The JOAC weekend

A lot of activity went on this weekend!

On Saturday the kids did their house chores as usual, had their breakfast and later kicked for games in the spacious JOAC compound. This always helps them to put off the stress gained during a week of school. Later in the evening some of the boys under the “Hot Steppers” dancing group attended a conference at Nyamitanga Resort where they got an opportunity to do ministry, they did what they do best-danced. In their iconic T-shirts dubbed “Police”, the kids zealously trekked the 10 minutes` walk to the Resort where the conference was being held. They performed in the midst of the congregation that had filled the resort`s conference Hall to capacity, receiving cheers for their amazing dancing strokes. One thing that we thank God for is the confidence that the boys have gained towards ministry, they bravely face the crowd and do what they are meant to do-serve God in dancing, they passionately dancing.

In the night the kids rehearsed for Sunday`s worship, they did a couple of songs, identifying a worship leader for each song before retiring to sleep.

Sunday was tricky because it had rained a lot in the night. The rains had mudded the grounds of the mango tree that shelters the JOAC church. More still, a few members from outside the JOAC home attended the service, most probably because of the heavy down pour. This time around, only one outsider, who was attending the church for her very first time attended. Rains always disrupt many activities here because of poor roads. Though challenging, the rains (and this being a rainy season), Identifies a need for a tent that will provide shelter for the JOAC kids` church.

The worship was amazingly okay, with Joseph playing his acoustic guitar and Kanan playing the local drum, as the rest of the kids and the congregation joined in the worship. The kids enthusiastically testified about the good things that God has done for them throughout the week, and Conrad Junior one of the kids shared a sermon from Psalm 119:105 during the Sunday school session. Uncle David shared in the main service about “the power of the tongue” he took the congregation through the book of Genesis 1 and 3. He later announced a week of reading and studying the book of Genesis. All the kids and staff are expected to participate in this.

By Joseph Ochwo