The Lord is truly moving here at Joytown. I have seen teachers and BethanyKids staff pour into students day in and day out, investing precious time into precious children. Yesterday, we invited the Class 8 boys to their tea party after school. We had over 20 guests and they were all very well-behaved! We taught them the same dining tips and manners as the girls, and enjoyed tea and cookies. Then Major Samson talked to the boys about becoming men of God. He reminded them that the decisions they make today will determine their future. It was so encouraging to see these boys soak up the advice they were hearing. 
Today Joytown held a 2 hour prayer service for the Class 8 students. Some of the children gave speeches and performed songs, then all the teachers joined hands in prayers around the class. They prayed for wisdom in the exams, for health, and for the students' future. It was an incredible thing to see teachers love their students so deeply. They ended the service by blessing each one of the students. The Lord is using this school to prepare children for the real world and how to boldly live for Christ!
The teachers blessing students of Class 8
Hey Grayfer!
ReplyDeleteCan you tell us more about Class 8? How old are most of the Class 8 students and what will they do after they, Lord willing, finish at Joytown? Will some of them be able to continue school or work?
The Tea Parties look great! Love you and praying for you!
Stone! Class 8 is around 14 years old--some older if they had to repeat a grade. And if they do pass the exam, they will go to Joytown Secondary right down the road. They can go to another secondary school that is not for physically handicapped students. THANK YOU for your prayers:) love you very very much
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