Amazing Grace

The sounds of barking dogs and car horns pierced the surprisingly chill air this morning. We headed downstairs for breakfast and were greeted by Baby Grace crawling around the living room. Playing with Grace reminded us of our own childhoods so we spent time watching old videos of Timon and Pumbaa singing Hakuna Matata and Tarzan swinging through the forest with Phil Collins’ voice ringing through our ears. Baby Grace sure was excited. After spending time preparing for our lesson of the day, we had lunch which consisted of fish, dal, rice, and spiced beets. Stomachs full and, paradoxically, energy drained, we accepted defeat once again and went upstairs for a nap. Jet lag had gotten to us once again! Our alarm never had the opportunity to go off because our nap was cut short. It was time to visit the slums. Tory and Chelsi reached the ministry first and were able to teach the first 2 classes. We arrived in time for the older children, just as they finished singing their last song.

It was time for Daniel to teach about the Ten Commandments. The children’s attention was laser-focused as they heard our Father’s Laws.

They were taught about total depravity, our Father’s demand for perfection, our inability to honor these demands, and, thus, our need for JC’s sacrifice. It was a truly humbling message that the children seemed to grasp. After eating dinner at Pizza Hut, we returned home to get some rest. Tomorrow begins a new day, a fresh start for our Father’s ministry. We look forward to sharing the story of JC’s love with the children tomorrow, the love which brought us here and the love which washed us clean. Our father’s grace, how amazing!

Grace and Peace.