Divine Appointment

Divine Appointment

Where am I going to sit? This is the question I ask every Monday at lunch. There are so many children I could sit with. Finally, I sat down next to some 6th grade girls. We talked about family, Thanksgiving, and other things. I was rather disappointed that nothing...
Boyfriends & Missionaries…

Boyfriends & Missionaries…

Our last class is done, and I am walking down the hall, headed for my waiting ride. Just ahead of me is the girls’ bathroom and there are about five fifth grade girls standing outside of it. As I walk towards them, one says something and points to me. I don’t...
A Different Sort of Seed

A Different Sort of Seed

Last week our challenge to fourth grade was to not say bad words.  Over lunch, I had a lengthy conversation with them about bad language, and what they should do when a movie they are watching has bad language. Then, while tutoring our second grade class, I was able...
I Would Never Have Known

I Would Never Have Known

One of the main points we were communicating last week was to encourage others in hard times. We showed some of our classes how we should help others when they are having a hard time. In the cafeteria, we saw one of our fourth grade girls sitting by herself, crying...
Growing Excitement

Growing Excitement

How do you motivate a 5th grader to read their Bible? Candy! How do you get a 5th grader to understand and apply what they read? I have no idea. For the past few weeks, I have been encouraging my 4th and 5th grade girls at Bible Club to read their Bibles. However,...
It Could Be the Last

It Could Be the Last

Some kids have such unstable lives. We never know if this is our last opportunity to share Christ with them. In July, Michaela hosted a Bible Club for kids in her neighborhood. Throughout the week, she and her friend taught the children using Bible lessons, missionary...