Sharing the holiday activities with the children of Father's House has been so much fun.  We walked with the children down to the beach this morning to play.  Swimming was refreshing in the Black Sea, piggy-back races on the gritty sand, sand castles and deep holes to nearly bury the smaller children - just hanging out with them.  And yes, we did dig them up again!

After lunch the Director/Founder of Father's House gave an animated talk to the children. Then followed afternoon tea we had prepared for them - a nutritious Australian cuisine of buttered bread with  Vegemite or 100's and 1000's.  The expressions on some of their faces when tasting Vegemite was very funny.

Then a more serious time was introduced which saw children walk along a path lit by tea-lights to a rough wooden cross.  There they pinned on it notes they had written to God about their concerns.  Some wanted to be prayed for, and we had the privilege of assisting in those prayers.  God has given us an aching heart for these kids and great respect for the leaders who do this amazing work.

The evening meal was a noisy, excited outside bar-b-que eating kebabs and salad... and cake! Penny's ipad with computer games was keenly sought after and ran hot.

The day concluded on a moonlit beach, with a bonfire and a few songs.  Then the fireworks we had bought were set off.  What a skyshow!  Step aside Australia Day display - Father's House is here!  And in the joy of the children, I sense the Father's heart is here too!