Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Day 3 Activities- Painting, Playground and China VBS

Stella doing "China" day making lanterns with the children. The kids are so excited and focused while they are doing arts and crafts.


Scott playing with the children. I think he's having more fun than they are. Everyone is so happy to be around kids.

The face paint was a big hit. The kids painted on each other. This is a replica of the South Africa flag on their face.
Karen painting the bathroom. She is so good at painting in the small places.

Karen playing with the kids and building with the legos. She's learning a thing or two about putting structures together.
Getting help from the children with wheelbarrows full of dirt and cement. They had such a blast helping with the manual labor, but of course we did not let them do to much of it. It was a fun game to them when we were worn out.
Someone had the bright idea to plant some of the local "vegetation" around the play area we built. They're such pretty flowers, aren't they??

Instead of carrying dirt and cement in the wheelbarrow, we decided to start carrying children. It was like a roller coaster ride to them. It was the little things that made them happy.
Bill playing with the "Lego's" with the children. Showing him a thing or two about construction.
Two best friends, playing in the dirt, having a blast. Scott and Bill anchoring wood slabs to make the playground safe and sturdy.

7 comments:

  1. looking very good.From the leesburg Harrison clan.

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  2. How exciting. I'm so happy for you guys and for the kids. We know we were built to serve and this is when we experience the most joy. And if God only used perfect people, nothing would ever get done. Thank you for doing the Lord's work to care for the orphan and each other. It is amazing what a difference one person can make:) Love ya Scottie, Jessica

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  3. this is a wonderful work, Jesus bless you always more and more, these hearts that give themselves swamped in the grace of the Lord
    Sabrina Andrade

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  4. Everyone is so proud of all that you are doing.

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  5. Keep up the great work Team Jacksonville. I'm glad that you are getting to know the kids. It is a joy to see you all playing and being a part of their lives. YOU ROCK!!!!

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  6. We had such a fantastic time!!! I can't wait to return...

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