Tonight there were 25 kids at the regular HUB Monday night meeting! Many of the children tonight were new, as several of the regulars from last weeks VBS/Holiday Club could not be there. It was a fantastic evening, and the HUB staff seems extremely encouraged. All the kids wanted to know if the team had gotten home safely (yes), and were very vocal about how much they miss them. One boy, about 12, was sitting alone during game time; he looked sad. i sat down beside him and ask what might be wrong? He said nothing, then ask me what day i was leaving. i told him, and then he said, "do you have too? do you have to go?"
i managed not to cry just then...

Tonights "God Spot," as they call their lesson time; was the ten commandments, the new command that Jesus gave us (to love others as He loves us), and the greatest commandment- to love God with all our heart. We talked about how much God loves us, and how he showed that Love through Jesus.

Worship music was the high demand item of the evening; not refreshments, not games, not crafts - the kids wanted to sing praise songs! It was beautiful, especially when kids who have never even been to church, were raising their hands in worship during the song "Awesome God!" All of the kids from last weeks VBS remembered the hand motions to "Lord I Lift Your Name on High!" It is a wonderful song to teach the children the basic story of Jesus. The chorus repeats several times. This was the most requested song for tonight, and for all of last week.

Lord, I lift Your name on high
Lord, I love to sing Your praises
I'm so glad You're in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us

Chorus:
You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord, I lift Your name on high


Thank You JESUS!
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The American team is safely back home now. I am in Dundee until Saturday night (the 18th), flying out of Glasgow Sunday morning. The remainder of this week i will be visiting with friends, loved ones, and hopefully more of the kids. Friday i am honored to attend a traditional Scottish wedding, which lasts most of the day. Please keep praying for the children of Dundee...