Monday – Royal Docks Team

Today the RD team split into 2 groups.  One group volunteered with the children attending Summer Scheme at the Community Center.  Sixty children kept the activity level high!  Near the entrance a group of boys tested their skills on a video game.  Close by was the crafts table where children were invited to design their own flags.  There were board games in the hallway and action games in the gym, as well as sports on the green.  Our job was to spend time with the children doing whatever activities they chose.   Most of us are grandparents, so we just did what came naturally. Each of the 6 volunteers was rewarded with smiles, hugs, and sometimes a precious piece of art created by a child.

The other group worked along the route traveled by visitors to the games at ExCel.  “The Gift Box” is a freestanding open box that displays promises on the outside (such as might entice vulnerable young people to leave their homes and families), but when visitors step inside they are presented with stories of human trafficking.  This traveling display is one of several created by Stop The Traffik, and used to raise awareness of the human exploitation problem around the world.

Another activity in this area was a quick survey.  Volunteers asked passersby two things:  “What question would you want to ask God?” and “What wish would you make to God?”  From these questions and the responses they elicited, the volunteers were often able to open conversations about God and these conversations sometimes led to prayer.  If the visitor was willing, the volunteer wrote down the first name and prayer request and we will be sharing these with you.

Tuesday is a free day for the RD team, so we will do a little sightseeing and try to soak up some Olympic atmosphere!  Then on Wednesday we will be back at the Royal Docks area to continue our ministries.