The women on the Southminister Presbyterian team taught basic hygiene to the children in Altagracia. They used a variety of ways to actively engage the kids with the lessons; song, games, writing, coloring, etc. It was an incredible blessing for me to see the kids connect with these gifted women; each one had their gifts for loving on these precious children. Later in the week they shared the same teaching with the moms in small group. Then the wrap up...an ice cream party. Needless to say, there was much joy and appreciation received from all who participated.
Oh yes, you are probably wondering who that young man is with Carly at the header of the blog. That is Wilson and he is the principal of the school in Altagracia. Wilson is just 20 years old and has taken on the responsibility of caring for the children in the COTN school. The COTN school in Altagracia is pre-school and kindergarten and has one teacher who serves 20 children in the morning and 20 in the afternoon. There is a public school right near the COTN school which serves children in grades 1-8.
Wilson has really stepped up his service to his community after his pastor and the principal, Manuel, died suddenly a few months ago. I will write more about Wilson and his friends; Yellen and Manuel Emilio, who are leading and teaching in the church. Please keep these young men in your prayers and the community of Altagracia. The Southminister team really bonded with the community in the week they served there. Seeing Christ cross cultural barriers this past week was a touch of heaven for me.
More to come...God Bless You this day!
Vic for the fam
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