Let's take a little bit closer look at the people of Argentina that Eli's family works with. To start off, click here to listen to some music from Argentina. Let the kids have fun by taking a moment to dance to the music. Mom and Dad, get up an join in with them. :)
Find Argentina on the map-
Today we are going to be talking about the Criollo [Cree-Oh-loh] people of Argentina. The photos are of objects that relate to the Criollo culture. Take a look at the four pictures below. Have kids guess why each item could be important to the Criollo people..
1. Broom: Keeping the front of your house clean is a big priority for Argentines. The first order of cleaning your house each day is to sweep outside. This can be very interesting if you don’t have a sidewalk or a driveway. With a broom, they will sweep the grass or the dirt that is in front of the house.
2. Horse: In Latin America, the Criollo people are considered the cowboys, or gauchos, of South America. They hold annual rodeos where the gauchos showcase their talents.
3. Thermos: Criollos love matte (a somewhat bitter tea). It is carried in thermal jugs to every social occasion. It is drunk by the group, from one cup and one straw.
4. Hands clapping: Not all houses are equipped with doorbells. It is a common custom to clap to attract the attention of the house occupants.
Next we are going to watch a video about David and Alisha Holt's family, who are missionaries in Argentina. The Holt's depend on people just like you and me to travel to Argentina to help them in reaching the Criollo people with God’s love.
• How do you think people can help the Holt's reach others?
The Holt's use short-term mission workers in a variety of ways, but they also rely on them to pray for the people they are working with. Click here to watch the video about this family.
God may ask you to go on a mission trip with their family or church in the future. But what can you do right now until that time comes possibly for you to serve somewhere else? You can minister to people right here in your own community.
Take a look at this verse-
1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. ”
Do you know what this verse is telling us? God has made believers stand out to be used by Him to share His story with those who have not heard. Just like missionaries in Argentina are using short-term teams to help them, God can use you, too!
The Criollo people in Argentina are just one of many groups in Latin America who need to hear about Jesus. Before we wrap up, we are going to watch a video about a missionary kid who volunteers her time to help other people. Her name is Abbey and her parents are missionaries serving in Chile. Knowing that people need to hear about Him in other places, Abbey went on a short-term mission trip to a country in Middle America, Nicaragua. Click here to check out the video.
• How did Abbey give her time to the people of Nicaragua?
• What are some things you could do in their own community to serve? (visit nursing home, food pantry, rack leave for elderly, etc.)
*15 SHIP BUCK BONUS- Take one of your ideas and live it out. For example, pick a Saturday afternoon, and go spend a couple hours just hanging out and visiting residents in a nursing home. You have the next 4 weeks to come up with an idea and then go and serve as a family. When you complete it, just jot down a little note on your take home sheet. I will look forward to hearing all about the experience.
Prayer Point-
Continue to pray for the missionaries that we have been able to see. Please be praying for your family and that God would show you how to be a light in your community. Also be praying that God will give you the courage to tell others about Jesus.
