On Saturday, December 1, 2012, Darrin,
Kevin, and Randy made a one day trip to the orphanage. We delivered a drum set that was purchased for
the orphanage music program. We arrived
around 10:15am and enjoyed the last 45 minutes of the Saturday morning music
class. The children were singing and
playing their instruments in preparation for their performance on December 21st
at a local factory’s employee appreciation day/holiday party. We were all amazed at how well they were
playing their instruments. The music
teacher has done a fabulous job!
(As you will see
in the photos, the music class was being held in the dining area rather than
the normal “meeting” room due to work being done in that room.)
After the music lesson we had some of the boys
help us unload and setup the drum set.
Two of the boys then showed us that they are already familiar with
playing the drums. We believe the drum
set will be a nice compliment to the other instruments they have. Next we want to get them an amplifier for the
bass guitar.
We spoke with Misael, the Orphanage
Director, for over an hour discussing how we can best support the
orphanage. We also discussed their
interaction with other orphanages in the area.
Misael informed us that the El Monte, CA School District has provided
them with a mobile classroom and a second one is scheduled to arrive before the
end of the year. Initial plans for the classrooms
are to use them for music and Bible study.
Overall it was a
great trip!
