One week down! (already?!?!)

Hello family and friends! Brent here!

I can't believe we've already completed our first week here at Bridges! We've done so much already but our schedule is definitely packed to capacity for the remaining week that we are here.

Yesterday we finally felt the difference in hemispheres, dealing with South Africa's winter. Unfortunately, our VBS in Sweethome was rained out and no children were able to attend. We still had an amazing CHE training and then had the opportunity to spend some time with the OVC kids (Orphan and Vulnerable Children). We learned some very interesting but fun South African games. I'm sure the team will gladly share those with you once we arrive home! (hahaha!)

The rest of the team who stayed at Bridges were creative and found some fun inside activities to do with the students. They showed their creative sides while doing various art projects inside the "Shed" (aka basketball/gym/multipurpose room) We all tried to make the best of a cold, wet, rainy day!

The night held it's own exciting events! All of the 9th-12th grade students, along with some RH members, had the opportunity to attend a youth rally in the local town of Stellenbosch. The students of Bridges had an opportunity to meet other Christian youth from the area and worship passionately together! They had a great time and ended up getting home pretty late but were filled with joy and excitement.

The 8th graders stayed with a few RH team members at the academy and had a relaxed game and movie night. We enjoyed watching "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" while munching on popcorn.

A few of us had an early morning with some of the academy students for a 5K run! More photos and stories of that to follow later today!