We just had the most amazing service at church today. I didn't realise it but when we turned up at church (just me and Ethan - Ju is in Canada), the friends we'd travelled to church with said that the Watoto children's choir would be performing today.
Well, I was wiping away the tears before the children were even on the stage. These children, once homeless and without hope, now, trusting in Jesus, have a home to live in with other previously orphaned children and a house mother, their mama. They sang many songs about Jesus saving them - my favourite one being 'Cast your burdens onto Jesus because he cares for you'. There is such sincerity in their smiling little faces. It's bittersweet to see them and know that it's such a blessing for these children to have a home and a better life, but also to remember there are so many more children in Uganda still begging on the streets, living a life with no mummy or daddy.
Each child introduced themselves to the congregation and told us what they would like to be when they grow up... doctors, teachers, lawyers, nurses, pilots (shame Julian wasn't there, he'd have loved to talk to those kids!), choir director! They were amazing children and one day will be amazing adults because God has rescued them through this brilliant organisation of Watoto.
Please have a look at their website and see if there is anyway you can help them out. If you ever get the chance to see these amazing children perform, take it!
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Hi Clairey, have just read your blog and very interested in what you are doing.I have chatted to you a few times on WSP and this is where I saw you blogsite.I have actually seen in person the Watoto childrens choir,they are just adorable and I did cry numerous times during their show.They also introduced themselves during the show and like you said they want to be highly succesful in what they do.
Keep up the great blog it is always interesting to read what people/friends overseas are doing.We ourselves have a blog site for friends and family in NZ to keep up to speed with what we are up to.
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