SUPERHERO songs that you can't get out of your head!

Today saw the start of our SuperHeroes Kids Club, and as can be expected the morning was rushed and hectic, and all of a sudden we found ourselves surrounded by children, excited to be with us, and requiring entertainment.

Today's teaching focused on the teaching the first miracle performed by Jesus, the turning of water into wine at the Cana wedding, which was a great start to the week. During the activities part of team time, the leaders were able to mix with the children and answer any questions they might have had. Naomi mentioned at one point, that she turned around to hear a child asking Steve what the FAITH was. Children always ask the hardest questions, and what a wonderful opportunity to share the gospel.

During team-time, which we had out in the heat of the Aberdeen afternoon sun, many of the volunteers said, that firstly, they probably had more fun doing Zumba, dancing to Superhero songs, and wrapping our 'brides' in toilet paper (this was a particular favorite of Steve's, must be something to do with his up coming nuptials) than the kids! Although the kids seemed to be pretty hyped too. Secondly, importantly, there was a feeling that we had enough of a team to have some good one on one interaction with the children, so that all questions could be answered and attention was given to each one of them. We thank God for sending the youth our way, and pray for each of them as they think of all the things they learnt today, and are just as excited for tomorrow.

During Summer on the Street, we are looking at Galatians together as a team. With the help of a Timothy Keller booked, called Galatians for you. Galatians is a letter that really outlines the true gospel and encourages/demands that we follow it and do not allow it to be corrupted. We discussed how this is just as difficult these days, as it seemed to be when Paul wrote the letter, how it is easy to want to conform to society, and allow the truth of the gospel to slip. Group time is the best thing about mission, and today was particularly interesting as we had to sometimes shout to be heard above the passing trucks and cars, but also was a wonderful way to witness in the street, where anyone could see us studying the bible together, an eclectic (and incredibly creative) group of young people, no different in appearance to those around us, but changed from the inside by God.

Lessons we learnt today:
- God is in complete control, and He will bring those to us that are in His plans to be brought to us.
- Don't give children skewers, because they are too similar looking to swords (?????)
- Make sure the balloons that you buy for a popping game are not extra strength balloons that take 5  children bouncing up and down on them to pop.
- Having church members prepare lunch is possibly the best decision we have made.


Thankfully, and expectantly
SoS13 Team