Pan de Vida had a whirlwind of a day and fun was had by everyone. Malen, who works in the office, organized a local business to do a day project at the school of painting the classrooms and exterior along the courtyard. They also painted one wall in the auditorium. The team consisted of 120 members from the local Sabrito/Pepsico...which is equal to Lays potato chip and Pepsi company.
Each team member sponsored a child for the day and brought them a gift. The day started by them arriving in a caravan of vehicles and buses. When 120 people come, and most were all at the same time, there is a certain energy about it for sure. Then the team member was paired with their child for the day and they had one on one time. It was so encouraging to see each child have someone to talk and share with. You could tell the team members were very interested in their lives and giving them all encouragement to continue toward their dreams. It was also a time for the children to witness to their sponsor about their life with Christ.
After the one on one time, the "couples" were then made into teams. Each delegated to a certain area of the school that they would be working on together. It was nice to see the kids enjoy the work along side their mentor and bond and have lots of laughs together.
There was also a couple of Mexicans that came fully dressed as revolutionist and entertained the little ones. It was so very hot outside, but the kids didn't let that interfere with the games.
Eventually it was lunch time, so the gifts were then given to the kids and we all came together in the dining hall to share a meal and watch an inspirational power point presentation. Everyone got distracted with spending time together that the work never got finished, but we all know the most important part of what happens is more about the relationship. The company is going to hire some people to come and finish the job and then the school will be fresh as school comes to a close and ready for new classes after summer break.
Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Each team member sponsored a child for the day and brought them a gift. The day started by them arriving in a caravan of vehicles and buses. When 120 people come, and most were all at the same time, there is a certain energy about it for sure. Then the team member was paired with their child for the day and they had one on one time. It was so encouraging to see each child have someone to talk and share with. You could tell the team members were very interested in their lives and giving them all encouragement to continue toward their dreams. It was also a time for the children to witness to their sponsor about their life with Christ.
After the one on one time, the "couples" were then made into teams. Each delegated to a certain area of the school that they would be working on together. It was nice to see the kids enjoy the work along side their mentor and bond and have lots of laughs together.
There was also a couple of Mexicans that came fully dressed as revolutionist and entertained the little ones. It was so very hot outside, but the kids didn't let that interfere with the games.
Eventually it was lunch time, so the gifts were then given to the kids and we all came together in the dining hall to share a meal and watch an inspirational power point presentation. Everyone got distracted with spending time together that the work never got finished, but we all know the most important part of what happens is more about the relationship. The company is going to hire some people to come and finish the job and then the school will be fresh as school comes to a close and ready for new classes after summer break.
Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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