Helping Hands

Greeting students at the entrance to MCS is my favorite morning duty! I love trying to learn or remember all the students' names as we exchange a "Good morning!" when they walk in. It's also sweet to watch parents hug and kiss their little ones and send them through the gate. Many of the preschool students even greet me with a Peruvian kiss on the cheek. 

Today, while I had the pleasure of being the door greeter, I witnessed the coolest thing. A first grader rushed in juggling his backpack and his lunchbox. After saying "hello", I asked, "Samuel, can you please tie your shoe?" And before he could even set down his lunch box, his friend Nicholas kneeled down and piped, "I'll do it!" It was precious! I couldn't help but snap a picture of Nicholas being a shining example of Jesus by serving his friend! 

Have I mentioned that I love my job? :)

A few prayer requests:

- Tomorrow I start teaching 5th grade PE. I only teach it 1 day a week, but I'm excited to get to encourage health and fitness with my students! Plus I get to run and play in the middle of my work day with 22 awesome kids, and I get to wear gym clothes! 

- We are short on a few text books. Please pray that we will be able to order them and get them here from the States soon. 

After that, he [Jesus] poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. ~ John 13:5

Back to School 2014

Hello there everyone! I'm back in Peru and back in the blogging world, after quite a long break!

Here's what's happing at Monterrico Christian School. The 2014 school year had a grand kick off including a week filled with fun activities and early dismissals! It doesn't get much better than that!

Monday: "Get to Know You" games and activities in class
Tuesday: Relay Games on the soccer field
Wednesday: Movie & Popcorn
Thursday: Picnic in the Park
Friday: Water Games

While students went home to rest after all the excitement on Friday, their parents got to come to school to meet the teachers and see the classrooms!

Tomorrow the "real" classes and schedules start. Please pray for wisdom, diligence, and God's grace for each day as we seek to further His Kingdom this year at MCS!

Enjoying the food!

Playing games!

Group pictures of my awesome new 5th graders... including the bloopers! :)

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And Friday's WATER GAMES......

The  pictures say it all!