Kids Small Groups

Today we FINALLY got to "sleep in". I say that in finger quotes as the late nights are REAL late with Monday night's dinner commencing @ 8:00 pm (VERY early for Argentina, in fact the restaurant just opened then) and then wrapping up @ 10:30 pm.  So bedtime was barely before the next day started for most.  Oh well, the team continues to push onwards with great attitudes and wonderful servant hearts.

We started the day with precious time in Moreno again at our "home church" there.  We spent an hour encouraging those who work with children in how to best be intentional, interactive, fun, and connecting in their ministry.  Darmawans, Chens, Wus, and Palmers each took a type of learning-style (auditory, reading/writing, visual, and kinesthetic) to bring children's ministry to life and help them create plans.  It was stand-out as the Darmawans co-led worship with ISOS worship leader, Chens included the ISOS kids in a skit, Wus brought simple yet powerful object lessons and Palmers wrapped up with a fun paper airplane game.  Then Pastor Joaquin beautifully transitioned from focusing on the little ones, just as Jesus did, to what our families have taken away from their time in Argentina. The Goleys, Chengs, Dudlestons, and Minos had this section handled well. They shared from their hearts how they came to come to Argentina, the highlight God moment and how their lives will be forever changed.  It was truly a special, beautiful farewell to our dear friends in Moreno.

Then the evening closed out serving alongside our Saddleback Buenos Aires KSG families as we traveled to another manedero (soup kitchen) that Saddleback BA specifically partners with. We brought delicious chocolate and regular churros and were able to integrate in several games, crafts, and God's love during our few hours there. We even got to deliver and gift all the blankets to these kiddos. Well worth the cutting and tying for hours at end. (Sorry not a lot of pics as it was tight quarters and FAST-paced)

Nothing like wrapping up another ministry day with some "comfort food" from home (at least it sounds familiar) but it ironically tasted so much better/meatier - McDonalds.  The team can hardly believe ONE final full day of ministry before the debrief process and long journey home on Thursday. Pray for God to use the team in BIG ways on this final day. Help those who have fears to push them aside and rise up to share so they can go BIG before they go home. Thank you for the continued prayers for health and safety...they are felt, heard, and being answered. Love you!