Sprucing up the Slum

What an amazing sight awaited us when we arrived at Ja Rurat this afternoon! A work day called by members of the community to liven up the commons area where we meet every week. A group of fifteen or so young adults were busily painting away. The difference in the place is impressive. It is so wonderful to see the folks taking an interest in their own community!

Nok and I teach the kids, while the work team is hard at it.



They even added a chalk board we can use in teaching the kids. We hope to start teaching English lessons soon, so that will be incredibly helpful.

My buddy Fern, helping out with the painting.

I taught again on David. Here, we are quizzing the kids on last week's lesson on Jonathan and David and giving prizes for correct answers. It is surprising how much they recall, considering they have never had any teaching from the Bible before this.

New helping out my man Ohm. I met New in 2006 at the Baptist Student Center when I was volunteering there. We have stayed in contact ever since. New now works as a flight attendant for Saudi Airlines, but is back for a two month furlough. He has joined us twice to work at Ja Rurat, and it is clear the kids have stolen his heart. He loves doing this work.