Day 7

Hi everyone, this morning we again had a prayer service with the focus of children. We offered up our prayer service to all the the little children whom we hold dear to our hearts. Afterward we split up into our project groups as usual. The basketball coaches gave out tshirts and took pictures with another 2 groups that participated in the basketball camp. It was officially the last day of the camp and the competition is completed with awards being given out Tuesday morning at the parish center. The looks of accomplishment on both the coaches and players faces really does make all of the work the mission has done worthwhile. Also today John, Mike, and Alexis (along with a few players) painted the lines on the court today right before mass. Although it looks like we wore more paint than the court did it looks awesome. A select few: Michelle, Judy, Lisa, and Brandon got to tour the hospital and in turn have a great picture to take back to the states and really see what a privilege it is the live in such a wealthy country. As for the girls dormitory Annette, Alexis, and Liz joined the crew and cleaned up the boy's mess and organized all of the rooms. the rooms look tremendously different and we can't wait until the girls can see their new home. Alisha had a great birthday with the help of the parish, our great cooks, and the family of, one of our own, Nyambe. They made her a cake and presented her with handmade gifts. "It's not always about the gifts your friends bring you but about the friends that bring the gifts... so remember that when you open your present" -Vincent (parish chairperson) We shared great laughs and conversations around the fire and was great to strengthen our relationship with the people of Lukulu. Lastly, today our mission coordinated mass with Father Chibesa as the celebrant. Alexis read the reading from Jeremiah, Alisha read the petitions, and Judy coordinated the songs with her angelic voice ;) It was great to bring our traditions to Lukulu after experiencing the people of Lukulu's. Thank you for all of your prayers and support God Bless!