Our Easter party was a blessing to all, including over 20 children from the International school, 26 children from Mussurepe, 25 children from Cajueiro Claro, 13 other helpers, adults, and parents, and one goat.
The adventure began when the van bringing the children stopped to watch a HUGE tarantula cross the road.
From there, the children from the International school hid over 200 “eggs” (painted rocks) and prepared the food.
While the children arrived, we played different games (Thanks Rogerio!) and sang songs.
Easter baskets were passed out, and the hunt was on.
The younger children had a Bible story and then smaller hunt inside the classroom, while the older ones looked everywhere: including digging in the ground, climbing up the trees, and opening up old dried up coconuts. It was intense.
The kids did a wonderful job of sharing, making sure that in the end, most everyone got the same amount of “eggs” to be traded in for various types of chocolate, candy, and fruit.
Back in the church, Flavio shared about the first Passover in Egypt, and the seriousness of sin. So serious that a lamb had to be killed and offered. With that, I brought in the goat (hey, it is close to a lamb) which put up a very good fight and pretended that I killed it along the way.
The realistic example in front of them was powerful (the only problem was then getting the goat out, and the local dog that decided to join it).
We shared bread, grapes, and grape pop, as Flavio explained the significance, and the love of Jesus so strong that He came and died and rose for us.
The children then traded in their rocks, enjoyed a wonderful snack, and headed home.
Special thanks to Dr. Taylor and the Sempsrotts for giving to make this happen!
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