Mex-i-Kids restarts and responsibilities handed over

We had a great restart to the breakfast club yesterday. The church members really made a big effort to invite and bring kids along. We were particularly encouraged by the energy the leaders had during the singing and by the new kids who came along. Andrew was still the main games leader and I was co-ordinating timing and movement between different activities but everything else was well handled by the team. We almost reached the target of 40 kids and they seemed to have a great time.

About 6 people from the church up north came to observe and ask questions as they plan to start their own Mex-i-Kids on the 12th February. It's a blessing to see people so eager to ask questions and to learn. Of course, we want them to develop their own style and to add to the effectiveness of all the clubs by sharing ideas that work.

Here as the Club starts the games area is a hive of activity.
Into the lesson and singing time. The room looks quite full.
It's difficult to get 100% attention but the lady giving the lesson does a great job.
Pizza - a solid favourite worldwide!
Having been told on Monday that our baby could come at any time we are beginning to reduce our activity a little. We will continue to go to the breakfast club and help out but we are no longer assigned as the leaders in charge of specific activities. We are not as heavily involved in the music at church though I play keyboard in a couple of the part of the service. I have also started giving basic classes to the girl who is currently playing the keyboard. She is coming to the house while Tabitha is asleep which makes it easier. Theory was never a strong point for me but hopefully she'll benefit and as we get to know each other better I'm hoping that I'll be able to encourage her spiritually as well. Just today we led our last Sunday School class and handed over the materials to another girl who will take the class. We're glad that as a New year starts many of the church members have responded to appeals made on Sundays calling for dedication and commitment in our lives. Many are interested in serving in various ministries in the church and we are more than happy to allow others to share that blessing. Our job here as missionaries is not to be indispensable but rather to facilitate and train others. Please pray for those with more responsibilities in the areas where we have been heavily involved and pray that God would work through them and bless them as they serve Him.

And so the arrival of baby 2 gets closer day by day. The bags are pretty much packed, the missionary ladies have helped to stock the freezer, the babysitters for Tabitha are lined up... There are a few little details to sort still (we're still officially 3 weeks away!). We appreciate your prayers for us as a family and are praying for you too.