In God We Trust

This morning the Rio Trio taught a cultural class in a public school in the Terreirao, a community several blocks from the mission house. 

They taught 3 classes of elementary-age children and it was an awesome opportunity to show the love of Christ through our actions and our kindness! 

They passed around photos of their families, shared about the sports they are involved in, spoke about their areas of study in college and explained all the parts of the American flag.  They also put their hands over their hearts and said the Pledge of Allegience.  They passed around dollar bills and pointed out that the bills have the words, "In God We Trust" printed on them.  They taught the song, "God is so Good" in English and sang it in Portuguese, as well.

Afterwards, we were finishing our lunch in a nearby restaurant, when one of the students from the school walked by with her mother and sister.  She smiled and waved to us and so we went out to talk to her.  Her mother told us that her daughter was so excited to share with her about the Americans that had come to her school that day!  The excitement that this student had to meet us made it all worthwhile!

 

The Rio Trio with Lilian, the Director of the School

In God We Trust,

Diane, Jeff, Hannah, Jordan and Drew