Tues., June 19, 2007 – orphanage in the morning

You know sometimes how things get cancelled and in the moment you are disappointed, but later you can see the good.  This morning at breakfast we did not have a sight to go to.  The orphanage we had planned to visit had been cancelled.  However, after breakfast we learned that there was a new orphanage we could go to, but unsure of the number and the age groups. 

Upon arriving I met a lady named Tatiana who serves as a missionary and travels to 3 orphanages giving Bible lessons.  She said some of the children had heard about Jesus and she was excited that we had come.   After we did our large group presentation, I decided we would go to a small group with Peggy M. and Mike to take pictures and hear their presentation.  They had been assigned to a group of teenage boys that appeared aloof and disinterested.  I learned from the interpreter, Zimfira, that the boys were making jokes during our large group presentation.  I thought, “This sure is going to be a tough group.”  However, it was amazing to see what happened. 

As Peggy M. started to interact with the boys, you could see them begin to listen and their hearts become open.  Then, Mike W. told about his car business and they showed particular interest in this.  When the Gospel was presented each boy made a decision to place their faith in Christ. 

Afterwards, I had the privilege of interviewing one of the boys and stay tune to hear a little more of his incredible story and how he survived…