Hello friends -
It's been a few days since you've heard from us as we've been busy here with Sunday services and the first day of Jungle Jamboree holiday club here in Lochcarron.
We arrived on Saturday evening, just before bedtime for the MacLeod girls. We're staying with the minister and his family here in Lochcarron, Mairi and David MacLeod and their three precious daughters, Anna (5 years), Grace (2.5 years), and Lois (6 months). Also in the house are other friends of theirs who, like us, have come here this week specifically to assist with the holiday club. Ewan MacGilvery arrived Saturday night and Amy MacDonald arrived on Sunday evening. It's full house here in Lochcarron and it's been great.
On Sunday morning, we woke and readied ourselves for worship which began at 10:30. While there, David called us up to the front to introduce us to the crowd of 30 or so people and 10-15 children that were in attendance. He then gave a brief children's talk about how we as Christians are called to be the light of the world and to mirror Jesus Christ in our lives. His point being that when we as Christians shine as lights and we reflect Jesus in our lives, the the light spreads everywhere around us. After a bit more singing, David preached a great message, driving home the message of the Gospel.
On Sunday afternoon, we went through to the local nursing home to participate in a weekly praise and worship service. While there, we sang many songs, Psalms and hymns, and Phil, an elder in the church, gave a message that reminded all of us that God calls us each by name and seeks us each by name. Following the service of worship, we were invited over to Jean's house, an older lady from the church, for tea and biscuits.
Monday morning came early and we were off to the Lochcarron Village Hall at 8:30 for holiday club. We tidied up a few things and had a meeting at 9 followed by a time of prayer with the team. And we were all ready for the kids to arrive at 10 and the morning went off without a hitch. Our new friends Amy and John got the day started and the kids fired up and excited and we went straight into songs and drama. The kids really seem to be loving the Jungle Jamboree theme and the songs and things that come along with it.
On the Monday afternoon, there was an event for teens at the hall as well. There was a bouncy castle, bungie run, and sumo suits. The kids really seemed to enjoy it, especially when David also put on a sumo suit... they all tried to take him down. We also took a bit of time to play some American games. We played an indoor game of ultimate frisbee in the hall, playing the disc off the wall and any other obstacles as they also were. After several smaller games of frisbee, we followed it up with a game of SPUD, which the kids seemed to also enjoy. They really seemed to love ultimate. Following the games, John gave a devotional sharing the parable of the great feast. He did a great job making it clear that we are all extended an invitation to know the Lord.
We'll have pictures to follow... just haven't been able to upload them just yet.
Update on Tuesday (today) to follow.
Cheers!!
Emily
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