Yesterday was our last Kid’s Kitchen. We ended the
summer- long experience with a day devoted to Africa. Pastor Martha was our
special guest. It seemed only right to have her come share her stories about
Africa because she and her husband lived there for 40 years! Before Pastor
Martha took the floor we had a devotion. We talked about the Great Commission and
what Jesus told us to do. Children learned that it is our duty as followers of
God to go out into the world and teach people about God’s love. Matthew 28:
19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them
to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to
the very end of the age.” We then took the time to pray for our brothers and
sisters in Christ who live in other countries all around the world. Pastor
Martha then began to tell us about her ministries in Africa. She shared a lot
about the children in Africa and how their lives differ from our lives in
America. She explained that kids in Africa don’t get three meals a day, and if
they are lucky they get one meal right before bed. The kids also learned that
students have to walk miles and miles just to get to school, and they rarely
complain about it. The kids were shocked to hear that!
It was time to begin our
cooking. Pastor Martha told us that we were going to make peanut butter soup!
The kids chopped up the vegetables and we headed to the kitchen. The vegetables
and water were added to a hot pot. While the food was cooking Pastor Martha
shared her photos from Africa. The kids had a wonderful time getting to see a
glance of life in Africa. After the vegetables were ready we added a jar of
peanut butter and some rice. Time to eat! The kids set the table and waited to
be served. Everyone tried the soup and surprisingly most kids liked it! We
ended the day writing in our journals, and each cook got to make a special scrapbook
page to take home with them.
This last Kid’s Kitchen was a great one. The kids
learned to pray for others around the world, experienced what life in Africa is
like, and tried something new to eat! Kid’s Kitchen has been a fun experience this
summer, and we want to thank all who came out and helped our little chefs!
Pastor Martha sharing her photos from Africa
Mixing in the peanut butter
Trying the soup
Yummy peanut butter soup!
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