This week begins our busiest schedule of our time here. School is out and there are plenty of opportunities to teach the RHV children. Some of the things we are going to be working on:
- Flash Cards. Math facts are as important here as they are at home. Most of the children need help in this area.
- Sewing. Susie is planning on teaching the older girls how to sew, beginning with curtains for the next children's house.
- Bible. The one essential skill that makes all other knowledge valuable is an understanding of Biblical principles. Wisdom from the Bible. There are on-going Bible studies and just simple reflections of God's Word as we teach and answer routine questions.
- Work. One cultural hurtle here can be summed up with the outstretched hand asking for "help." Help without obligation. The Niehoffs and O'Tools have been teaching personal responsibility here but the thread runs deep. We will help out by continuing the task.
- Money. Counting money and knowing the denominations is key to survival in the economic world. We hope to teach this skill to the older children. Hopefully we can go further than simple knowledge of money.
Obviously we have no idea how all of this is going to go so we ask your help in prayer! We start today and are excited about the opportunity to spend time with the children of Restoring Hope Village!
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