The two main things that we did this week were visiting the half way house again and running a "day of banter" at the church for all the kids that we've been involved with.
Our time at the half way house was great this week as we were able to share one of our previous lessons with them. We shared with them about how God has created them all with their own unique purpose. I had the chance to show them my talent (singing) and then shared the story of "the talents". It was a great opportunity to share some light into that place, as i really think those kids need to know they have purpose. We also had a great opportunity to prayer with the directorship just before we left which was great.
Our day of banter at the church on Friday afternoon was really great as well. We had just sent an invite out to all the guys from our youth group and all the guys from the schools that we had had contact with. A good number showed up in the end and we just "hung out" playing games and then watched the lion king. I then shared a word on Identity and who we truly are in Christ, using the lion king as an example. Seemed to go down well and i think some of the guys really needed to hear what their true identity is, as those around them are telling them other thing.
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As it is now the holidays for "brazilian Carnival" (a huge big party that takes place all over brazil, i dont really get it if I'm honest) we've had the last few days off which has been "restful". Needless to say I'm very egger to get back into the way of things out here and really what to see what God has in store for us this season.
Please pray for us as we get back into the schools that we may make new relationships and look after the ones we already have.
I'm goin to be making video updates in the coming weeks, so heres the first instalment.
Pais Natal update 1
The following week (starting the 11th) was much the same). Had the opportunity to speak in the youth group which was great, challenging but I'm getting better. I spoke about worship and how our real lasting worship of God is when we step out of the church and live our lives for him. We headed to the half way house again on Thursday and had a really peaceful time just hanging out with the kids as they made jewellery. Was great to see how such an easy thing can bring such peace into a house like that. And as usual we had a chance to hang out with the kids from Floca on Friday, just slacklining and playing games.
I've had the chance to start mentoring a guy called Hermes from Floca these last few weeks which has been a real opportunity iin learning for both of us. He's 19 and is a really great guy that is really seeking Jesus right now. or the next 40 days he will be heading to an army base to train to be part of the military, so I would really appreciate your prayers over him as he goes into this new adventure.
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