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Pastor Rob Ketterling, from River Valley Church in Minnesota, was here this past week with a team from his church. We had an amazing time with these guys. They hung out at our care points, encouraging our teachers and playing games with the kids. Then we headed to Mozambique, where they were a part of our very frist church sevrice there. It was so awesome!!
First I have to back up to the day we arrived in Mozambique. It had to be one of my most memorable moments here. You have to understand that the drive to the church/care point there, is about a 20 minute, in the sand, drive. I always enjoy the drive from the second we touch the sand, but this time tops them all. After only about 3 minutes or so if being in the sand, little by little, kids starting racing after our cars, towards the care point, til it was about 250 kids, running after us. They were so excited they were laughing so hard with joy. I am tearing up even as I write this. I know you can't fully understand how special that moment was but it touched me so deeply. I just kept thinking how those kids live everyday, and then the hope they see when they see our cars. The happiness they know they will experience with us. The games, the face paint, the candy, the songs, the hope. For them, it's like disney world pulling up into your backyard, except that we have more than just the tmeporary things. Thank you Lord for that awesome moment, where I felt your love. And thank you for using me to touch these kids.
On Saturday, we painted ALL day long. Touching up and painting second coats, it is so exciting to be a part of it all. Then on Sunday we had our very first official service. There were 254 people there!! Pastor Isaac and Pastor Rob did an awesome job!! God is going to do amazing things there!! The people were so excited to be there. It is amazing to God's hand at work. Please continue to pray for Isaac and Carol as the pastors of that campus and for the people of that community, that God will pour His truth into their lives!!
* I am having trouble loading ht pics so i will try again later
posted by The Youngs @ 4:07 AM
11 Comments:
HOW AMAZING!!! I am tearing up too. i love you so much.
Charles and Kristen,
We went to church this morning and heard such a wonderful overview of the missions trip that Pastor Rob and the team took. To see the pictures and hear the sorties were at times very overwhelming to me. I cried massive tears. I am so proud of you. Pastor Rob said, "Charles could run the country over there. They love Charles and Kristen." What a testimony your two lives are for many people here in the states. We love our gift and it sits proudly on the mantle for all of us to see. It was great especially for the girls because we told them it was from the missionaries we pray for everyday. Thank you for this special gift. Love you both,Scott, Kari , Madison and Amelia Cornwell
that drive out there is something i'll never forget!! i know the excitement is all over those kids when they see you..they love you both not only because you can make them smile, but because of Jesus inside of you that brings them TRUE joy!! we love you both and miss you tons...55 days till the BIG DAY!!
How can we get one of the shirts ya'll had with the map of Africa on it and the star down bottom where Swaziland is? I say Craig Boutte with one on and he said it was ya'll shirt.
Thanks. Carole
Charles and Kristen: Tears are flowing down my cheeks as your Dad and I read your blog. To be part of this wonderful journey with Christ through the two of you makes my heart well up with thanksgiving and love.
Oh my goodness- you guys that is amazing! I can not wait to be there. We are all so excited. What an amazing story- the children- it's about the children! Love you guys, I have been praying for your strength lately, i hope all is well and that God's peace and LOVE covers your life in an amazing new way.
Happy Birthday Kristin...hope you had a great one!!!
Oops...meant Kristen not Kristin =)
I love you both so much and have been really thinking about you during prayer this week at the church. Jason and I love you both so much. God loves your faithfulness and will never and has never left you.
How is multiplying coming? HeHe.
Love you both, Jennifer
Happy Easter Charles and Kristen!!!! Thank you for continuing God's awesome miracles!!!!!!!!
Just thinking about you guys! Miss & love you!
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