Thursday, April 9, 2009

1st step!!!!

So today was my first step in to really getting in touch with the people we are going to be  ministering. I also had the great opportunity to share God and pray with a lady from the colonia we visited. 

One of the things that called me to do in YWAM, is to use my passion for education to touch other people's lives. During our DTS Outreach, I got sick for a whole week, my defenses where very low, and all my lymph nodes were very swollen,  and other stuff too.  I had to stay in our little room, and just eat, sleep, and listen over and over to the same songs on my ipod. And also like any good crocheter, I Crochet half of the time too. God started to talk to me very strongly about having a reading circle and a math club, where children could have a safe environment to learn and also get to know God. He gave me a very detailed plan, that, there isn't that much that needs to be added, until now. I hope there's a lot more to do. 
In a few words, its going to be called "Circulo andante"  Walking circle in english. The circle is focused on having a safe environment for kids to learn practice and improve their reading and math skills.  We also want to have parents involved, because they are very important in their development. So we will have a breakfast where we can give parents tips on how to do homework with their kids, how to help out with habits we are trying to establish in the circle.  The Reading Circle will last for an hour, during that time, we will have reading warm up exercises, and games that will improve their reading and writing. Then we will have a Guest Story teller, and will read with us the story about the habit we are trying to learn for that  month.    The math club will have the same structure,  we will have games, and warm up exercises, And have a life application story that has something to do with the habit, and the math operation we are practicing that day. 

  So, if you want to be a part of this, either by volunteiring, supporting financiallly or donating things in kind. Please dont hesitate to email me or comment, tell your friends about it, or your kids teachers, maybe they have stuff they dont want or need anymore. Anything will be will received. 

1 comment:

Chrissy Ringel said...

Good stuff Luisa! God bless you and may you be able to listen to God every day in this new Servanthood he has given you.