Today we went to the Comido School. I had prayed to God about this Slum because although it is one of the nicer slums I had a few bad experiences there last year. So I was a little uneasy going back. But everything worked out great, we spent almost all day there at the School and it was such a blessing to see and interact with the children. After our worship concert, drama and trenton's speach, our team served luch to the children at the school. I loved handing the bowls of beans and corn to the children who were very eager to eat. They were all very polite and said thankyou. The way their faces lid up when they got their bowl, was so touching, I will never forget it.Later I found out form the Pastor there that the school only serves the children one meal a day, lunch, and that is the only food most of those children eat. He also told us that during August when school is out most of these children get no real food, only the scraps they can find from the ground. That really broke my heart, we in the US get three meals a day and lots of snacks, and these children don't even get food if they aren;t in school. After we dedicated the well, which will bring a clean water source to the School and the surrounding community which will be a great oppertunity to spread the word of Christ.
All in all today was such a wonderful experience for me and hopefully I reached some of the kids I talked adn played with.
Dakota
So glad to hear the Comido well got dedicated--Wish I could have been there. May the fresh water result in better health for thousands, and point them to the Living Water that Jesus gives (John 4). Lighthouse will use some of the Advent Conspiracy offering to scholarship more students at Comido--a very worthwhile investment.
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