We will miss this sight!
What a wonderful last week of ministry! We could not have asked for a better outreach!
Monday we had a wonderful time in Kennedy Terrace Project. We acted aout the story of Daniel in the lions den. And the kids loved it! We had a great time explaining to the kids how we can pray to God for protection! Thursday we also went to Kennedy and taught them a song called "Jesus Is My Superhero" , and taught them the motions to it. And they were dancing and laughing and smiling soooo much! We have heard from so many parents, and grandparents what a blessing it has been to have us be in Kennedy. They keep telling us how much of a difference we have made, and how much the kids need people to show them that they are loved. The Kennedy project has started a transformation, that we believe God will continue after we leave.
Jared with the kids after the Daniel in the Lions den skit
Hanna had her hair done by some older girls in Kennedy!
Tuesday and Friday we spent at the Lighthouse we have grown to love! We all have connected with the people there, and they will always hold special places in our hearts! We have seen transformations in them just in the short time we have been here. One particular story is about a woman named lucy. She made the decision to accept Christ as her savior. We have seen her entire countenance change. She is more peaceful, and not angry. God has done something incredible in her heart, and we as a team have been so blessed to be a part of this transormation! She went to get papers to fly to a rehab institution in the states. We pray that everything goes smoothly and she makes it into this new season of her life!
Making silly faces with the kids in the Lighthouse Afterschool Program
Tuesday morning we had a once in a lifetime opportunity to share Jesus in a PUBLIC SCHOOL! We were invited by a teacher there who attends the St.Croix Christian Church. We were able to perform and do a skit. The principal actually didnt know we would be talking about Jesus so she told us about halfway through the skit that we couldnt talk about Jesus. But She told us we could go into personal classrooms anytime and share. So right after the assembly we went into the ladys art class and did a teaching on how God gives us brand new clean hearts. We asked the kids if they wanted to ask Jesus to heal their broken hearts, and come into their lives as their savior and 15 kids raised their hands!!!!!
Our team with the kids at the public school
Wenesday our team went to Paradise Mills for the last time. We did a clean heart teaching and the kids asked us questions about God. And we had a great time talking.
Saturday we had our carnival in Kennedy! It went great! We had games, faec painting, candy, popcorn, hotdogs, and bounce houses! The kids had a wonderful time and parents came out too! At the end of the day we got to share a little about our team and we did our heart skit for them. Many hearts were touched. We know we have made a lasting impact there. Not only in the kids but in the teens and adults as well. Many parents could not stop thanking us for doing this for them and their kids! The kids were blown away that we had a carnival for them just because we love them. The kids themselves were saying how blessed they felt, and knew that it was a gift from God to have the carnival. Everyone had a wonderful time. At the end we gatghered some kids around in a circle and prayed and a few of the kids asked to pray! When before they would tell us they didn't know how to pray. God has done so much in their hearts! More than we will ever know! God opened many doors. The St.Croix Christian Church helped run booths, and got to know some of the people living in Kennedy. We pray and trust that they will continue the ministry and love on the residednts of the Kennedy Terrace Project.
Mindy painting Ariannas face
Our team with some of the Kids at the end of the Carnival
Our last week on the island has been one full of blessings! Our debrief could not have been any better! We Spent one rainy night on the beach! But had a lot of fun. Pur team was extremely blessed by a family from St.Croix Christian who took us on an island atv tour! One of the top things to do on the island! We had a complete blast! We have had mulitple meals made for us, as an offer of thanks. We were able to go on a late night kiaking trip and see biolumonesence on the ocean. It is glowing jellyfish in the water! So neat! Our team has no words to how greatful and thankful we are to all that has been done to make this debrief one to be remembered! We are leaving this island feeling more blessed than we could have ever imagined! Thank you to all who made this outreach such an incredilbe experience!
One of the best veiws I have ever seen! Just one of our stops on the atv tour.
Our very last day here we gave out cards and bibles to the kids in Paradise Mills and Kennedy. They were so excited! We were so happy to give them! God has got their hearts! And we will continue to pray for them all our lives! As our team reflects on our time here we are amazed at how much God has done. He is so good to his children! He answered more prayers then we can count. He showed himself glorious is many ways! And has been faithful to answer our prayers! We have all fallen in love with the island of St.Croix and will miss it terribly. We know God is doing big things here! He is rising up an army of believers and revival is coming! Our goodbyes are heartwrenching. We are amazed at how we have built such wonderful relationships with the people here! We have come to the end of our dts, and are all processing so much! There have been tears, laughter, and more tears! This time went by so fast. We are all excited to go home and see our families, but little pieces of our hearts will remain on thjs island. God thank you so much for moving mountains, answering prayers, providing protection, oppening doors, stiring hearts, shifting atmospheres, and changing lives! As we prepare to leave each one of us will look back on this time with no regrets, full of excitement and stories about our incredible outreach in the beautiful Carribean island of St.Croix. We will miss you dearly!
With All Our Love-St.Croix Outreach Team
