Kids Small Groups

Hard to believe that the LAST full day of ministry took place today. And what a joyful finale to this fast-paced, fun-filled time in Argentina.  We got to spend incredible quality time with our brothers and sisters from Tigre. In particular, the Tigre Teens ministry as it just started in March and seeking to build the relationships. The morning started with two devotionals--Eddie led the one with the teens and Jeremiah led the one with the adults. The connections started immediately with the morning encouragement. From there, a lot of time spent simply "being" as our kids played with theirs and knit together the body of Christ beautifully. All the kids even helped prepare bag meals that would later be delivered through their homeless ministry that evening.  Took a powerful break from playing and chatting to share stories. Four of our kids shared-Tyson, Emma, Bailey & Gabriel-alternating with 4 of the Tigre kids. Tears were shed, smiles were lit up, and hugs were shared over the life-changing stories by all. Well done. We ended our time sharing a delicious meal of hamburgers and chorizo from our incredible host, Juan. And we were blessed to share Dylan's 12th birthday with him so some cake was definitely in order.

After all this connection time in the morning until afternoon we headed to Saddleback BA for the grand finale of Kids Small Groups there. Don, Tiffany, and Michelle got to shadow the KSG leaders in 101, 201 & 301 alongside groups of our kids.  Meanwhile, the remaining adults led a time of encouragement and discussion with the KSG parents. It was helpful for the KSG BA parents to hear the same struggles yet glorious riches taken from discipling our children through KSG at Lake Forest, Irvine South, and Irvine North. It was inspiring to wrap up the time with the KSG BA parents being so vulnerable about their struggles and how they can best support one another as bonded KSG families. Truly a beautiful time shared all in preparation for the BIG things that God is doing here in Buenos Aires. Grateful for Ceci's faithful leadership, perseverance, and sacrificial love for these families and kids. Unbelievable!

Our bags are packed (or in process) and we are preparing for a day of touring the country and also debriefing and affirming this wonderful week.  Please track accordingly with American Airlines flight 992 for information of our arrival. We'll try to update at end of day that we're on the plane but all depends on connectivity or lack thereof.  If not, we'll look forward to lots of hugs and kisses back at home on Friday.  Until then, pray for the debrief process and lives forever changed.