"Who are,
Who are,
Who are we?"

"YELLOW BUCKS!!"

This chant could be heard through out the forest as Nathan and 6 other adults guided 62 children from Lhalane on a treasure hunt.

Meandering through the forest, broken up in to five groups, they followed a prescribed trail to find clues. Kids ranging from 2-12 yrs enjoyed the walk looking at various flora and fauna... birds chirping and monkeys watching from tree tops, giant ferns, yellow wood trees, as the path crossed over a river a number of times.



Deciding to use an army drill call, Nathan would call out "Who are, who are, who are we?" and the kids respond "YELLOW BUCKS, YELLOW BUCKS, ARE WE!" The kids tackled various obstacles with real passion and gusto. Once a clue was found Nathan would chant "Yellow Bucks" and they responded "MOVE ALONG!"

At the completion of the trail the groups gathered for cool drink and cake followed by hot dogs and ice cream. Feeding 62 highly energetic children was most challenging (I can only imagine if the cake and Coke was first!). The adult helpers were from The Island Church and YFC, they included Penny, Lois, Sue, Nico, Stella, Cynthia and Nathan.

Playing Mother Christmas, Sue handed out beautifully wrapped gifts for every child. The expression on each face was reward enough.

5:30 pm came all too soon for the kids (I am sure it wasn't soon enough for the helpers!), and after a double checked head count all were loaded up for the ride home. Nathan's micro bus was filled to the brim with bodies (22 kid) and full of noise as excitement and song provided a loud trip back.

There is no doubt that this was one of the highlights for Nathan this year as it is every year. To God be the glory for the privilege of hanging out with these under privileged kids who because of our relationship with them are getting to know and experience the love of Jesus in a practical way.