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June 24 Fun with the USA Team!The children were so happy last week that the USA Central Mission Team were able to make time in their busy schedule to visit them, they had a great time. The team split in half on the first night, one group led the Church Youth Group (Torch) with the community and Joyville kids that are 13+, while the others had a games night with all the littlies from Joyville (7-12). Some of the team were getting quite tired and were still trying to get over jetlag, but they had a great time singing songs, leading devotions and generally having a fun time. "Baby shark, da da da da da!!" After that we all came together as one big group and we had a time of introduction and worship together as a Joyville family.
The next day the team learnt how to 'walis' outside with the children, sweeping with coconut brooms and then watched as the children showed their skill in handwashing clothes, which is something they do every night. But in the end, all the kids wanted to do was play basketball and try and jump higher than Dietrich and some of our children wouldn't let go of the hands of the girls, they were making best friends in such a short time.
When the team finally left after sharing meals with us and getting to know children and staff, the kids were yelling and screaming and trying to hide in the car as they left. The high schoolers were thrilled to meet up with the team again a few days later at the Cadets Welcome in Manila, although a short time the team has had such a positive impact into their lives. It was a fantastic time. June 21 Family photo
We were privileged to have a visit from the USA Central Mission Team this week, the kids had a fantastic time and I will place more photos on in the next few days. Here is a group photo that they took, the Joyville family all together... except for our cook, who was in the kitchen preparing the lunch and Pablito who is currently studying offsite. More stories later..... June 07 Welcome Genalyn
Welcome to Joyville Genalyn! Here is a picture of Mary Rose, her sister Mery Floren, Genalyn and Rachel. The three 'sisters' took little 'Genna' around Joyville this morning for a tour before Sunday School. I discovered tonight that at the moment they have moved her mattress from the bed onto the floor because she keeps falling out, she has never slept in a bed before!!! She is an enthusiastic young girl and very excited to have a new school uniform, school bag and her own pair of black shoes and socks. Tomorrow will be a great day for her as she starts in Grade one... watch this space, more photos to follow!!
June 04 Goodbye Kenneth
Kenneth has spent half his life here at Joyville, he was abandoned by his mother and for years he waited for her to come back for him. We never thought that day would come until last year when she turned up wanting to see her son again and in the past months she has slowly built up her relationship with him and they have spent holidays together as a family with all his brothers and sisters. Today Kenneth moved to another Centre that is much closer to his mums home so she can see him more regularly, the hope is that in the future when her employment becomes regular they can be reunited as a family. This is a great step for him as he gets to spend more time with her. Here is Kenneth on his last day with a special snack as a farewell gift from Captain Ofel, amazing to watch him grow during my 3+ years here. He is a mischievous young boy who makes me want to scream out loud sometimes, we pray that he will settle into his new place and do well in his new school. We will miss you Kenneth!!!! The ants will miss you attacking them in their nests!!!!!!!
First Day of SchoolThis week was the first day of school, our school year goes from June-April and the children were excited to wear their new things and go up a new grade. Our children have done really well and have all been placed into high sections/higher classes because of their hard work last year.
Here are the girls from the Primary School on their first day and two of our boys who started high school for the first time. The other younger boys were not at school in their first week as they were recovering from their little operation on Monday.... see pic in the album to your right.... painful for them but they are proud they were brave enough to take this step!! :-)
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