Serve week day 3
- KChambers
- Mar 20, 2024
- 1 min read
We visited two more old age homes in the community. Both of these facilities had several residents that were bedridden. The pastor provided a short sermon, we served them pudding and we played bingo. We paired off, an American with a South African, to pray with these residents and bring them pudding to their room.
When we prayed over the staff at the end, they surprised us by singing so beautifully!!
A 90-year old resident shared her secret to longevity, she said, "Everything I do, the Lord is first. I love the Lord and serve Him. I ask Him what to do, He guides me." She is blind in one eye so I assisted her with bingo. She ended up winning the final bingo prize! Listening to her talk about her faith was so sweet.
Later in the day the church hosted a luncheon for the local social workers and pastors. The church is beginning to build relationships with churches and agencies in the area so they can work together to best serve the community.
That was like a great way to serve "the least of these" Christ's brothers and sisters. The singing was beautiful! -- So often we go on mission trips to share Christ with others and find out He's already there waiting for us to learn from Him. 💖
Another wonderful post! Because you are taking the time to document and post your journey, I feel like I get to participate in your ministry. I look forward each day to a new story! Thanks so much Kristen, Craig and Gabriel for your servant hearts and lives! You are impacting all those in SA and back here in the U.S. Continually praying for God's favor, blessing and protection!!
Wow....so amazing.... I was there with you, and still get goosebumps hearing those amazing ladies sing.....thanks for sharing....my heart is so full...