Team Hong Kong Newsletter # 16
Easter Fun
March 24, 2008
by Maria Sensenig


"Scratch a friend's back, scratch a back next to ya, scratch a friend's back and sing along!" I sang with all the energy I could muster as I wandered through the crowd of 7th grade students, who were all avoiding eye contact and hoping that it wouldn't be their back I chose to scratch. This was our attempt to get everyone engaged and interested and although they seemed a bit skeptical at first by the end some were participating and the rest at least smiling and enjoying the song. Really, who can resist such a cheery tune, especially when it's accompanied by Josh and his accordian?

We were asked to do the Easter program for about 200 students of a nearby Methodist school. Despite the fact that the school is Christian, most of the students are not, and it really doesn't differ much from any other school around here. We saw this as a great oppurtunity to share the real significance of Easter, through our words, as well as more songs and a skit.

As we planned for our time there, what we would sing, what we would say etc., I kept thinking about how I wanted it to be perfect and I really wanted these kids to grasp what we were trying to say. But then I was reminded that this isn't our job. Of course God wants us to put thought into what we're doing, but ultimately we won't be changing any hearts. It is my prayer that even though our time there was short, and even though everything had to be spoken in simple English, that it will have made an impact on the students.


Prayer Requests:

- We will be returning to this school on several occasions to have a Bible study with some of the students during their lunch hour. Please pray for wisdom as we prepare and a responsiveness from the students.

Praises:

- The first half of outreach went well and we are eager to see what the next half has in store!