Monday, December 10, 2007

Christmas Party/Festa de Natal















We had a wild Christmas party on the 6th. There were over 500 kids there. Celebration Church in Texas sent a team to help us out. We had a bunch a games, gifts and food for them. The day before the party we gave away clothes. A great gift for them because they have very little clothes. That was prelude to the big day. We arrived at the Care Point about 9:30 that morning and there already about 50 kids there. A few minutes later there were a whole lot more. The kids had a blast and so did we during this day of fun and games. It's very fulfilling to see them with huge smiles because of their new clothes and toys. One thing that stood out to me was that every time I would put on some children's songs over the sound system, they would stop playing, crowd around the music and dance and sing along with it. These kids are growing in the way of the Lord. I thank God for all who have made this party and the project possible. Those that have sponsored these kids and have shown your love to them. They are getting a chance to a better future and you have played a part in that.
Tivemos uma super festa de Natal no dia 6. Haviam mais de 500 crianças. A igreja Celebration, em Texas, enviou uma equipe para nos ajudar. Tivemos muitos jogos, presentes e comida para as criançada. No dia anterior a festa distribuimos roupas. Foi um ótimo presente para elas, pois elas não tem muita roupa. Foi a preparação para o grande dia. Nós chegamos no Centro lá pelas 9 e 30 da manhã e já haviam umas 50 crianças lá. Minutos depois chegaram muito mais. As crianças se divertiram muito, assim como nós também. É muito gratificante ver a crianças com um sorriso gigante por causa das roupas novas e os brinquedos. Uma coisa que me chamou antenção foi que toda vez que eu colocava música de criança, elas paravam de brincar, se amontoavam perto do som e começavam a dançar e cantar as músicas. Estas crianças estão crescendo no caminho de Deus. Eu agradeço ao Senhor por todos aqueles que fizeram com que esta festa e este projeto acontecessem. Aqueles que tem patrocinado estas crianças e demostrado amor a elas. Elas estão recebendo uma oportunidade para terem um futuro melhor e você faz parte disto.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness- it looked amazing!!!!What a blessing for the children- i hope for you two as well!!! 57 days baby!!!

Kelley Scott said...

Those pictures are precious! I know the children had an amazing time! The Holy Spirit is moving in a mighty way over Africa and how blessed you are to see and be a part of the transformation! Merry Christmas!

P.S. Love the picture with Carol wearing the Life Church 'SERVE' t-shirt! How appropriate! :)

Jean Ohlerking said...

i know those kids will never forget the love they felt on christmas party day. wish we could have been there...

praying for you always...

meemaw

The Youngs said...

it looks like it was amazing!! we miss you guys and love you so much!! hope we can come visit soon!!

Traci said...

Isaac & Carol,
Oh how I wish I could have been there! I close my eyes and see those smiles in my dreams! When I think of you guys and the work ya'll do, I think of the smiles that God (thru you guys)put on their wonderful faces! I hope that I will be able to come back, time and time again! I miss ya'll terribly! BTW, how is my friend Juaquine (don't know if I spelled it right, but the young "man"-about 12 who had the hole in the roof of his mouth)? Love ya'll!

Anonymous said...

Hey Isaac and Carol!!! Merry Christmas to you. Very cool pics of everyone having Christmas. I know everyone was tickled to get toys, clothes, etc....Hope all is well with you two? Blessings to you and have a thriving New Year!!!

Oh, and Carol, way to represent our church's "SERVE" shirt!!!!