This morning we had a show at a middle school in Grandview, Missouri. We got to our school at about 6:30a.m. Setup took a little longer than normal because of the help that we had. We had some 6th and 7th grade boys helping us out, as well as their teacher who was the choir director. We were grateful to have the students help us, but this was definitely one of the times that it slowed us down. Luckily it wasn't a huge deal. There was one boy who I worked with the most, he had no clue what was going on! I had to repeat myself several times, and show him things more than once. It just made me laugh! The choir director was great. He helped us out along with the students, carried on some conversation, and offered Dorina more coffee after she had spilled it when we were bringing in all our stuff!
Other than taking a little longer the setup and shows went like normal. The principal was a very energetic lady who really spoke to the students and talked about achieving greatness! She was on fire! It was great. The students were very responsive and participated in the presentation. I really enjoy seeing the students get involved. I feel like it helps some of them stay attentive and it makes me laugh!
After the show, Dorina and I both really just wanted to tear down on our own. It's not that we didn't want to interact with students, but I think after the morning help, we just wanted to get things done. One of the administrators came up to us with probably about 10 students asking if we needed help. We didn't directly say no, we just said that we didn't need that many students; that would have just been overwhelming! So she ended up sending them to class and said that we can come get her when we needed help. It actually all worked out really well with things after that. As we were tearing down, Mike the head custodian came up and started helping. He was near Dorina, but I could still hear the conversation. I don't remember how it got to this point, but he started sharing about how he wanted to go over to Africa and work over there for a while. He started to share stories with us about trusting God with money and his job and all that. This guy was really trying to live a life worthy of the calling God placed on his life. As he was talking and sharing I was rolling cords and continuing to pack up. It was so easily to feel the 'need' to keep working, feeling like we had to be somewhere. Finally I just stopped and listened. We weren't in a rush and God was definitely speaking through this guy and his stories.
After a little bit, the conversation ended and we went to finish packing things up. Mike said he would come back and help us take everything to the van when we were ready. We went and got him, loaded the van, and continued talking. As we were saying goodbye, he was like "I want to buy you guys your dinner." I was shocked! He pulled out his wallet and handed us a $20. It was such a blessing. He kept talking about how this was the Lord's money and he wanted to do it. Such a simple thing, but such a huge deal to do for a complete stranger! As I walked away, I was just thinking "This is how God is showing his provision and challenging us. We aren't with a group of people, but the body of Christ is still spread out everywhere. Times like these are a reminder of what it means to live as well as a time of refreshment!" I felt so blessed and so undeserving. I want to serve people, I want to meet more people, and I know that is happening and will continue to as I make myself available. Again, we were blessed and served today.
That's so awesome Tiffany, to see how God is so faithful in many small and big ways. What a blessing that Mike listened to God. We are the body of Christ, spread far and wide and when we act and live in the Spirit we can encourage and spur one another on, just as we are called to do. Looking forward to your next blog update. Love you girl!
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