We went to the Cedar School (a Christian K-Secondary School with a tremendous reputation). We were split into 2 groups: Kindergarten to 5thh grade, and 6th grade and up. Both groups read the story of The Three Trees. I was with the older kids where we sang songs, shared a bit about ourselves then asked the children about their dreams and aspirations. The sad thing was that, despite the fact that many of these kids came from the most affluent families in Greenock, many already felt that their dreams would never come true. We read the story coupled with the scripture from Romans that states that God “works all things together for good to those who are in Christ Jesus.” The children’s eyes lit up as we explained that even when dreams fail to fulfill you or your hopes get broken, if you trust Christ, He fills your life with joy and purpose.
We then went to the Church of the Nazarene to distribute leaflets. There pastor led us into a community to distribute leaflets, while he shared with us the despair that had griped Greenock, and the hope and joy that has been infused in so many of the pastors and ministers just by our agreeing to come from New York City. He gave us a glimpse into the glory of what God intends to do over these next few days. Afterwards, the pastor brought us back to the church for more fellowship before we returned to the hotel.
