Generosity

Our character lesson on Monday was "Attentiveness" or "Attencion".  Needless to say, that is a challenge for   Dominican kids, or any group of 11-15 year olds for that matter.  They are improving, as we improve and fine tune our teaching methods and interactions with them.   Today's lesson character lesson is "generosity", and they have a lot to practice on today!  We had an incident last night of some of the boys scaring the girls into hysteria -- talking about snakes and such-- and it took quite awhile to get the girls calmed down enough to go into their cabins and go to sleep - without snakes.  Somewhat funny today, but last night one girl was "missing" (turned out to be with the camp director's family, so no problem), but that added to the hysteria.  We had a long "mommy lecture" today from 1st Corinthians 13, and pray that will bear some fruit in spiritual maturity.  They were somewhat more subdued in chapel today, so we are praying that God is beginning to crack some of the tough veneer on these kids.  John gave a wonderful chapel on the generosity of God - His infinite love and sacrificial gift to us for eternal life.   David has given three solid salvation messages and will be building on what it means to live with Christ to have victory in all of life.

We had more new food today -- "johhnycakes"  but not to be confused with southern cornbread Johhnycakes.  These are made from wheat flour and deep fried to a crisp. The Dominicans put ketchup on them, but we chose to spread butter instead.  Rather tasteless without something!  Last night was beans and rice and some sort of eggplant dish (not Southern fried!).  The lack of protein is felt as energy wanes and hunger returns quickly.  The kids grab their protein bars when they have a chance.  Tomorrow (July 4th) we are sponsoring an American 4th of July meal with hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans (which we brought from the states in cans), chips, watermelon and SWEET TEA which they have never had!  Should be fun to watch them eat strange food for a change!