A Word From Matia

Matia reading with the kids. From left: Juan, Lorena, Ezequiel, Abilio

Our blog is going to be a little different today. I thought it would be fun to see a different perspective from a Salvadoran who works here everyday. :) So I asked Matia to write a little bit about what he thinks and sees here at Little Hands of Hope. Here it is!

Working for Little Hands of Hope has been one of the best opportunities I've ever had in my life. It is a privilege to share God's Word with the children as well to love them, and educate and instruct them in the Lord. One of the things that is very satisfying for me is to see the children play with and share toys, since I know that some of them don't even have a single toy at home. They really enjoy playing and learning how to get along with each other. Many of the children were very shy at first, but we have seen them learn how to enjoy and get along with each other over the time they have been coming to the center. 

From left: Juan, Abilio, and Ezequiel. They are hiding. :)

From left: Lorena, Verenisse, and Keyla. 

Keyla (left) and Lorena playing with Matia. 

  I have a real hope that these children will have more opportunities later in life because of the English that we teach them - more than just job opportunities, but also opportunities to communicate with more people.  It has surprised me to see the ability the children have to learn new words. Even some of their parents have commented to me about how their children have advanced in English, learning Bible verses, and better behavior! 

Josue (left) and Erika Reyes. 

Verenisse (left) and Lorena playing dolls - a favorite!

We can see too that they are learning about  God's Word - they have learned various Bible verses and Bible stories. My hope is that we are able to plant the seeds of the gospel in every one of these children and they will be tomorrow's church.  They are learning so many spiritual values! 

 

Our New Little One

Flowers from ginger growing in the mountains of El Salvador!

We have a new little boy here at Little Hands of Hope! His name is Juan and he keeps us very busy! He lives in a community where there are no Evangelical churches. We are excited to have him and be able to help him in any way we can. His parents both work and he spent a lot of time with his grandmother before he came here. His mother is very anxious for him to learn good manners and we have really been working hard to teach him. He is slowly starting to change and we hope he keeps improving. He likes to run and play, but coloring is one of his favorite things ever!

Juan just enjoying the attention.

Helping us clean. 

Just being stubborn. :)

Pray for us with this little boy.  He has not had a lot of guidance in his young life and we are hoping we can help him grow up to be a wonderful young man with the love of Christ in his heart. Pray for all of our children  to see Christ's love here every day. Thank you all for your care, prayers, and support! You help us through the difficult times!