Father Abraham a Top Hit? Maybe in Romania!

Lance & friends!

What an amazing day!  So, we arrived at Point of Hope Center and I went upstairs to get ready for another day of music and fun with the little ones.  What a difference I experienced today compared to yesterday.  Although both days were quite rewarding, the kids were remarkably more comfortable with participating in the activities, at least for me.  It was amazing to see how the kids remembered me and couldn’t help but give me high fives and hugs along with big bright-eyed smiles as they came into the school.

My part of the ministry team was to provide songs and games for the kids.  Well, I must say, I never have had so much fun playing “Father Abraham” on the guitar as I did today.  The kids just could not get enough of that song along with the motions of moving various appendages and having a silly fun time.  After I was done, (feeling a bit dizzy) I lay down on the floor only to find several small bodies reclining against me and giving affection.  I felt so good affirming these loving kids.  All I could think about is the scripture where Jesus said “As you have done to the least of these, so you have done unto me.” 

After several fun songs and an explanation about them and how Jesus loves us, the kids were excited to receive their shoes.  What a blessing to see their faces light up with those shoes.  I had one young boy come up to me with his black and green shoes that had flashing lights and show them off to me a few inches from my face and danced on the floor to show me how they would light up.  I am not sure which was brighter, the shoe lights or his smile.  I also had several children ride on my back and ask me to lift them up. The language of love transcended the language barrier.

The love of the Lord was all over Point of Hope as those children came to and fro with the many activities for the day.  I never saw one sad face.  Really.  Thank you Heavenly Father for making such an impact on these children that I know will last forever.