Fun Day at God’s Window by Sarah H

21 March 2008 (Sarah H)

This was a wonderful day. We invited about 40 to 50 kids from the feeding scheme in Phokeng to come to God’s Window, where the DTS and YWAM Base are currently located. It is a beautiful farm type setting. We had bouncy castles for the kids to play on and a jungle gym and there was a cool sitting place by the bird and rabbit area. We had crafts and a beauty station set up. The kids enjoy painting their nails and the nails of the each other and YWAM students and staff. One of the DTS students, Joyce, is an amazing elementary school teacher in the Netherlands and her craft ideas kept the kids interest as they created colorful pictures and other creations.

It was too cool for swimming but it was fun to get our feet wet. Though one or two “accidentally” fell in, it was great to be around the water and enjoy it.

God’s Window is nestled at the base of a breathtaking mountain. About a third of the way up is a one room prayer chapel coming out of the side of the mountain. So a hike was arranged and the whole group started out (minus a few who stayed back and got the lunch ready). Even a few ladies strapped their young babies to them and they hiked up the steep trail too. The children and adults loved the climb. Rebecca and her kids joined in. The reward was an amazing view from the tall mountain side. From there, even the Bafakeng Stadium could be seen, where one of the 2010 World Cup Games will be played. The stadium is very close to Martha’s home where the children go everyday for a hot meal and guidance. It was a physically challenging hike but well worth it. It was neat to see the little dots of color go up the mountain as some of us looked on from bottom where the empty bouncy castle was set up. Actually, it wasn’t totally empty, Angela’s children were enjoying the space (along with a few DTS staff and students :-) We ended the fun with Viennas (hotdogs) for lunch and ice cream cones for desert.

I think we all enjoyed it, Phokeng Kids, DTS Students and YWAM staff alike.

Thanks to everyone who donated for this day of blessing the children of Phokeng who are in Martha’s feeding scheme.