Hello everyone! Ohio Minasan!
Well its about 6pm Tuesday evening and we've now completed 2 days of VBS. Our theme is the Faithfullness of God. The first day our lesson was Noah's Ark and our second day was Daniel in the Lions Den, both emphasizing God's faithfullness to His faithful.
The day begins with Songs and Takahashi Sensei rockin' out on the quitar. We sing children's hymns such as Father Abraham, Jesus loves the little children, etc... and other English songs such as twinkle little star and the ABC song.
This is then followed by games and a funny skit. After, the children are divided into age groups and English levels, and then are dispersed into English classes each led by one of us.
Next, we have snack, which is usually followed by a song to get the kids' energy levels down after they just ate, then Isaiah teaches the lesson for the day.
Craft time is next. Or crafts always correspond to the lesson of the day. So Monday we made foam cut out scenes of Noah's Ark, they came out great and today we made foam cut out scenes of Daniel in the Lions Den. We have been averaging more younger kids this year, but they are so smart. It is amazing how much English our 3 & 4 year olds know already!
Anyway all is going well, the Lord has been continually blessing us with about 15 kids each day, plus many mother's who join us which is really great, because they get to participate and hear the lesson for the day.
Takahashi Sensei treated us to lunch today at a Japanese/Indian restaurant. It was a great time of fellowship with Sense, being that between our busy schedules with the teaching and his busy schedule we don't get to spend a lot of time with him.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. we'll put up more pictures soon. Gotta run to catch the train as Frank and I are headed to a new home stay family tonight.
Please pray for continued strength for all of us and that we would continue to be faithful witnesses to the Japanese.
Also pray that more children would join us and those that are with us will take to heart the lessons learned.
3 comments:
It is wonderful that the moms are staying too! The foam art sounds interesting. I can't wait to see pictures. Keep up your energy it sound like it is nonstop. Geri went home and sends you her love and prayers. My continued prayers for everyone. All our love mom and dad
So Awesome!
Post pics!!! :)
Hey good times it sounds like. You know how I was teasing, or commenting about an earthquake in Japan. We had one today!!! It was not very big 5 or 6 centered in Chino Hills. LOL I thought of you guys!! Praying for your testimony, work and the Lord would use you. Hi to everyone. We need to get together for an update when you are home. Hopefully you will be able to sleep at the different homes you are in. Enjoy the melon rolls, and all the good food.
Bev!! great texting yesterday. Hope all is well with you and Frank. Miss you guys too!!
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