From American team member Ann (Kitty's Road):
Today has been another busy, but wonderful day in Northern Ireland. It is hard to believe that today was the final day of enjoying fellowship with our friends on Kitty's Road for this trip. We were once again blessed with a sunny day. The Irish all tell us that the warm, sunny weather that we've had for most of our stay here is quite unusual. We have continued to be grateful for that gift. After a time of worship and devotions, the Kitty's Road team headed out to spend the morning continuing to show the love that we have for these folks through games, play, and conversations around tea and treats. God has definitely been gracious in allowing relationships to form, both among the younger and the older people. True friendships have been formed over the last two weeks, and these bonds allowed for some "God conversations" to occur. The teens were able to gather together, open up the Bible, and share in discussions centered on the Bible. We pray that God's spirit would move in many, and that hearts would be changed for eternity. Maddie brought treats from home for the kids, and shared the analogy of the Bible being kind of a "candy for the soul," just as the real sweets are candy for the stomach. We are grateful for opportunities to share Truth and it's importance in our lives as we interact with these terrific kids, young people, and adults. It's wonderful to see the trust that is built in friendships that are growing.
After a productive afternoon of debriefing with both the American and the Northern Irish teams, we spent a wonderfully entertaining evening back at the Kitty's Road community center sharing fun and laughter together with the the "Kitty's Road's Got Talent" night! Thank you to Alli for all of her creativity and endless energy! Skits, songs, and all-around silliness was displayed by many, both from the team, and from the Kitty's Road folks. Another great night of friendship.
Before our final cup of tea was shared and the last goodbyes were said, we sang our week's theme song one more time:"This is Amazing Grace." Both young and old sang together joyfully; loudly and enthusiastically. Those of us who truly know Christ marvel at this grace that has been given so freely to us, and the mercy that God has show by rescuing us. We long for our friends on Kitty's Road to know this grace, love, mercy, and freedom that ONLY comes from Christ. We pray that we were faithful in bringing God's message of love to these people, and that God would stir their hearts; that many would come to see truth, repent, and live changed lives. As we hugged new friends goodbye, loaded the bus, and drove away our hearts were heavy...it's amazing that God can put His love into us so that we can now love others who we may have only known for less than two weeks. Pray with us that many of our friends on Kitty's Road would be called by God and would give their lives to Him. Thank you for praying for the team, as well as for the Northern Irish who as of yet don't know Christ.
Ann
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