When we arrive, we are immediately greeted by smiling faces and shouts of “Kuya Sam, Ate Shiela” as the kids run towards us. All of them are there, taken by social services from their families or living on the streets for their own protection. They have very little to do and visitors are rare, so they love it when we go and spend time specifically with them.
They know their favourite worship songs and sing at the top of their voices. I then tell them a bible story, sometimes with a drama that the kids enjoy acting out. Then games or some basic education; many of them are grateful for the opportunity to learn.
I can see the difference it makes and the happiness it gives them as we visit them weekly – having a fun time and trying to show them God’s love that they so desperately need in their otherwise unloved lives. It is one of my favourite things to do; I love going there.
