We started the Bible Club, which is supported through PFK, and open to all children ages 5-12, on Thursday, September 16th. we had about 26 kids the first week, many who were part of the PFK program. The following Wednesday we had the first night of PFK, and only had about half of the kids enrolled show up. the next night at Bible Club, however, there were about 40 kids, including all of the enrolled PFK students! This week, we had a full house Wednesday and last night again we had about 40 kids! We make adjustments each week, adapt and work to make things better, all in preparation for the full program which will begin in February 2011.
Each night for PFK, we have a time of music, discipleship, tutoring and then we serve the kids a meal. Through this program, the Lord is already allowing us opportunities to love on these kids in ways some maybe have never have. It was so sweet this week when some of the boys came up to both Matt and I before they left to give us hugs. These are boys who before PFK have barely talked with me, but now understand that we love them and care for them.
Through Bible Club, we are able to give the kids who come biblical teaching, games and songs and also a meal. Our model is that of an AWANA program, but we still have a lot kinks to work out.
If anyone has any suggestions or has worked with AWANA and would like to offer suggestions or help of any kind, please feel free to comment here or contact me with any information you have! Thanks!
Also, please consider praying for these children by name. If you would like more information on how to do this, please contact me by leaving a comment and I will get back with you. Thank you for your prayers and partnership in ministry in Costa Rica!
The pictures are a mixture of both PFK and Bible Club and are in no particular order.
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