Wednesday, August 27

It is daythree of the English Club and in some respects the novelty of it all has worn off. Yet, there is still a level of excitement that we see in the students. We are really beginning to see who are the students who have a knack for English and who are the ones who are struggling. The beauty of it all is that we see students helping each other out as they learn. One week seems so short to try to teach these guys all there is to know about the basics of English. We are also beginning to see that aquiring the language is providing these guys more than an opportunity to possibly get better paying jobs. We see that this is another way to build up their self-esteem. Most of these boys come from very poor families and the possibility for them to see that they have what it takes to learn another language is so empowering. What an awesome way to remind them that they are ones who are "fearfully and wonderfully made!"

So, I am not sure if I mentioned that of those who are being taught in the morning, there are six who have been pre-selected to continue the English club after we leave. So, in between the morning class and the afternoon class, we meet with these six and have them prepare the afternoon class with us. We also have lunch with them as a way to build relationships and have some fellowship with them. It is so interesting because several of these students are Muslim, so they are getting to interact with us in a unique way. Some of them are asking some interesting questions of us. The group of six teachers-in-training join us in teaching the afternoon class, which has kids who are under 15 years old. Some of the classes have tykes that is under 8 years old. They are so cute!

As one half of the CA team teaches in either the morning or the afternoon, the other half has been helping Tammy with preparing to take those amazing ornaments that were sold last year. So, for those of you who have been waiting all year to buy ornaments, get ready! There are some new designs that you will love! It is so much fun to be a part of helping Tammy with this project, especially since we were able to meet some of the ladies who made the ornaments. The team is even proposing that they be the ones to help sell them after the services at CA! That would be so cool!

As we have been here for a week, we are seeing how busy Peter and Tammy's lives are. They have so much to do! It is amazing how they are walking in their giftings but at the same time to see the amount of work that they do reminds us of how much we need to be praying for them.

So, pray for them with us!