Hello fellow friends, family members, and students serving through Nehemiah Teams.
This is just a update to tell you all about our first week and the amazing things God is doing here. This week our team traveled to a Methodist school and was able to minister to around 120 elementary aged children while teaching in classes, playing sports, serving meals, and just simply loving them. We didn't quite know what to expect as we pulled up the first day. Children just stared at the "Mazungu's" (white people) with amazement and awe.
The teachers immediately put us to work in the classrooms and we quickly bonded with the teachers and students. Before long they were calling us all "cha" which is short for teacher and they ran to us every day when we arrived.We were all put into separate classes and taught lessons as well as crafts with the kids. It was wonderful to see how each member of the team bonded with the children and teachers. Each class was like a little family. I was amazed at how much the kids shared with one another, and we were all impressed with how well behaved the students were.
Although our time at the school was short, the impact that the teachers and students left on us will last a life time.
-Savannah