Day 4-Grace Fellowship Ngomannene

What a wonderful day in the Lord! Today we visited Pastor Nelson's home village of Ngomannene. This was a true example of the harvest being plentiful but the workers few. Upon arrival we were greeted by many adults and even more children. As has been the case in all of the churches we have visited, the people were most gracious and extremely happy to see us. We are treated almost like royalty when we show up. It is the most humbling experience I have ever had. In some of the villages the children and women will even kneel as they greet you. It is difficult to put in writing the range of emotions that you experience when you see these people and their great need, but I know I can truly say that my life has been forever changed by this trip. We started the day with praise music and introduction of the team to the congregation then got started with our different ministry areas. The carnival team that I worked with was especially busy with several hundred area children showing up for the games, face painting, bubble blowing, and balloons.While we were at the public school with the children , the women's and men's ministries, medical team met at the church and the evangelist team took to the dusty streets of town carrying the gospel to those who would not come to us. At the end of the day they had a total of fifty one people accept Christ. God truly is blessing this mission. We also enjoyed a meal prepared by the women of the church. Another humbling experience. They prepare a feast and are so proud to have us join them for lunch, yet we all understand what a tremendous sacrifice they have given to place this meal before us. We serve a big God ,though, so I am assured that He will bless them abundantly for all they gave. The end of the day held lots of laughter and fun for the children as brother Larry headed up a group of would be singers(the team members) and a beautiful bunch of song birds(the village children) in singing praise choruses. The children learn very fast and enjoy singing praises to our Lord. We left with many still in need , yet feeling like we had done a good work for Him today. All of the team is well and happy. We miss our families especially with tomorrow being Thanksgiving but we know in our hearts that God's will is for us to be here at this time. Maybe as we are here tomorrow with all of the obvious need around us, our future Thanksgivings will hold more meaning and we will well remember how truly blessed we all are! In Christ, Cassandra Knight.