7/29 - VBS
After our XTRACTing session (scheduled times when we discuss the various Xposures we have Xperienced) this morning, I began to see "new" things. Things that have always been TRUTH and, indeed that I have known, but now I see them in a whole new light.
One of the major subjects of discussion were the last two sessions where the team led VBS (Vacation Bible School). I heard the team's frustration that we did not have lots of "resources" and only 24 hours or less to prepare. But they were able to rise to the occasion and, in truth, came out on top.
I did observe a great disparity between expectations in the USA and the Dominican Republic. It is evident that we expect great amounts of resources, planning and "themes" in our American society when all that is really needed is a Bible, a few songs and the love of God in our hearts. Without these basic elements, all else is in vain. Without these basics, all the money, the curriculum, the costumes cannot touch where it needs to touch. One of our Xtremers mentioned that her church had to cancel VBS because they did not have the money. It is an amazing thing but the churches here have no money for "programming" and still offer VBS to the children of their neighborhoods.
It seems that one has to step out of our "American" circles and into a 2nd world environment to see this. Perhaps, then, when we do, we can carry the simplicity back home with us.
"And now these three remain faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." I Cor 13:13
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