Kid's Stop - by Nate Dreesmann

Hello again from South Africa!

It's been another week of challenges, learning, and growth, and I am happy to say that life goes on. I think the hardest thing has been seeing the utter poverty that many of these kids live in, and then being able to just go back to a place where we have running water, hot showers, a refrigerator, and even carpeted floors. I feel like if I had to live like that, I would be so miserable, uncomfortable, and sad... yet in the midst of living in utter poverty, the kids are happy. They can smile, have fun, and make the best of it.

This last week we worked at Kid's Stop and actually ran a program for the kids. Jason lead some warm-up activities, Kristen gave a message about honoring your own body and respecting others', Shauna read a bible passage that pertained to the lesson, and Catherine closed with prayer for the kids. After this Kristen and the other ladies led several games of “Four-Corners” while Jason started up a game of soccer down on the field with the kids. We had to step out of our comfort zones, teach a little and learn a lot, and just make some stuff work, but we did it, and coming out the other end I think it was a fantastic experience for all of us.
 

 

Jason and Kristen getting ready to lead the "warm-up" activity

From R to L - Jason, Kristen, Emma, Shauna, and Catherine leading the warm-up!

 

Kristen teaching

 

The kids playing "Four Corners"

Jason (bottom left) leading/reffing soccer

  

A view out over Borchads (a township in George) from the Kid's Stop building

Thanks again for all your prayers and support!
Best Wishes,
-nate