A Busy Monday

Today we had a very full and exciting day on the island. We started the morning with a chapel at one of the local public schools. The students were very excited to see us... especially baby Julia. She was very popular. They all wanted to touch her and see her "big blue eyes." The loved the "little white baby." She loved all of the attention until they started trying to take her pacifier out of her mouth.

The team did some musical numbers, presented their puppet show, and Jonny gave a brief challenge. This chapel was about 40 minutes long. The students stood outside in the heat the whole time without even a complaint. I was amazed at the discipline and structure at the school. I was thinking that if my college students had to stand out in the heat for a class period, I would hear so much complaining. The team had a wonderful time interacting with all of the children.

We then went to the station to work on some more of our projects. We finished up our day there around lunch time. We came home ate some lunch and a majority of the team went to cool off at the beach. We then left for the Kirkland's mid-afternoon to get set up and ready for our first day of VBS. We started the week with 42 children. It was a great first night. We had music, puppets, specials, a lesson, crafts, and a game. Each team member is using their talents in specific ways. Andrea and Emilee worked on music time. Katie taught the verse and Sarah taught the lesson.Many of the team members were involved in the puppet show. Angel was in charge of crafts - with many helpers. Victoria and Emily were in charge of registration and greeting all of the children. Katilyn and Lana were in charge of organized games.Abby really made a point to interact on a personal level with many of the children. The boys were great about playing soccer with the children and reaching out to the older kids. We are excited to see how the rest of the week goes.I understand that the number of children will grow and grow each night. I thought we were almost at capacity tonight!

The team is getting ready for an early bed time. We have the opportunity to do another chapel service early in the morning in St. Johns. It is about a 30 minute drive and chapel is at 8:00 am. Getting a group of 15 and a baby out the door on time has been a bit of a challenge.

The girls would appreciate your prayers - their house is pretty much out of water. They may not get a shower in the morning. I told them it wouldn't kill them. I can easily say that since we still have water over here and my shower is not in jeopardy.

The team is doing really well and getting along famously. I have been very pleased with the unity and spirit on the trip. I pray that it continues throughout the rest of the trip.

For God's Glory,

Kathryn Gamet