Schools in Tonga

I got to go to the elementary school on Friday and share with them about Jesus in their bible class. I had about 35 kids in one class and it was just me. I was nervous, I wanted to say the right thing and talk to them about something that was relatable to them, so I shared a little about me and then asked them some questions. I had them lead some songs so that we could dance around a bit and then get serious into the bible. I wanted to make sure I shared the Gospel with them so I did what I knew to do best, fly by the seat of my pants, and share Jesus with them. I asked them questions about what they knew about the bible and then talked about Jesus' life. I had them close their eyes and I walked them through what a barn smelled like, and I described what it could have been like where Jesus was born. I explained to them that this was a gross and unhealthy place for a baby to be born and yet allowed them to connect it. See here in Tonga they have a monarchy. They know what it is like to have a King live and rule them, they know what honor a King holds and so to ask them to imagine the King that they have now, being born in a barn like that, was that a nice place? I just tried to give them a tangible picture of what Jesus, the King of Kings was born into and yet He did it for us. They thought that was pretty cool and so then asked them to walk with me through the life of Jesus. I wanted them to help me know where their knowledge was so I just kept talking about Jesus and shared with them about the cross and raising from the dead. I got to pray the sinners prayer with them. Man, I was so blessed to be given that opportunity to share with them and to know that they heard me. I told them that I would be here until December and that if they wanted to talk or anything that I would be here. I just want them to see someone who isn't from here coming and loving them. I was so blessed at how smart and knowledgeable they are about the bible. The only thing I need to remember for next time is to have candy ready for when they answer the questions. I talked with a girl after and she shared that she is preparing to be a missionary too and how hard it is. She is only 10 years old and knows what it takes to share Jesus. She knows it isn't easy and she was so sweet in how she just wants others to know Jesus. I am excited to be able to go back and see these kids again. Whether I teach that class again or not, I don't know but at least they know that I told them about Jesus and that He can save them. Please pray for the kids at this school because I pray that they grasp who Jesus is, they are the next generation. Have a blessed day!

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I am loving your posts, Tamara. Love u....
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