Our conference has been hosting the Hope for Africa Children's Choir for the past three weeks. They have stayed at our Simpsonwood Conference and Retreat Center [That's where our offices are housed as well]. It has been great my few days in this office to hear them rehearsing down stairs each day before going out to the various venues each evening to share their ministry and hearts with others around our state.
It was a sad departure yesterday morning as they loaded up their bus to head over to South Carolina and continue their tour. As they prepared to load, each of the twenty two children did what they had done since coming into our lives -- They smiled - They hugged, and hugged, and hugged, then... smiled some more. We are truly going to miss their presence around the Conference Center.
Yesterday afternoon, as I was leaving the main building, I noticed the many smudges and little finger prints all over the front doors where the children had made their final exit in their stay with us. It was a subtle reminder of twenty two little lives that, even after the windos have been cleand, will forever be a part of our lives and the many they ministered to over their North Georgia stay. God speed my young friends, and hugs & smiles along your way...
