Today was a dynamic day to say the least. Waking up to be ready to go quite early (9am!!), we started the morning just getting oriented for the day ahead, not a full day per se but one that will be requiring full attention. With a very relaxed morning preparing for the Holiday Club we would be leading for the 5-7year olds in the afternoon, and delivering flyers around the neighbourhood just before lunch, we soon found the banging at the door was the neighbourhood children ready for their afterschool program, and we were ready.
It would be more than an understatement to say that these children have an unlimited store of energy, spontaneity and overall excitement. Getting them to sit down together was an activity in itself but soon we had reeled them in with the infamous yelling/echo camp song "Boom-Chicka-Boom". We had their attention. We used what attention we had gathered to separate them into groups and began the activities we had planned. It was a perfect mixture of controlled chaos if there ever was such a thing. But more than anything, we had a great time with the youngsters of Sandy Row.
Exhasuted and excited for what will come next, tomorrow is yet another day.
Hello Team,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the first day was a blast! We're praying for you as you enter a busy ministry week. We're praying that God will build strong relationships with the kids of Sandy Row and that your Alpha meetings go well. We also prayed that the breakfast with the men from the shelter was a blessing to both sides! May God continue to break your heart for the Sandy Row community. Looking forward to seeing you.