What a privilege to be a staff member of the July 19-29, 2011 Summer Bible School at St. Rose Modern Secondary School in Grenada. Several incidents stand out that communicated God’s caring, compassionate love at work among the participants. First of all were the volunteer young people and Sisters who orchestrated the daily schedule as well as helped organize the breakout sessions: bible study, banner-making, Tai Chi Chih, Karate, Arts-and-Crafts, sport events, and dance. A support staff provided meals for the students and the staff as well. The chefs went out of their way to provide delicious lunches. Throughout the two-weeks, teachers were completing and/or preparing for next year’s regular classes. The children participating in the summer school experience were eager to learn and excited about being a part of this experience. I was deeply touched by being able to help students learn ways of dealing with anger that would not add fuel to volatile emotional atmospheres and that would bring them increased self-confidence in their ability to defuse anger. It was a delight to witness students take pride in learning songs that expressed their desire to deepen their God-experiences, in discovering their artistic abilities and proudly sharing the Scriptures their group was given to memorize. I certainly would say that the challenges/difficulties and disappointments we staff members encountered along the way in planning this event were overshadowed by the results of seeing children’s delight in the service provided. As a friend recently reminded me, God did not say it would be easy but God did say it would be worth it! I am proud of everyone who made this experience an memorable one! And I am proud to be a Sister of the Sorrowful Mother!
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