Kids Club ... Day 1

Hi dear praying friends,

... home after a twelve hour day, normal for a Kids Club day.  There were the usual trip ups of vehicle problems and breakdowns, all eventually figured out or repaired.  Lost kids who didn't get picked up, and maps into neighborhoods the drivers just couldn't figure out.  The heat, rowdy kids, and confusion in a new facility that looks and behaves like a castle, all added to the first day feelings.  Then the sponsor of our first work crew meal forgot and the 55 work crew didn't eat dinner until almost 9 pm tonight.  One of our work crew bosses, the one who drives one of our busses, injured his back and is flat on his back for two or three days at least.

So, this is what we are used to on the first day. Plenty to pray for -- 
Yet, Kids Club has historically been about watching the Lord strengthen our faith, our endurance, our resolve.  So the challenges and the difficulties become part of it -- and actually work to bring about the benefits the Lord has in mind.  

Please pray with us for the next two weeks --

1. For Ulises Gonzales - who is flat on his back for two or three days, for healing

2. For children who have lots of stress and personal problems - Angel, Marky, Freddy, Vanessa, Magaly, Cruz, Elias, Shorty

3. For young work crew leaders who want to make it but will be tested -- Victor, Anthony

4. For the 310 children who will hear the gospel in deed and word the next two weeks

5. For our vehicles

6. For our relationship with First Historic Presbyterian Church

7. For the 55 work crew who will grow in Christ -- who will grow to trust Him and love Him and follow Him more these next days

8. For Donna our administrator who grows arms and hands during Kids Club

Meanwhile, the children arrived this morning with smiles and joy and anticipation -- ready for the best two weeks of their year.  We greeted each other with celebration -- it was powerful -- the house was packed!!  Thanks for praying and standing in the gap with and for us.

Love you,
Kit