HIM

We performed for HIM (Home Instruction Ministries) on Friday December 3rd. HIM Ministries is a large home-school group that meets together monthly. They were very welcoming and cheered as we each were introduced. We presented our Christmas pieces and reminded the kids of the true reason for celebrating at this joyous time of year.

We did “Healing Hands” with them after Cayla shared her testimony. One lady, whose family has been struggling with sickness for quite a while, was in tears as she participated in the arm movements. We prayed for each child and parent individually at the end of the performance. One young girl asked Cayla what she should do next, since she'd already asked Jesus to live in her heart. We had many wonderful conversations with the other children there as well.

Later, we divided the boys and girls into two groups. The girls followed “Sugar Plum” Amy and her assistants from the “Land of Sweets.” Ashley had shown us some interesting costumes earlier in the week, and we thought it would be fun to dress up for the kids. I (Elisa) was “Princess Peach,” and Alyssa and Cayla were “twin” angels (even though the two of them look nothing like each other). Together the four of us danced with the girls to the music of the “Sugar Plum Fairy” from the Nutcracker.

The boys, meanwhile, followed “Sergeant” Ashley into the gym where they had a mini “Boot Camp.” They did push-ups, and also learned the army crawl and various marching routines. Ashley, Breanne, Gwen, and Krystalan dressed in black uniforms and carried large sticks as they commanded their “troops.” Sarah was also in the gym with the boys, but was not dressed in black. We thought the boys would enjoy having someone dressed in a cool costume as well, so Sarah volunteered to be a tomato --she did a great job!

The children and parents alike were very thankful that we came. As they celebrate Christmas this year with their families, our desire is that they will remember the message we shared through our performance and keep Jesus the center of their celebration.

Elisa