We spoke at Day School Chapel today! And yes, it did take me a while to remember all of the salute to the Christian flag! As we told them about our upcoming trip, it was so fun to hear their questions and see the expressions on their faces.

In our first chapel, Kaitlyn asked the kids what they knew about Africa. Immediately, hands went up. I was expecting to hear about lions and zebras and giraffes, but instead heard about orphans and water shortages. The Pre-K and T-K kids already knew about the problems in Africa!

The second chapel was the slightly older group, so we told them a little bit more about what we will be doing while in Dar. Then Mrs. Ames asked the students some questions-- pretty tough ones! I couldn't answer some of them-- I think we need a geography lesson.

Last, but certainly not least, was the fourth and fifth graders. These students were very attentive and willing to engage. We had to actually stop taking questions after a while because they had so many. Kids asked questions like, "What sports do they play besides soccer?" and "Do they teach in English at Sala Sala Primary School?" We each looked at each other and did not now how to answer several of the questions, but Mr. O'Neil and his son Tommy were able to help.

We tried to communicate to the students mostly about The Sala Sala Primary School. We helped them visualize a school with no posters or books and without any color. When we told the chapels about the student- teacher ratio, which is 500:5, the teachers were shocked. The bottom line is we are so fortunate to go to a school like Westminster, and we were trying to communicate that to the kids. We also asked the students and their families to continuously pray for us.

I ask all of you to please bathe us in prayer. And if you have any spare books or posters, please bring them in!

Sabrina