Laura participates in ice-breaker activities with the children of Santa Barbara during a youth-led outreach.
The neighborhood children enjoyed our drama presentations.
This one taught about the importance of being honest.
And this one portrayed how the devil tries to make us believe life has no meaning.
The children enthusiastically received the Bible story material we handed out.
And joined in a time of prayer together at the end.
That same evening we held graduation for the Arise and Shine Missions Institute. Aaron is pictured here with Billie Castro, a Colombian-American mission worker who supports the institute.
Pastor Martin's wife Elsy receives her certificate and gifts.
We then shared food together and enjoyed the fellowship of this lively group.
Group shot of students and teachers
The next morning Abby conscientiously took notes during Daddy's sermon.
Two very intent toddlers
Aaron's sermon was about "Running the Race of Faith," a theme he really identifies with as a two-time marathoner.
During the response song people came forward to receive a symbol of what Jesus suffered for us, a nail painted blood red.
Then the children led a cheerleading song for our champion Jesus, a very appropriate ending to the service.