The past two days we have been able to host the Samaritan's Feet Team.
Confession: I was not that excited about hosting teams already again. We
are finding out groove in school. I feel like I just finished with work team
season. A group came last year and gave shoes to the kids, and the ministry was
a really great idea. The team just didn't really connect with the kids or staff.
This year all I can say is "My cup runneth over."
Praise Jesus!
The kids would come in, take off their shoes and socks, and wait
for the next open chair. Feet are a dirty thing here in Jamaica
. Its just about impossible to keep feet clean here.
Teachers tried to warn me...they don't have socks...
their feet will smell. The older kids
knew there feet were not the cleanest and some were a little
embarrassed to take off their shoes and socks.
As soon as they got in a chair none of that mattered.
This team has beautiful heart. They stopped and
talked with each person they served. They got to know
about them, There was a signer at each station to help
facilitate communication. So they could invest in each person.
It was beautiful!
after their feet were washed they were given
a pair of socks,
and a brand new pair of shoes.
The kids LOVED it.
The thing I loved MOST, as I was able to watch this team, is how
they truly loved my kids like Jesus. Classes would come in and the they
would see certain kids and the different people on the team would call
"'dibs' on that one" because they hung out with them the day before and they
wanted to wash that ones feet.
It was an Amazing Day. Thank You Jesus.
After a long day of washing feet and getting shoes for all the kids
and staff, the team were willing to stay and play with the kids until
it was supper time.
Christ like love... in Action... I love it!
4 comments:
LOVE IT! So glad that is how the day turned out:) That is such a good idea that they had signers at every station.
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Thanks for hosting us Erin, I know it can be overwhelming. Our team was truly amazed at the strength and love you showed your kids. I hope that some day we can come back and be an even bigger blessing and help to the awesome work you're doing in Jamaica. I'm a big believer that a team should leave the place better than what they arrived and I hope that is what we accomplished. If not, and you'll dare to have us back next time, we'd like to try better.
- Tim
You are a strong woman with a stronger heart, Erin. Thank you for all you did for us while we were there. I am confident that you will be seeing us again :) May God continue to bless your amazing work, and keep your heart for service strong. Thanks again.
This is just an amazing, amazing post. God bless you all, each and every one of you.
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