CALLED to Papua New Guinea: MK Christmas Program!

This past Sunday was the MK-Sponsored Christmas Lotu. Not only did my kiddos have to perform the Christmas musical we’ve been practicing…but they also helped with a special song performed by the mini-MKs (2-5 year olds), AND they helped me lead worship at the end of the service! I am so impressed and humbled by the AMAZING job these kids did! We have been practicing and working hard since September, and boy did it pay off! The whole service went off without a hitch thanks to all the hard work and A LOT of prayer!! : )

Sunday was a busy day. In the morning, Teddy and I brought all the supplies up to the hospital chapel (where the Lotu service was held) and spent some time setting up all the scenery. He was amazing and climbed the rafters like a pro to get all the backdrops and stars properly and securely hung. While we set up the scenery, Karla (fellow missionary) and Judy (1st-3rd teacher) decorated the chapel with beautiful flower arrangements. About an hour or so before the performance, the hospitality team (a group of amazing missionary women led by the wonderful Judy Bennett) decorated an alcove to promote the Christmas spirit and prepare for the time of desserts after the service. My kiddos showed up 45 minutes early, full of nervous energy and chatter. We gathered in a circle and took a few minutes to talk through the order of the service and answer any last-minute questions…(there were a lot)...we then had a wonderful time of prayer…committing our play and the entire service to God and glorifying Him as we told the story of the coming of His Son. Shortly after 2pm, we started…my kids made a grand entrance from the back of the chapel…moving through the crowd as they were singing the opening song….they were awesome! The program and service was a success….people were drawn near to God…reminded of the miracle of His birth…and encouraged to continue to go and tell the good news!