Today we started off by going to Wee Care at Parkway Baptist. We were already in groups prepared to sing songs, tell a Bible story, and play games. There were a LOT of kids – ranging from probably 1-ish to kindergarten age. The first thing we did, once all the kids were in the auditorium was sing a few songs. It was really fun because some of the girls (about 5 years old) came up with us and helped to lead the songs! They already knew almost all the songs and sang with a LOT of energy! Then Noah, Andy, Stephen, and Logan told the story of Daniel and the Lion’s den. After that we sang some more songs – with the help of the girls again :). Then we split off into the different age ranges. I got to be with the younger 4 year old’s. They had so much energy, and while we tried to play some duck duck goose, it kind of turned into mass chaos… But the kids were super outgoing and seemed very comfortable with all of us. They are all so joyful and such sweet kids to be with – whether they were coloring or we were giving them “airplane rides” (which were a pretty big hit).
After that we had lunch and then some free time at the hotel. Then we went to a different school’s after-school daycare program in downtown Miami. We were split off into groups again, and Jenae and I got to hang out with the 3rd graders. We were going to play outside, but it started raining, so we wound up going back to their classrooms. The teacher wanted us to do something educational with them and so we (mainly Jenae) started teaching them some really simple algebra problems. The kids were so interested in the math and super excited to learn something new! We got to be with them for a few hours and it was so fun and encouraging to build relationships with them! I think we’re going to be able to go back to that school on Wednesday – which I’m super excited for 🙂
We got to have supper back at Parkway Baptist and it was made by a Jamaican man from their congregation. It was really good – a few different types of pasta and some bread (yes, mom, unfortunately no veggies….)
After supper we had team devotions with Becca and Mackenzy, which was very encouraging. I think that we’re still growing closer as a class, but I can tell these experiences are truly building memories and relationships that will last.
A few more pictures from today:
LC Senior Go! 
So glad to read about what you’re doing seniors! Praying that God would bless and establish the work of your hands (Ps 90) and that He would continue to draw you closer to Himself and to each other.
Remember to eat those veggies every chance you get!