Friday--Our last day with the kids

Today we woke up and ate breakfast at the usual time, 8:30.  However, something was different.  It was our last day working with the same kids we had been working with for the past few days.  I was nervous about our last day..knowing that we would have to say goodbye to the people who had become our family in such a short amount of time.  Memories were made, stories were shared, games were played that all brought us all together. Even though we were from two totally different worlds, something as simple as a soccer ball or the clapping of hands could bring us all together. We made our way to our usual field and played a bunch of different games ranging from soccer to simple hand clapping games. Everyone was exhausted but we relied on the strength and power of our Lord Jesus Christ.  After having a soccer shooting competition, two members of our group shared their testimonies.  I (Courtney) shared mine.  I shared a little bit about what God has done in my life throughout the past few years.  I told them I worry...all the time..but I told them that when I do this, I am making everything about myself.  I am trusting in only myself and not in the Lord. I shared that the Lord revealed this to me but I still must battle my sinful self everyday.  It was always be a fight, but it is the good fight.  I looked at this crowd of children and told them I loved them, they were my family, and I will never forget them.  I told them I longed deeply for each of them to come to know Jesus.  That is my greatest hope that Jesus would come and fill their hearts and that they would pursue a relationship with Him. Skylar then shared her testimony and the kids listened intently.  I looked around and couldn't help but feel the Holy Spirit..it was so evident that God was with us. I left that field continuing to look back.. I never wanted to forget those faces or that field where so much work was done for the glory of the Lord.

In the evening, we met up again with the kids in the rec center. We all played board games, painted nails, played soccer, and read books.  It was our last hoorah with the kids. I couldn't say goodbye..it would be too hard.  I left that rec center remembering all of their faces and not wanting to leave.

Pray for us as we continue to spread the aroma of Christ!! LOVE from Zambia!

Courtney