Kids Small Groups

The SK Hong Kong Team had a once-in-a-lifetime R & R grand finale at Noah's Ark. What special bonding together as a team to close out their action-packed time.  Truly a unique and wonderful team that was so loved and appreciated and affirmed by the Saddleback Hong Kong team. These special connections will be forever held in their hearts. 

Now the team is "all aboard" on the plane ready to come HOME.  Pray for safe travels. Pray for final rest.  Pray for a great time to rest and reflect on all that they saw, felt, and experienced during their action-packed week in Hong Kong. Track their flight CX #991 as they touchdown in LAX Sunday early afternoon.  Can't wait!

So at some point in all this blogging I think I have mashed up and/or confused days...SO sorry about that...the 15 hour difference is messing with my brain. Nonetheless, I have been keeping up diligently with Mr. Randy's glowing reports and know that the team is FEELING your powerful prayers.  They are now blessed to TODAY enter into the debrief and reflection day of their time in Hong Kong. And man do they have LOTS to reflect on and remember during this action-packed, fun-filled time in Hong Kong.

I think that some messages I have received from the Saddleback Hong Kong staff summarizes it all. They bottom line said that this is the BEST reflection of a PEACE team that they have ever received.  Mr. Randy is, of course, such a wonderful leader constantly keeping the team encouraged and empowered to do well beyond what anyone could have ever imagined.  And the kids have knocked the socks off so many people with their heart stories and their hearts to be present with everyone.  What a team! They deserve this day to just kick-back, have fun, and ENJOY Hong Kong.  Pray for their day to rest, relax, and reflect on all that God did to get them to Hong Kong, the powerful impact and inspiration in Hong Kong, and the life-change that they will carry with them forever after.  Great stuff!

Wow is God SO very good. The team requested prayers for Hannah & Rosalee Rodda as they may have eaten something that disagreed with their systems the day prior...but due to the time difference and posting this is the first you're hearing about it. Well, the power of your prayers in general covering this team are felt and heard.  Rosalee is back up today (Thursday 7/25) 100% and Hannah is at least 50% there. Praise God! They were able to join the team for family night fun at Saddleback Hong Kong.  Well prior to this answered prayer...

 Another FULL day of ministry wrapping up Main Event. Catherine is with her group that she is leading. SO FUN!
 Angelika boldly shared her testimony at the NGO


Also at the NGO, Bethany beautifully shared the salvation message of Christ with a science experiment. The kids loved it and we heard a lot of ooo's and aahhh's at the powerful illustration shared about all that Jesus did for us.
The pic on the left is the blessing of getting to share the love of Jesus at the NGO.  Through worship songs, Bible message, testimonies, Christian crafts, snacks and games the team deeply impacted the lives of these kiddos.

 Finally, a heartfelt wonderful story. This young boy was a major "God moment" for the team. The team did a salvation message using a visible message with balloons and then asked the kids if they wanted to accept Christ to raise their hands. Well, this little guy was one of the many kids who raised their hands. Shortly afterwards, Hannah shared her testimony and Rosalee shared with the kids the sinners prayer. The team has a VERY special photo of this little boy praying. When the team returned today (Thursday), he was wearing his cross necklace and this photo shows him looking at the invitation to come back to the local Saddleback Church family night. While at the NGO the team has shared the love of Christ and then directed them to the local church to learn how to truly belong to God's family and to grow in Christ. Please pray for this young boy and all the children our team encountered. Pray we see him and his family tonight at the Family Night. Amen!

 The team served God by assisting in the preparation of snacks @ Main Event. Truly an example of stepping up to serve however and whenever and wherever needed.

Full day #3 is DONE and man was it impactful to be a part of all that God is doing through Saddleback Kids Hong Kong & Main Event. Man have they each risen up and been superstars in incredible ways!  It was a BEAUTIFUL day of ministry. So many memories & moments. Main event, WOW, the energy and interaction with the kiddos was off-the-charts. The NGO, the kids had SO much fun, and the testimonies were POWERFUL. To see them raise their hands and pray to accept Christ was an indescribable God moment.

Pray for the team as they get a MUCH needed night's sleep. Pray as they prepare to be part of an exciting video at Saddleback Kids Hong Kong that will truly uplift and encourage Kids Small Groups unlike ever before. Pray for the words to flow from the students and parents/leaders. May they be lights of encouragement and wisdom after the impact of connecting deeply with God & others through Kids Small Groups over the past years.