Day 5

Today's bible reading:

1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."

12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no-one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.


Today was our second day in the school and buzz going there was so different from yesterday. Much more confident were our team and very excited to see their little new found friends from yesterday.

Instead of my blogging today I've asked each team member to share with you their favorite part of today.

My favorite part of the day was singing with our team and the new piano and guitar which will be donated to the high school opening next year.
Zara

My favorite part of today was blowing bubbles and skipping with the kids after school finished. - Brie.

My favorite part of the day was playing with the kids and washing my hair- Tessa

My favourite part of the day was laughing in the hostel room with the girls. Also spelling favourite right in the blog- Flic

My favourite part of the day was seeing the smiles on the faces of these precious badi girls and boys. Also having a good laugh with emmy and Jayde :) - dayna

Today it was amazing to see the gorgeous girls and boys at the school. Also being able to have an amazing time with them. And having a really fun time with dayna attacking Jayde (: - Emmy

Today was a really fun and amazing day with the kids playing in the playground and skipping with the girls and boys and teaching them about Australia and what we have in our country. :) Phoebe

Well..my favourite part of today was watching our class sing to us while the teacher wasn't there and attempting to understand what they were saying! And blowing bubbles for the kids...while seeing mr hellinga and Daniel pour the bubbles into their mouth and blow it...soo gross haha...but so cute seeing there faces while it was happening. Jayde

Hello :) have to say, the best part of my day was spending time with all the kids. They are such amazing children. Not a worry in the world, always have a smile on their face and love seeing you. Must admit, being called sister Olivia is pretty awesome :) anyway, love ya mum, dad and maddy.. kissy kissy ;) Olivia x

My favourite part of the day was in the afternoon when we were playing with the kids outside blowing bubbles. "sister, sister. My turn." they would call out as they took turns in blowing bubbles. It was so cute. I have to also mention the ride to dinner when talking about the favourite part of my day. While everyone else was stuck on the bus I was having a joyride on the back of the motorcycle. P.s. mum and dad hope you know I am getting a motorbike. :) Bec

The best part of my day was walking into the classroom to see the beautiful children's smiles. It is amazing how happy and well mannered they are. It was nice of the children to sing us some songs and teach us how to dance. The afternoon was also a great part of the day as we sat around the living room jamming. This whole experience has been just amazing! - Chelsea


This trip has been an amazing eye opener and experience. Everything has
Pretty much been thrown in our faces and it's hard to realize we're actually here, it's been a mission to even take it all in at once. Even though the trip has been great I'd have to say my favourite part of the trip would have to be teaching the kids, realizing how much we actually have, they are wonderful children and they have told us they'd like to move to Australia with us :) and also was so great to talk to the most special people back at home. - lex.

Another great day in Nepal. Will never tire of going into the school and putting a smile on the faces of the children. It is a huge blessing to be welcomed into the school and be around the students and staff. Even more so to see our kids have a great time, using the gifts and talents God has given them and seeing their lives change on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. I am still amazed at the way Nepalese people go about their lives. Very humble circumstances but very satisfied and joyous in the Lord. A huge challenge to our Western way of thinking and doing life. Paul's words come to mind: "I have learnt to be content in all circumstances." Despite all our exciting and challenging experiences, I am missing home and can't wait to see my beautiful wife and give her a massive hug. See you all in 6 sleeps. Bring on tomorrow!! Matt

This trip has not been at all what I have expected... It has been so much more. I never realized how much joy can truly be felt by one child whilst being surrounded by the chaos and illness in this country, and today and yesterday we have been surrounded by around one hundred kids who are so happy about everything. The class that I help with is so amazing, 12 girls and 1 boy, it is mind blowing to see the work that they do in class in Nepalese and in English. We were told that there would be tears when we leave the school for the last time on thursday, and I was adamant that they wouldn't come from me, but just seeing the kids get on the bus this afternoon to go back to the badi girls hostel (whilst I gave them hi-fives) brought tears to my eyes. The kids give me hope and have taught me that, no matter what you have, where your from, what you do, or what color your skin is, that as long as you are happy and have god in your life, just a smile can change a life and a heart. -Billy


Second time here, and the feelings I had on my first trip are similar. I see people living simple lives in a city that is chaotic with activity. We have once again been embraced with representatives from pastor Raju's church. A highlight last night was being part of a local cell group. 17 people jammed in a room 3m x 3m where a family of 4 live. Their opening prayer was loud and powerful with the native phrase of "dunnnabar" mentioned many times. The word "dunnnabar" means thank you. It appears the Nepalese people have much to thank God for. A very humbling experience. God bless. Andy

My favourite part of today was when I was teaching the kids a new song and I asked them if they would sing to me a song tbat they alreafy knew They sang a song with so much love to their Jesus and it was so melodic that I actually cried. Jenni

I hope you have enjoyed these thoughts.,,,,,, tomorrow we head off at 7 am to Tharping on a sightseeing trip.

Jenni