Good Morning Friends and Family,

God definitely answered prayers and brought in the children. Bonita and team went into the “highways and byways” but it didn’t take much compelling to bring them in. The big white van drove into the housing units and kids came running with registration forms wanting to know if they could come. Some asked how much it cost. Their faces fell when they found out that it was more than $100; they perked back up when Bonita told them about sponsorships. One little girl asked what a “sponsorship” was and kept repeating the word so she could go and tell her mother. We had sponsorships for 22 of the 29 children here this week.

One little girl was visiting a friend and wanted to come, but she had no clothes, so two other mothers got clothes together for her. A boy was not allowed to come last week because it is a Christian camp. After much prayer for him, a parent changed their mind this week and allowed him to come. Another came walking down the sidewalk with a pile of clothes and asked if he could come. Bonita noticed interest from another young lady (grade 9) but also a look of disappointment. She got out of the van and went to her home to follow up. The girl said she would like to go but had no money. After she and her mother heard about sponsorships, she got permission to come. She jumped up and down, saying “I get to go to Eagle’s Cove.” As you can imagine, picking up kids is quite a process.

Paul organizes the Youth Works team from the States. They are here four hours a day to paint, landscape, haul firewood or do any tasks needed. He also brought finished cedar and his router so each child will leave with their name engraved in wood.

The team has integrated well with the kids. We had our first chapel last night. Our theme this week is “Space for God.” We looked at the wonder of God’s universe. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge (Psalm 19:1-2). We are looking forward to discovering His message this week.

Thank you for your prayers. We feel great peace and fellowship this morning.