God has been so gracious to us. Jetlag has not been a major issue as we’ve had to get right to work. Only the team’s 2nd full day in Kolkata, and already 2 workshops with the teachers have been completed, some computers have been fixed, interviews continue with our loan recipients, and meetings with project leaders to clarify and push our work along. English classes have continued as requested by these eager students who are just so fun, intense, hilarious, and just wonderful students.
Yesterday we also had to lead YPF for the teens from the local slum and pavement community. We thought we might try some ideation with these kids and get them to think about what they love and what they’d like to change in their communities. Our prayer is that these kids would see how much God has given them, that they would see their communities and fill it with God’s love through their actions and words, that they would own their communities and be the change. Despite the backgrounds and circumstances these kids live day in and day out, they have bright minds and hearts filled with confidence that they can and will bring positive change to their communities. Unfortunately we didn’t have time for the kids to brainstorm how they’d address some of the challenges in their comunties; but we are looking forward to next week to start that. The kids brought up some real issues, and I’m confident they will succeed in bringing change. If they don't, then who will?
Today we lead YPF for the teens at Emmanuel School. We’re continuing on our topic on self-worth and identity as a man, woman, and a teenager. Preacher Jane gave a nice message, and then we had the teens tell us what pop culture, Indian culture, and their personal perspectives are on men, women, and teens. Smart kids. Honest kids. Funny kids.
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| Pavement Club YPF brainstorming |
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| Pavement Club YPF brainstorming |
Yesterday we also had to lead YPF for the teens from the local slum and pavement community. We thought we might try some ideation with these kids and get them to think about what they love and what they’d like to change in their communities. Our prayer is that these kids would see how much God has given them, that they would see their communities and fill it with God’s love through their actions and words, that they would own their communities and be the change. Despite the backgrounds and circumstances these kids live day in and day out, they have bright minds and hearts filled with confidence that they can and will bring positive change to their communities. Unfortunately we didn’t have time for the kids to brainstorm how they’d address some of the challenges in their comunties; but we are looking forward to next week to start that. The kids brought up some real issues, and I’m confident they will succeed in bringing change. If they don't, then who will?
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