Christmas Came to Us

Christmas came to the God is Love Orphanage this year. 

Each week running up to Christmas, the Mercy Ships team shared the Christmas story and we made this great nativity set which we proudly displayed in our front room to remind us of the meaning of this special time of year.  We had shepherds, wise men, angels, camels, donkeys, baby Jesus, you name it, it was there and each one was made with care by our children. 

But it didn't stop there.  They also came laden with gifts, what a HUGE blessing.  The kids could never have imagined getting so much.  You should have seen how big their eyes were.  Each child had a wrapped present, including things like teddies, books, crayons, keyrings and christmas cookies.

 Opening presents

 the oohs & the aahs that went with the ripping of paper!

studying their gifts

 Even our littlest one nearly got wrapped up in a box 

and Mikeila got a comfortable beanbag

Celebrating the gifts God gives us!

People of Mercy

We are currently having great fun with a team from the Mercy Ship, M/V Africa Mercy, that is docked in Conakry.  Each Saturday they load up their landrovers and come prepared with games, songs, stories and crafts.  The kids look forward to seeing them each week.  Not only that, they are trying to help us in other ways which we will tell you about at a later date.  Meanwhile here are a few pictures of the Mercy Ships team at work or play! 

Team games-always lots of fun!

Lots of actions to go with the songs 

Story time

The crafts are starting to brighten up the place and making it look like a proper children's home!