(our latest steps): “Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance”

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This week was very special as many of our staff stepped into different roles during our concert.
The children were so excited to worship alongside Auntie Helen!
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Uncle Josh spoke about walking without fear and carrying the Father’s heart into the world
in Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene in Illinois.
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Uncle Ethan also shared about Compassion International and
and encouraged others to step up to meet the needs of children around the world.
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Auntie Kim Hinkle, a professional photographer so generously offered to
do a photoshoot with the children!
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The girls getting ready for their pictures.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:14
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“For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works,
which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
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The Aunties enjoying the cozy couch in the midst of the trees.
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Lifting our hands in praise in a beautiful field of flowers!
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“Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God.”
2 Corinthians 2:15a
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Thank you so much Auntie Kim!
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And as usual, the kids had lots of fun playing outside
and with their host homes.
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Gator fun in Illinois!
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Kebru and the frog he caught!
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Kima decided to try out his cello abilities!
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Morning devotion time at Uncle Josh’s family
in Ohio.
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The children thoroughly enjoyed our
“wear-whatever-HLF-shirt-you-want” day!
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The girls having rest time at the church
before a concert. Life on the road is always fun!
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Kuri, Dami and Jessica exploring downtown
Indianapolis.
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The girls fed the baby birds worms in their host home
in Pittsfield.
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Kuri also wrote her host home a special thank you note.
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Jessica smiling with her “His Little Feet” friends.
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The staff also greatly enjoyed their visit with Uncle Ben.
They prayed over him and his ministry before he returned
to Ethiopia.
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Uncle Jeff at the office with his computer screen windows opened…
major HLF multi-tasker!