Day 2

We are having a great time so far in Nepal! We had a little set back last night and this morning. We are feeling a little under the weather, but we are taking the day to rest to be ready for the rest of our trip. I feel bad because today we were supposed to help with some construction, but instead we are cooped up in our hotel room.

            Yesterday was great! We were able to visit a church and were able to go to the Hope Center to do a kid’s camp. We stayed in the church service for a little while and then we broke off to go with the kid’s to Sunday school/AWANA Club time. I really enjoyed this time, because the eagerness of the kids to learn about the Bible was outstanding. We were put in charge of coming up with a game and craft. We played Simon Says and I think they really enjoyed it. I had a little trouble pointing to my nose and saying, “touch your ear,” or pointing to my ear and saying, “touch your nose.” I am not helping the language barrier at all. For craft time we gave them a mirror to decorate and to remind them that they are, “Fearfully and wonderfully made.”

            After church we came back to the hotel to get a few things, ate lunch, and then went to the Hope Center. We sat and watched as the kids performed some skits and dances for us. After the dances and skits, I was able to share the gospel with the entire group (150+). After the service was done we found some kids that were playing cricket, and I had to try it out! One kid bowled the ball to me and I cranked it on top of the roof of the building next door. I don’t think the boys were too happy with the big white guy. I said “Oops” and ran off.

            We are excited about our next adventure, but please pray that we will be able to get over all these stomach issues, get our strength back, and be ready to go. Thank you for all the continued prayers while we are here. Tomorrow we are moving the AWANA Nepal office to the Hope Center and then we are off to do a couple of kid’s camps away from Kathmandu.