a great day. The van we were using for the team quit working. Changed vans but put us there an hour late. Rushing to get things in place, wind blowing name tags everywhere. Kids showing up early and lunch was late. So much chaos going on but yet we all had a job to do and a message to share. The children arrived and we started following our plan for the day.
The greatness of the day was watching the local ladies prepare our lunch of traditional food. Watching Tonya stir the cast iron pots of melebe and beef. They embraced and enjoyed her laughter and smiles as much we do. Food tasted great, we ate quickly, and started letting the children enter to the church and begin eating.

When it was all said and done, 288 kids showed up today and heard another message about faith and God's plan for their lives. Today was unique in the kids did not keep a distance from us like yesterday. They wanted to be close to us and touch us. They embraced us and embraced our message we had to share. Hilarious when the little ones were watching the story time skit and bolted toward the door when Abraham (Stan Harmon) entered the room. We learned they are afraid of white men, crouching in a room wearing a long white beard.

It was a great day in Gakuto. Pray as we prepare for Day 3. Pray as we speak more boldly of God's Word. Pray for our lunch with the teachers tomorrow will be a blessing for all of us celebrating the gifts and bibles the team presented. Pray our energy level remains strong. Pray that children will have a desire to know the Lord.

Thank you for your prayers,


Scott and Tonya