Today is the last day of the children's program. On the way to the Center, the teaching team pr*ed for the program to stress the importance of the message. The teaching team reached Ac*es at 8:30 am. We were greeted by the participants who were dressed very nicely knowing that they would present special numbers at this finale program. We're happy to see them and they too. We sat down with some of the boys and girls who were there to have some pleasantries. This time slot also gave us enough time to practice our skit to dramatize the story of J's death and resurrection. We're thinking that it was important for the participants to be clear about this story. E*ene explained more about this story so that the children can remember the gist of it. After dramatizing the story, E*ne sang the song "What a Beautiful Name It Is" with keyboard accompaniment by D*el.
Next, we proceeded to present the memory verse which led to the memory verse craft. The participants were already seated in their respective group and the crayons, markers, pencils, and glue sticks were already distributed. It was at this point, that we the teaching team realized that we did not have the stock paper needed. M*shi hurriedly went out to buy the needed paper. In a matter of a few minutes, the paper became available and the children continued with their usual chatter. I assigned four girls in my group to be in charge of the crayons, markers, pencil, glue sticks and erasers that would be distributed to the five groups. Each one of these girls was excited to take on the responsibility. I forgot to announce to the groups that these four girls would be the contact persons for what they needed. It ended up that the participants would approach me to ask for supplies. So much for that attempt to distribute responsibility.
This time, the small children somehow were better behaved. They instinctively went to form their own group. I led them to do some coloring which they did without much fuss. The other participants who joined the pre-K kids did their own craft without disturbing the young ones. After all the buzz, the participants were ready to present their memory verse in art form. Each group was as usual proud to present in front of everyone.
After the snack time, it was time for games. Like yesterday, we asked the teens to play games to the patio area while the rest stayed in the room. Initially when it was announced that the games were to commence, the younger than the teens age group pulled me to go with them to the patio area. They were carried away with the excitement of the day. They were told that they had to go back to the room. The usual games were used for both sessions but still the participants enjoyed going through the games.
Next, we had a session in singing the songs taught throughout the program. The favorite song of the participants was the perky song about trading high five's to each other. The participants requested this song twice after the initial singing It was a lot of energy and fun for everybody!
Then, the time to present the group memory verse craft came up. It was beautiful to see the creativity and the earnestness of every one contributing to the group effort. These works of art were displayed on the walls of this room where we were having our program including the stage area. It was a sight to see! Hanging them up served as a reminder of what they've learned.
Next, it's time for the participants to display their talents in singing, dance, and drama. They practiced a lot yesterday and it paid off. Each group's rendition of their special number was eagerly applauded. After this, everyone posed for a group photo that included the teaching team and the AC*es staff. The participants were requested to say Thank You to us the teaching team. It was a reciprocal on our part also to say thank you to them. They actually hosted us also with their hospitality through snacks and lunch for five days.
During lunch, D*d and I were able to sit together with J*fer talking about the Center. A lot of the participants were cared for here at a young age. She really believes the good work that the Center is doing that is being extended to many. We were pr*ing to Dad that this good work continues and that the provisions for service will be accessed. Some of the boys approached D*d to say goodbye. I approached the girls who were sitting down eating their lunch. I uttered words of blessing to each one appreciating the fact that I've met them. The girls also said goodbye to me
D*d was able to talk to N, the leader of one of the boys' group. He wrote the play that was enacted by his group and even chose the background music. He has the ambition to be a producer and director of drama. He was able to talk to three teen boys and admonish them to consider the important things in life – to know G and look to Him for guidance.
At our teaching team meeting afterwards, we spent time thanking Dad for all that occurred at the children's program. We were all appreciative that we were able to work together in cooperative spirit working together to bring the good news to our audience.
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