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Sep '24
Children’s Day Celebration: A Joyful Day Filled with God’s Presence
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Sep '24
Last Friday, September 6th, we celebrated Children’s Day with so much joy and gratitude! The day started with some challenges—the power went out, and for a moment, we feared that our plans might fall through. But God, in His mercy, heard our prayers, and the electricity came back! We were so thankful to see our children playing and enjoying the day to the fullest, which filled our hearts with joy.
A particularly moving moment was when young Edwin stood at the altar and preached. His message touched the hearts of both the adults and the children. Vernice, a fourth grader, was especially inspired, saying, “I liked seeing him preach, and I would like to do it too!” It was a powerful reminder of how God can work through even the youngest among us.
During our devotional time, we experienced the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The children sang, shouted, and jumped with joy during the praise hour, embodying the words of Psalm 127:3: “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” It was a day overflowing with joy, fun, and spiritual fulfillment.
We organized various games on the court where everyone, young and old, joined in the fun, regardless of their age. There was also a delicious meal that everyone enjoyed together, just as Proverbs 22:6 reminds us: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Why Celebrate Children’s Day in Honduras?
In Honduras, Children’s Day is officially celebrated on September 10th, a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of children and their rights. Although we chose to celebrate last Friday, we are thrilled to continue the festivities tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10th! A bounce house and a mini soccer game are planned to ensure the children can enjoy this special day as they should.
Matthew 19:14 perfectly captures the spirit of this celebration: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” We look forward to another day filled with laughter, games, and God’s love!
Let’s continue to celebrate and cherish the precious children in our lives, for they are truly a blessing from the Lord!