I would be presenting the gospel using the Gospel Flipper-Flapper. It is a small cardboard booklet with a different symbol on each flap. Each symbol represents a different aspect of the Gospel. About a month and a half ago I went to Amarillo with Janet Johnson and a group of teens for a training conference through CEF. We learned how to use the Wordless book and the Flipper-Flapper, among other things.
Now I was praying I would remember everything I had been taught.
The majority of these kids have behavioral problems. Most of them are there at the orphanage because their parents are unable to care from them, and from my understanding the parents are the ones who brought them there. As I looked out at the young faces around me, I was filled with excitement that God had allowed me the opportunity to verbally share his love with them. As I started speaking, 30-something pairs of eyes watched closely as I held up the Flipper-Flapper. They interacted with me, answering my questions. When I asked them who Jesus is, one little boy, about 9 or 10 years old, responded, “He’s our Savior.”
I am certain that this is not the first time these kids have heard the Gospel. And many of them will hear it several more times before they actually listen and make a decision. But one of the things I was taught through CEF is that God’s word will not return void. Whenever His truth is taught, it is powerful and seeds are planted. Each time a church group comes and shares the Gospel, another seed is planted in another child’s heart.
These kids are desperate for the love and security that can only be found in Jesus Christ, and for 4 days this week, a handful of people from Grace Church had the privilege of showing it to them.
Amy Underwood
2 comments:
God bless you Amy! I am a CEF Good News Club teacher and secretary at Cunningham Elementary School and I love hearing about you sharing the gospel with these precious children and using the training provided by CEF. Kathy Lummus
I am so thankful to God for allowing me to do this mission trip this year. It was so breathtaking to be able to show love to those kids who will grab that love from you with no questions asked. Thanks to all the women and men who saw it important to do vbs. It was an amazing experience for me and I am truly grateful to my Father above.
Thank you Elisa for this song it will always be dear to my heart.
"The winds of change,
And circumstance blow in and all around
us so we find a foothold that’s familiar,
And bless the moments that we feel You nearer
Life had begun, I was woven and spun,
You let the angels dance around the throne, who can say when,
But they’ll dance again, when I am free and finally headed home
I will be weak, unable to speak,
still I will call You by name
“Creator, Maker, Life-sustainer,
Comforter, Healer, My Redeemer,
Lord and King, Beginning and
the End, I am, yes, I am.”"
by Nichole Nordeman
Thank you TJ for allowing me to talk to that kid. I had so much more to say but time was not on my side. I pray that God will make a way for her and her family.
Thanks to the Tracter girl (Karen) for making me drive that tracter.
Thanks to Heidi for smiling and lifting my spirit and playing scrabble with me all the way home on that flight. It really helped me keep my mind off the plane ride.
Becky for being that true pal.
Lance for your real life changing messages.
Leah for being such a Godly woman and organizer of this trip.
Pete for allowing me to do a little electrical work.
My roomies Sara, Amy, Diana, Audrey, Kathryn,Paul (Dr. Feel good),The Harrisons,Brian X2, Becky X2,Linda,Sister Act,Jim,Jacki & Julie (aka Senior ...), Lynn, Barry, Jeremy, Donna X2, Saint Travis), Pat (coloring), Dave, Neal (Camera man), David (Quizzler king), Doug, Brenna, Valarie, Russell, Nora,Amy Underwood ...
Truly Woven and Spun
love you all
Tabby J (Tour Guide)
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