There's Nothing Quite Like Little Girls by Tony Panayil

Hello North Syracuse Baptist Church family.




We started today with our devos focused on John the Baptist and how he went before the One who was worthy. Our focus was to go and serve before the One who is worthy returns for His children.




 Our first stop was to “Fundacion Pasitos De Jesus” (Little Footprints of Jesus) which is an orphanage for girls from as young as one year till they are eighteen. Our hearts were set on serving those precious children, but God has been consistent in letting us know He has other plans for us.

 Our first encounter was to have these little bundles of joy run through the middle of our group and latch on to hands, arms, legs and hearts.

 We had brought nail polish and face paints to apply but had the tables turned and found that they wanted to serve us. We were doused with love by having manicures done. Yes, even some of our young men participated.

















To see the smiles and see those little girls eyes light up was epic. The ladies had the opportunity to have their hair braided. The girls said they loved doing it because they felt like they were playing with dolls.

 We were blessed to hear the testimony of the young lady who ran the orphanage. We again were blessed to hear the girls sing two songs. It was like listen to angels sing. On their second song, it spoke of “receiving hugs that God gives you, cherish the time you have with each other”. At that moment of the chorus they decided to challenge our hearts and our tear ducts, and bring us to a whimpering mess by hugging each and every one of us. We left there with softened hearts but knowing that those little girls were safe, clean, happy and were cared for by a women who loves Jesus and them.

We came back to the complex for lunch and were able to recharge our emotionally worked hearts and reflect on the experience God has blessed us with.

 We then went to “Emanuel House” which is a school for the poorest of the poor. There, they educate children from preschool to fifth grade. We were given a quick overview of the goal of this beacon in a poor city. Our evangelism teams were called upon to minister through music, puppets, and story telling. They did a phenomenal job. They have stepped up to the plate and hit home runs every time. The presence of the Holy Spirit has truly been palpable.





Then came time to interact and play with the children. There our hearts were stolen once again. There was so much love. I can’t speak for everyone else but I know if we get stuck here for a few more days I would love to spend it in either of these two places.







 We were so moved by today’s events. I am leery for what God has in store for us tomorrow for I know what He has already pleasantly surprised us with. I am looking forward to some amazing and rewarding experiences.


Tony Panayil