We went back to the church today to visit Compassions Child Survival Program, which helps new and pregnant mothers. Lynnette encouraged the mothers by sharing her testimony with them, while I helped watch the preschoolers. I thought this one little girl was ticked off at me the whole time I sat next to her, but it turned out that’s just the way she looks (see attached picture if you don’t believe me). After I realized it was nothing personal, I quickly became attached to her. Despite how cute the kids were I have definitely confirmed that I am not gifted with this age group. I think one of the pastors noticed this and decided to rescue me...we ended up talking story outside instead.

It was awesome to see God working through Lynnette and the story that she has lived. I could tell these mothers where really encouraged by her sincerity and vulnerability. They even made gifts for Lynnette. One of the ladies had been making a bag for her, which she had started a month ago when she found out we were coming.

We had some time afterward to eat some Filipino style spaghetti with them (imagine regular spaghetti but much sweeter) . It was just a snack, but for us it was a meal. It was great to just hang out and talk story with them. Even though we’ve only been at this church for 3 short days, they already feel like family to us and it was sad to say goodbye to them...for now.