Tim and I decided to spend a day with the Warriors as they ministered in the streets of El Salvador, with dance, dramas and puppetry. We arrived at the church they had been staying in bright and early in the morning. They were served an awesome breakfast of scrambled eggs and fresh rolls. When they finished, they cleaned up the dishes and crammed into the micro bus, ready to hit the streets! We find it very amusing that no matter how many kids there are in the group, they WILL ALWAYS fit into the vehicle available!!
First stop was an apartment complex. Some of the Warriors went out into the neighborhood to invite kids to come to the program, while others stayed back to set up the sound system. Within minutes, kids were coming from all over, onto the basketball court where we had set up for the programs. For icebreakers, a game of basketball started on one side of the court, and soccer on the other side, with a mixture of Warriors and visitors in each game.
Then it was time for the programs to begin. Dances to Christian music, dramas and even a puppet show, drawing the attention of both children and adults. Next, one of the Warriors shared from the Word of God offering hope and salvation, and asked if anyone would like prayer. At this point, all of the Warriors went out into the audience and prayed with those who wanted prayer, and passed out informative brochures and cookies. Then it was on to lunch being prepared by 3 wonderful church ladies, in the home of one who graciously welcomed us.
Rice and tortillas were served to the Warriors, and the adults were treated to deliciously prepared chicken, as well! What a treat! We were all humbled by their hospitality and generosity.
Next stop, the streets of San Tomas, which looked to be a very, very poor area. After the Warriors went out and invited families to the program, a game of soccer started, as an icebreaker. Then they played some games with all of the kids who would participate. Many kids came to play on their own, but others needed a little nudge of encouragement to join in on the fun! After the games, the dances and dramas, and then sharing the Word of God, and prayer for all who would allow it.
Then onto the orphanage with the same order of program. What a treat to watch the faces of the children light up while the Warriors played games with them and loved on them. I'm pretty sure God was smiling, too!
We left the orphanage to do one last program in front of a pastor's house, at dark, in the street! We set up chairs from the pastor's house, right in the middle of the street, and watched the spectators come to see what was going on, as the kids did their dances and dramas. The picture I posted is at this program, where Aaron and the other Warriors are dancing. Again, they ended the program praying for everyone who would let them.
We headed home at this point, as the Warriors headed back to the church to spend the night, to get up early the next morning, and start all over!!
Now we know why Aaron sleeps for 24 hours after returning from a week of programs with the Warriors!!!
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