**Sorry to overload you with Africa pictures. I am using this blog as a scrapbook that I'll make into a book. In addition, it is a great way to share my pics and stories with family and friends who are far away!**
We spent three mornings in Zimbabwe working with kids at a little country church. Each morning 100-250 kids would appear to spend time with our group. We weren't sure where they all came from, and never did we see a parent. The church is called "Hope Valley" and is located in the tiny, makeshift community of Rugare.
We sang and danced,
and made crafts based on Psalm 139, "You are fearfully and wonderfully made." We taught the kids that God made their hands to serve, their hearts to love and their feet to tell people about God.
Hemp twine bead bracelets were a big hit. 
Above: Men playing checkers with bottle caps on a piece of old linoleum.The kids also got creative with Wikki Stix.
The kids surrounded us all the time, hanging out windows, watching us from a distance, wanting to be held, and wanting to just hold our hands.
On the day that we focused on feet, we made a mural with the kids' painted feet.
John and Melanie performed a hilarious "little person" skit based on the character Chipo, who also taught them about Psalm 139.
The older kids spent the morning teaching us songs and helping us work with the younger kids.
Later in the morning, we took the kids to an old soccer field to play a few games. It was a whole lot of chaotic fun.
*Some of these photos were taken by our fabulous team photographer, John M.*
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalms 139:14
The kids surrounded us all the time, hanging out windows, watching us from a distance, wanting to be held, and wanting to just hold our hands.
On the day that we focused on feet, we made a mural with the kids' painted feet. 
John and Melanie performed a hilarious "little person" skit based on the character Chipo, who also taught them about Psalm 139. 
The older kids spent the morning teaching us songs and helping us work with the younger kids.
Later in the morning, we took the kids to an old soccer field to play a few games. It was a whole lot of chaotic fun. 
*Some of these photos were taken by our fabulous team photographer, John M.*I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalms 139:14
5 comments:
Rebecca,
Tears flows from your pics. What a wonderful pic of the blue foot. These children can also become the hands and feet of Christ. Thank you for serving and having an open heart for this dear country. I know you are changed because of this trip and I am thankful for the glimpse you have given us. Sophia, Claire and Ethiopia baby have amazing, incredibly humble parents who are such Godly examples because you are walking the walk....
Amy
I'm lovin these pictures. Feels like I was there! The one of the young man hanging out the window is beautiful. The blue foot...priceless. Thanks for sharing, friend~
Love seeing pictures of the stories I've heard! Keep the Zimbabwe posts coming!
I love the stories and pictures of your experience in Africa. I LOVE the little girl with the wiki stick glasses. She is so SWEET! The boy hanging out the window has a great smile. They all have such BEAUTIFUL smiles to be living with so little. Their smiles make my daily problems or frustrations fade away. THANK YOU for sharing your WONDERFUL stories and THANK you to the beautiful children of Zimbabwe for hope and faith!
awesome pics! i have loved reading about your experiences in zimbabwe.
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