So Ricardo and I get to do quite a bit of work with the youth here at the orphanage. He does lots of music stuff with the teenage boys and I have Bible study with the girls. We love getting to see what God is doing in these young lives.
They have changed and grown so much, and it is such an encouragement to see.
Ok, so we went the youth event on Saturday night because Ricardo was playing at it with the boys. And it was hilarious. Any church event is bound to be interesting. It was very good actually. The funny part was when the MC was announcing who each of the band members were. He was asking their names. So the boys introduce themselves. Juanito, Fernando, Giovani and Ricardo. Then the MC asks Juanito the name of the band. And he said, “Broken Heart.” That name totally made me laugh. Because he answered in English. I have no idea where they came up with a name like that.
Rebeca, Me and Angela.
But the kids did a great job. They totally rocked!! Rebeca, the female lead singer was so great. I am completely proud of her for putting herself out there and being a part of this group. She has changed so much in the last year. God has done huge things in her heart to bring her closer to him. I just love her!!!
Juanito is the lead male singer, and he is such a talented musician. We love getting to know him and getting be a part of his life. He has changed a lot in the last two years since I have known him.
Giovani is the bass player. He is really young and loves hanging out with Ricardo and the guys. He is your typical 14 year old and can drive us nuts on occasion. But he is growing and changing, and we are thankful to get to see what God is doing in his life.
Giovani, the bass player
And finally Fernando, he is the drummer. He has lived at the orphanage his whole life. He is so funny and fun to be around. He is very friendly, and loves that he is the drummer of the band.
Fernando, Giovani and Juanito
We love these kids and are so thankful to be a part of their lives. It is a blessing to spend time with them and invest in their lives.
So fun seeing and reading about the teens, the music and what God is doing in the hearts of the youth. I don't recognise the others but Fernando is an old friend. He used to hang out at our place a lot. It will be nice to say hola to him next week :) Do you know what dates the outreach team is leaving for Sinaloa? I have a feeling it might be the same week we are down there (last week in Feb.)which I'm kind of hoping its not because I'd love to give all those amigas a hug...so many familiar faces on the team. I hope they have an amazing trip and God does powerful things in the camps of Sinaloa!
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