Lynn helping out in the classroom
Diana and Steve working on curtain rods
November 10, 2025 - Green Pastures Day 1
We had a later start this morning and were picked up around 9:30 to head to the first of two centers supported by Shepherds Little Lambs called Green Pastures.
We were greeted by a bright smiling crowd of children, songs of welcome and praise filling their mouths. Every time the children and teachers greet us in this way, it is such a special and humbling experience.
After our greeting, we enjoyed a breakfast chai and mandazi (a sweet fry bread) before beginning our projects and programs.
For projects, we had Lynn working with the center teacher (mwalimu), Ms. Patience. Lynn brought a lot of great classroom supplies including a hand made alphabet that is prominently displayed in the classroom now. Steve and Diana worked on regarding curtains through the school and by the end worked like a well oiled machine.
For program, we started with a little dental health display from Debbie. She was a dental hygienist before retiring so clean teeth are close to her heart. All the kids walked away with clean teeth and a new tooth brush. Then Yamille, with critical help from Heidi, began her VBS program.
Everytime Immanuel sends a team they have a theme for the Bible lessons given at the centers. The theme for this year’s team is “Forgiveness” and Yamille’s lesson centered around the story of Joseph, his coat of many colors and his story of forgiveness. She opened by teaching the students a few songs which the kids really enjoyed. Then they reviewed the Bible verse for the week:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another,forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
We took a break for a lunch of rice, lentil stew, and cabbage before continued on our respective missions.
Yamille finished the day by sharing the full story of Joseph, from the betrayal of his brothers to the redemption of his family through forgiveness.
We bid the students farewell for the day and headed back to the guesthouse to reset for tomorrow’s programming.
We are thankful for the experiences we had today and look forward to tomorrow. Again we are thankful for each of your support provide for us!
We ask for prayers that as the week continues God speaks to each of our hearts and through our actions exemplify Him.
Kwaheri kwa sasa (Goodbye for now),
Debbie, Diana, Heidi, Yamille, Steve and Lynn
Yamille explaining the wordless book
Our cooks who keep the kids well fed!
Snack time! Chai and Mendazi
Heidi in her happy place…