Kids Across America Higher Ground - Tuesday
This is our last day here in Santo Domingo. We will be loading on the bus to the airport at 4 a.m. and then hopefully flying out at 7 a.m. We should arrive in Kansas City around 4:30 p.m. and meet up with the rest of the group from Jamaica, then take another bus back to camp and should arrive at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Today we went to our last village to minister and hold VBS. I believe this was a village that has not been visited before so the people and children were much more curious and cautious than in previous villages. We tried to break the ice by handing out cookies first thing. Even the elderly ladies of the village came out to get cookies. After the kids ran some races and won some events, Ari tried to pass out prizes to the winners but soon found herself in the midst of a mob (see the picture). Everyone wanted to receive a prize, and one little girl in particular LOVED her little stuffed animal (see picture). The cutest little kids were intrigued with our bus too and loved sitting on the front of it. Our HG students did a great job, as usual, with their skits and dances and held the attention of even the youngest ones. After we did our presentations, one of the SCORE staff interpreted, shared the gospel, and prayed with everyone.
In the afternoon we decided to do a service project instead of having free time. The HG students and staff helped at a local medical clinic by cleaning, sorting donations, washing out bins, and organizing everything on the shelves. Our work was MUCH appreciated by the doctor who volunteers at the Clinic and the HG students had great attitudes through all of it . . . even though the temp felt like it was 110!!!
The HG students performed for all of the groups here at SCORE this evening so they could see what we do when go out into the villages. The groups cheered wildly for them and even learned and participated in our “Standing O.” It is great to see our HG kids so well accepted wherever we go. The SCORE interns said they were the “hipest” group they have ever had, and meant that in a good way.
We will finalize our day with an evening at the Snack Shack with students purchasing food items they want for snacks (hamburgers, hot dogs, pop & ice cream). The proceeds for that event go to SCORE so it is for a worthwhile cause, or so we tell ourselves. I think everyone will be returning with a greater understanding of what it means to be a servant, how spoiled and blessed we are in the States, how to have a daily quiet time, and hopefully have made some lifetime friends. We look forward to seeing each of you very soon. Signing out for now, your daily correspondant, Robin
