I have been back to school for a while now and I have to say I am loving being back in routine, but have been lazy with my blogging. I had an amazing time home this Christmas spending time with my family. It was bittersweet saying good bye, I'm going to miss them, but I am also so happy to be back where I am ministering to some amazing families.
I just wanted to let you know about an amazing opportunity our elementary school was able to participate in. The last few weeks of school before break were filled with christmas decorations and antsy kids and teachers. However, our beloved principal led us to participate in something much bigger and greater than any project or craft I could have made up in the classroom.
Almost all of my students parents are involved in some type of ministry around the Manila area. One in particular is involved in a ministry called HELP International. The ministry is a rehab for drug addicts in the Manila area. They have been able to help tons of people be set free from their addictions and get back on their feet. As we got back to school it was so great to be able to see what we were able to be a part of.
As an elementary school we were challenged to fill bags with food, flip flops (the national footwear of choice), and a little candy as a holiday treat for those involved in the ministry. It was such a great experience for the kids to be able to take part in and then when we got back from break we heard some of the stories of what a blessing these bags were to some.
As a little school of only 130 elementary students we were able to fill over 200 bags plus so much more. The ministry was able to bless so many people on the streets with the bags and encourage them to continue to work towards a clean sober life with Jesus Christ as their Savior.
I pray that I would have even more opportunities to see the work that is being done through the families in my class.
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