Today, we went to the transit center in the morning. Amy, Danny, Jazmine, Kierney and Lina started the day off with “The Redeemer” skit. We then split off into our groups. The teenage girls decorated journals and then decorated shirts and signed each shirt. The teenage guys did crafts and the boys at the transit center opened up and shared some of their stories. The little kids also did crafts. All of the kids had big smiles on their faces when we gave them each some new shirts and gift bags. All of us were very sad to have to say goodbye. 🙁 We have made friends and it was sad to leave, knowing that at will never see them again. We pray that God will protect them from harm. Too many of them have already experienced hate, abuse and abandonment.
After eating lunch, we came back home and debriefed our week. We also made a song/skit that basically summarized up our whole trip to the tune of twelve days of Christmas. Here are the twelve days:
On the first day of Russia, Kathy counted off. (We constantly have to count to make sure we haven’t lost a team member).
On the second day of Russia, Aaron broke the bed. (He jumped on Mrs. Warren’s or “Kathy’s” bed and the wood split in the middle).
On the third day of Russia, we ate some “yummy” fish.
On the fourth day of Russia, we met some crazy kids.
On the fifth day of Russia, Helle made a noise. Beeeell Dehhhhh!!
On the sixth day of Russia, Karen met a friend. (On the metro).
On the seventh day of Russia, we bought some souvenirs.
On the eighth day of Russia, no pockets in the Church. (Some of us put our hands in our pockets when we visited the Orthodox Church and apparently, that’s not allowed).
On the ninth day of Russia, Christian found true love. (The girls at the transit center loved him).
On the tenth day of Russia, we saw some dolphin tricks.
On the eleventh day of Russia, we made a stupid skit.
On the twelfth day of Russia, EVERYBODY’S RUSSIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then, unfortunately, we had to pack. We got to go out to a nice Italian dinner to celebrate our amazing trip together. Some of us chose to go to bed and others of us are deciding to stay up since we have to leave for the airport at 3 in the morning! We will see you all soon!
King’s High School Team (written by Jazmine, Helle and Karleigh)
Love it – Joclyn in a WSU shirt!!
Hi Jazmine and team members,
It is so wonderful to get updates on your mission trip! What a great opportunity and experience! Thank you for sharing about it. I pray you all have a safe and smooth trip back! Jazmine, we are looking forward to seeing you at Awana next Sunday and hearing more about your trip.
God bless, hugs, Natalia (Awana-NCC)