This morning started out very early for the Youth Leaders, and some of our Canadians also managed to brave the early morning cold to go to "stretchers" as they call them here. I must admit that I was not one of them but I did catch up to the program at morning devotions lead by Pastor Sthembiso. After that it was off to breakfast, some of the Youth Leaders have been complaining that they do not get enough food so we have stepped up the supply.
Breakfast was followed by an hour of bible study lead by Scott and Becky, a missionary couple who we work closely with and who hail from South Carolina. Then it was straight off to soccer skills training. The difference this time was that the Youth Leaders had to set up the program that the Canadians taught them the day before. this worked without a hitch and the team is almost ready for Monday when they run the program themselves.
Our lunch meal was great and enjoyed by all. This was followed by the seminar on bullying and team work presented by Mumkhulu (Heather). We all go by our camp names and the Canadians are named after players on the Bafana Bafana (South African) soccer team. It takes a while and a few shout outs for them to remember their new names. In the afternoon they played soccer matches between the four teams we have here. This has become very competitive and has much yelling, shouting, and passion from on and off the field.
While all this was happening I was out and about buying supplies and equipment we need to host hundreds of children coming on Monday. Equipment like gas burners for cooking, pots, 4500 styrene containers for the food (breakfasts and lunches) for the kids, and various other things were needed. Scott was out finishing the construction of tables and making sure our base of operations is ready which is a big project all on its own. Heather was out seeking donations of food like eggs and vegetables. We have been blessed with R5,000 ($700) worth of meat, discounts on 125 loaves of bread every day (1250 loaves), discounted 450 dozen eggs, and free vegetables. We are truly blessed as we were not sure how this was going to happen with the limited resources available.
The evening program was inspiring and focused on the fact that God has a plan for each of us, he sees beyond what we can plan for ourselves. In local terms he sees beyond the mountains that we see in front of us. Please continue to pray for the program and the team; we wrap up the training Friday at lunchtime. The Canadians will be off to watch the Ivory Coast vs. North Korea game tonight and many of the Youth Leaders have tickets as well. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
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