School, Soccer, and God's Saving Grace

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Dear Heavenly Father, there is none like you in all the earth. I come to you in the mighty name of Jesus asking for your peace, your protection, and your healing virtue to cover the EMT team and the family at FAE. You said in your word that the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. You said in your word that you sent the Holy Spirit, the comforter to comfort us in times of trouble. You said in your word that with your stripes we are healed. So Father, I agree with the team, the families and friends who are all praying and believing your word that says if two of you shall touch as agreeing on earth, whatsoever they ask in the name of Jesus, that it would be accomplished. This day, let it be done on earth as it already is in heaven in Jesus might name - Amen (Prayer sent to the EMT team today by Bryan and Yolanda Allen).

Like you, I believe in the power of prayer. I also believe that answered prayers keep us anchored to God. Be encouraged that your prayers are being answered. We worked and played hard today. It was a healthy and productive day overall. When I inquired about the teaching day at lunch Brent Hildebrand ('12) confidently stated that the day was AMAZING! During Saturday’s devotional time I asked the team to consider and pray about our mission in Quito for these 9 days and for the children we are ministering to as they build relationships with them. I spent an extended time today on the patio and I witnessed the answers to these prayers. 

Dr. Bracher has been fully inducted into the EMT. Today he earned the new status as “caballito” or as we would say “horsey." It was fun to watch him give piggy back rides and play what looked like long range catch with a makeshift ball. The little boys absolutely loved it. The kids also look forward to the afternoon sessions of Math and Science centers that we have done for the second day today. They hypothesized about what objects would float/sink yesterday and made tornados in a bottle today. The Math sessions are keeping them sharp and challenging them to recall Math facts and use reasoning.

Pancho challenged us to soccer again tonight. The EMT did not disappoint. I am overjoyed because we suffered zero injuries, just plenty of laughs and a great time solidifying our own relationships. Tomorrow we will show a movie to the kids after lunch and Thursday we will take the sponsored kids to the park for a big party instead of going to the movies with them this time. They are already talking about these activities with great expectation.

An update on Sarita (student who lost her mother recently): it seems that she has an uncle and grandparents close by who she will be able to lean on for support and nurturing. She and her little sister did come to school today but emotionally they were not ready to spend the entire day. We will continue to pray for healing for them. God bless you all. Much love from the EMT. 

Opal