We started this day out with some breakfast and then organized our items for the day. We then piled in the bus and prepared for a fun day of giving to Brilliant Academy!! We stored our bins with the needed supplies and squeezed 17 people into our 13 passenger van before heading out to the school.
Once we got there the excitement permeated the air and the smiles on the children’s faces were contagious. You couldn’t help but smile and wave back. The kids were so happy to see it I couldn’t help but be happy even though I was still half asleep.
We began our time with the kids with taking pictures that the kids were so excited about. We took out a phone or camera and they were so happy to take group photos so they could look at them and see what they look like. It was amazing seeing how happy they were about something many take for granted.
After pictures we settled down in a circle with the kids surrounding us and introductions were made.
Next we performed a skit for the kids following the book You Are Mine. We taught the kids that it is not the stuff you have that makes you important, but whose you are. We all belong to Jesus!!!
Following the skit we helped the kids make their own boxes. We also gave them balloons to represent the balls from the skit. The rest of the day was spent playing “futball”(soccer) with the kids and conversation.
Finally, just before we left the kids all sang a few songs. These included a very warm happy birthday to Rachel, who spent her birthday loving on these kids and being an inspiration. Then we ended in prayer before heading our.
My personal favorite part of this trip was that even though I didn’t interact as much with the kids as everyone else they still wanted me to stop and chat when we were heading out. They were thankful to me as well and it warmed my heart to know that my small part there made an impact just as everyone else’s bigger roles.
All in all it has been a wonderful trip so far and I am excited to see what more is to come.
Written by Crystal Orman
EHBC & CCC's Ghana Blog 