Lagos Outreach

INTRODUCTION
The HOME OF GOD’S GRACE ORPHANAGE is situated in Agbowa, Epe. According to available information, the orphanage has been in existence for approximately 26 years. Over the years, It has provided care and education to numerous children, many of whom have successfully transitioned into adults with substance. A significant number of these individuals have pursued higher education, with some currently enrolled in universities.

EVENT KICKOFF
The visit was scheduled for October 8th at 11 am, commencing with a prayer as soon as the team arrived at the Orphanage premises. Subsequently, the team unloaded the provisions that had been procured for the children and took them to the administrator's office. The Coordinator of the facility, affectionately referred to as 'Grandma,' warmly welcomed the team. Her delight at our visit was evident from the constant smile on her face throughout our conversation. She expressed curiosity about how, despite being a fledgling organization, we had successfully organized the outreach and gathered all the supplies we brought with us. Touched by our efforts, Grandma offered a heartfelt prayer that lasted approximately 35 minutes, blessing both us and our organization, NURTURING TOMORROW. Following the meeting with Grandma, we conveyed our desire to engage with the children and ensure an enjoyable visit to fulfill the purpose of our outreach. She gladly arranged for the children to be settled and ready to receive us.

ACTIVITIES
The interaction with the children began with an address by James Oludiran, who introduced the team, the Organization, and the purpose and goals of our visit. We then created a playful atmosphere to help the children relax and have fun. This introductory session lasted about 20 minutes. The group of children consisted of 51 of them, ranging in age from approximately 5 to 16 years old. Subsequently, James invited Tersoo Paul to speak briefly with the children on the topic of 'Your Future Ambitions and the Steps to Achieve Them'. Paul's speech lasted about 40 minutes, emphasizing the importance of discovering their future aspirations and incorporating faith in their plans to achieve their highest potential in life. The discussion held the children's attention, and they received blessings at its conclusion. Without delay, the games commenced, supervised by James. The featured game was 'Dancing Around the Table,' which was well-received by the children. Segun and Micheal provided the music, and the game continued for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Following the games, three winners were awarded cash prizes, filling them with joy and gratitude. This concluded the games, and the meeting came to an end. Overall, the children had a great deal of fun, and we can confidently say that our objectives were achieved. After the games, we took group photos with the children, the instructors, and the administrator (Grandma). The team received further appreciation, and we bid farewell to everyone with happiness in our hearts.

Written by James Oludiran
Outreach Coordinator.