Sunday School.

Recently, it was my turn to teach the kiddos in Sunday school. When I saw the number of kids lined up for the lesson, I admit I was intimidated.
        --There were more than enough to trample me in a stampede!

But I took a deep breath, prayed, and started in on my lesson anyway. It was about God using Elijah to bring fire down from heaven out of 2 Kings chapter one. The kids were happy to listen and answer my questions. It was delight!

Please pray for these boys and girls to continue to grow in their faith. I’ve seen a real turn around in the Sunday school since Suzy took it over. The kids understand the lessons and are eager to know Christ more. It’s very encouraging.

In fact, this last wednesday five of the Sunday school kids showed up for prayer night! They came without their parents. I loved seeing them there and look forward to the day they start praying out loud!

Look at how high they can jump. It's so Dinka!

Please remember the youth of this nation in prayer. Pray that like the prophet Samuel they’d hear the Lord’s voice from their youth and be used to shape this nation for good. Thanks.

Sunday Smiles!

This weekend, I had the task of teaching Sunday school. Anyone who knows me well, would say teaching kiddos is one of my joys (not tasks), but I must confess, it's a lot harder cross-culturally. I often dread it and worry that the kids aren't hearing the gospel as well as they should.

Wouldn't it be better in their own language?

Nevertheless, by faith that God will somehow make this rock speak, I teach.

This Sunday I taught on Jesus being the Sheep-Gate (but I compared Him to the cattle camps). The kids instantly understood. I added the teaching on Jesus being the Good-Shepherd (but compared Him to a cattle herder instead). Their eyes lit up in sweet comprehension.

They got it! They really grasped what I was saying. It made the morning fun and easy. We sang songs, prayed and played.

Afterward, all I could do was praise God repeatedly for allowing me to share these truths with the kids. Many of them professed faith in Christ (but they do that over and over here. ha ha). Nevertheless, I hope that all of them truly understood and believed.

He is our Good Shepherd. His sheep know His voice and follow him. He is the Sheep-Gate. No one goes to the Father, except by Him. (Check out John 10:1-18)