I recently had the awesome opportunity to go on a field trip with the 3-6th grade to visit our local Creche. The Creche is a type of free day care service that is offered to families that are extremely poor but must work to survive. They drop their kids off at the Creche which is supported only by donations with no government assistance. If the kids did not have this place to come to, they would just be out on the street. Our school & our church support this particular Creche. It is run by a man that was a street kid himself! Twice each year all grades go and play with the kids and just love on them. God really spoke to my heart as I spent some time just playing and loving on these children. They just need love and attention. I would just simply ask their name in Portuguese, tell them Jesus loved them, and ask for a hug. They would smile and just give you one of those big
old "bear hugs" and not want to let go. It really just took my breath away as to the "raw" life that we saw in this area of Brazil. There were over 35 kids packed into one play room and a small play area outside. The Creche itself is no bigger than one single bedroom. Beverly will get a chance to visit with the High School kids next week. Please lift these children up in prayer. I know God is using our school staff and students specifically to love and support the Creche. -Chris

