No, this is not an evergreen, but we had fun decorating it just the same. Emily found this “tree” on her way home from Ayrou where she spends most of her time. At least we have no pine needles to have to keep after. Beside the fact that the sun is blazing and the “winter sky” here is bright blue, we will sing carols, have Christmas cookies and invite friends over to enjoy the holidays. Usually we have a pot luck meal with all the missionaries in our region. So even though I am away from family, I am not alone. Yes, I miss my family but the Lord has given me many families here who share their love and children with me. I am an “aunt” to some really great and precious MK’s who live here. God is so good.
Game Night
A mission team from Michigan played pictionary with my class. We had such fun. Then they played a memory game. My class sang the songs for the mission team they have learned. All of us laughed as we did the hokey-pokey to show what the body parts are. No, this is not your dry run of the mill English class, praise the Lord.
Movie Night
The first half of the Jesus film, which showed his birth and life, was shown to my class. Wow, you could have heard a pin drop as they watched it. This version was in the Tamashek language so I was sure they understood what they saw. Please pray that the Word of God will affect the changed hearts the Lord wants for each one and they will be saved. The second half will be shown next week about the Crucifixion and Resurrection.
May all of you experience His great love, joy and peace in abundance now and in 2008.
Merry Christmas,
Bonnie
