As reported by William R.:

This was a return to the site where we participated in Sunday worship; the pastors greeted us as old friends and introduced us to the families who had come for their weekly group meeting.  There were several babies and adorable toddlers as well as young children perhaps up to age 12 as well as mothers and fathers.  To look at these loving families one would never guess that they were suffering from the effects of aids, but this is a place for comfort and support where they can feel safe.  The pastors are especially blessed with gifts for reaching out to children.

We were able to sing many songs with them by the assistance of our interpreters and teach the children motion action songs.  A brief testimony was given to explain how simple it is to accept God’s forgiveness for our many sins.  The gospel bead bracelet was used to explain the steps toward salvation, and an example of the sinners’ prayer was given.  The audience was intently interested.

One young mother with both a toddler and an infant seemed especially touched by our words.  She had brought a stroller for the baby, but had to hold the child to keep him from crying, so candy and a Gideon New Testament was slipped into the stroller pocket for her edification when she might have  more time.  Other New Testaments were given out as well to those who wished to study God’s word.

The carepack gifts of school supplies and food staples were described and demonstrated by giving each individual item to a chosen participant to the great enjoyment of the rest of the audience –perhaps partially in that they were not the object of the demonstration!  These same items were given out in a large bag to each family.  Illustrated Bible story books were also given out along with candy, stickers, small toys and balloons. 

The churches had prepared a lunch for the families, so we said our good byes and “Dosvidanya” to these sweet people who carry such a dreaded disease.  The teddy bears were being hugged as we left.  Though the disease was not evident as the ailments of the bedridden we had ministered to yesterday, our emotions were once more touched and tears were shed.