Behold the Lamb!

Every time I hear this song I get a picture in my mind of kings and presidents and all royalty standing by waiting for a large curtain to be pulled back to announce the Lamb of God, our King, sitting on His throne. Nothing can compare to His greatness. 

Behold the Lamb
by sovereign grace.

Who has held the oceans in His hands
Who has numbered every grain of sand
Kings and nations tremble at His voice
All creation rises to rejoice

CHORUSBehold our God seated on His throne
Come let us adore Him
Behold our King nothing can compare
Come let us adore Him!

Who has given counsel to the Lord
Who can question any of His Words
Who can teach the One who knows all things
Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds

Who has felt the nails upon His hands
Bearing all the guilt of sinful man
God eternal humbled to the grave
Jesus, Savior risen now to reign!

Bible Hour Kids

Bible Hour Kids

For the last two months, every time I opened the door I was asked, "Momma Joshua, when are you starting church for us?" I would tell them when, but they would ask the same question the next time they would see me.

So when it really started the kids were so excited they came running down the road. It has been so great to see how the kids have grown and how they have matured.

I am using a Bible discovery method with them and they are discovering some great things. The last few weeks they have discovered how amazing God is and that He has created everything.

Just this last Sunday they found out how Adam was created, we acted it out and the kids thought it was amazing. One boy, whom I call Bubble Gum, after I asked him about what God did in the story, said that God gathered the dust up and blew on it like this, and he showed me. He was amazed that God could do that. It was wonderful to see them so amazed at His work.

This past Sunday we made musical instruments from tomato paste cans, rocks, and duct tape. I told them we were going to praise God today for creation. So we all played our instruments, shouted, and sang, "Thank you God for the corn, thank you God for the guavas, thank you God for the trees. We danced around the yard praising Him for His creation. I told them all to go home and tell someone about what God did. I can't wait to hear who they told.

I had two new boys come that were older, and they got so excited about the story. They said they would be coming back and that they enjoyed it. Please pray with me as the Lord softens the hearts of these children and gets them ready to hear the gospel each week. I will take some pictures of the kids next week and put them on the blog.

Home!

Home!

I have been away from home for 14 months. The time I was able to spend in the States with family and friends and making new friends has been amazing. God knew who I needed in my life and I am so grateful for them all. The lessons I learned while away are numerous and I am thankful for every one.

I arrived home on the 1st of June. The last 30 minutes of the trip was so exciting, I could not wait to step foot in the house. The reunions have been great with children around the neighborhood and friends; I was excited to see them all and was met with many hugs and kisses. I love to hear that sound "Mama Joshua," this is what the children in the neighborhood calls me. Reuniting with friends at the market was incredible, it was so great to see them all and I pray that the relationships will grow. I have missed the sounds, smells, and feeling of Africa and I am so glad to be back.

I hit the ground running. I had my friend Yvette clean our house while we were gone so it was clean for the most part. But come on, we live in Africa, dust is everywhere! So I went from room to room cleaning and de-cluttering them, and if you know me you know I love this. It felt so good to get it cleaned out. Jesse (my husband) put some new shelves up in the kitchen and it looks great; I love it. De-cluttering my counter space was great, I needed the space. I will be starting school with Joshua very soon so please pray as this will be a great adjustment for me and Joshua since we have Owen now. 

I hope to write a blog post often. My time is very precious but I will try. Thank you all for your prayers. 

Here are a few pictures of when we got home and started to unpack.