Does She Know How?

Yesterday I went out to visit our “all boys” orphanage in Timau. The last time I was out there I had challenged them to memorize 1 Corinthians 10:31. I promised them a surprise if they could say it to me the next time I came. I did not tell them when I was coming. They all knew it by heart and were ready to say it to me!

They were preparing lunch when I came so I decided to stay and eat with them. I helped wash the dishes from that morning so we would have something to eat with. It was quite an experience! I have washed dishes many times, but out in the rural areas of Kenya it is done with the dishes on the ground, a little cold water and bar of soap. =) The boys all gathered around to see how well I could wash. They soon realized I could do it just like them and went on to do other things. Dennis is one of the orphans. He is 6 years old and quite a character! He is becoming my little tag along buddy which I don’t mind at all. =)

While I was out there I did a surprise room inspection. I felt like a parent as I checked their rooms. I gave out a reward for those that had their beds made and clothes folded. After that, they all looked determined to do better. As I got ready to leave I assigned them James 1:1-2 to memorize. They immediately ran and got their Bibles and started working on it. I haven’t told them yet, but I would like to see them memorize all of James 1. As they memorize we will discuss what the verses mean and how they can be applied to our lives.