October 1, 2016

Day of the Children!  Here it is….a combined Ladies’ and Children’s event.  While we had done some door knocking, we were very uncertain on the outcome of our efforts.  Therefore, it was extremely difficult on how many to prepare for.  I made about 75 cookies and chip and dip and I had two crafts ready.  Dwaine stuffed two piñatas, one for the children and one for the ladies.  I couldn’t wait to get my first swing.  Dwaine did some cleaning at the building as it is our month to clean.  Dwaine always takes that task on graciously for me.  He also went at 1 to set up canopies and I arrived at 2.  The plan was to practice two skits that we were going to do.  But, it was a challenge to get everyone together at the right time.  It looks like this would be skits on the fly.  The moment arrived and people came and kept coming.  We were so excited!  In the end, we had 80+.  Wow!  While there were some challenges on food, chairs, etc., there was one particular challenge that we hope to resolve.  This challenge was that we had several new visitors.  I usually have time to go around and talk to visitors and ask about studies, but this was more difficult.  The number was greater and I did not have as much freedom to move about.  When we first started events, Suleyma went around and asked for directions and desires.  After that the number of new visitors was typically only three or four and I could meet each of them.  So, we are going to have to restart this process and get to talk to all the visitors.  This event did have one thing different that was fun for me.  I got to add in some object lessons using some science demos.  That was great for me, but it is a challenge to find materials here.  It seemed to be well received and I was blessed to use this fun way of teaching.  The piñatas were done inside the building and we had a crowd.  The kids were certainly more adept at getting the piñata open.  It sure was a scramble to get all the candy!  I am amazed no one is injured.  The ladies were a little more subdued, but eventually got the candy with a little help form Dwaine.  We sure were exhausted at the end of the day, but very thankful for such a good turnout. 

Children's Event