Hi everyone, hope you are having a good day. this is Wednesday and some would like to say they have sooo much work to do or some would say they are approaching the weekend. I would like to say it's time to indulge you in my weekly banter...yipee!
So I hosted the lovely children (between the ages of 5 & 15) from the children's church of Savannah Grace Chapel Abuja @savannahmins to a slumber party and wow did I have loads of fun! The theme for the slumber party was "PLAY AND PRAY" I honestly didn't think I'll be able to have as much fun as I did but the children were simply amazing and I learnt a lot from them.
They arrived at my place - even though it is 'the end of the world' for some, my home was a haven and place of 'chilling' for the kids - they had lunch, watched television for a while waiting for every other child to arrive and went straight ahead to the first phase of their fun time with Pastor Otto @ottovonpablo
After a couple of games, shouting and singing along to the chorus of @waleice 'Gbemisoke' (as they did not quite know the lyrics to the rap...lol) it was time to pray; at first I thought that only the older kids will participate but I was informed by the teachers that they all will so I waited and watched. The prayer was led by Mrs Ifejola Opara and she asked them a very interesting question "How many of you pray in tongues?" and I was shocked in an amazing to see that out of 26 children, 18 were filled with the Holy Ghost and pray in the Holy Ghost...WOW!! Ife called the other 8 children out and laid hands on them to receive the Holy Ghost and guess what...they did receive! They immediately began to speak in other tongues right there in my living room.
They prayed in tongues for over an hour...yes, over an hour!
Other activities went on afterwards: some rest/free time, outdoor games, arts and crafts, dinner, movie/cartoon time and more and then it was time to rest for the night as church service was for 7am on the 6th of March and as usual. We all agreed not to be late to church so they TRIED to sleep early...to say the least, some of the kids were still up at 11pm. WHEW but guess what, they were up, dressed and ready to go to church by 6am...this was so amazing to me. Their strength, determination to be in church and most of all without complaints.
MY LESSONs
Psalms 127:4-5
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Matthew 18:1-6
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
I had an amazing weekend...thanks Kids for making it so awesome for me. I'm happy, our quiver (our home) was full of them this weekend; we will not be ashamed!
Thanks for reading, please follow the blog, comment by clicking on 'no comment' below and share to encourage others. You can reach me on iamachurchgirl@gmail.com or @dunyilove for more.
Have a blessed day!
Cheers.
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| This was 2011...at my wedding! |
They arrived at my place - even though it is 'the end of the world' for some, my home was a haven and place of 'chilling' for the kids - they had lunch, watched television for a while waiting for every other child to arrive and went straight ahead to the first phase of their fun time with Pastor Otto @ottovonpablo
After a couple of games, shouting and singing along to the chorus of @waleice 'Gbemisoke' (as they did not quite know the lyrics to the rap...lol) it was time to pray; at first I thought that only the older kids will participate but I was informed by the teachers that they all will so I waited and watched. The prayer was led by Mrs Ifejola Opara and she asked them a very interesting question "How many of you pray in tongues?" and I was shocked in an amazing to see that out of 26 children, 18 were filled with the Holy Ghost and pray in the Holy Ghost...WOW!! Ife called the other 8 children out and laid hands on them to receive the Holy Ghost and guess what...they did receive! They immediately began to speak in other tongues right there in my living room.
They prayed in tongues for over an hour...yes, over an hour!
Other activities went on afterwards: some rest/free time, outdoor games, arts and crafts, dinner, movie/cartoon time and more and then it was time to rest for the night as church service was for 7am on the 6th of March and as usual. We all agreed not to be late to church so they TRIED to sleep early...to say the least, some of the kids were still up at 11pm. WHEW but guess what, they were up, dressed and ready to go to church by 6am...this was so amazing to me. Their strength, determination to be in church and most of all without complaints.
MY LESSONs
- My home is a haven and a place of joy.
- Be yourself and enjoy every opportunity that is presented to you. Even in the 'toughest" of times decide to have fun. The heat was a hindrance but they were not deterred by it.
- When you seem not to know what life is bringing your way; wait on God! Just like the children waited for the rap part of ICE's song to pass, then they'll sing the chorus at the top of their voices. Wait on God like that, He'll bring the chorus of life to you sooner than you think and you'll know what to do.
- Kids are spirit, they have a soul and they live in a body...just like adults! Do not say they are too young to learn the things of God; just start to teach from day one and you'll be shocked how they'll soak it all up. They learn very fast and stay believing because of their innocent faith without doubt.
- Spend time praying in the Holy Ghost; if children did it fervently for over an hour and they were not tired afterwards...why cant I? why cant YOU?
- Determine what you want to do as led by the Holy Spirit and work towards it! Don't be lazy! We decided that we'll not be late for service and we all worked together to reach that goal.
- Don't complain when things are not convenient; show some strength of character and bear up under anything and everything because you are love like God is love! 1 Corinthians 13:7 (AMP)
Psalms 127:4-5
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Matthew 18:1-6
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
I had an amazing weekend...thanks Kids for making it so awesome for me. I'm happy, our quiver (our home) was full of them this weekend; we will not be ashamed!
Thanks for reading, please follow the blog, comment by clicking on 'no comment' below and share to encourage others. You can reach me on iamachurchgirl@gmail.com or @dunyilove for more.
Have a blessed day!
Cheers.
Comments
Not a surprise SGC kids would speak in tongues.lol.
And thanks,I say yes to teaching kids from day 1. I'm on it with Ken-ana.
I was smiling all through as I read.
Chijioke God'spromise